--- title: "Latest News" url: "https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news" school: "St Silas CE Primary School" --- # Latest News ![Image of Year 3 and 4 Ribchester Visit](https://files.schudio.com/st-silas-ce-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_2895.JPG) 25 Jun [2026-06-25-year-3-and-4-ribchester-visit](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2026-06-25-year-3-and-4-ribchester-visit) #### [Year 3 and 4 Ribchester Visit](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2026-06-25-year-3-and-4-ribchester-visit) On Thursday, our Year 3 and 4 visited Roman Ribchester. Despite the heat, the children had a great day examining all the artifacts and visiting the ruins. ![Image of Year 5 Residential Information](https://files.schudio.com/st-silas-ce-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/20260112_162203.jpg) 10 Jun [2026-06-10-year-5-residential-information](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2026-06-10-year-5-residential-information) #### [Year 5 Residential Information](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2026-06-10-year-5-residential-information) Parents of Year 5 children, your child has a fabulous opportunty to take part in the Year 6 Residential next year. The activities in the Manor Venue in Scotland are excellent and give the children such an opportunty to show their independance as they look to moving to their new school later in the year. We would recommend a visit to our gallery to look at the activities that the children will take place in. If your child isn't signed up yet it is not too late. ![Image of Value Points](https://files.schudio.com/st-silas-ce-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/20260416_122022.jpg) 13 Apr [2026-04-13-value-points](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2026-04-13-value-points) #### [Value Points](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2026-04-13-value-points) St Silas Value Points are in full swing now. Each week we add up the totals for each of our Vlaue Families. Well done to all the children for earning the points. The categories they can receive points for include: school work, manners, kindness, representing school and helpfulness. ![Image of Year 4 Dodgeball Tournament](https://files.schudio.com/st-silas-ce-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/20260326_153629.jpg) 26 Mar [2026-03-26-year-4-dodgeball-tournament](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2026-03-26-year-4-dodgeball-tournament) #### [Year 4 Dodgeball Tournament](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2026-03-26-year-4-dodgeball-tournament) The Year 4 Dodgeball Team took part in a mini tournament against children from Sacred Heart and St Michael with St John Primary Schools. We are pleased to announce that they tied for first place in what turn out to be a close fought contest. ![Image of Safer Internet Day](https://files.schudio.com/st-silas-ce-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/20260210_114522_(1).jpg) 10 Feb [2026-02-10-safer-internet-day-1](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2026-02-10-safer-internet-day-1) #### [Safer Internet Day](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2026-02-10-safer-internet-day-1) On Tuesday we had a super learning day. The focus was Safer Internet Day and children learned all manner of ways to stay safe whilst online, from creating their own password creators, to publishing posters on children's use of the internet. ![Image of SIAMs Inspection Report](https://files.schudio.com/st-silas-ce-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/images/SIAMs/Screenshot_2026-01-18_16.42.45.png) 18 Jan [2026-01-18-siams-inspection-report](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2026-01-18-siams-inspection-report) #### [SIAMs Inspection Report](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2026-01-18-siams-inspection-report) St Silas CE Primary Academy Report (Draft) has been shared with us. Miss Haczycki, Cidari Education and the rest of the school are delighted to say that as a school we shone brightly during our December SIAMs inspection and are extremely delighted that our draft report has been published. It can be found in the Key Information section under Reports. ![Image of Year 6 Residential](https://files.schudio.com/st-silas-ce-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/20260113_084710.jpg) 12 Jan [2026-01-12-year-6-residential](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2026-01-12-year-6-residential) #### [Year 6 Residential](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2026-01-12-year-6-residential) On Monday 12th January, around half of the Year 6 children travelled to Lockerie, in Scotland for a residential adventure break. They stayed in pods at the Manor Adventure facility and took part in a fabulous range of activity. More photos and video can be found in our gallery area. ![Image of Christmas Dinner 2025](https://files.schudio.com/st-silas-ce-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/20251217_125012.jpg) 17 Dec [2025-12-17-christmas-dinner-2025-1](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2025-12-17-christmas-dinner-2025-1) #### [Christmas Dinner 2025](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2025-12-17-christmas-dinner-2025-1) The children, especially the ones in Key Stage 2, had a fabulous Christmas dinner. Thanks to Mrs East and her team. Check our our gallery for more photos. ![Image of Rainbow Day](https://files.schudio.com/st-silas-ce-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_2025-12-09-10-07-50-109.jpg) 11 Dec [2025-12-11-rainbow-day](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2025-12-11-rainbow-day) #### [Rainbow Day](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2025-12-11-rainbow-day) Rowan's class cause was raising awareness of a charity called the Rainbow Hub, which raises money for children with physical disabilities, as a result of a neurological condition or brain injury. On Tuesday we had a rainbow day. The children came into school wearing rainbow colours (any colour) and had their faces painted. It was a great day. Check out our gallery images. ![Image of Tea, Coffee and Biscuits with Parents ](https://files.schudio.com/st-silas-ce-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/Coffee_Morning.png) 3 Dec [2025-12-03-tea-coffee-and-biscuits-with-parents](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2025-12-03-tea-coffee-and-biscuits-with-parents) #### [Tea, Coffee and Biscuits with Parents ](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2025-12-03-tea-coffee-and-biscuits-with-parents) Parents were welcomed into school on Wednesday to have tea, coffee and biscuits and were given the opportunity to listen to two speakers, Bethany Clews and Cathy Reilly, who are both experts in running and setting up SEND Support groups. It was a well attended event and we look forward to many more . Thanks to all who attended. ![Image of Year 3 & 4 Museum Visit](https://files.schudio.com/st-silas-ce-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/Copy_of_IMG_20251126_133849.jpg) 26 Nov [2025-11-26-year-3-4-museum-visit](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2025-11-26-year-3-4-museum-visit) #### [Year 3 & 4 Museum Visit](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2025-11-26-year-3-4-museum-visit) Blackburn Museum came to school to complete some workshops. {gallery:Year 4 Blackburn Museum Visit} ![Image of Key Stage 1 - Road Safety Visitor](https://files.schudio.com/st-silas-ce-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_2025-11-20-13-57-40-393.jpg) 20 Nov [2025-11-20-key-stage-1-road-safety-visitor](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2025-11-20-key-stage-1-road-safety-visitor) #### [Key Stage 1 - Road Safety Visitor](https://st-silas-ce-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2025-11-20-key-stage-1-road-safety-visitor) Key Stage 1 were very lucky to have a road safety visitor to advise them on how to be safe near roads. 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