St Joseph's News and Events

• VE Day Flag Raising Ceremony

  Thu 01 May 2025

  To begin commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day, coming up on the 8th May, the History Pupil Voice children were lucky enough to be invited to Barking Town Hall's flag raising ceremony and even helped raise the flag! After this, the children were invited inside, where they had the opportunity to chat with the Mayor of Barking and Dagenham, who also introduced them to the future mayor. They enjoyed tasty refreshments while they met many councillors and heard about their roles. It was such a special occasion, which all of the children thoroughly enjoyed being a part of.

  

• TCS Mini Marathon

  Mon 28 Apr 2025

  On Saturday 26th April, some of our lucky children had the fantastic opportunity to run the TCS Mini Marathon in London. they ran on the London Marathon course, a distance of either 2.6km or 1 mile, depending on their age category. The children arrived to the Horse Guard Parade with fantastic attitudes and incredible determination. They ran with thousands of children across the country and represented our school brilliantly, receiving a medal at the finish line. Well done!

  

• Pope Francis

  Mon 21 Apr 2025

  As a school community, our thoughts and prayers are with the Catholic Church and all its members after the very sad news of the passing of Pope Francis. "To change the world we must be good to those who cannot repay us." - Pope Francis.

  

• Year 5 Stations of the Cross

  Thu 03 Apr 2025

  This afternoon, after many weeks of practicing and a dress rehearsal for Key Stage 2, Year 5 delivered an excellent performance of The Stations of the Cross for their parents. The children were reverent and sang beautifully. Zephaniah was fantastic as Jesus and everyone pulled together to give a fantastic retelling of this moving part of the Easter story. 

  

• EYFS and KS1 Easter Bonnet Parade

  Wed 02 Apr 2025

  EYFS and KS1took part in a fantastic Easter Bonnet Parade today! The event was filled with vibrant creativity as the children showcased their beautifully crafted bonnets. They dazzled everyone with their energetic dance moves, bringing joy and laughter to the morning. It was a wonderful celebration of talent and community, making it a truly memorable event!

  

• BIG LENT WALK - Cafod Assembly

  Mon 31 Mar 2025

  Margaret , a volunteer from Cafod came to speak to us today about the BIG LENT WALK! She spoke to us about walking in solidarity with a young girl called Chirri who walks for miles and miles each day to collect water for her family. By participating in the Big Lent Walk and by raising money for Cafod, we are enabling Chirri in Kenya to have a better future. We are on our way to completing our 200km walk this LENT!

  

• Primary Futures

  Sat 29 Mar 2025

  At St Joseph's RC Primary School, we are excited to announce we are now be part of the Primary Futures initiative, we also continue our collaboration with STEM Ambassadors, further enhancing our commitment to inspiring pupils and fostering high aspirations within our curriculum.

   

  This partnership allows us to provide pupils with direct access to professionals in various STEM fields, offering them a glimpse into exciting career paths. Through interactive workshops, engaging talks, and hands-on activities, pupils not only learn about the relevance of their education but also develop critical skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork. This initiative encourages pupils to envision their futures with confidence and ambition, reinforcing our belief that there are "No Ceilings" to what they can achieve. 

  

• Year 5's Local Area History Walk through Barking Abbey Ruins

  Thu 27 Mar 2025

  Year 5 were so lucky to have the opportunity to learn more about the fascinating history of Barking Abbey as they toured the ruins with local historian Simone, and about St Mary and St Ethelburga, the saints for whom the parish church is named. They were fascinated by the structure of the abbey and the use of all of the different rooms, one of which was kept warm just for drying clothes! The tour ended at the curfew tower, which rang it's bell until 1900, signalling for the townspeople that it was time to go home for the night. It was a really fantastic way to cement our knowledge of local history.

  

• Year 2’s Local History Walk to Barking Market

  Thu 27 Mar 2025

  Year 2 took a fascinating local history walk to Barking Market, exploring how it has changed since the 1950s. We observed the variety of stalls and goods sold today, from fresh fruit and clothes to household items, and compared them to what would have been available in the past. We learned that while Barking Market has been a bustling hub of trade for many years, the types of products, prices, and shopping experiences have evolved over time. This hands-on experience helped us understand how our local area has changed and developed, bringing history to life right on our doorstep! 

  

• Year 3's Local Area Trip

  Wed 26 Mar 2025

  In celebration of Barking’s History, Year 3 had the fabulous opportunity to take part in a tour of Barking Abbey and the Curfew Tour. After the tour the children took part in a workshop where they learned all about daily life in the Abbey.