CATHOLIC LIFE OF THE SCHOOL

Autumn Term 2 news

We remembered those we have lost and who served in the wars for our freedom for peace and solidarity during November. We added their names to the school Remembrance book and class remembrance sheet. Our Mini Vinnies were really successful in promoting solidarity supervising the Poppy Appeal and raised a total of £480.87 

Our Year 6 assembly prefects have been working with Mrs McClumpha to plan and deliver the Monday gospel assembly and are ready to take a lead on this after Christmas. 

The children were very excited about their first school disco of the year. Many of our children showed human dignity and option for the poor by making bracelets and selling them for charity. One of the charities was Great Ormond Street hospital.

Advent Year of Hope

During advent, we started the season with a whole school advent service. Father Luke joined us to bless the wreaths, bless us all and prepare ourselves for the second coming of Jesus. The service included our reflective dancers who led us into meditation and prepared us for the readings ahead. One child from each class joined their teacher in lighting the first purple candle of hope.

Our whole school joined the diocese in celebrating the success of the Jubilee Year of hope. We had time to share how we have been pilgrims of hope as well as see what other schools have done too. It was a beautiful way to celebrate with each other.

Time to celebrate

What a great celebration of the second coming of Jesus that we have had! Reception started the journey with their wonderful nativity ‘A miracle in town’. They sang with such enthusiasm, acted with great pride and spoke so clearly and beautifully. They showed Option for the Poor and Solidarity by raising money for their charity Great Ormond Street. 

Onto Year 1, who blew us away with their nativity ‘Come to the manger’. They told the nativity story with great pride, sang with joy and acted with great poise. They showed Participation and Human Dignity by raising money for their charity Make a Wish. 

Year 2 were phenomenal with their nativity ‘Baarmy Bethlehem’. What a great way to celebrate the birth of baby Jesus with amazing singing, fantastic acting and clear narrating. The party sheep made us all giggle!! They showed Solidarity and Human Dignity by choosing the Rainbow trust as their charity. 

Year 3 and 4 set the most beautiful atmosphere for their Carol concert at St Thomas More Church. They sang absolutely beautifully and told the nativity with such pride. They showed Participation and Human Dignity by raising money for their charity Make a Wish. 

Year 5 took us on a journey with their Carol Concert at St John Vianney Church. They sang beautifully and with great harmony. All children were able to participate in telling us the wonderful story of Jesus’ birth. They showed Participation and Human Dignity by raising money for their charity Make a Wish. 

Year 6 raised the roof at their Carol Concert at St John Vianney Church. They sang with such passion and joy, spoke with great dignity and told the nativity with such professionalism. There was not a dry eye in the church! They showed Solidarity and Peace by raising money for their charity - British Heart Foundation.

Friday 22nd November 2024

Today we held a bake sale to raise awareness of Social Justice and our homeless in our community. The Mini Vinnies, Uncief and learning council group came together to plan and deliver a cake sale. We are blown away by the amazing amount of donated cakes as well as the amazing amount of money raised to put together hampers for our homeless.  In total we raised £330.54. Well done to all and what a wonderful way to end our week. 

Remembrance November 2024

As a school, we have been remembering those who have fakken this week. The children showed peace and justice by adding their thoughts and prayers to the remembrance book. Our guests and parents had the pleasure of reading our children's prayers in the proch which led them into a time of reflection.

10th October 2024

Well done to our staff and children comming together in Solidarity raising a whopping £332.61 for 'Wear it yellow day' in support for Young minds. We are so proud of you!

19th September 2024

A wonderful end to our day with our New school Year Mass celebrated with Father Michael and assistant Priest Father Luke. We reflected on our new beginnings and not giving up. Focusing on our Human Dignity, we are going to have a great year of challenge and using our gifts to Do more and Be more.