Bridging the Gap
On the last day of term, the youngest children were set a challenge: make a bridge long enough to span a desk using art straws and a small amount of tape. We had a look at some famous bridges and talked about what made them strong. It was harder than we thought; the …
One cardboard box!
In Primary 1 we had a large, empty cardboard box. We were sure it would be useful for something so we kept it. The children have been studying Medieval history and art as a combined topic this year. They have looked at illuminated manuscripts, altarpieces, decorative metalwork and jewellery and learned how they …
O Sacrament most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, all praise and all thanksgiving be every moment thine!
Each morning at the Saint Benedict Academy, we begin the day by greeting OurLord truly present in the tabernacle. Likewise, at the end of the day’s studies, we kneelbefore the tabernacle and give thanks for the day’s graces.Every aspect of an authentically Catholic life draws strength from this most augustSacrament, and so it …
Open House at Saint Benedict’s Academy
Come and see! Jesus addressed this warm invitation to His first disciples. Likewise, we who would like to form young hearts and minds to follow Our Lord wish to extend a similar invitation. Come and see the Saint Benedict Academy on Friday, 18th June! Come and see the joyful Catholic spirit of our …