School Blog
We will remember them
We will remember them. Thank you to all the children who respectfully and reverently took part in the minutes silence this morning.
In November, we remember
All of the children have been given the opportunity to share the name of someone they would like to remember this November. The children wrote the name on a special band and attached it to the fence at the front of the school.
Deanery Mass
It was lovely to represent St Joseph's and support Fr Samy and the Parish at the special Deanery Mass in Sacred Heart, Tipton Church yesterday. It was a special Mass remembering all the clergy from the Dudley Deanary who are now in heaven with Jesus. The children sang...
Memory Boxes
We have a lovely display of Memory Boxes at the front of the hall. Created by children who want to remember those who have died. Beautiful photos, keepsakes and memories.
Athletics Competition
Sealife Centre
Year 2 had a wonderful time visiting the Sealife Centre in Birmingham last Friday. The children learned so much about different animals and their different habitats!
The Shops are Open!
This week our two new shops opened! Mission Market - for all of your religious artefacts and Carpenter's Cafe - keeping you full and hydrated at break time! The Year 6 children were invited to apply, attend interviews and took part in staff training! They are doing a...
Archery
All of the children enjoyed a special enrichment day this week! The children had the chace to try out archery! We discovered that some of our children showed natural flare for the sport - something we hope to nurture!
Joseph Jigsaw Visit
Joseph's Jigsaw had a wonderful time at Forge Mill Farm this week. They enjoyed meeting the animals, having a play and taking part in a bonfire night activity!
School Mass
Today, our first day back together after half-term, the staff led our whole school Mass. The children were so proud of the adults and said that they read, brought the offertory and acted ‘just the best!’
Mini Vinnies at Work
A few of our Mini-Vinnies visited the Good Shepherd Shelter in Wolverhampton this morning to drop off our Harvest donations. The children were very iinterested to know where their donations were going and how they will be helping the poor and vulnerable.
Harvest Mass
Year 6 led our Harvest Mass this morning. it was a lovely Mass which highlighted the blessings that God gives to us. We thanked God for the work of farmers and prayed for our brothers and sisters around the world who may not have enough food to eat. We are very...
Beautiful Lights
A huge thank you to Mr Jay Taylor & Mr James Wiltshire for helping to make our school even more beautiful with stunning lighting panels. One of the younger children said it was like, 'looking up at heaven.'
Black History
Year 6 started our Black History learning with a wonderful assembly! The children shared why this learning is so important and how Jesus would want us to treat each other - with kindness, love and respect.
Parish Mass
Thank you to all the children, staff, governors and families who joined together in church this evening. It was a beautiful Mass!
Prayer Bags
Year 5 are taking home special prayer bag today - a gift from the school. The prayer bag has a Rosary theme to help children pray at home with their family.
Parish Mass
The church is all set up and ready for our School Parish Mass tomorrow evening at 6pm. Please join us if you can - Our Blessed Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Dudley.
Poetry Recital
All of the children were amazing this morning at our Poetry Recital and it was lovely to be joined by so many parents! We enjoyed poems and nursery rhymes from Nursery, Reception, Joseph's Jigsaw and Years 1-6. Well done everyone - you were brilliant!
Year 1 Mass
A big thank you to Year 1 who led our whole school Mass for the first time yesterday. They read, acted, played music and led the worship with such reverence and maturity - we are so very proud of them all!
Mental Health Awareness
The school turned yellow today as children wore yellow clothes to school to raise awareness of mental health.