Yesterday, we joined with all Catholic Schools to experience and participate in the launch for schools of the Jubilee Year – pilgrims of hope. This included joining together for a live stream with all Catholic schools in the diocese where this was introduced to all children where we joined together in hymn and prayer. Children participated in various learning throughout the day and then we ended the Jubilee launch day building the logo together in the hall. Each class created one part, learning about it’s symbolism before sharing this knowledge and building up each element to form a masterpiece!
Our Year 6 Liturgy Leaders are glad to say thank you for your food bank donations collected before half term.
We were inspired by Blessed Carlo Acutis, our Parish patron Saint, who lived the gospel in active service of those in need.
This food is on the way to meet local need – we thank families for giving thoughtful and generous donations.
Yesterday, Year 2 hosted a Class Liturgy on their class saint – St Thérèse of Lisieux. They shared all their acts of kindness through Little Way Week, and reflected with their families who else they could help with an act of kindness!
Today, Year 4 celebrated their class saint’s feast day with a class liturgy in the hall with parents. The children shared the life of St. Vincent De Paul with those that attended and shared all the wonderful work he had done.
We also reflected and had time to think about how we can help people in need!
What a beautiful Mass we had at school yesterday to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary. It was a special day to also celebrate the anniversary of Fr Alex becoming a priest – we pray for him and his priestly work for the parish. Mrs Byrne presented a gift from the school to commemorate this special anniversary!
Yesterday, Father Alex led the school in our end of year Mass. He recognised and celebrated our children who have made their Holy Sacraments this year of Holy Communion and Confirmation by gifting to them Rosary Beads.
The school also made a presentation to Father Alex to thank him for his commitment and effort to our school and Parish this year.
This morning we had our Year 6 Leavers’ Mass. The children contributed well and Father Alex was impressed with their thoughtful responses.
Last Friday, we celebrated our Saints Peter and Paul’s Feast Day but having a Family Fun Event! There were lots of activities for the children to have a go at including: soak the teacher (which was extremely popular), a bouncy castle, sporting games, a S’more making activity in our outdoor classroom and many more!
This was extremely well-attended by our entire community and we are so proud of everyone’s support and positive feedback to the event. We look forward to sharing how much we raised in the near future!
Congratulations to our pupils who received the sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday evening in a beautiful service on the Feast of Pentecost.
Please keep these children and their families in your prayers.