2026-27
St Mary's school has a team of dedicated Pupil Chaplains who promote the Catholic Ethos of our school. Pupil Chaplaincy has a high profile in our school. Each one of the Pupil Chaplains has to apply for this important role and is interviewed by the Parish Priest, the Headteacher and the RE Coordinator. Following the interviews, the Pupil Chaplains are commissioned by our Parish Priest, in Church, and the ceremony is attended by the whole school and the families of the new Pupil Chaplains.
Our Pupil Chaplains are a very dedicated team who have a vital role in enhancing the Religious Life of our school. Their roles include delivering class Prayer and Worship, leading prayers and reflections in assemblies and Liturgical events, supporting charities and fundraising events. They are good role models for the younger pupils in our school and award certificates for acts of kindness. Our meetings are facilitated by Mrs Morgan. We are very proud of our Pupil Chaplains.
This role is to serve as a member of a GIFT Chaplaincy Team to support the Catholic Life of the School. Pupils will be entrusted with the responsibility of:
- Giving joyful witness of Christ in their school – missionary disciples.
- Providing support in the delivery of the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of all pupils across the curriculum.
- Assisting with the Sacramental programme.
- Peer pastoral care – building on the good practice in your school.
- Assisting with the delivery and development of the prayer life of the school supporting assemblies, worship, class prayer times and prayer groups.
- Assisting with developing and leading retreat experiences for pupils.
- Developing and leading social justice activities in your school.
- Developing the use of the chapel/prayer room/sacred spaces or areas.
- Being present on parents and opening evenings to help with the welcome of all the community.
- Developing outreach work and supporting local, national and international charities – Caritas Diocese of Salford, Cafod: working for change – being the change makers.
Reflective Lunchtime Club - April 2026
Our wonderful Pupil Chaplains led a reflective lunchtime club today, guiding pupils through Holy Week activities, including walking the Stations of the Cross.
The Relics of St Carlo Acutis - March 2026
It was a privilege for several of our Pupil Chaplains to visit the relics of St Carlo Acutis today at St Patrick’s Church. A meaningful opportunity for reflection and an inspiring moment in their faith journey.
Fluency - January 2026
Pupil Chaplain's broadcast.
Mass - January 2026
Pupils showing respect at the epiphany mass following them reading at the mass.
Pupil Chaplains Morning Broadcast - October 2025
Every Wednesday, our Pupil Chaplains lead the school in a beautiful morning broadcast, bringing us together in prayer, reflection, and purpose. A moment of unity that sets the tone for the day.
Prayer Spaces - October 2025
Our Pupil Chaplains have created a beautiful prayer space inspired by this month’s theme: Kindness and Giving. In honour of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, children have written acts of kindness and placed them on the altar. A reminder that generosity blesses us all.
Meeting with Governors - February 2025
Thanks to our many student leaders who welcomed and explained their roles and responsibilities to governors!
Gospel Assemblies - January 2025
Today (6th January), our Chaplains led our Gospel Assemblies and then visited church at lunchtime to offer bidding prayers to celebrate the Epiphany.
UK Parliament Week - November 2024
Student Council and the Chaplains have delivered important messages during UK Parliament week. We have used our suggestion boxes and will be completing pupil surveys in computing.
Harvest Donations - October 2024
Thank you to our Caritas Ambassadors, Pupil Chaplains and our wonderful community for the generous donations. We are delighted to share these gifts with our local community and church.
St Martin's Assembly - September 2024
Thank you to our Pupil Chaplains who led an interesting assembly all about the wonderful work of St Martin's.
First Blessing - September 2024
Today, we celebrated our first whole school mass. Our children offered gifts during the bidding prayers. Our Pupil Chaplains received their first blessing as we prayed for them in their leadership roles.
Prayer Friends - April 2024
The pupil chaplains met with their prayer friends. They will be guiding their prayer friends over the coming weeks as they prepare for their First Holy Communion. The pupil chaplains gave their friends a prayer card and they had a moment of silent reflection together.
Stations of the Cross - March 2024
Our pupil chaplains encouraged each class to produce a piece of art for Holy Week. We hope the community enjoys sharing our Stations of the Cross.
Lent Bags - March 2024
Pupil chaplains have created Lent Bags for our children to take home and share with their families. Pope Francis asks us to prepare ourselves for Easter by spending a few moments in prayer every day.
Prayer Friends - February 2024
We thank our pupil chaplains for becoming 'prayer friends' and passing on their faith to our Year 3 children, as they continue along their Sacramental Programme Journey.