Friday 29th June 2018

Celebrating the Feast Day of St's. Peter and Paul

Today we celebrate the feast day of Ss. Peter and Paul. Two very different men who were called by God to continue the mission of the church and be witnesses to Jesus Christ. Simon, whose name was changed to Peter (meaning rock), died by crucifixion around the year AD 67 near the Vatican hill. Paul of Tarsus, whose name was originally Saul, was a Pharisee and a persecutor of Christians. He converted to Christianity after his extraordinary experience on the road to Damascus. After his second imprisonment he was also martyred at around AD 67. We too are called to be witnesses to the Joy of the Gospel. This evangelisation allows us to have a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ. This openness to encounter or call allows the Lord, through the Gospel, to encounter each one of us. In the way we encounter with those around us we become the Good News. Our spiritual journey is one of maximum possibility, to stretch and live our lives fully, becoming the people who the Lord has called us to be. Catherine of Sienna said: 'Be who you were created to be and you will set the heart on fire.' Our Catholic schools are something distinctive, being called to radiate light out into the world. To continue to do deeds for the common good and be witnesses to Jesus Christ.

School Games Events

I understand that some parents were unhappy about the School's decision to cancel the picnic and Key Stage 2 School Games event on Thursday afternoon this week. Any decision made is always done in the best interests of the children whom we serve and in this situation it was in relation to their health and well-being. I also understand that it may be problematic for parents to change their working arrangements in order to attend the new scheduled date but the children's safety is paramount. It is also unhelpful when parents reply negatively to text messages received without knowing the full extent of the decision-making process. The School will look into the organisation of future School Games events with the possibility of all events taking place in the morning on the same day. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to some parents.

Year 5 Alton Castle Sale and Non Uniform Day

Year 5 will be holding a sale on Wednesday 4th July to support with their fundraising to pay for the coach to Alton Castle. Activities organised by the children will include a penalty shoot out and a cross bar challenge, shooting basketball hoops, guess the name of the teddy and many more fun activities with prizes to be won. Each activity will cost 20p, please could children bring in some pocket money to take part. On Friday we will be holding our final non-uniform day of the year to support the upkeep of Alton Castle. If you would like your child to wear their own clothes to school on this day can they also bring a £1 donation to this worthy cause.

What's On

Monday 2nd July Year 6 Confessions
Tuesday 3rd July Years 3 and 4 Visit to Legoland
Tuesday 3rd July Little Saints Sports Day
Wednesday 4th July Year 7 Induction Day at HCHS
Thursday 5th July Year 3 Mass 9.10am
Friday 6th July Non uniform Day - Support for Alton Castle
Monday 9th July KS2 School Games Event 10.45am
Monday 9th July Full Academy Committee Meeting 7pm
Tuesday 10th July Meet the Teacher Transition Morning 9.10am
Wednesday 11th to Friday 13th July Year 5 Visit to Alton Castle
Thursday 12th July Year 6 Class Mass 9.10am
Thursday 12th July Year 7 Induction Evening at HCHS
Friday 13th July Annual reports to parents
Saturday 14th July PTA Summer Fayre
Monday 16th July Open Evening for parents 3.30pm-5.30pm
Tuesday 17th July Prize Giving Awards 9.10am
Wednesday 18th July Year 6 Leavers' Assembly 9.10am
Friday 20th July End of year Mass 9.10am

Lunchtime Sports Clubs

Monday Years 3 to 6 Kwik Cricket (Mr Carry)
Tuesday Year 5 Play Leader Training (Mr Taylor)
Wednesday Years 3 and 4 Football Training (Your Sport)
Thursday Years 3 to 6 Girls' Football Training (Mr Carry)
Friday Years 5 and 6 Football Training (Your Sport)

PTA Summer Fayre - Saturday 14th July - 12-3pm

CALLING ALL PARENTS - We need your help. Our Summer Fayre is fast approaching and we have stalls that still need covering. Dad's, we need help setting up from 9am. If anyone can spare half hour to cover a stall , please contact your Class Rep or leave a message at the school office. To make this year's Summer Fayre a success we need everyone to pull together. All proceeds raised go to enriching your children's school experience. Thank you for your support.

American Independence Day

Mrs Brown and the kitchen staff are preparing a special menu on Wednesday to celebrate American independence Day. The menu will be:

  • American Burgers
  • Chicken nuggets
  • Donuts
  • Pancakes

Dudley Family Information Service - Family Events June/July

There are some big family events taking place during June & July for Under 5's and also for the whole family to enjoy, so I have outlined some of these below for you to view:

Under 5's Events:

•Wednesday 11 July - Baby Festival Under 5's Day at Baggeridge: http://www.lovefromsedgley.co.uk/who-s-who/event/baby-festival-under-5s-day-2018

Events for the Whole Family

•Sunday 1 July - Armed Forces Day at Himley: http://www.himleyhallandpark.co.uk/armedforcesday

•Saturday 23 June - Saturday 29 July - The Black Country Festival 2018 Events: http://www.black-country-festival.co.uk/whats-on

All other events can be found on our website, if you click on the 'Events - what's on' section, the information will be on there. Any further activities and events we hear throughout the year will be uploaded onto our directory, so it's always worth checking this out on a regular basis.

http://fis.dudley.gov.uk/fsd/

Virtues Focus - Attentive and Discerning

Pupils at St. Joseph's are growing to be attentive to their experience and to their vocation; and discerning about their choices they make and the effects of those choices.

Prayer of the Week

Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for the gift of faith. Please increase the faith in our family and help us to remember that we can always put our faith and trust in you. Amen.

Pope's Intentions for June

Universal: Social Networks. That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences.

Emmaus CMAC
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Ofsted

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