St Joseph's News and Events

• Odd Socks Day - Anti Bullying Week 2025

  Mon 10 Nov 2025

  We kicked off Anti-Bullying Week 2025 in style with Odd Socks Day, celebrating the theme “Power for Good” and reminding everyone that it's great to be different! Across the school, children and staff proudly wore their brightest, boldest and most fabulous odd socks to show that we are all unique, special and valued just the way we are. The day was filled with smiles, laughter, and important conversations about kindness, respect, and standing up for others. Odd Socks Day is a fun way to start a serious message - that bullying has no place in our school and together we can use our voices and actions to make a positive difference. Stay tuned for more Anti-Bullying Week activities as we continue to explore how we can all use our Power for Good!

   

  

• Eastbrookend Country Park - Year 2 trip

  Thu 06 Nov 2025

  Year 2 had an absolutely fantastic day exploring the great outdoors at Eastbrookend Country Park! Our adventure began with pond dipping, where we discovered a fascinating variety of pond creatures — from wriggly water beetles to slippery pond snails! Next, we tried our hand at birdwatching, spotting graceful swans gliding across the water and cheerful coots paddling nearby. In the peaceful woodland area, we paused to close our eyes and listen carefully to the sounds of nature — birds singing, leaves rustling, and the gentle breeze whispering through the trees. To finish off our day, we had so much fun playing and laughing together in the playground before heading back to school with big smiles. What a magical day full of learning, laughter, and nature!

  

• Black history Month

  Fri 31 Oct 2025

  In celebration of Black History Month, each year group across the school has engaged in a range of activities to learn about influential black people in Britain (leaders, activists or pioneers who have shaped history) while also looking towards a future of continued empowerment, unity and growth. It has been truly eye opening to discover how recently in our history these and many other individuals have still been striving for true equality. 

  Each class created a portrait and wrote a biography about someone they found inspiring, to show how they helped shape Britain as it is today. They also had the opportunity to learn a song and dance from another country, with EYFS even hosting their own carnival!

  

• Primary Futures Award

  Tue 21 Oct 2025

  We are proud to announce that St Joseph’s RC Primary School has been awarded the Primary Futures Gold Award in recognition of our outstanding commitment to career-related learning and broadening pupils’ aspirations.

  This prestigious award celebrates the rich opportunities we provide for our pupils to explore future pathways, develop confidence, and connect their learning to real-world experiences.

   

  Achieving Gold status reflects our dedication to nurturing every pupil’s ambitions and preparing them to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. 

  

• Year 6 trip to Museum of London Docklands

  Fri 17 Oct 2025

  Today, our students embarked on an unforgettable school trip to the Museum of London Docklands! This immersive experience offered a wide range of learning opportunities, perfectly aligning with our current topic on the transatlantic slave trade. The museum's fascinating artefacts brought to life the rich yet complex history of the docklands, sparking inquisitive discussions among our students.

   

  Furthermore, we also took a step back in time to explore wartime London, preparing our young historians for our upcoming topic on World War II in the summer term. The engaging exhibits allowed the students to develop a deeper understanding of the challenges faced during this tumultuous period.

   

  One of the highlights of our visit was meeting George, who shared her family's story of Trinidadian music with us. This captivating narrative not only enriched our Black History Month learning but also opened our eyes to the vibrant cultural tapestry that shapes our community today.

   

  Overall, the trip was an incredible success filled with excitement, insight, and inspiration. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Museum of London Docklands for their warm hospitality and enriching resources, which will undoubtedly enhance our students' knowledge and appreciation of history!

  

• Year 5 trip to the Science Museum

  Wed 15 Oct 2025

  Year 5 had the most amazing time visiting the Science Museum, where they were able to consolidate their learning from our science unit on Earth and space. Not only did we have the opportunity to explore the exhibits but we also got to dress up as planets in our solar system and build our own working rockets!

  

• World Space Week 2025

  Fri 10 Oct 2025

  This week we celebrated World Space Week 2025 a time to explore what it means to live beyond Earth.

   

  Space Week is recognised internationally, with various countries participating through educational events, activities, and outreach programmes. The week we emphasised on the importance of space science and technology in our daily lives. The children engaged in different workshops, webinars and hands-on activities to engage pupils in learning about astronomy, physics, and engineering.

   

  It was fun to see how children enjoyed and participated in every activity.

  

• Macmillan Coffee Morning Success!

  Fri 26 Sep 2025

  We’re thrilled to share that our Macmillan Coffee Morning was a wonderful success! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated! Every penny raised will go directly to Macmillan Cancer Support, helping make a real difference to those affected by cancer. It was truly uplifting to see so many families come together in solidarity, enjoying delicious treats and warm conversations, all for such an important cause. Your generosity and community spirit made the event incredibly special.

  

• Recycling Week - w/b 22nd September

  Fri 26 Sep 2025 DH

  Well, what a week we've had celebrating and exploring Recycling Week here at St. Joseph's! After the SMART Council and Eco Warriors launched recycling week in their respective classrooms, we were told that this year's theme was "Rescue Me". With that in mind, we heard about how we can rescue things from our expert recycler Lisa who came in to talk to us about how and why re-using items is one of the best things we can do! We've also been set the amazing homework of making a "Rubbish Toy" using recyclable materials. Pictures pending! 

  

• Wonder dome experince

  Wed 24 Sep 2025

  Our children enjoyed a fantastic experience in immersive mobile planetarium shows in school. 

  Stepping into a Wonder Dome mobile planetarium the children were transported on a cosmic journey, a thrilling adventure exploring the wonders of the Universe. They learnt about the planets, to the birth and death of stars, from launching rockets to stepping foot on other worlds. It was an unforgettable opportunity to bring the marvels of space right into our school.