Keep up to date with our latest news.

• Teamwork

  Fri 15 Mar 2024

  The last two days have shown what an excellent community we have around us at STC. At our parent meetings over 90% of families were able to attend. Feedback was excellent, with many positives and ideas about how we can work together.

   

  We also developed an innovative approach to working with our local health care providers, social prescribers and school nurse who all attended both evenings. Parents were able to gain access to information, be signposted to different services and get the support that they wanted. Feedback from the team was excellent, 'thank you and your team for making us so welcome and give us the opportunity to support the families at your school.' We look forward to working together next term and in the future.

   

   

  

• Our fantastic city

  Sun 25 Feb 2024

  Children in Class 5 and 6 were lucky enough to work alongside students from the outstanding Hereford College of Art. Taking part in a Ferrous Workshop, children learnt to manipulate metal, use precise tools and develop their creativity. Children made these stunning votive plaques. These will be on display during the Ferrous Festival Weekend.

  

• Once upon a Tune

  Fri 19 Jan 2024

  At the start of the Spring term, each class read a story from the wonderful book, by James Mayhew, called, 'Once upon a Tune.' This inspirational collection of stories took children to imaginary worlds through exploring the stories behind major orchestral works. 

   

  The quality of discussion, beautiful work and creative art that the children produced were testament to the power of a story. 

  

• A special Christmas

  Tue 19 Dec 2023

  Christmas time at St Thomas Cantillupe is one that we treasure. Lights shine, there is excitement in the air and the sound of carols fills our school. 

  This year was really special as we took part in the first ever DHMAT Advent Carol service, held at Hereford Cathedral.

  

• Working together with our families.

  Fri 17 Nov 2023

  At STC we have excellent partnerships with our parents. This half term's project, about volcanoes, showed the way that we work together to develop and share children's learning experiences. 

  

• Awesome art

  Sun 29 Oct 2023

  Art has a high priority at STC. With our own specialist art room and art teacher we are able to offer children some first class experiences. Children from YR to Y6 as well as those in art club use our facilities and create some wonderful work. This month, reception have explored the work of Yayoi Kusama.

  

• Reading wonders

  Fri 29 Sep 2023

  We give reading the highest priority at STC. Children's attainment in reading is well above national (by every measure) and the progress that they make is exceptionally good. This happens beacuse of the time that we give to reading, our superb library, carefully chosen books, reading buddies, first class community support and the partnership betweeen school and families. 

   

  This year we began with a reading week which included sharing lots of wonderful books, meetings with families about reading, introducing some new community reading friends and sharing with our friends. 

  

• Spirited Arts

  Thu 20 Jul 2023

  Each year children at STC take part in the 'Spirited Arts' competition. Different classes each take their own approach and creativity flows! This year was no exception and the entries were of a very high standard as this example of Class 4's work shows.

  

• Awesome art

  Sun 18 Jun 2023

  At STC we are very fortunate to have specialist art teaching thanks to Mrs Laws. Art club at STC is well established and has enabled many gifted students to share their work. Links with national leaders such as Darrell Wakelman have also given our gifted artists opportunities to explore sculpture. In 2023-24 we will be exploring a wide range of media as well as local and national artists. 

  

• Hay Festival creativity

  Thu 25 May 2023

  The sune shone on first class visit to Hay Festival today. We were thrilled to enable our reception class to take part in the inaugural Early Years project. Staff leading this were incredible and gave our children the most wonderful day, full of creativity and joy. The visit inspired us all to come back to school, share even more books and our beautiful creations. Having links with so many local community organisations enriches the lives of all our children. Thank you Hay!