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We are always busy here at St. Joseph's. Have a look at some of the things that have been going on in school recently ...
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Jubilee Year of Hope Launch Day
Fri 24 Jan 2025Today we were extremely lucky to launch the Year of the Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope, with many schools from across the Archdiocese of Birmingham.
Together at St Joseph's pupils and staff celebrated this special event. We had important messages from Archbishop Bernard and joined Bishop Timothy in prayer. During this year we are called to prayer, social action and fundraising.
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Year 3 Art Day
Thu 23 Jan 2025Year 3 Art Day, was super success!
They learned about a famous French artist called Henri Matisse and looked at some of his art work. Inspired Year Three then watched a video about his work that was on display at the Tate Gallery in London. The children then wrote a fact file of information about him, his life and his work.
They then worked in groups to create a piece of work inspired by Egyptian art.
In the afternoon the children independently created their own collage using coloured paper to show a piece of Egyptian art in a very different way!
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Year 6 Reading Workshop
Thu 23 Jan 2025Year 6 Parents were invited into our reading lesson today. They were able to gain an insight into how we teach reading in Year 6. It was lovely to see the parents sharing their knowledge with the children. Thank you to everyone who attended.
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Celebration of the Word
Thu 23 Jan 2025A group of children in Year 4 led the rest of the class in a child-led prayer and liturgy worship this morning. Their theme was the Baptism of Jesus and all the children showed great reverence in their quiet, thoughtful prayer time. They thought about how God could be pleased with them today. Well done, Year 4!
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Home Prayer Bags
Thu 23 Jan 2025What a lovely reflection we had in the Year One prayer journal today. It's lovely to see the aspects of prayer and liturgy used at home and shared with families. The gather, listen, respond and go forth, beautifully completed and reflected upon.
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Year One Celebration of the Word
Wed 22 Jan 2025This afternoon, some of our Year 1 children led a heartfelt and inspiring Prayer and Liturgy service centered around the theme of kindness. They shared the story of The Good Samaritan, reflecting on its meaning and discussing how it makes them feel. As part of their thoughtful preparation, the children organised a special activity: each child drew a heart and then symbolically shared their love by giving it to someone else in their class. It was a truly touching and meaningful experience for everyone involved.
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Tongue Drums
Mon 20 Jan 2025Year 3 welcomed Jack, who is an incredible musician, as well as an amazing Music teacher.
The children used their musical skills to play a new instrument, a tongue drum, to create soothing and calming music - similar to that of the ocean.
Thank you Jack!
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Young Voices 2025
Thu 16 Jan 2025Young Voices 2025. The children sang beautifully and their behaviour was outstanding. The choir had worked hard from the beginning of the academic year to learn all of the songs and what a credit to St Joseph's they were.
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Reconciliation Parish Workshop
Tue 14 Jan 2025Today the young people of the Parish who are preparing for their First Confession (Reconciliation) gathered with their parents to spend time thinking and reflecting on the Sacrament.
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The Visitation, Bishop Timothy
Mon 13 Jan 2025Today, as part of the Visitation, Bishop Timothy Archdiocese of Birmingham has visited St. Joseph’s, Darlaston where we were joined by St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School who read and led the Prayer of the Faithful reverently.
We have a new potential Bishop in our midst also!!
