This month we honor Our Lady with a daily opportunity to say a decade of the Rosary. Pupils lead this prayer group in our prayer garden. Key Stage 1 can pray daily at 12:05pm and Key Stage 2 at 12:30pm . These opportunities have been well attended so far. Pupils can bring Rosary beads from home is they wish.
The Mini London Marathon for Schools at SS Peter & Paul involved a 2.6 mile OR a 2.6 km run for pupils (and staff) taking place throughout ‘Active April!’ The course was set and measured on a circuit of the field, giving pupils an experience to build up their running stamina. Great to see staff joining their classes for laps. The trophy sits proudly on display in our awards cabinet and pupils gave one another rapturous applause in Praise and Values Assembly
Manny came to visit us today to join in the countdown to our very own London Marathon Challenge here at SS Peter & Paul. He cut the ribbon on our gate to open up the course today the day before he sets off for his own London Marathon Challenge! This April we are showing our personal best to try and take on the challenge of travelling a distance of wither 2.6 km or 2.6 miles. Year 3-6 started today, cheered on by their peers across the school, all the staff and our VIP guest! 
A committed team comprising parents, staff, former pupils and a current pupil took on the Wolverhampton 10k today in support of DementiaUK . The team were joined by a welcome addition on the day as Manny decided to join us. Staff have been amazed at the support from the school and parish community, with incredible backing monies raised have surpassed £1170 which doubles the team’s target! To GIVE during Lent helps us focus on discipleship, this money will serve those in great need suffering from or caring for loved ones with dementia. It was excellent to see so many families cheering our team on along the way.
Wishing everyone a beautiful and blessed Palm Sunday. May your heart be filled with peace as the journey of Holy Week begins.
Pupils were invited to make a project during Lent to share with their peers – the projects received are very creative. Some projects link to scripture, others focus on customs in Lent and specific vocabulary. Artistic projects included collages, sculpture, sketches and painting. One of our pupils has even written and recorded his own song, his peers are going to learn it and they will share it with the whole school community. Thank you to families helping children create these beautiful projects.
Nursery have been learning about Holy Week with a focus on the cross. They have sculpted and made their own crosses as they learn about Jesus carrying the cross and dying on the cross. They ended the week making hot cross buns. 
Listening to John’s Gospel Nursery listened to how Jesus washed the feet of the disciples before the Last Supper. He they follow his ways, learning about service, kindness and humility. 
Children preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist went on retreat with their peers to the Alton Castle. The Kenelm Youth Trust leaders prepared and led a wonderfully spiritual, reflective and engaging day. The Retreat called, ‘Come to the Table’ involved opportunities for collaboration, teamwork, ways to build trust, meditation and worship. This was a beautiful day with many blessings, no doubt memorable and rewarding for every child participating. We continue to pray for the children preparing for First Confession this Lent.
These pupils represented the school superbly in the WASPS Mixed Tag Rugby Festival today, showing resilience and sportsmanship in all of their matches against teams from other City schools. We are delighted to share that this team came fourth overall in this competition which is a result to be very proud of.
