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Latest NewsYear 4 had an enchanting 'Potions Day,' filled with fascinating experiments (including making a lava... -
Latest NewsOn Tuesday, Year 6 visited Oakhill Park to do some identifying and classifying of living things, whi... -
Latest NewsOn 11th October, Year 6 visited Lincolnsfields to have a WWII Evacuee Experience. It linked really ... -
Latest NewsOn Tuesday, KS2 took part in a workshop on Breaking Barriers: Black British History Makers. The chi... -
Latest NewsThank you SO much for all of the donations received today. We are overwhelmed at your immense genero... -
Latest NewsWe have had a wonderful 4 days in school to kick off our new academic year! We have been reflecti... -
Latest NewsLast night, we had our very first Summer music evening concert. This served to showcase musical tale... -
Latest NewsWe've had a lovely time with our friends this morning! Lots of sporty and creative fun for children ... -
Latest NewsThank you so much for your incredible generosity and kindness. Last week, we delivered well over 100... -
Latest NewsIn June, Year 6 had the most wonderful time during their school journey in Norfolk! They stayed at K... -
Latest NewsOn Tuesday, we had a brilliant time celebrating Sports Day! The children took part in different race... -
Latest NewsLast week, Y4 performed an investigation as part of their Science learning. They were reflecting on ... -
Latest NewsAnother wonderful May Day celebration this afternoon! We are so proud of every single child who work... -
Latest NewsIt was wonderful to welcome Rev. Alec into Y1 last week to help the children to learn more about how... -
Latest NewsWe will be supporting Christian Aid on Friday 17th May with a non-uniform day on which we will be in... -
Latest NewsY5 spent 3 days and 2 nights at Cuffley Camp this week - they had a fantastic time! Here are a few p... -
Latest NewsAt lunchtime today, the Hope Committee ventured into Oak Hill Park. On Mrs Constantinou's walk to sc... -
Latest NewsYear 2 had a lovely time visiting the Postal Museum on Friday. They are about to start their his... -
Latest NewsOn Tuesday, Year 3 had a fantastic time visiting the Barnet Environmental Centre. It linked perfectl... -
Latest NewsYesterday morning, Year 5 did a brilliant performance, showing us everything they have learnt with t... -
Latest NewsThis morning, we had our first Eucharist Collective Worship since 2019. It was a beautiful service c... -
Latest NewsYesterday, we were very excited to welcome Helen Green and Matt Green (aka the Rapping Science Teach... -
Latest NewsWe are all overwhelmed by our school community’s generosity once again. Thank you. During Lent, ... -
Latest NewsLast week, Y4 went on their very first residential visit to The Hive in Epping Forest. The Hive's ai... -
Latest NewsInspired by the artist Emma Burleigh, Year 1 have been exploring different marks they can make using... -
Latest NewsOn Wednesday, children and staff had a wonderful time celebrating everything related to books and st... -
Latest NewsYear One have enjoyed their Fruit Salad Unit of work in Design and Technology. They all worked hard ... -
Latest NewsReception enjoyed a wonderful trip to St Alban's Cathedral. The children learnt all about Easter thr... -
Latest NewsOn Wednesday, we had a wonderful time during our 'Sublime Science' workshops! Through a variety of p... -
Latest NewsTo round off their literacy learning, Y1 had such a lovely afternoon yesterday. The children really ... -
Latest NewsYear 2 have completed an art project about Guatemalan Worry Dolls. They learnt how children in Guate... -
Latest NewsWe have been amazed by all of the wonderful things that the children have done as part of this initi... -
Latest NewsY6 crochet club is going from strength to strength! It's been amazing to see how quickly children ha... -
Latest NewsAt Brookside Methodist Church we celebrated Candlemas (albeit a day early!) Candlemas is another nam... -
Latest NewsThis morning, we had our annual Christingle service at school. Rev Alec spoke to the children all ab... -
Latest NewsYesterday, we had a wonderful time coming all together in the Hall to enjoy Christmas lunch! The chi... -
Latest NewsOn Monday and Tuesday, the Juniors treated us all to a very special Christmas Production. It was ab... -
Latest NewsLast Thursday, the infants did their Nativity, which beautifully told the story of the birth of Jesu... -
Latest NewsOn Saturday, we came together to hear 9 Bible readings and 9 carols in a Christmas celebration at St... -
Latest NewsDuring this period of Advent, we are preparing inwardly for Christmas. Part of this preparation mean... -
Latest NewsYesterday, two members of Year 6 lay a wreath at the war memorial in East Barnet village. This was o... -
Latest NewsYesterday, we proudly exhibited the posters that children had made to share their thoughts about cli... -
Latest NewsThis morning, Y6 had the great privilege of planting 1,500 crocus bulbs in Oak Hill Park. The childr... -
Latest NewsYear 6 had a fantastic day on Wednesday this week. Their visit to Lincolnsfields (which was used as ... -
Latest NewsOn Wednesday this week, Y4 went on a visit to St. Albans Cathedral to enrich their learning in histo... -
Latest NewsY2 have been inspired by their natural environment and have been collecting and photographing things... -
Latest NewsFollowing our magnificent collection of donations from Monday's Harvest Festival, we have been explo... -
Latest NewsTHANK YOU for your incredible generosity once again this year. This morning, we welcomed Rev Martin ... -
Latest NewsYear 6 - we will miss you! Here are a few beautiful photos from their fun day in the park yesterd... -
Latest NewsWe have had a brilliant day in school that started with lots of fun in the playground which was set ... -
Latest NewsY4 have been very busy... they noticed that there is too much litter in the area outside school and ... -
Latest NewsY5 had an AMAZING time on their residential visit to Cuffley Camp. SO much fun was had and lots of o... -
Latest NewsWe are so proud of the collection of donations that will be shared with Food Bank Aid this week. As ... -
Latest NewsLast week, we had a wonderful time celebrating Sports Day! Races included relay, egg and spoon, bea... -
Latest NewsMany thanks to the Friends of St. Mary's and to everyone who gave up their time to help to organise ... -
Latest NewsYear One had a wonderful visit to Whipsnade Zoo. They took part in a workshop in which they learnt h... -
Latest NewsThe children in Reception had a visit from some local East Barnet police officers. They told the ch... -
Latest NewsLast week, most of Y6 attended the residential trip to Bude in North Cornwall. The children had a fa... -
Latest NewsWe are really enjoying having little, feathered visitors in our school library again; this time they... -
Latest NewsFollowing some careful drawings from observation, Year 1 transformed their 2D drawings into 3D model... -
Latest NewsA huge well done to the children for another wonderful May Day. We hope that YR enjoyed their first ... -
Latest NewsOn Tuesday 7th March, Year 4 had a brilliant time visiting the Barnet Environmental Centre. The day... -
Latest NewsOn Thursday 23rd March, every class had a great time during a Lego Workshop, which linked to Science... -
Latest NewsWe all had a wonderful time celebrating British Science Week 2023 at St. Mary's. The theme this yea... -
Latest NewsA true highlight of the Spring Term has been having ducklings in school .Children and staff were so ... -
Latest NewsOn Thursday we celebrated World Book Day. The children had a wonderful time dressing up as different... -
Latest NewsYear One have been reading the Tiger Who Came Tea in their English lessons. They finished of their ... -
Latest NewsToday, Y5 had a really fun day visiting the Barnet Environmental Centre! It was was linked to their ... -
Latest NewsLast Friday, we celebrated all things number based in school to raise money for the NSPCC charity. G... -
Latest NewsLast week, Year 3 had a wonderful time visiting the Natural History Museum, which directly linked to... -
Latest NewsWe are so proud of our Y6 crochet club who made lots of creations which they sold last term at the C... -
Latest NewsYear 5 are currently participating in a half term full of djembe (African drum) lessons. We will inv... -
Latest NewsHere are a few photos from this morning's candlelit Christingle Service in school, which included re... -
Latest NewsIt was a great pleasure to see the smiling faces of members of Friend In Need (FiN) at East Barnet B... -
Latest NewsWe are so proud of how hard the children worked to learn their lines, actions and lots of songs! Her... -
Latest NewsSounds of laughter and joy; it’s wonderful! The children have enjoyed playtime out in the snow creat... -
Latest NewsOn Wednesday, the Juniors had a fantastic time watching a 'Twelfth Night' performance, which was per... -
Latest NewsThank you so much to you all for your incredibly generous and kind donations to the Chipping Barnet ... -
Latest NewsHelping to combat loneliness over Christmas, we are working with Age UK Ba... -
Latest NewsInspired by the creativity of artist Molly Haslund, Y1 have been creating spiral drawings this half ... -
Latest NewsOur new school logo is based on The Parable of the Mustard Seed which is the theological underpinnin... -
Latest NewsWe were really pleased to welcome Leroy Rosenoir (ex-professional football player and vice president... -
Latest NewsTo support their learning in Science, Year One went on a walk around Oakhill Park to look for signs ... -
Latest NewsY6 have explored how artists use various aspects of their identity, creating imagery which explores ... -
Latest NewsYear 4 have returned from their first school residential trip and they had a wonderful time! The chi... -
Latest NewsToday, Year 5 had the wonderful opportunity to attend a Harvest Service at St. Alban's Cathedral, al... -
Latest NewsWe have been so overwhelmed by such incredible generosity shown by our school community in celebrati... -
Latest NewsOur thoughts remain with the Royal Family following the sad passing of our longest reigning monarch,... -
Latest NewsYear 4 had a wonderful time during their trip to Kew Gardens last week, which provided many enrichme... -
Latest NewsA group of children from Y6 have been broadening their skills and learning how to crochet during Thu... -
Latest NewsWhat a wonderful afternoon! We were so pleased to have our full, traditional Sports Day in Oak Hill ... -
Latest NewsChildren in all classes have had an age appropriate first aid workshop this week. The children in ju... -
Latest NewsThis week, in collective worship, we have been learning about the Queen's service over 70 years of h... -
Latest NewsLast week, Y6 embarked on their first residential trip since their one night away in Y4. They travel... -
Latest NewsYear 5 returned from their 3 day residential to Lincolnsfields Activity Centre yesterday. They had a... -
Latest NewsThe relationship between YR and Y6 is always wonderful and made even more special because of our bud... -
Latest NewsMiss Simkin and Y4 have been really enjoying their new class text Varjak Paw by S.F Said. Story time... -
Latest NewsOn the last day of the half term, we were delighted to have been able to have the first live May Day... -
Latest NewsYear 3 had a wonderful time at Kew Gardens today! Their current Science topic about plants was enri... -
Latest NewsTo further enrich the children’s science learning about ‘Amazing Plants’, Y1 took a trip to Kew Gard... -
Latest NewsAs part of our commitment to safeguarding and supporting the children’s understanding of how to keep... -
Latest NewsIn Reception, the children have been developing their understanding of the world by observing the ch... -
Latest NewsYesterday, Y1 visited St Albans Cathedral, in support of their Religious Education learning. The ... -
Latest NewsThis morning, we came together to participate in our fitness fundraiser to raise money for the essen... -
Latest NewsWe have had a wonderful time celebrating British Science Week 2022. Our ‘Science Day’ took place on... -
Latest NewsWe have had a wonderful day celebrating books, authors and characters. Here are just a few photos fr... -
Latest NewsThis morning, Years 4, 5 and 6 came together to worship at St. Mary's Church for the first time sinc... -
Latest NewsToday, we had a number celebration in school! The children dressed up for digits to raise funds for ... -
Latest NewsYear One have been reading The Tiger Who Came to Tea as part of their literacy learning. This week, ... -
Latest NewsWe are proud to share the recording of this year's junior Christmas production, 'Don't Be Afraid' wi... -
Latest NewsWe are proud to share the recording of this year's infant nativity with you. Please remember not ... -
Latest News'Wear Red Day 2021' is a national anti-racism awareness day to raise funds for 'Show Racism the Red ... -
Latest NewsThis week, Y5 and Y5 had a day trip to Lincolnsfields activity centre to enrich their learning all a... -
Latest NewsThe children in Year One have been enjoying their Science topic on 'Everyday Materials'. Look on the... -
Latest NewsA HUGE thank you to our school community for their immense generosity. Donations for today's Harvest... -
Latest NewsYear Three had a wonderful visit to St Albans Cathedral to support their History topic on the Romans... -
Latest NewsY2 have worked hard to create some wonderful painted portraits to display in their classrooms. Can y... -
Latest NewsAs the new term approaches, please take a look at our latest newsletter which gives details about th... -
Latest NewsWe were so proud of the children in Junior classes who performed in their bubbles in the final week ... -
Latest NewsWishing you all a restful summer break. Stay safe and take care 🙂 -
Latest NewsYear Four enjoyed taking part in an 'Early Man' workshop this week. The drama based activities broug... -
Latest NewsDespite not being able to have our traditional Sports Day in the park, the children had a fantastic ... -
Latest NewsYear 6 had a fantastic time at Cuffley Camp today! One of the activities involved a competition to s... -
Latest NewsYesterday, Y5 spent the day at Cuffley Camp, at one with nature! They had a fabulous time learning v... -
Latest NewsYear One had an wonderful time at Kew Gardens. They were amazed by the plants they saw and the visit... -
Latest NewsYear 1 have been preparing for the Euro Cup Final this morning - flags are at the ready for Sunday's... -
Latest NewsYear 6 had a wonderful time at Stanborough Lakes yesterday, where they learnt how to kayak and paddl... -
Latest NewsDuring Science today, Year 1 were comparing the body structures of amphibians to the body structures... -
Latest NewsIn the absence of being able to have an audience this year, we decided to film St. Mary's May Day so... -
Latest NewsYear One have been so excited this morning as three of the chrysales that they have been housing in ... -
Latest NewsAs part of their Design and Technology topic, Year 6 have been busy working in groups to design and ... -
Latest NewsIn Year 1, we have been learning about plants in Science, including the different parts of a plant. ... -
Latest NewsSome of the children in Reception enjoyed sharing stories with Mrs Reid in the Jubilee Garden this m... -
Latest NewsTo support the children’s reintegration back into their class communities, all classes created a col... -
Latest NewsIt’s been lovely to see a smattering of red around school today as we celebrated Red Nose Day. This ... -
Latest NewsY2 had a surprise visitor last week! A jelly rabbit - all in aid of Science of course. Earlier in ... -
Latest NewsWe are delighted to have the children back in school today ready for a week of celebrations! We'll b... -
Latest NewsIt's World Book Day and today we are celebrating the joy of reading! Here is our World Book Day Virt... -
Latest NewsYear 2 have finding out what collographs are in Art. Collography is a printmaking process in which ... -
Latest NewsHave you ever thought about what happens when Mr Waller sprinkles sand and salt onto our icy playgro... -
Latest NewsSt Mary’s Infant and Junior Nativities 2020 are available to watch here. These videos are password p... -
Latest NewsReception have been enjoying reading Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. In the story, he travels past lots of ... -
Latest NewsYear 6 have combined their learning about Romeo and Juliet their Art. They have been learning about ... -
Latest NewsSadly, Y4 were unable to go on their residential trip this term due to Covid-19 restrictions. Instea... -
Latest NewsYear 3 have been studying the wonderful creations of Brazilian Pop Artist Romero Britto. Th... -
Latest NewsLike so many people across the country, we all came to a standstill this morning at 11am in remembra... -
Latest NewsThe children in all junior classes have started their Shakespeare unit on Romeo and Juliet. On Frida... -
Latest NewsY4 were reflecting on their experiences from the past few months and sharing thoughts and feelin... -
Latest NewsAs part of their History unit of work and tying in with Black History Month, Y2 have been finding ou... -
Latest NewsA HUGE THANK YOU for your incredible generosity this Harvest time. Your donations will be distribute... -
Latest NewsWe hope you've all had a good Summer break. We are really looking forward to seeing all of the child... -
Latest NewsYear 4 have created a beautiful, motivational butterfly door display 🙂 'Your wings already exist...... -
Latest NewsIt is with deep regret that we have closed our school today. Please take comfort in this reading ent... -
Latest NewsWe had a wonderful time celebrating World Book Day last Thursday. The children had the opportunity ... -
Latest NewsWe are delighted to announce that following our Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schoo... -
Latest NewsY1 are learning about the incredible paintings by Georgia O'Keefe. They looked at the details... -
Latest NewsLast week, Year 5 went to see the result of Storm Dennis. A tree that has stood in Brookside for ap... -
Latest NewsTo mark Shrove Tuesday earlier this week, Y5 made pancakes and discovered that 'to shrive' means 'to... -
Latest NewsYear 4 have been writing free verse poems based on the text 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane... -
Latest NewsThe children in Year 3 and Year 4 have been developing their cycling skills. The Bikeability Leve... -
Latest NewsThis week, the children were exploring poetry through movement and dance. Our children in the inf... -
Latest NewsYear 5 completed their D&T project to design, make and evaluate a bird feeder! The class have e... -
Latest NewsEach year as near to February 2 as possible we celebrate Candlemas which marks in the church year th... -
Latest NewsToday, we have celebrated our very first Inside Out Day! The aim of Inside Out Day is to remind ever... -
Latest NewsYesterday, the children were lucky enough to get the chance to hear and perform with professional o... -
Latest NewsMiss Goringe launched lunchtime games club a few weeks ago. Many thanks to parents and carers for th... -
Latest NewsYear 4 have been busy learning about rivers and starring in their own fictional TV show called ‘Rive... -
Latest NewsYear 5 have been learning about life cycles in the animal kingdom and this week was insect week! Th... -
Latest NewsOn Friday, Year 1 had a wonderful Tiger Tea Party in class following their focus on the text The Tig... -
Latest NewsY1 visited the Barnet United Synagogue this morning and saw how it looked just before Shabbat on Fri... -
Latest NewsYear 1 came back to class after this morning's worship and the classroom looked very strange... ... -
Latest NewsThe Y5 classroom had a lovely Christmas spice aroma after making Christmas callenigs this morning. ... -
Latest NewsThis morning we had wonderful Christingle service in school, with the story of the birth of Jesus to... -
Latest NewsY6 took on roles in a modern take on the Nativity story! Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem but e... -
Latest NewsThe children had a wonderful time today - great fun was had by all as we came together to share Chri... -
Latest NewsA HUGE well done and thank to you the children in YR, Y1 and Y2 for a beautiful retelling of the Chr... -
Latest NewsYear 5 have been experimenting with liquids this morning; testing viscosity and making brilliant obs... -
Latest NewsYear 1 have been learning about our local area. We recreated our walk around East Barnet Village by... -
Latest NewsA group of Y5 pupils attended a Creative Writing Challenge workshop at East Barnet School this week.... -
Latest NewsHave you ever thought to ask Father Christmas a question? Year 1 have been writing wonderful letters... -
Latest NewsToday marks the launch of gardening club! The children have donned their gloves and begun the job of... -
Latest NewsA HUGE thank you for making Saturday's Christmas Fayre a roaring success. Special thanks to the Frie... -
Latest NewsY6 had a brilliant, immersive few days experiencing what life was like during WW2. They enjoyed r... -
Latest NewsOn Monday this week, Y5 were 'evacuated' to Lincolnsfields Activity Centre where they immersed thems... -
Latest NewsThe Royal Parks’ Mission: Invertebrate project led a brilliant interactive workshop with KS2 pupils ... -
Latest NewsOur School Council extend their thanks for your response to the Operation Christmas Child Shoe-box A... -
Latest NewsY6 worked hard to recreate a skyline of The Blitz today. They used the wash technique, mixing colour... -
Latest NewsEast Barnet Village came to a standstill this morning as we stood in remembrance to think about thos... -
Latest NewsY6 have been busy baking this week! This time, the children have been following a traditional recipe... -
Latest NewsYear 4 pupils had a magnificent time in Lincolnsfields this week. For their first residential trip, ... -
Latest NewsWe had a wonderful evening this week, celebrating in song, all the things the children have been lea... -
Latest NewsAs part of their history learning, Y3 have been studying The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain.... -
Latest NewsPhenomenal generosity from our school community this morning in celebration of Harvest Festival. All... -
Latest NewsY6 have been exploring micro-organisms in Science this week. They have been looking at what makes bl... -
Latest NewsY4 have been so enthused by our focus on caring for God's creation. This week, they have ventured ou... -
Latest NewsY3 have been so enthused by this week's focus on caring for God's creation. They have been litter pi... -
Latest NewsY4 have been exploring pottery techniques tying into their topic of Ancient Rome. The children creat... -
Latest NewsLinked with their Literacy, Y1 have designed a 'Three Little Pigs house'. The children planned the t... -
Latest NewsY6 Science topic this term will be ‘The Nature Library’, which involves learning about the classific... -
Latest NewsThe children have been enjoying their new history topic called "What was life like when our grandpar... -
Latest NewsYear 3 had a fabulous time earlier this week when they traveled by train to the beautiful Hatfield H... -
Latest NewsLast week, Y5 embarked on various adventures at Lincolnsfields Activity Centre in Bushey. Across the... -
Latest NewsLast week a small group of St. Mary's Y6 pupils competed in a maths challenge with other local prima... -
Latest NewsThis week, all infant classes had an invaluable First Aid workshop. The children learned all about t... -
Latest NewsY6 had a wonderful time enriching their Science learning at the Look Out Discovery Centre in Hyde Pa... -
Latest NewsAll junior classes are having an invaluable First Aid workshop today, courtesy of Mini First A... -
Latest NewsA small group of Y5 pupils attended a Challenge Day at the local secondary - East Barnet School. Th... -
Latest NewsA group of pupils from Y6 represented St. Mary's brilliantly this week as they spoke in front of an ... -
Latest NewsAnother spectacular May Day; a tradition that has been upheld in the school since Victorian times! A... -
Latest NewsY2 thoroughly enjoyed their visit to the local allotment to explore what was growing! They all plant... -
Latest NewsWhat a way to kick off the day! A brilliant drumming performance from individual children in Y5 ... -
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Latest NewsY3 have busy sowing seeds to create their own mini-meadow! Watch this space.... -
Latest NewsYear 5 have visited the local woodland as inspiration for their Writing in addition to providing an ... -
Latest NewsWe have been celebrating the light of Jesus coming into the World in our candle lit Christingle serv... -
Latest NewsMany thanks for your generosity this Harvest time. Your donations have now been delivered to the Chi... -
Latest NewsA HUGE thank you for raising £605.12. Well done to the team of pupils and parents who championed th... -
Latest NewsAs you may have heard, we have decided to overhaul our school website to make it easier to navigate ...
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Welcome to St. Mary’s SchoolSituated in East Barnet Village, beside Oak Hill Park, St. Mary’s Church of England Primary is a highly inclusive, one form entry school for children from 4 to 11 years of age.
