St Joseph's News and Events

• Farmer Time

  Mon 26 Apr 2021

  The children in reception will be taking part in an exciting new initiative called 'Farmer Time'. They will have the opportunity to speak to a farmer regularly, ask questions, have virtual tours and learn where their food comes from. 

   

  Check back soon for updates!

  

• TFL Virtual Workshop

  Thu 18 Mar 2021 Mr Mulley
  On Thursday 18th March 2021, Year 6 took part in a TFL virtual workshop. During the workshop, the pupils learnt about all the different ways they can travel around London, how to stay safe whilst travelling and what to do when you feel unsafe. We also learnt about different modes of transport such as cycling or using a scooter to help protect the environment. One of the amazing facts we did learn was that the average speed of travel in London is the same as how quick a chicken travels. All of the children had a great time and thank you to TFL for the amazing workshop.

  

• National Marine Aquarium

  Tue 12 Jan 2021

  WITH THE NEWS OF FURTHER SCHOOL CLOSURES HITTING THE HEADLINES IN 2021, WE WANT TO MAKE SURE WE ARE DOING OUR BIT TO SUPPORT THE THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS CONNECT WITH OUR CHARITY EVERY YEAR.  

  Research has shown that encounters with marine environments (physical or virtual) have a powerful effect on our emotional state and general wellbeing. With the country in lockdown there has never been a more important time to ensure everyone has access to a weekly dose of Ocean.

  That’s why we’re launching our completely free, new live lesson series on Youtube starting Friday the 15th of January. Whether you’re looking for something to round your week off with a bang, or help you wind down for the weekend, our new Youtube live lessons series should hit the spot. 

  Every Friday during the lockdown, you will be able to tune in to two special shows on our Youtube Channel here: Click here to visit our YouTube channel

  SESSION 1

  DEEP SCIENCE

  FRIDAYS AT 1:00PM – 1:20PM [KS2]

  The first, ‘Deep Science’ (1:00pm – 1:20pm) will see our Aquarium teachers meet some of our amazing animals as well as stopping in at our AquaLab to explore the science behind the animated ocean exploration tv series ‘The Deep’ (CBBC @12pm on weekdays during lockdown). Expect fascinating facts and real time experiments, as well as ideas to follow up with at home (curriculum linked of course!) 

  Key themes for each week are as follows: 

  • 15th Jan – Underwater Volcanoes 
  • 22nd Jan – Creature Classification 
  • 29th Jan – Nautical Navigation 
  • 5th Feb – Ocean Mysteries 
  • 12th Feb – Megafauna 
  • 19th Feb – Life Cycles 
  • 26th Feb – Looking after the Ocean 

  SESSION 2

  MERMAID TALES

  FRIDAYS AT 1:30 – 1:45PM [EARLY YEARS]

  Who wants to meet a real mermaid?  Well you can during this session, where Marina our resident Mermaid will read a short story to everybody tuned in – perfect timing before an afternoon nap, or as a gentle, relaxing start to the afternoon.

  

• BBC Home Learning

  Fri 08 Jan 2021