The rain could not dampen spirits today (Tuesday, 6th July, as children from St Benedict's dressed up as movie characters to raise money for Manchester Children's Hospital.
In memory of a much-loved pupil who passed away last year, children in Year 6 asked the headteacher, Mrs McGuire, if they could dress as princesses and complete a fun run. :: Read More :: St Benedict's Catholic Primary School has teamed up with the SVP Society and Hope Central to provide gifts and food hampers for those most in need this Christmas.
Headteacher Hannah McGuire commented, "We are so blessed with such a generous school community. They never shy away from helping others and this year, even when so many are struggling themselves, the amount of gifts we received has been overwhelming." :: Read More :: Pupils from both Gorsey Bank Primary School and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School received a community award on Sunday, 12th December, when they sang at the visitor park at Manchester Airport
The choirs have been spreading Christmas cheer this festive season, with tours of local landmarks and events. :: Read More :: Hundreds of people lined the route for the Handforth Remembrance Parade on Sunday, 14th November.
Crowds also gathered at the war memorial to pay their respects with wreaths were laid by uniformed representatives, councillors and representatives from each of the three local schools. :: Read More :: Each year Handforth Town Council runs a poster competition to advertise the Handforth Christmas Lights Switch on.
The winners of the competition receive a prize in the form of a gift voucher and will be able to attend the switch on, this year, alongside Jackie Weaver to press the big button to light up Handforth and mark the start of the Christmas period. :: Read More :: Parents of pupils from St Benedict's RC Primary school have baked and delivered cream teas and Mediterranean brunches for over 200 people across Wilmslow and Handforth.
The event, the brainwave of two parents, Rachel Cox and Mel Quinn, was held to celebrate a key date in the school's calendar, the feast day of Saint Benedict on 11th July. << READ MORE >> |
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Hall Road Handforth Wilmslow SK9 3AE Tel: 01625 520207 Fax: 01625 536012 for all enquiries please contact the school office in the first instance. Headteacher Hannah McGuire headteacher@stbenedicts.cheshire.sch.uk School office: Admin@stbenedicts.cheshire.sch.uk SENDCo Tamsin Vernon – admin@stbenedicts.cheshire.sch.uk |