The children in Year 5 and our Shakespeare Ambassadors, had the opportunity to experience life behind the scenes at The Grand.

From blue wobbly monsters, ballroom dancers treading the lights fantastic to a friendly tennis match being played, the playground has been full of endless possibilities!

Why not go and experience a First Encounters Performance of this wonderful Shakespeare Play. A perfect introduction to Shakespeare for all ages. Tickets are £5 and available from the school office of Our Lady of the Assumption, Common Edge Road, Blackpool, FY4 5DF or can be reserved by phoning 01253 762833

To continue the leadership theme that Year 6 have started, on Friday, they celebrated mass with other Year 6 children from our deanery schools. This was a very special time when all the children were asked to consider the responsibility of being a disciple of Christ. Fr Peter reminded them that just as Christ is the light of the world, they too are called to be lights for others.

What a mixed bag of weather we have had this week and there have certainly been plenty of puddles to jump in today!

Carrots!!! Our first sucessfull carrots in 13 years! We have harvested our crops up at the allotment and our little insect friends didn’t eat the carrots!

What excitement this week when our new class councillors had their first council meeting. Everyone Introduced themselves, speaking with confidence and enthusiasm - we have great hope for a successful

We would like to welcome the new Reception children, they have settled in so beautifully.