We welcomed the new calendar year with the whole school observing and celebrating the feast of the Epiphany. Years  4,5 and 6 went to mass at St Joseph's church, whilst Reception, Year 1, 2 , 3 and 4  had a liturgy led in school by our Faith leaders with Father Tony.

We had our school Interim focus visit from the Diocese led by Anna Flood, the Primary schools advisor who came in and observed a wonderful collective worship session led by our Faith leaders and a variety of lessons. We were incredibly pleased with the outcomes of the day.

 Mrs Osman has been working alongside Jan from CAFOD to present workshops to Years 3 and 4 on Catholic social teaching.

Catholic social teaching (CST) is rooted in Scripture, formed by the wisdom of Church leaders, and influenced by grassroots movements. It is our moral compass, guiding us on how to live out our faith in the world.  These workshops will continue next term for all other year groups. The children thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and learnt about how to care for others, especially those in need. To care for our world. Ali in Year 4 shared with me that, ' That no matter what your religion, skin colour, race or gender you should always be included.'  Following the completion of the workshops the entire school will be celebrating Catholic Social teaching day led by Mrs Osman on Tuesday 04th July 2023.

This year's Reception classes  have been following the new RE curriculum.  Lots of our learning is through story books and thanks to the Book Fair, we were able to purchase these new books for our Summer topic called 'Dialogue and Encounter.' It has been lovely to have been able to go into the classes and listen to and chat to them about their learning. When looking at a picture of people gathered to listen to Jesus, a child shared that ' It was like when Jesus was born everyone wanted to come and see him.' Amazing to see them making the links between different stages in Jesus' life.

• On the 24th April we will be celebrating the feast of St George
• Keep an eye out on Google classroom and Parentmail for your child's assembly, we have a number of them in the Summer term.
• The Month of May is dedicated to Our Lady and the children will be looking at the rosary and the mysteries of the rosary and praying to celebrate Mary, Mother of Our Lord.
• A Whole school May procession to honour our Lady will take place on 25th May 2023 - all are welcome more information to follow.
• We will be attending mass and arranging liturgies for the feasts of the Ascension and St Peter and Paul
• Each Year group will be attending Mass at St Joseph's- dates will be confirmed - we would really appreciate your support with walking the children down to church.
• Catholic Social teaching day
• Good Shepherd Celebration service at Arundel Cathedral with Bishop Ricard and schools from across the Diocese coming will gather together.
• Thanks Once again   to the generosity of the SJA, Year 6 are having  the opportunity to visit Wintershall to witness the Life of Christ,  'The greatest story of all time is movingly recreated with authentic detail, outstanding quality sound and music'.
• Year 6 will be celebrating the end of their time here at St Joseph's with a prayer service on Wednesday 19th July 2023 at 2.15 pm