Newsletter Friday 1st April 2022
Dear Parents/Carers,
Final Shared Lent Liturgy
On Monday afternoon at 2.30pm we will once again be opening to visitors as we celebrate Lent through our Lenten Liturgy sessions. This liturgy is for the younger children in the school in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Everyone is most welcome to come and join us with this celebration.
Easter Raffle and No School Uniform Day
The children are a real credit to you all. Following some special prayers at school both in classes and as a whole school they have asked if we can make a difference.
Therefore, we will be holding an Easter Raffle with a ‘star’ prize of a large soft cuddly teddy bear. Tickets will be open to donations and All the money raised will be donated to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. We will also hold a no school uniform day on the last day of term where any voluntary donations will also be collected. A designated ParentPay will be set up for the raffle and No School Uniform donations. As I say the children have asked for this and with such kind thoughts and actions we really couldn’t say no. Thank you to one of our families for the giant soft cuddly bear that we will use as the ‘star’ prize.
Football Competition Success
I am delighted to say that a group of footballers from Year 5 and Year 6 took part in cluster football competition on Wednesday against four other schools. They returned victorious proudly wearing their winners’ medals for the rest of the day. Well done boys.
Did you know that so far, we have taken part in boys and girls football competitions, netball, tag rugby and basketball.
Beat the Street 2022- Second Place Come on St Joseph’s Keep Moving!!!
Beat the Street continues. The game runs from Wednesday 2nd March to Wednesday 13th April 2022
We are currently second in the average points leader board which is amazing. We are currently only 2 points per person off of first place. Come on St Joseph’s if we continue like this we will be in line for a special prize.
Check out our progress here: https://www.beatthestreet.me/redcarcleveland/leaderboards
Parent’s Evening Spring Term Update- Reminder
Thursday 7th April 3.30-5.30pm.
Thank you to all the families who attended this week.
A short-written update report will also be completed by all teachers before the end of this term.
Students of the Week
This week students have been nominated for their PE work. Well done to the following pupils:
Little Joeys- Lilly
Nursery/FS1- Etienne & Georgia
Reception/FS2- Elkie & Phoebe
Year 1- Isaac & Jack
Year 2- George & William
Year 3- Gracie & Dexter
Year 4- Meadow & Logan
Year 5- Harvey & Chloe
Year 6- Sam & Jayden S
Final Thoughts of the Week
This Sunday’s Gospel continues with the theme of forgiveness. In John 8:1-11, Jesus shows us how we all, at times, need God’s forgiveness. Jesus reminds us that it is easy to judge and to condemn others for their shortcomings. At St Joseph’s, we teach our pupils the importance of forgiveness and not to hold grudges. We encourage our pupils to forgive those who have done wrong and to give another chance; just as Jesus tells us to. Our First Holy Communion pupils from Years Five and Four are busily preparing for this special Sacrament. A sacrament is a special way of expressing our relationship with God. We pray for all of our First Holy Communion pupils and their families as they journey forward at this time.
Mr Geaves
Executive Head Teacher
