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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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Y4 parents join their children for outdoor prayer time
Fri 19 May 2023Year 4 parents joined their children for a lovely outdoor prayer service this afternoon. They reflected on Pope Francis' letter 'Laudato Si' and our responsibility to look after God's creation. As part of their prayer time everyone wrote a pledge to Live Simply and took home a reminder of things we can do to care for our world. The children also enjoyed showing their parents around our lovely new garden.
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Y2 visit to Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Fri 19 May 2023As part of their curriculum in Science and Geography, Year 2 had a brilliant time today at the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham. They enjoyed learning about the different plants that grow in different parts of the world and experiencing what it might feel like in the rainforest
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Y3 Ancient Egyptians Day
Fri 19 May 2023Year 3 had a fantastic History day in school yesterday learning about life in Ancient Egypt. They particularly enjoyed learning about the process of mummification
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Year One - learning about endangered animals
Wed 17 May 2023Today, Year One had a fantastic online workshop with a charity called 'Born Free' - a global animal charity saving tigers, elephants, and many more endangered species. They work to combat illegal wildlife trade, protect habitats, rescue and rehabilitate animals. Born Free's mission is to ensure a future where animals thrive in their natural environments. Year one asked lots of wonderful questions and some of the children were inspired to work with wildlife charities when they are older. Well done Year One!
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Year 6 Residential to Whitemoor Lakes
Wed 17 May 2023Year 6 have had a fabulous time at Whitemoor Lakes on their 3 day residential visit. They enjoyed icebreaker games and completed: sailing, archery, raft building, fencing, climbing, night line and traverse on the high ropes. They also enjoyed a night walk and a campfire, where they got to toast marshmallows and eat them as smores. The children worked together brilliantly in teams, encouraging each other and pushing themselves to overcome their fears! Their behaviour was exemplary throughout their time away! Well done, Year 6 - we are very proud of you!
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Y3 learning about water with Severn Trent
Mon 15 May 2023Year 3 have been learning how a water treatment plant works. Chris, a teacher from Severn Trent Water came into school today to explain how our drains can be blocked by people putting different objects down their toilets and sinks! The children learned that they should only put the three Ps down their toilet - Paper, Pee and Poo!
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Y3 & 4 compete in local benchball tournament
Fri 12 May 2023Yesterday some of our wonderful Year 3 and 4 children represented St Joseph's in a benchball tournament at Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy in Pelsall as part of the school games initiative. They showed good skills and excellent team spirit throughout and even managed to win 5/7 of their matches! Go St. Joseph's!
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Y2 Science investigation
Tue 09 May 2023In Science, Year 2 are conducting an experiment to find out whether cress grows best in warm or cold conditions. The children made their own cress bags and will be observing over the next few days to see what happens.
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Year 4 Art Gallery visit
Fri 05 May 2023Yesterday, Year 4 visited Walsall Art Gallery and took part in a portrait workshop. They learned about using proportions and guide lines to accurately draw a face using pencil. They then challenged themselves to draw another face using charcoal and a light angle.
During their visit, they also visited the gallery space where they made sculptures and sketched what caught their eye.
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Coronation Day learning and fun!
Fri 05 May 2023We have had a fabulous day in school preparing for the Coronation of King Charles III tomorrow. Enjoy the bank holiday weekend. God save the King!
