We are so excited that our incredible Year 6 children have been able to go on their long awaited PGL Activity Weekend to Hindhead in Surrey.  This is such an important rite of passage for all children before they go off to secondary school.  Here at St Joseph’s we are proud to have been able to make this happen!

 Giving our children this opportunity has involved all of our school values.  The ‘Caring’ and ‘Teamwork’ shown in abundance by staff, who have worked hard in the background to make this happen.  The ‘Respect’ and brilliant behaviour of our Year 6, who always make things a pleasure.  The ‘Enjoyment’ for all and a real sense of ‘Belonging’ that comes from this milestone trip, at a key moment in their lives.

On Wednesday 19^th May, despite all the forecasts for inclement weather,  the sun shone brightly on us whilst we held our open air May Service .  For the first time in over twelve months all the children were able to gather in the playground to honour Our Lady Mary.

Children were invited to bring a flower to school so that we could decorate our prayer corners.  Flowers were brought in abundance and proudly presented to Our Lady during the service.  The children were also able to bring along their own Rosaries for the celebration.

Our service began with the hymn Beautiful World, followed by prayers lead by Mrs. Millership.  Natalie from Year 6 was then invited to crown Our lady with the beautiful crown of fresh flowers.  During the singing of Immaculate Mary, representatives from each class then presented their flowers to Our Lady Mary.  Mr. Pavelin and Year 5 then lead the prayer ‘The Coronation of Our Lady in Heaven’.

A child from each class was invited to say a Bidding Prayer before Mrs. Millership closed the service and we sang the final hymn ‘As I kneel before You’

 This week Maria from Stagecoach met Year 6 on Teams, and gave a very interesting presentation about getting a bus to secondary school.  The children had lots of questions about this important subject and it has been a great addition to our Transition Programme.

Please follow the link for more information.

https://view.publitas.com/stagecoach/getting-to-school-safely/

Bella Miles from Year 3 has made the ultimate sacrifice and donated her beautiful golden locks to the Little Princess Trust.  Bella's hair will be used to make a wig for a child who has lost their hair due to cancer.  If anyone would like to make a financial donation to the Little Princess Trust, please contact the school office for details.