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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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Stone Age Workshop Year 3
Mon 25 Nov 2024Today Year 3 welcomed a special visitor - Dan from the Stone Age ...well, not exactly.
Dan joined us to talk about life in Britain all those hundreds of thousands of years ago.
The class began by looking at how people were dressed all those hundreds of thousands of years ago.
Dan then introduced them to some of the tools they would have used for surviving, living, eating, entertainment and hunting.
In the afternoon, they got creative and had a go at sharpening flint into arrowheads!
Finally, they made Stone Age 'candles' from clay, which the children will take home when they have dried!
A very excited Year 3 gained a lot from the practical session and having an expert in who was so engaging and entertaining!
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Year One Trip to Kingswood
Mon 18 Nov 2024Our little adventurers from Year 1 had a blast at Kingswood Trust! From roasting marshmallows at the campfire to exploring the sensory trail , meeting some friendly animals , and building wooden dens. Well done Year 1!
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Nursery Maths Day
Thu 14 Nov 2024Nursery had a lovely time today when some of the children's parents and other special adults joined them for a maths workshop. They had lots of fun on a maths scavenger hunt around the classroom and outdoor area! Thank you to everyone who came along.
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CO Crew Workshop Year 2
Wed 13 Nov 2024Today, Year 2 took part in a carbon monoxide workshop. With the help of Safety Seymour, they learnt about carbon monoxide (CO) and how to protect themselves, making homes safer. Children used their fantastic imagination to role play cleaning a chimney to allow the CO to escape. Children were all very inquisitive and asked some fantastic questions. Each child has been given a CO alarm to use in their home to help keep their family safe.
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CO Crew Workshop Year 5
Wed 13 Nov 2024Year 5 had a fantastic workshop this afternoon with the CO Crew where they learned even more about Carbon Monoxide safety. They watched CO Crew videos and then completed activities related to each clip, such as posters, raps and drama. The whole class were excellent and worked very well in groups to perform a news report about Carbon Monoxide at the end! Well done Year 5
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Remembrance Liturgy
Mon 11 Nov 2024Our Liturgy Leaders planned, prepared and led the whole school in a beautiful Remembrance Liturgy this morning.
Well done children, you thought carefully about each of the different parts of the liturgy - 'Gather', 'Listen', 'Respond' and 'Go Forth'. You also read the readings and prayers clearly for everyone to hear. Members of the choir from Year 5 & 6 sang beautifully too.
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Diwali
Mon 11 Nov 2024In Year 1, the children have been finding out about the traditions of Diwali. They had a fantastic time working in small groups to create their own vibrant rangoli patterns. Super work Year 1!
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Chester
Wed 23 Oct 2024On Wednesdays in school, we look forward to visits from Chester, a trained therapy dog and his owner. The children love to read with Chester - he is a very patient listener!
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Black History Month
Tue 22 Oct 2024During Black History Month, Year 5 have been finding out about Martin Luther King Jr. They also wrote their own 'I have a dream' speeches. Have a look at a few examples. Well done, Year 5!
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Year 4 Woodlands Trip
Tue 22 Oct 2024Year 4 had a fabulous day at Woodlands! They tackled the assault course, orienteering, high ropes and archery. They were brilliantly well behaved and challenged themselves to try lots of new exciting and adventurous activities. Well done ,Year 4!
