Year 5 Visit to the Houses of Parliament – St Charles Catholic Primary School, Spennymoor
Last week, Year 5 pupils from St Charles Catholic Primary School in Spennymoor had the opportunity to visit London and the Houses of Parliament. With an early start, the class met at Durham Train Station before travelling to the capital city. Once in London, pupils travelled by red bus directly to the Houses of Parliament to take part in a tour and workshop. The pupils’ excellent behaviour on the bus was noticed and commented on by a member of the public.
Year 1 Care for the Environment at St Charles Catholic Primary School, Spennymoor
At St Charles Catholic Primary School in Spennymoor, our Year 1 pupils have been putting our values into action by taking part in a litter‑picking activity as part of the Year of St Francis of Assisi.
St Charles Pupils Embrace Adventure and Teamwork at Derwent Hill
Last week, pupils from St Charles Catholic Primary School set off on an exciting residential adventure to Derwent Hill in the Lake District near Keswick. Travelling alongside our friends from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, the children shared a coach journey that quickly helped them come together as one group. By the time they arrived, they were ready to enjoy a few days of challenge, teamwork, and unforgettable experiences.
St Charles Lego Legends Win Core Values Award at First Lego League Unearthed Competition
St Charles Catholic Primary School in Spennymoor is incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our St Charles Lego Legends team. Made up of talented Year 5 and Year 6 pupils, the team has been awarded the prestigious Core Values Award at the First Lego League Unearthed competition, held in partnership with Nissan.
A Fun‑Filled Silent Disco Day at St Charles Catholic Primary School, Spennymoor
St Charles Catholic Primary School in Spennymoor was delighted to welcome Go Well back into school for another fantastic day of silent discos! Pupils across the school enjoyed listening to their favourite tracks, showing off their best dance moves, and having plenty of fun—all while wearing the very fancy wireless headphones that make silent discos so special.
St Charles Launches the National Year of Reading 2026!
This week, Miss Foster proudly launched the National Year of Reading 2026 here at St Charles! Over the coming year, we’ll be celebrating our love of books through a whole host of exciting activities, events, and reading‑themed adventures.