St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School

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Honouring Mary

Honouring Mary

Today, we crowned our Lady with flowers in a special May Service. The children and families have been so generous by bringing in so many lovely flowers to show how much we love Mary. We sang, prayed the rosary and watched a video to remind us of why Mary is so very...

Year 1’s Anti-Bullying / Racism Week

Today Year 1 sat together in a circle and passed a roll of string around the circle to different peers, whilst doing so they said something respectful. This then created a ‘web’ of ideas on how we can be respectful at all times.  The children then had the opportunity...

Celebration Mass

Celebration Mass

It was wonderful for the whole school to share in the First Holy Communion Celebration Mass this morning. The children all looked lovely as they dressed in their special outfits and received their gift and certificate from the school. Congratulations once again!

Our Lady

Our Lady

As part of our May celebrations we crowned Our Lady this morning, in our Grace filled Garden, with beautiful flowers. We know that Mary prays with us and for us and we love her so very much.

In Their Shoes

In Their Shoes

Thank you to Saltmine Theatre Company who started our Anti-bullying & Anti-Racism Week with their performance of In Their Shoes. The production celebrates diversity and why mutual respect and empathy is so very important! We thought the actors did an amazing job!

Parish Invitation

Parish Invitation

The Mission Team have sent an invitation to the Parishioners inviting them to enjoy a school lunch and prayer service! We look forward to welcoming those that can make it into school on 26th June.

Year 4 Assembly

Year 4 Assembly

Thank you to the children from Year 4 who shared the story of Lazarus today. The children reminded us of how Jesus understands how we feel when we are sad and that he can always offer us love and kindness.

Beautiful Gift

Beautiful Gift

We are so very blessed to have so many kind, talented and supportive parents. Thank you to the lovely parent who made and donated this beautiful piece of art!

Prayer Bags

Prayer Bags

Reception will be taking home their Easter themed prayer bags tonight - a gift for them to keep! We can't wait to find out how they've used them to pray with their families.

First Reconciliation

First Reconciliation

Congratulations and well done to the children who made the Sacrament of First Reconciliation during a special service today. We are so proud of all of the children who made the Sacrament and their friends who supported them. It was lovely to be joined by so many...

Year 5’s Assembly

Year 5’s Assembly

Thank you to Year 5 for leading our worship this morning and sharing their knowledge about Our Lady in this special month of May. The children reminded us of how special Mary is by saying 'yes' to God and how we can be more like her by listening to the type of person...

Habemus Papam – we have a new Pope!

Habemus Papam – we have a new Pope!

Today we placed a photo of our new Holy Father - Pope Leo XIV - alongside other leaders in our school hall. We will pray for Pope Leo as he takes on his new mission as leader of our church.

Year 3 visit St Chad’s Cathedral

As part of the Jubilee Year, Year 3 were Pilgrims of Hope today by visiting St Chad’s Cathedral. The children had a tour of the cathedral and both Miss Lyttle and the children took an active part in the public Mass! So very proud of the children - and Miss Lyttle -...

Year 2’s Mass

Year 2’s Mass

Thank you to Year 2 for leading our whole school Mass today! The children read, acted and led us in prayer with such reverence and respect. Well done children.

Supporting the Parish

Supporting the Parish

Thank you to those who were able to make a donation to our church today. The children all looked lovely in their own clothes and you raised £140! We will be passing the donation on to Father Louis next week after Mass.