Please do have a look at the exciting things happening at St. Paul's

• Children in Need 2025

  Fri 14 Nov 2025 Mrs Thake

  This year we support Children in Need by dressing up in spotty clothes across the school. We were also fortunate to have a special visitor - Pudsey himself!

   

  Children in Need is important because it supports disadvantaged children and young people facing challenges like poverty, social inequality, and mental health issues, aiming to give them the chance to thrive and reach their full potential. By funding vital projects, the initiative helps to overcome the effects of these challenges, improving children's emotional and physical wellbeing and providing a safer, happier, and more secure childhood. 

   

  We share a common wish with Children in Need - wanting everyone to reach their full potential!

  

• St Paul’s Achieves Silver Green Tree Award

  Fri 24 Oct 2025

  We are delighted to share that our school has achieved the SILVER AWARD as part of the Green Tree Schools initiative by the Woodland Trust. This celebrates our commitment to environmental education including outdoor learning, eco club and litter picking. Everyone has worked together to make a real difference. Let’s keep up the great work as we aim for the gold award next!

   

  

• Learning in Nature at the Botanics

  Wed 22 Oct 2025

  This week children from Years 1 and 2 enjoyed a morning at the University Botanical Gardens. Led by the learning team at the Botanics, we spent part of the session exploring the trees around the garden, learning how to identify them from their leaves. The rest of the time we searched for and examined minibeasts and made cosy homes for hibernating hedgehogs! The trip was part of a wider project to take more of our learning outdoors this year, emphasising our connectedness with the natural world.

  

• St Paul's Celebrates Harvest Around the World

  Tue 30 Sep 2025

  This morning we held a special assembly on the theme of “Harvest Around the World.” Each class focused on harvest celebrations in different parts of the globe, from the Tamil celebration of Pongal to the Nigerian New Yam Festival. The children were so proud to present their crafts, songs and learning to the rest of the school and parents. 

   

  Many thanks also to everyone who contributed to our harvest collection for Cambridge City Foodbank, who provide emergency food and wider support to people in our city who are struggling to afford the essentials.

• St Paul's at Young Voices

  Wed 29 Jan 2025

  Pupils in Years 3 to 6 had the exciting opportunity to participate in Young Voices – the world’s largest children’s choir – at the O2 Arena in London last week. Alongside around 8,000 other primary school children, they filled the huge arena with songs that included Firework by Katy Perry, Try Everything by Shakira and a medley from the musical Hairspray. It was thrilling to perform in a stadium that has played host to superstars like Beyoncé, Adele, Little Mix and Ariana Grande, with the professional musicians and light show to match. 

   

  The concert provided the children with a chance to discover their voices, build confidence and create lasting memories together. Watching them perform was a proud moment for us all, and it was great to see their faces full of joy and excitement.

   

  Huge thanks go to all the staff and volunteers who dedicated their time and effort to make it possible for St Paul’s to attend this event. A special mention goes to Mrs Day, who organised the trip and supported our children in learning all the songs. Thanks also to everyone who supported behind the scenes, without whom this wonderful experience would not have been achievable.

   

  

• Newspaper Club Makes Headlines

  Thu 25 Apr 2024

  We were delighted to see that our Newspaper Club was featured in a recent article in the Cambridge Independent. It’s wonderful that the children’s dedication to becoming young reporters and editors has been recognised in the local community.

   

  The publication of the first edition of the school newspaper was met with great excitement and pride. Our budding reporters and editors have put in a tremendous effort to produce a high-quality publication that reflects their passion for storytelling and reporting. 

   

  We would also like to thank Maison Clement who have kindly sponsored the first issue, allowing us to have our newspaper professionally printed. We are very grateful for their generosity and commitment to fostering a love of writing and communication among our pupils. Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation of writers and journalists.

• Congratulations to our Coding Team!

  Fri 19 Apr 2024

  Congratulations to the St. Paul's team for their triumph at the Centre for Computing History’s coding competition! The four KS2 children worked incredibly hard in preparation, demonstrating great resilience and commitment. We are absolutely delighted that they won and brought back a trophy to mark their well-deserved achievement!

• Green Tree School Award - BRONZE!

  Fri 12 Jan 2024 Mrs Thake

  We are delighted to announce that we have recently achieved the Bronze Green Tree School Award. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to environmental education and sustainability, and we are tremendously proud of this accomplishment.

   

  The Green Tree School Award is a national initiative that encourages schools to take an active role in promoting environmental awareness and eco-friendly practices. The award recognises schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to conserving energy, reducing waste, promoting biodiversity, and encouraging sustainable travel.

   

  In order to attain the Bronze Award, we have been actively working towards a number of environmentally friendly goals, including our recycling initiatives. Eco Club have taken the lead in displaying posters to encourage recycling in school – from crisp packets to ink cartridges.

   

  We will be looking to complete a series of tasks throughout the school to achieve our silver and then gold award throughout 2024.

   

  We firmly believe that it is our responsibility as a school to instil these values in our students, enabling them to become responsible and caring citizens of the world.

   

  Congratulations and thank you everyone involved!

   

  

• The gift of imagination

  Thu 11 Jan 2024 Mrs Thake

  Our recommended read books are now in the classroom. Thank you to everyone who supported this initiative.

   

  At St Paul's we understand the immense value that imagination holds in a child's overall growth and learning. Imagination plays a vital role in cognitive development, problem-solving skills, empathy, and emotional intelligence. Encouraging children to explore their imagination through reading can support their educational journey and enhance their love for learning. Our recommended read boxes provide each class and year group with an inspiring selection of books which offer variety for all.

   

  We have set up a page on the school website for anyone who wishes to contribute throughout the school year. Please do continue to share with friends and family. 

  https://www.stpauls.cambs.sch.uk/amazon-wish-list/ 

   

  

• New library

  Tue 03 Oct 2023

  We are thrilled to announce that a brand-new library has been installed at our school, thanks to the generous funding from the PTFA! At St. Paul's, we are committed to cultivating a love for reading among our pupils. We believe that books have the power to transport us to new worlds, ignite our imagination, and expand our knowledge. With our new library, we are excited to provide our pupils with an even greater range of books and resources to explore!