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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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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!
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Walsall Community Litter Watch Year 6
Mon 21 Oct 2024As part of their sustainability topic in Science and linked to our aim to be stewards of God's creation, Year 6 went on a litter pick today around the local area. They collected a shocking 26 bags of rubbish! Well done to Year 6, and the staff and parents who joined in, for making a positive contribution to their environment. Thank you Walsall Community Litter Watch for helping us today!
#catholicsocialteaching #CAFOD #livesimply
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Year One trip to Dudley Zoo
Mon 21 Oct 2024Year One had a brilliant time on their visit to Dudley Zoo to help them with their learning in Science about animal classification!
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Year 2 Guy Fawkes Workshop
Fri 18 Oct 2024Year 2 had a fantastic day taking part in a Guy Fawkes workshop. They learnt all about The Gunpowder Plot through a range of activities including drama, freeze frame and art work. Excellent work Year 2!
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Get Cycling in School
Tue 15 Oct 2024St Joseph's have taken part in an exciting Get Cycling in Schools programme run by the Bikeability Trust. As well as some fantastic training for some of our staff team, we were gifted six balance bikes and helmets. This week the children in Reception have been trying them out and have really enjoyed using them in our outdoor area.
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Year 4 Art Morning at St Thomas More
Tue 15 Oct 2024Year 4 visited St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall this morning and created clay tiles with fruit patterns on them. They were inspired by the artist Cezanne. They worked really hard and were a credit to our school. Well done Year 4!
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Transport Survey Year 5
Tue 15 Oct 2024Year 5 walked to 2 different streets in the local area and completed a survey of the different modes of transport which pass through Darlaston. They noticed lots of cars and pedestrians but not many motorbikes on this particular afternoon. They behaved very sensibly and collected some excellent data.
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Guinness World Record Attempt
Thu 03 Oct 2024The children took part in a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest poetry lesson online. The children, along with many others around the world, worked with a poet to create a collective poem. The poem will be published and we look forward to sharing it with you soon! Well done everyone!
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Harvest Mass
Tue 01 Oct 2024On Tuesday, Key stage Two pupils joined the parishioners at St Joseph's Church, Darlaston for a special Harvest Mass. The children read beautifully and sang with great enthusiasm. Fr Craig helped us all to think about the importance of sharing our food with our global neighbours so that everyone has enough to eat. During Mass, we prayed for the work of CAFOD and The Good Shepherd, Wolverhampton.
Many thanks to everyone who joined us for Mass and to everyone who donated food for The Good Shepherd.
