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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 Dance Workshops
Tue 18 Oct 2022As part of our learning to celebrate Black History Month, the children from Years 2 - 6 have enjoyed taking part in Dance workshops. The children learned that Xaymaca is the indigenous land of Jamaica, which was later inhibited by Ghanaian West Africans and Spanish. Using traditional movements to music and live percussion, they found out some background about Taino (the indigenous tribe of Jamaica) and how the migration of people influenced the dance and music in the region of the Caribbean.
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Bollywood comes to St. Joseph's!
Tue 18 Oct 2022Earlier this week, the children enjoyed another dance workshop, this time in the style of Bollywood! They found a little about this style of musical theatre which is so popular in the Indian Film industry then enjoyed dancing in a telling a story using movements, hand gestures and facial expressions. The children were brilliant and thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Year 1 explore patterns and colour
Tue 18 Oct 2022Here are some photos of Year 1’s artwork. Yesterday, they looked at mark making and making patterns using colour. Well done Year 1!
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Year 4 Challenge themselves at Woodlands!
Fri 14 Oct 2022Yesterday, our Year 4 children spent the day at Woodlands, taking part in adventurous activities, using GPS trackers and having a go at some bush craft. They loved their day and coped brilliantly with the new challenges they encountered! What a fantastic opportunity for personal development, teamwork and building resilience!
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Black History Month in Year One
Tue 11 Oct 2022October is Black History Month. Year One have been learning about Bob Marley. The children really enjoyed listening to some of his songs, particularly 'Three Little Birds'. Well done Year One!
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Year 5 Geography fieldwork sketches
Tue 04 Oct 2022As part of their Geography Field Work topic, Year 5 have been creating Field Sketches in the school grounds.
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Mini-Vinnies putting their faith into action
Mon 03 Oct 2022Well done to our Mini-Vinnies who raised £206.16 for Macmillan Cancer Support by holding a cake sale on Friday. Thank you to everyone who supported them.
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Animal visitors in school!
Mon 03 Oct 2022Last week we were visited by 'The Animal Lady' in school. The children enjoyed learning lots about the different animals and their habitats.
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A super start!
Fri 30 Sep 2022Congratulations to the children who were chosen to receive the first golden coins of the year during assembly this morning. They have really stood out to their teachers for working hard in ALL lessons! Here are a few of them, proudly holding the books they have chosen from our vending machine.
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Year 1 PSHE
Wed 28 Sep 2022In their PSHE lesson today, Year 1 have been thinking about their families. Look at some of the fantastic drawings they have produced.
