Friday 21st July 2017

Earlier today we celebrated the final Mass of the school year together as a school community and gave thanks for our Year 6 children who move onto a new phase in their education journey. We also celebrated the service shown by both Mrs Hale and Miss Bradley to all at St. Joseph's School.

We also wish other pupils who are leaving today every success at their new schools too.

The focus for this week's Wednesday Word in 'growing'. Each day is a new opportunity for us all to grow in goodness. Regularly praying together is a powerful way for the family to keep growing in love. We are all called to consider how we can be more loving and to follow God's ways each day.

Perhaps sharing our smile more often; showing greater fairness and equality to all; being more patient and to pray for someone who may have upset us.

Our central aim as a school is for all the children to grow and develop to their God-given potential following the example of Jesus Christ.

The Gospel values and virtues provide a basis for the children to develop skills for living and learning.

May God continue to guide, support and protect all our leavers in their future journey ahead.

'We cannot grow up by ourselves; rather, we journey and grow in a community, in a family." Pope Francis

I would like to thank all our school staff, parents, volunteers and parishioners for their continued hard-work, commitment and support to the development of every child here at St. Joseph's. I wish you all a very happy, peaceful and relaxing summer break.

Race for Jude Fundraising Event

Thank you to all the children and parents who supported the Race for Jude event at the end of last month. An amazing total of £1,112.95 has been raised to support Jude with the expensive equipment required to support him on a daily basis.

Thank you to Mr Mark Bennett for leading a fun-filled games session at Mary Steven's Park for the Year 2 attendance winners on Wednesday afternoon.

We understand that some children are genuinely unwell during the course of the year, however, we do feel that it is important to congratulate the children who have achieved 100% attendance across the whole school year.

Parents of Year 6 who would like their children to walk home from school must complete and return a permission slip which can be obtained from the school office.

Thank you.

By passing on the living and faith-filled tradition of Jesus Christ; by having persevering faith in the pupils, and by encouraging them, in turn, to have faith and hope in others.

In following the Gospel values of Jesus, we are called to love, to learn and to respect one another.

Lord, fill our hearts and minds as we move forward together. Enable us to work with one another to ensure that our community continues to develop and grow, for the benefit all.

Amen