St Joseph's News and Events

• Remembrance Day

  Fri 10 Nov 2023

  Some children from Year 6 went to the Barking memorial to pay their respects and lay a wreath for the soldiers that lost their lives during the war. The children were extremely sensible and respectful and even engaged in discussions with members of the community who had links to the fallen soldiers that we remember on Remembrance Day. It was a very moving ceremony and the children of St. Joseph's made our school proud.

   

  The rest of the school engaged in a fantastic art workshop where each class got to make a beautiful wreath to lay at our school cenotaph. The children also virtually attended a national live assembly about Remembrance Day and took part in a 2 minutes silence to remember all those affected by the war. 

  

• Year 4 Olive class trip to the Pizza Express.

  Tue 07 Nov 2023

  As part of our Design and Technology topic ‘Cook Well, Eat Well’ Olive 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.

   

   

  

• Rabbi Jordan Visit

  Mon 06 Nov 2023

  St. Joseph’s were thrilled to once again welcome Rabbi Jordan Helfman to our school. As we began our other faiths week about Judaism, Rabbi Jordan was able to give us a good insight into the beliefs and traditions in the Jewish faith. He kindly brought in lots of artefacts such as a Menorah candle stand and an example of their holy book, the Torah. Rabbi Jordan also spent time during the assembly teaching the whole school a song in Hebrew. It was a fantastic way to begin our other faiths week. 

  

• EYFS & KS1 Disco

  Thu 19 Oct 2023

  Children in EYFS and KS1 had a fabulous time at their school disco. The children had so much fun dancing to their favourite songs and even enjoyed a quick treat in between all the dancing! It was a fabulous way to end this half term!

  

• Reception shared lunch

  Tue 17 Oct 2023

  Reception were super excited to invite their parents in for shared lunch. Many parents and children sat and enjoyed some delicious chicken and rice. There were many empty plates! The parents and teachers were very proud of how the children behaved in the dinner hall as well as how they used their cutlery. 

  

• Reception library visit

  Tue 17 Oct 2023

  Chestnut class went on their first educational visit and to the library. The children were so, so sensible whilst walking there, crossing the roads and in the library. They enjoyed listening to stories and sharing books with their friends. 

  

• Year 6 Trip to Westminster Cathedral

  Wed 11 Oct 2023

  The children of Year 6 had a wonderful opportunity to visit Westminster Cathedral. We were treated to a guided tour of the Cathedral and learned about the fascinating history of the building and the important figures associated with it. The children visited St. Joseph's chapel for a moment of quiet prayer and reflection, took in the Byzantine architecture and the symbols included with in the building, and had to view important relics that are held within the Cathedral. Year 6 were then welcomed to take part in Mass at the Cathedral as a perfect way to end a trip full of reflection and continued learning of our RE topic about vocation and commitment. 

  

• World Mental Health Day

  Tue 10 Oct 2023

  Today is World Mental Health Day. We support this day of awareness at school. The children of our school are our future, their mental well-being will be their strength. 

   

  Today the children took part in different activities to explore what Mental Health means to them. 

   

  Attached are some activities to discuss with your child. 

  

• Year 2 and Year 5 Fire Safety Workshop

  Mon 09 Oct 2023

  Sandra, from the London Fire Brigade, came in to speak to Year 2 and Year 5 about fire safety. She taught the children all about how they can keep safe in the event of a house fire. Sandra also taught the children about the importance of having Fire Plans in a household. These Fire Plans should be rehearsed in case of emergency. 

  

• Yr4 trip to the Science Museum

  Fri 06 Oct 2023

  The children of Year 4 went on a trip to the Science Museum, where they attended a workshop on ‘it takes guts’. They learnt all about digestion and the process of how it takes place in our body.