St Joseph's News and Events

• Pizza Express

  Wed 07 Feb 2024

  As part of our Design and Technology topic ‘Cook Well, Eat Well’ Sycamore Class had the exciting opportunity to visit Pizza Express! The children became chefs for the day and took part in different activities such as creating a perfect base and discovering how important the fresh ingredients are to the pizza’s flavour. They then added the final touch and topped their creations with passata (tomato) sauce, mozzarella and basil. Children then had the opportunity to try their fantastic pizzas for lunch.

  

• Year 5 visit to Brentwood Cathedral

  Thu 01 Feb 2024

  Year 5 had an opportunity to explore the divine beauty of Brentwood Cathedral. It is a truly magnificent masterpiece that exudes timeless beauty and transcendent grace! Year 5 were mesmerised by the sacred atmosphere and architectural beauty of the Cathedral. Canon John Harvey kindly spoke to the children about the cathedral's history and significance within our diocese and also answered questions about his vocation and ministry. It was a such a wonderful morning full of tranquillity and solemn prayer!

  

• Young Voices 2024

  Wed 31 Jan 2024

  Wow! What an incredible and memorable day our Year 4 pupils experienced at the Young Voices Concert on Tuesday 30^th January 2024. They were part of the largest children’s choir in the world. The children sang beautifully to a range of songs from a Moana Mashup to a Matilda Medley. The parents had an opportunity to join in with a 90’s Pop Medley and show off their dance moves. There was guest appearances from the sensational 12 year old drummer Nandi Bushell and the talented MC Grammar. The children had the most amazing day and made memories that will last them a lifetime!

   

  We are already looking forward to Young Voice 2025!

  

• Year 6 Class Assembly

  Fri 26 Jan 2024

  Today saw Year 6 deliver their class assembly to their parents and caregivers. The subject of the assembly was safe internet usage. With Safer Internet Day coming up on 6th February, this gave Year the opportunity to display their knowledge of how to be responsible internet users. The children of Year 6 worked hard to collate their ideas and key points into an engaging role play that showed the perils of improper online behaviours compared to the ideal scenario. They also made a pledge through prayer, asking for protection and guidance when online. This was a fantastic and thought-provoking assembly that will help set Year 6 on the right path as they navigate their own digital lives. 

  

• Year 6 Science Museum Visit

  Wed 17 Jan 2024

  The children of Year 6 experienced a breath-taking spectacle on their visit to the Science Museum in London, as the were wowed by the IMAX presentation of Antarctica 3D. Everyone settled in and made themselves comfortable with their popcorn, then were treated to jaw-dropping images and scenery of the vast Antarctic desert. There was an enormous amount of information to absorb during the film about the wildlife, the environment and climate change. This was a truly remarkable and memorable experience to start Year 6's Frozen Kingdoms project. 

   

  Following the film, Year 6 took the opportunity to explore the amazing technicians gallery. Here, the children were able to experience jobs in science at first-hand. There were many exciting industries included, and tasks for everyone to complete. Year 6 turned their hand at robotics, video and sound engineering, electronics, submarine exploration, pharmacy and medical laboratory work. This excellent experience highlighted the importance of all jobs in science. 

   

  Year 6 had a wonderful day at the Science Museum and came away feeling inspired!

  

• CAFOD - Catholic Social Teaching Workshops

  Wed 17 Jan 2024

  We welcomed two lovely CAFOD volunteers, Margaret and Peter, to our school this week. They held Catholic Social Teaching (CST) workshops for all the children in EYFS to Year 3. Within the workshops, the children learnt more about the origins of the CST principles and they discussed the meaning of each principle in more detail.  The children were able to talk about how they could apply the CST principles to their day to day lives. 

  

• Festive Solar System Decorations with RAL Space

  Wed 13 Dec 2023

  The children of Year 5 attended a lovely workshop on Festive Solar System Decorations with RAL Space. They not only decorated planets but also learnt a brief overview about the Planets and Solar System. They also got an opportunity to ask questions to RAL Space Researcher.

  

• KS1 Nativity

  Wed 13 Dec 2023

  It was wonderful to see all the Key Stage 1 children perform and sing so beautifully in their Nativity. They worked so hard to master their parts and learn all the songs. Their hard work has definitely paid off as it was a great success and they put on an excellent performance. A big thank you to all the families who came to support the children. 

  

• Year 6 Parliament Trip

  Mon 11 Dec 2023

  To extend our learning during Parliament Week earlier this term, Year 6 had the wonderful opportunity to visit UK Parliament to learn first hand how bills are created and ascended. We started our journey with a film outlining the history of Parliament before entering the Palace of Westminster. Our guide took us on the route taken by the Monarch during the state opening of Parliament, through the robing room and into the House of Lords. Here, we heard about the Lords involvement in lawmaking and how bills are debated and passed. We then moved to the House of Commons and Westminster Hall. After our tour we took the opportunity to visit Whitehall, Downing Street, St James’ Park and Buckingham Palace to see first hand the connections between Parliament and the crown. 

  

• Nativity Project

  Thu 07 Dec 2023

  A big thank you to everyone that participated in the Nativity scene project. We have been blown away by the effort and creativity this year! It has been wonderful to see all the brilliant creations on display as a reminder of this holy season of Advent.