St Joseph's News and Events

• Y1 Local Walk inc. Barking Abbey

  Fri 29 Nov 2024 DH

  Today, we continued our topic of "Our Wonderful World" by focussing more locally. Our tour guide showed us some local history and some local human geography. We played "Eye Spy", sang some local songs and learnt about the tallest building in Barking! 

  

• Anti- bullying week poster competition winners

  Fri 22 Nov 2024

  A big congratulations to the winners of our Anti-Bullying Poster Competition, announced during our recent celebration assembly! Each poster displayed a clear and impactful message, showcasing creativity and a deep understanding of the importance of kindness and respect in our school community.  

  Well done to everyone who participated—your thoughtful and artistic contributions made it a tough decision for our Mini Vinnies to judge. Your work has inspired us all to stand together against bullying and promote a safe, inclusive environment for everyone. 

  

• Year 4 Educational Visit to the British Library

  Wed 20 Nov 2024

  Our Year 4 students had an unforgettable experience at the British National Library, where they took part in a mindful and creative workshop on sound. They uncovered the fascinating history of recorded sound, explored how sounds can transform spaces, and tuned into the everyday noises around them, discovering where close listening could take their imaginations. Inspired by these activities, the students expressed their ideas through discussion, drawing, and movement.

  The day concluded with an exciting tour of the library, where they explored its many fascinating areas and gained insight into its incredible collections. It was a truly inspiring day of learning and creativity!

  

• St. Joseph's SPOTacular Support for Children in Need

  Fri 15 Nov 2024

  Pupils and staff came together in a colourful display of kindness, donning spotty outfits to raise funds for Children in Need. This SPOTacular event showcased our school community’s commitment to making a difference, one spot at a time. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and donated to support this wonderful cause! Together, we’ve helped to brighten the future for Children in Need.

  

• Anti-bullying Week 2024

  Tue 12 Nov 2024

  To kick off Anti-Bullying Week 2024, St. Joseph’s pupils and staff wore odd socks for 'Odd Socks Day', celebrating individuality and acceptance. We also came together as a school community for an assembly about how we can 'choose kindness' every day, reminding everyone of the importance of inclusion, respect, and standing up against bullying.

  

• Eastbrookend Country Park - Year 2 trip

  Fri 08 Nov 2024

  Year 2 had an amazing day at Eastbrookend Country Park! We started with pond dipping, discovering a variety of pond creatures, and enjoyed birdwatching, spotting coots and swans. In the woodland area, we closed our eyes to listen to the different sounds around us—it was so peaceful! We even built habitats for our 'happy hedgehogs,' 'cheeky squirrels,'and 'fantastic foxes.' To top it all off, we had a blast in the playground before heading back to school. What a fantastic adventure!

  

• Rabbi Jordan - Judaism assembly

  Mon 04 Nov 2024

  St. Joseph's had the privilege of welcoming Rabbi Jordan to our school for a launch assembly about Judaism. He shared insights into Jewish beliefs, traditions, and practices, guiding us through the significance of important artefacts used in Jewish ceremonies and daily life. The assembly was filled with energy as we joined him in singing traditional Jewish songs, which brought a lively and joyful atmosphere to the room. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to  ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of Jewish heritage and values. Thank you, Rabbi Jordan, for a memorable and enlightening experience!

  

• Making Music - Year 4

  Sat 19 Oct 2024

  It's electronic, it's versatile, and it opens up endless possibilities for experimentation—it's the MakeyMakey! Our Year 4 students had an incredible opportunity to delve into the principles of electricity and harness their knowledge to create music. They explored musical scales, used crocodile clips, and ingeniously turned their rulers into unique musical instruments. The workshop culminated in a performance of a song they composed themselves. It’s safe to say they’ll never look at a ruler in quite the same way again!

  

• Civil Engineering Role Models Workshop - Year 4

  Fri 18 Oct 2024

  Our Year 4 students of Sycamore class recently attended an engaging online civil engineering workshop hosted by a panel of university students. The speakers shared insights into the diverse roles of civil engineers, revealing that their responsibilities go far beyond building structures. The students learned that civil engineers are also involved in designing and managing projects like dams, transportation networks, and more. The panellists also discussed pathways to becoming civil engineers, highlighted the significance of their work, and shared the legacies they hope to create in their careers. The workshop was truly inspirational, and our students had the opportunity to ask a few burning questions during the Q&A session. When asked about their inspirations, one panellist mentioned the Burj Khalifa, which our students discovered is the tallest tower in the world, located in Dubai. It was a defining workshop that left a lasting impression on our young learners!

  

• Year 6 Code-Along Workshop

  Thu 17 Oct 2024

  Year 6 got their virtual binoculars out today while taking part in a birdwatching themed code-along workshop organised by charity digit<all>. They were tasked with programming the micro:bits to send radio signals symbols when they fund different native bird species around the classroom. The Year 6 children showed excellent computational thinking skills and a sound, reasoned approach to debugging problems within their code. This was an excellent activity that reminded us of real-life uses for technology. We look forward to using what we have learned in our Geography field trip after half term!