Latest News
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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Published Poets!
Thu 28 Sep 2023Some of our children entered a Young Writers Poetry Competition last summer and have now received copies of a Poetry Safari book containing their published poems! Well done to you all, our fantastic St Joseph's poets!
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Science Award success for St. Joseph's!
Thu 28 Sep 2023We've achieved another award! We are delighted to have achieved the Primary Science Quality Mark. A special congratulations and well done to Miss Maher, our school Science leader.
Helen Sizer, PSQM Co-Director said: ‘By enabling effective science leadership, PSQM is powering the potential of all children to see the relevance and importance of science in their lives, now and in the future. Schools that have achieved a Primary Science Quality Mark have demonstrated a significant commitment to science leadership, teaching and learning and the profile and quality of science in each accredited school is very high. Science subject leaders, their colleagues, headteachers, children, parents and governors should be very proud.”
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Nursery Stay & Play fun!
Wed 27 Sep 2023At this morning’s ’Stay and Play’ session, the children had lots of fun exploring our Nursery classroom and outdoor area.
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Step back into the Stone Age with Year 3
Mon 25 Sep 2023Year 3 had a fabulous day learning about life in the Stone Age last week!
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Carbon Monoxide Safety with the CO Crew!
Thu 21 Sep 2023Earlier this week, Year 5 participated in a Carbon Monoxide Workshop. They found out what causes Carbon Monoxide to be produced, how it affects our health and how we can detect it and protect ourselves against its effects. They produced posters and had great fun using their drama and performance skills.
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Stay & Play
Wed 20 Sep 2023Our first 'Stay and Play' of the year was a lovely opportunity for 2 - 3 year olds to come into school with their parents, have fun and make new friends. Thanks to everyone who attended. We look forward to seeing you again next Wednesday 8.45am - 9.45am!
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Keeping Walsall tidy!
Mon 18 Sep 2023Our Key Stage 2 pupils were visited by Walsall Council today who spoke to them all about litter and the effects it has on our environment. The children are all looking forward to helping keep our environment clean, safe and tidy by not dropping litter and safely picking up any litter we see.
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Learning is fun in Nursery!
Fri 15 Sep 2023Nursery have had another fun filled day of learning!
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Making their own Owl Babies
Fri 15 Sep 2023In Literacy, Reception have been learning about the story, Owl Babies. They spent time outside and making some of their own owl babies using pinecones, feathers and lots of glue. It was lots of fun and a little bit messy!
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Rocket Powered Cars STEM Workshop
Thu 14 Sep 2023Years 5 & 6 also learned about breaking the land speed record and worked hard to design and build rocket powered cars today! After adding rocket fuel to their vehicles, they raced them outside on the playground, achieving speeds of over 50mph! They thoroughly enjoyed their learning and developing their Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths skills (with a bit of artistic flare thrown in too)!
