St Wilfrid's School News
SCIENCE DAY 2019
In March 2019, we celebrated British Science Week in school. Dr Hodgson from the University of York led and exciting assembly about being a scientist. There were colour changing liquids, …
Young York Scientists Land Place in National Final
Young York Scientists Land Place in National Final Four Year 5 and 6 pupils are heading for the dreaming spires of Oxford after landing top spot in a regional science …
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York Magistrates visit St Wilfrid's
York Magistrates visit St Wilfrid’s – January 2016
St Wilfrid's achieves Primary Science Quality Mark Gold Award
St Wilfrid’s achieves Primary Science Quality Mark Gold Award.
Science Day 2015
On Friday 24th April the whole school enjoyed Science Day. Dr Annie Hodgson from The University of York started our day with an assembly full of exciting experiments. The children …
Author Visits School
On Friday 20th March, author Andy Seed visited school and spent time with each class. We had a fantastic and exciting day, full of stories and poetry. Encouraging our love of …
Solar Eclipse
On Friday the 20th March the children had the unique opportunity to experience the Partial Solar Eclipse in school. Dr Emily Brunsden from the University of York worked with the …
Rocks to Schools Visit
On Thursday 8th January, Ken from ‘Rocks to Schools’ visited the 3/4 Classes and Class 5/4. The children learnt about rocks, fossils and evolution. They were able to handle a …
The Lord Mayor visits school!
Well done to Charlie Thornton and Sophia Brandreth who were our chosen finalists from the York Civic Christmas card competition. They both joined Cllr Ian Gillies and the Sheriff, John Kenny …
Toy Sale 2014
This week we held another successful Toy Sale in aid of CAFOD’s response to the Ebola Crisis. Thank you to Mrs Houghton and the children in Year 5 and 6 …
The Cosmodome visits school!
The Cosmodome visited school yesterday! Each class had an opportunity to go inside and learn about Earth and Space with a trip around the solar system thanks to the University’s Cosmodome, …
Our New Multi-Use Sports Area
During the October half-term holidays, our new all weather sports equipment was installed in the playground. After securing a £30,000 grant from Sport England, we have been able to develop the limited space …
Tour de France Day
On Monday 7th July we celebrated Le Tour de France in school. The children experienced a range of activities from a French Café to French art and designing their own …
York Civic Trust Public Speaking Competition
On Wednesday 2nd July Wayne and Fintan from the School Council took part in the York Civic Trust 2014 Primary School Public Speaking Competition at the Merchant Adventurer’s Hall. They …
2014 Catholic Cup
Well done to our boys’ football team, who represented St Wilfrid’s wonderfully in sunny Middlesbrough, on Saturday May 17th. More than 70 teams from across the diocese took part in …
Campaign leads to city centre memorial plaque
A campaign led by our Year 5 children last year has led to a permanent memorial in the centre of York. The children learnt about the heroic actions of French …