St Joseph's News and Events

• Yr 4 Trip to the Science museum

  Tue 15 Oct 2024

  The Yr 4 children had a fantastic trip to the science museum. They attended a gross, squirm-inducing show about the workings of the human digestive system. They followed the journey of food from their mouth, through the acid bath in their stomach, along metre after metre of pulsating guts and out the other end! Apart from that, they got a chance to enjoys the different sections of the museum.

   

  

• Year 6 trip to Barking Library

  Tue 15 Oct 2024

  Year 6 spent some time this afternoon at the local Barking library. We checked out the range of books and took a moment to relax and enjoy some reading for pleasure. 

  

• Year 5 Code-Along Workshop

  Tue 15 Oct 2024

  This morning Year 5 got into the autumnal spirit by playing a game of Conkers with a difference. Instead of finding their conkers on the ground and playing the old-fashioned way, they used their knowledge of the BBC micro:bit and their coding skills to make digital conkers. They were challenged to code the micro;bit to react to motion and receive radio signals that caused changes in 'damage' and score, before a winner was eventually crowned. 

  

• Year 5 IMAX Experience at the Science Museum

  Mon 14 Oct 2024

  Year 5 had a fantastic time at the Science Museum, where they watched a 3D IMAX film about our planet. The film had stunning visuals, and the children learned about the roles of astronauts on the ISS, the international co-operation involved, and the ongoing studies designed to further our knowledge about the universe and our place within it. The children were particularly struck by the comments of the astronauts; when they view Earth from space, they are reminded of our role as caretakers of the planet, and that we are crew members, just like they are, all with a role and responsibility to play in the future of humanity. What an incredible experience!

  

• CAFOD - CST Workshops for Year 5 & 6

  Thu 10 Oct 2024

  We were delighted to welcome Margaret, a CAFOD volunteer, to our school. She led insightful workshops on Catholic Social Teaching (CST) for all Year 5 and Year 6 pupils. During these sessions, the children explored the origins of CST principles and engaged in meaningful discussions about the significance of each one. They also reflected on how they can apply these principles in their daily lives, fostering a deeper understanding of their faith and its practical impact.

   

  

• Space Week

  Mon 07 Oct 2024

  World Space Week is an annual week-long event to celebrate mankind’s endeavours, contributions, and victories in space science. The children celebrated science and technology and their impact on the development of the human condition, with particular reference to Space. The children learnt about space science, its importance, and the impacts it has had on humanity, it helped raise awareness and encourage the use of space for sustainable economic development. A fantastic week with lots of fun with Space.

  

• Harvest Festival Liturgy

  Mon 07 Oct 2024

  This morning we celebrated the Harvest Festival. Our wonderful Mini Vinnies led a Liturgy to the whole school,  each sharing their thoughts about the harvest . They reminded us that Harvest is a time when we gather the crops that have grown in fields and orchards throughout the year, celebrating the fact that once again, we have these delicious and nutritious foods to eat. It is also about recognising the hard work of farmers who plant the seeds, nurture the plants, and take care of them until it's time to pick the fruits and vegetables. It's a chance for us to be grateful for their efforts.

  The harvest also teaches us about the changing seasons and the importance of taking care of the land. Farmers use sustainable practices to make sure the Earth continues to provide food for generations to come. We learn about the cycle of life, from planting to harvesting, and how we can be responsible stewards of our environment. Lastly, harvest reminds us to share. Not everyone has access to fresh food, so we share our harvest with others who may need it. It's a way of being kind and making sure everyone has enough to eat.

  Each class had the opportunity to bring their donations to the front of the assembly hall and contribute our whole school collection. All food items collected will be donated to Barking Foodbank. Thank you again to our wonderful school community for being so generous and kind.  

  

• Year 6 STEMFest in Space workshop

  Fri 04 Oct 2024

  "Houston, we don't have a problem... only questions!" - This afternoon, Year 6 enjoyed a STEM workshop in which they heard from NASA engineer Eryn Andrews - live from Houston, Texas - about her life and achievements. We heard about her journey to becoming a NASA engineer, and how despite her challenges in life, she is now one of the most respected engineers, who has designed space suits that astronauts are able to eat in, as well as her job training astronauts. Year 6 were then presented with an opportunity to ask questions about NASA. 

  

• Visit from former St Joseph's pupils

  Wed 02 Oct 2024

  Here at St. Joseph's, we love when our old pupils come to visit us. Today, we were fortunate to receive a visit from our former pupils, who had the afternoon off while their secondary school prepared for an open evening. The current Year 6 class were eager to learn about the change from primary to secondary school and were prepared with challenging questions. Thank you again for visiting - so lovely to see you all!

  

• Sycamore Class -- Pizza Express trip

  Tue 01 Oct 2024

  01.10.24 Sycamore class had the most amazing learning experience at Pizza Express, Stratford. An entire morning was spent learning about great food, tasting fresh ingredients and of course, making authentic, Italian pizza.