Image of Both schools side by side…bringing the sunshine!
18 July 2025

Both schools side by side…bringing the sunshine!

“When two schools unite in harmony, every note becomes a bridge, every voice a celebration — together, we compose a symphony of friendship, joy, and shared dreams.”

Last Friday was the most wonderful day spent with the children rehearsing in the morning and then watching them bring joy and…

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Image of Lancashire Sings…and so do we!
28 June 2025

Lancashire Sings…and so do we!

A huge well done goes to Lancashire Music Service for organising and leading a great musical event.

Last Tuesday, we joined many other children from other Lancashire schools for a day of song and laughter.

Our children from St.Francis’ and St. Mary’s came together to sing many familiar songs…

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Image of First Holy Communion
9 June 2025

First Holy Communion

Yesterday, we celebrated First Holy Communion and we thank Mary and Charlotte for preparing the children so well. The children read beautifully, sang joyfully and they were incredibly reverent.

God Bless all of the children who received Holy Communion for the very first time. It was a very…

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Image of Community Cohesion…Float Fun!
5 June 2025

Community Cohesion…Float Fun!

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

(Yes, it is Mr Gilmour!)

Last Saturday was the Goosnargh Field Day and we thank everybody for coming and supporting our school.

Behind the scenes is always a very friendly and dedicated group of people who give their time (and bucket loads of…

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Image of Community Cohesion…Hill Chapel is back!
5 June 2025

Community Cohesion…Hill Chapel is back!

During the half term break, we have had two significant community events where staff, children, families and friends came together over two weekends. Each deserves a separate thank you blog…

Firstly, I need to thank all of the children, families and staff who came to the reopening of our…

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Image of Centenary of the Diocese of Lancaster – The Our Lady of Lourdes Statue Tour
29 May 2025

Centenary of the Diocese of Lancaster – The Our Lady of Lourdes Statue Tour

Mary’s appearance at Lourdes to Saint Bernadette reflects her deep compassion for and identification with the poor. Saint Bernadette came from a very humble and uneducated background, yet Mary chose to appear to her in the simple grotto at Lourdes. By revealing herself as the Immaculate Conception…

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Image of Celebrations and success
21 May 2025

Celebrations and success

It really is hard to believe that we are coming to the end of another half term!
There are still great things to look forward to…this Sunday, the re -dedication of Hill Chapel with Bishop Swarbrick, our school band performing and a whole school and parish community celebration with all children…

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Image of Farm fun and outdoor learning…
7 May 2025

Farm fun and outdoor learning…

Before we broke up, I was delighted to accompany the children on a school trip to Mrs Dowsen’s Farm! Mr Blair ( also known as Mr Bear to our younger children) also came along. You might have seen Mr Blair calling the bingo numbers for out brilliant PTFA event held at the golf club. Putting aside…

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Image of Wheelchair Basketball and Year 3 and 4 Football Tournament
27 March 2025

Wheelchair Basketball and Year 3 and 4 Football Tournament

Yesterday, we joined with our friends from St.Mary’s and the Preston cluster to compete in a Year 3 and 4 football tournament at Whitechapel. It was another great opportunity to work with other schools and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it!

You will also see some pictures of the…

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Image of Careers Week and Circus School?
23 March 2025

Careers Week and Circus School?

Well,

It has been one of the best half terms we have had.

We are partnering up with our friends at Whitechapel Primary School for Longridge Strictly Come Dancing. Yes, that is correct…we are now taking our children ballroom dancing and I’m sure they will love it. Beacon Class children will…

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Image of World Book Day, Science Week and Ash Wednesday…
23 March 2025

World Book Day, Science Week and Ash Wednesday…

During the past few weeks, so much has happened! We have had a great time celebrating World Book Day:

The children and staff all looked fantastic!

We received ashes in our Ash Wednesday Service. Father, accompanied by the comfort bear, led our special service to begin our Lent Journey.…

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