St Joseph's News and Events

• ProStrike at St Joseph's

  Fri 19 Sep 2025

  Another fantastic experience with ProStrike. Every class had the opportunity to take three strikes at the ProStrike net and have their fastest kick recorded on a certificate, with one child in Year 1 smashing a 58kmph ball into the net! Even the staff had a go, with Mr Campbell clocking in at 89kmph! The event raised an incredible amount of money for the school and the children had a fantastic day!

  

• Year 3 Sound Lab Workshop at the British Library

  Wed 17 Sep 2025

  Today, Year 3 enjoyed a fantastic workshop at the British Library. After a short introduction, in which the children were astonished to learn that the British Library holds a catalogue of over 200 million prints, maps and sounds, they got to work on identifying how vinyl records, cassettes and CDs work. They earned that Thomas Edison was the first to build a machine that could record and replay sound in 1877, and had a great time making their own paper versions of his phonograph. They also made mini speakers with paper cups to augment the sound! Then, they used iPads to digitally record their own sounds, as well as import several from the British Library's catalogue. Finally, they arranged them in layers to create their own unique sounds. It was a fantastic experience and a lovely first visit to the British Library for Year 3.

  

• Top 100

  Thu 11 Sep 2025

  St Joseph’s ranked in the top 100 School’s in the Country

  We are delighted to share with you that St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School was recently ranked number 66 out of over 24,000 primary schools countrywide by The Telegraph. We were proud to be the sole school in the Barking and Dagenham borough to receive this highly prestigious recognition. Primary schools were ranked according to nine separate criteria including academic performance, behaviour and attendance among other things. This outstanding achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our pupils, staff, and school community without which, it would not have been possible. St Joseph’s are proud to provide an excellent education for all pupils, strongly rooted in our Catholic values, and this recognition inspires us to continue striving for excellence in all areas of school life. We thank you for all of your support in helping us achieve this accolade and truly appreciate the wonderful community and family that we have created in our school. 

  

• Year 6 Leavers Prom

  Thu 17 Jul 2025

  Year 6 celebrated the end of their time at St Joseph's with their Leavers Prom. It was a fun-filled family party- with plenty of food, dancing, games and photos! It's clear to see that our Year 6 A-listers are ready for the next chapter of their education. Well done Year 6 for a fantastic year and for celebrating your wonderful achievements!

  

• Summer Music Concert

  Thu 17 Jul 2025

  Children were treated to a fantastic music concert hosted by the Barking and Dagenham Music Service, featuring a lively selection of familiar and enjoyable songs. The performance showcased the beauty of woodwind instruments, captivating the children and staff, sparking inspiration among many the young listeners. The concert not only entertained but also encouraged children to explore the joy of making music themselves. A truly uplifting experience that may have planted the seeds for the next generation of musicians!

  

• Year 6 Leavers Mass

  Mon 14 Jul 2025

  We gathered at St. Mary and St. Ethelburga Catholic Church for a beautiful and moving Leavers’ Mass, celebrated by Father Paul, to honour our wonderful Year 6 pupils. It was a time of prayer, reflection, and gratitude as we asked for God’s blessings on their journey ahead. Though they may be moving on to new adventures, they will always remain a cherished part of the St. Joseph’s family. May their faith guide them, and may they carry the love and values of our school with them always.

  

• Brentwood Citizenship Awards 2025

  Fri 11 Jul 2025

  Each year, Bishop Alan honours the remarkable young people of our Diocese through the Brentwood Diocese Citizenship Awards. These awards celebrate children who inspire others through their kindness, leadership, and commitment to their communities. This year, St Joseph’s proudly nominated Irene-Favour in Year 6, recognising her as a shining example of these values. Irene-Favour was overjoyed to receive her award from the Bishop at the beautiful Brentwood Cathedral, and she thoroughly enjoyed meeting other award recipients in the peaceful gardens of Cathedral House. Well done, Irene-Favour! We are incredibly proud of you and all that you represent.

  

• Climate Conference @ Ripple

  Fri 04 Jul 2025 DH

  On Thursday 3rd July, we had the wonderful opportunity to go to Ripple Primary School and take part in a Climate Conference where 4 schools - including ours - did a short presentation about the impact of climate change and how our schools are combatting it. We also met Nesil Caliskan, the MP for Barking and Neil Pearce who heads up sustainability at Barking council. We did a Q&A with them and some of their answers were really thought provoking. After some juice and biscuits, we had an opportunity to walk around the school hall and look at some of the wonderful art work that the schools had bought with them.

  

• Summer Disco fun

  Mon 30 Jun 2025

  What an unforgettable time our EYFS and KS1 children had at the Summer School Disco! The hall was buzzing with excitement, laughter, and the sound of their favourite tunes. From dazzling dance moves to glittering outfits, every child brought their sparkle to the dance floor. With games and plenty of smiles, it was a magical celebration of fun, friendship, and the joy of summer. A huge thank you to Joe Banana who helped make it such a special event – memories were made that will last all summer long! 

  

• Three year 6 pupils performed brilliantly at in inter-school history bee, taking third place! They were faced with questions about UK history, world history, the history of London, Ancient Greece, and art history, all of which they tackled with great determination and resilience. The host of the event praised them saying, "I was really impressed with the playful, focused and collaborative way that Danilo, Dawn and Joan worked together in the event." Well done!

  Wed 18 Jun 2025

  Three year 6 pupils performed brilliantly at in inter-school history bee, taking third place! They were faced with questions about UK history, world history, the history of London, Ancient Greece, and art history, all of which they tackled with great determination and resilience. The host of the event praised them saying, "I was really impressed with the playful, focused and collaborative way that Danilo, Dawn and Joan worked together in the event." Well done!