School Blog
Sacramental Preparation
Thank you to the parents who joined us for our Sacramental Preparation Meeting on Thursday. We were joined by Fr Louis too - school, home and Parish all working together.
Good bye Alleluia!
Today, at the start of Lent, we did the important job of putting the Alleluia away. The children gave it a wave as we placed it in the special box! We won't see it again until we return to school after Easter Sunday!
Ash Wednesday Mass
Thank you to Year 4 who led our whole school Ash Wednesday Mass this morning. It was lovely to be joined by members of the parish and families to receive the ashes together on this very special day.
Lent Ready!
We are all ready for the Holy Season of Lent. Throughout Lent we will focus on prayer, fasting and giving alms to bring us closer to Jesus.
Pancake Day!
Thank you to our kitchen staff who made the most delicious pancakes for the children to enjoy today!
Vocations Mass
Thank you to Year 5 who led our Vocations Mass today. We prayed not only for Pope Francis but for those who have followed the call to religious life.
Welcome Back!
Today, after our Settling Sessions, during Prayer and Liturgy as well as sharing the Gospel we prayed for Pope Francis and will continue to keep him in our prayers. Afterwards, we also reminded each other all about St Joseph’s Way and introduced this half terms life...
Pilgrim’s Pond
During the half-term holiday we had a pond installed in our school grounds! We can’t wait to install the plants and animals so that children can enjoy pond dipping and leaning more about different ecosystems. As it’s the Pilgrim Year of Hope we’ve named it Pilgrim’s...
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Our new life size Sacred Heart of Jesus statue looks wonderful at the front of our school.
Reception’s Assembly
Thank you to Reception class who shared their knowledge about Noah and his Ark this morning. The children were so confident and we are so very proud of them all!
Parent Lessons!
Thank you to the parents that were able to join Year 3 today! The children really enjoy showing and sharing their learning!
Poetry Recital
Our Poetry Recital was wonderful this afternoon! Children from Nursery to Year 6 sharing poems they’d learned! The children were confident, happy and entertaining! It was lovely to be joined by so many parents too!
Online Safety
The children have been learning about online safety today as it’s Safer Internet Day! We have sent a link out to our parents too to help them stay up to date with the latest online safety information! https://apps.apple.com/…/national-online…/id1530342372
Girls Football Team
Well done to our girls football team who represented St Joseph’s this week at Dudley College! They had a great time and we’re so proud of them all!
Year 2 Assembly
Thank you to Year 2 who led our Prayer, Merit and Liturgy on Friday. The children shared their learning about the Feast of Candlemas and acted out how Mary and Joseph presented Jesus in the Temple.
Trinity Club
Thank you to the parents who were able to attend Trinity Club today where the focus was Online Safety. It’s lovely to have parents in school to share their thoughts and ideas!
Jubilee Signs
Our new signs are up! Prayer, Social Action and Fundraising are the three things we are called to do this Jubilee Year!
Year 1 Mass
Thank you to Year 1 who led our whole school Mass this morning. Eloquent reading, lovely acting, offertory processing and instrument playing too!
SJBCA Boat!
Today, during Prayer and Liturgy we shared the SJBCA Jubilee Year of Hope boat and our school’s special symbol! We can’t wait for Luce, Santino and the boat to arrive at St Joseph’s!
Window Decorations
We are really pleased with our new hall window decorations! Three images to show the Sacraments we prepare our children to receive: Reconciliation, Holy Communion and Confirmation alongside an image of the cross.