St Joseph's News and Events

• Black history Month

  Fri 31 Oct 2025

  In celebration of Black History Month, each year group across the school has engaged in a range of activities to learn about influential black people in Britain (leaders, activists or pioneers who have shaped history) while also looking towards a future of continued empowerment, unity and growth. It has been truly eye opening to discover how recently in our history these and many other individuals have still been striving for true equality. 

  Each class created a portrait and wrote a biography about someone they found inspiring, to show how they helped shape Britain as it is today. They also had the opportunity to learn a song and dance from another country, with EYFS even hosting their own carnival!

  

• Primary Futures Award

  Tue 21 Oct 2025

  We are proud to announce that St Joseph’s RC Primary School has been awarded the Primary Futures Gold Award in recognition of our outstanding commitment to career-related learning and broadening pupils’ aspirations.

  This prestigious award celebrates the rich opportunities we provide for our pupils to explore future pathways, develop confidence, and connect their learning to real-world experiences.

   

  Achieving Gold status reflects our dedication to nurturing every pupil’s ambitions and preparing them to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. 

  

• Year 6 trip to Museum of London Docklands

  Fri 17 Oct 2025

  Today, our students embarked on an unforgettable school trip to the Museum of London Docklands! This immersive experience offered a wide range of learning opportunities, perfectly aligning with our current topic on the transatlantic slave trade. The museum's fascinating artefacts brought to life the rich yet complex history of the docklands, sparking inquisitive discussions among our students.

   

  Furthermore, we also took a step back in time to explore wartime London, preparing our young historians for our upcoming topic on World War II in the summer term. The engaging exhibits allowed the students to develop a deeper understanding of the challenges faced during this tumultuous period.

   

  One of the highlights of our visit was meeting George, who shared her family's story of Trinidadian music with us. This captivating narrative not only enriched our Black History Month learning but also opened our eyes to the vibrant cultural tapestry that shapes our community today.

   

  Overall, the trip was an incredible success filled with excitement, insight, and inspiration. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Museum of London Docklands for their warm hospitality and enriching resources, which will undoubtedly enhance our students' knowledge and appreciation of history!

  

• Year 5 trip to the Science Museum

  Wed 15 Oct 2025

  Year 5 had the most amazing time visiting the Science Museum, where they were able to consolidate their learning from our science unit on Earth and space. Not only did we have the opportunity to explore the exhibits but we also got to dress up as planets in our solar system and build our own working rockets!

  

• World Space Week 2025

  Fri 10 Oct 2025

  This week we celebrated World Space Week 2025 a time to explore what it means to live beyond Earth.

   

  Space Week is recognised internationally, with various countries participating through educational events, activities, and outreach programmes. The week we emphasised on the importance of space science and technology in our daily lives. The children engaged in different workshops, webinars and hands-on activities to engage pupils in learning about astronomy, physics, and engineering.

   

  It was fun to see how children enjoyed and participated in every activity.