St Joseph's News and Events

• St. Joseph's Feast Day - Tea and Coffee Morning for parents

  Wed 19 Mar 2025

  We were thrilled to begin our St. Joseph’s Feast Day celebrations with a lovely tea and coffee morning, welcoming parents and families into our school community. It was a wonderful way to come together, share conversation, and enjoy some delicious treats while celebrating this special occasion. The morning set the perfect tone for a day filled with joy, reflection, and gratitude in honour of St. Joseph. Thank you to everyone who joined us—it was a truly heartwarming start to our celebrations! 

  

• British Science Week

  Fri 14 Mar 2025

  This week we celebrated British Science Week a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. This year's theme explores change and adaptation, which is all around us and affects every area of STEM. The children have seen how technology constantly evolving which can help people in many different aspects of their lives - from learning in classrooms to finding new medical treatments. During this week, our children took part in various webinars, fun classroom activities and also a fun VR experience.

  

• Year 2 trip to the RNLI Lifeboat Station in Southend

  Fri 07 Mar 2025

  Year 2 had an unforgettable trip to the RNLI Lifeboat Station in Southend! Our adventure began with an exciting train ride down the world’s longest pleasure pier, taking in the amazing seaside views. At the station, we learned all about sea safety and how the RNLI heroes work to save lives. We got to see the fascinating lifeboats up close and explore the special gear worn by the brave volunteers. It was a fantastic day of hands-on learning, fun, and discovery by the sea! 

  

• World Book Week - Thursday - Dress Up Day.

  Fri 07 Mar 2025 DH

  On Thursday this week, children and staff had the opportunity to come to school dressed up as their favourite book character. What a wonderful variety of costumes we saw! Thank you so much for your amazing participation. 

  

• World Book Week - Friday - Tasmin Mori author visit.

  Fri 07 Mar 2025 DH

  The children at St Joseph's were treated to an amazing experience on Friday, when we had the author Tamsin Mori come to visit us to tell us about her books. KS1 focussed on "The Weather Weaver", and, KS2 focussed on "Gargoyles". It was such pleasure to listen to a real author inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves as we develop our own reading and writing. Some children had the opportunity to meet Tamsin, and get a signed copy of her book! Additionally, all classes will be getting a copy of her books for their class libraries. 

  

• World Book Week - Tuesday - "Drop Everything and Read"

  Fri 07 Mar 2025 DH

  On Tuesday this week, we had our "Drop Everything and Read" day. At the sound of the bell - no matter what we were doing - we had to drop whatever was in our bands, be it lunch or a hula hoop, and do some reading. It turns out that you can read in some very unexpected places! 

  

• Ash Wednesday Mass

  Wed 05 Mar 2025

  Our whole school gathered for a special Ash Wednesday Mass with Father Paul to mark the beginning of Lent. It was a time for reflection, prayer, and renewal as we prepared our hearts for this important season. Father Paul reminded us of the significance of Lent—a time for kindness, sacrifice, and growing closer to God. Each of us received ashes as a sign of our commitment to this journey. It was a meaningful and peaceful service that united our school community in faith. 

  

• WWF Live Lesson - International Polar Bear Day

  Thu 27 Feb 2025

  This morning, Year 6 used their knowledge of the Arctic, gained from our Geography topic, to engage with a live lesson provided by the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) in honour of International Polar Bear Day. Year 6 used their enquiry skills to make links between impacts on polar bears - for example, reductions in parts of the food chain - and conservation of the species. We learned about the adaptations of the species to their environments and factors that are contributing to population changes in the Arctic. The running message of conservation resonated with Year 6, as they continue to understand the localised impacts we can have on climate change and how this in turn can impact species like polar bears.

  

• Year 2 Pizza Express Educational Visit

  Thu 27 Feb 2025

  As part of their D&T topic, Year 2 had an exciting educational visit to Pizza Express in Upminster! They learned all about the fresh ingredients that go into making their delicious pizzas and even had the chance to create their very own scrumptious pizzas. After just five minutes in the oven, they were cooked to perfection! Back at school, they celebrated with a mini pizza party, tasting a slice of their handmade creations. It was a fantastic hands-on experience that combined learning with lots of fun!

  

• Great Athletes visit from Victoria Ohuruogu

  Mon 24 Feb 2025

  The children had a fantastic afternoon completing a mini sports circuit with Olympian Victoria Ohuruogu and her 'Sportivator,' Nicola. They cheered each other on and had an amazing time. This was followed by an inspiring assembly, led by Victoria, in which she spoke about her journey to become an Olympic athlete, and the patience and perseverance her journey required. The children were so excited to see footage of her qualifying to represent Great Britain, and were even lucky enough to be shown the bronze medal Victoria won in the 400m relay at the Paris Olympics in 2024.