{"id":21982,"date":"2023-03-24T18:14:47","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T18:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stjosephsfederation.co.uk\/?post_type=newsletter&p=21982"},"modified":"2023-03-24T18:29:30","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T18:29:30","slug":"24th-march-2023","status":"publish","type":"newsletter","link":"https:\/\/www.stjosephsfederation.co.uk\/news\/newsletter\/24th-march-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"24th March 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Parents and Friends<\/p>\n

Thank you to all the parents and friends who joined us for our school Mass to celebrate St Joseph\u2019s day on Monday, 20th<\/sup> March.<\/p>\n

Our pupil leadership team from the Infant and Junior Schools led the celebrations, and worked with children to choose their favourite hymns, readings and composed their own bidding prayers.\u00a0 My thanks to Mrs Gallagher for organising them and to Mrs Speight for leading the singing and especially to Fr James and Fr Wilfred for saying Mass at the Church.\u00a0\u00a0 It was a wonderful celebration to commemorate our feast day.<\/p>\n

Catholic Social Teaching<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

We were delighted to \u00a0welcome Mary Carter from Cafod, \u00a0who talked to the children about Catholic Social Teaching (CST)\u00a0 This is based on 7 principles:<\/p>\n

1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person<\/strong><\/p>\n

We all have dignity because we are created in God\u2019s image.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Care for God\u2019s Creation<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is about protecting people and the planet. We must consider how our actions can affect the environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Family, Community and Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n

This means all people have the right to participate in society and to seek the common good, which means the good for all.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4<\/strong>. Rights and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

This challenges us to protect the rights of all people. Everyone has a right to life and should have a say.<\/strong><\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Option for the Poor and Vulnerable<\/strong><\/p>\n

This means to help those who need it the most. Due to divisions of the rich and poor, we are called to put the needs of the poor first.<\/strong><\/p>\n

6<\/strong>. The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

All people work in some way because work is more than making a living, it\u2019s participating. Therefore, jobs and pay should be fair for everyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Solidarity<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are all one human family. By promoting peace and justice, we can bring the community together and live in unity<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Year 5 took part in workshops around these themes and engaged in discussions about what they could do to promote these principles.\u00a0 They looked at different statements and had to decide on the principle\/principles they linked to.\u00a0 Mary will be returning after Easter to work with other groups.<\/p>\n

We have only just introduced CST but will be running parent sessions on how you can support your child and promote these principles.\u00a0 These principles are very much a part of our school life and children are familiar with them through their discussions about current affairs and as part of the RE curriculum. Further information will be shared, but do click on the following link for useful information.<\/p>\n

Catholic Social Teaching in 3 minutes | CAFOD – YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Class Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n

Congratulations 3S on leading an amazing assembly all about poetry to celebrate \u2018World Poetry\u2019 day<\/p>\n

The children spoke confidently, reciting their favourite poem \u2018The Sound Collector\u2019\u00a0 They composed their own class poem based on facts about themselves, things they liked, their hopes and dreams for the future.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, I was unable to attend, but I have enjoyed the video.\u00a0 Luna wrote a great letter to me about 3S\u2019 assembly<\/p>\n

Dear Mrs Fernandes<\/em><\/p>\n

It was such a shame that you could not attend our assembly yesterday.\u00a0 However, I can happily inform you that it went better than we practised.\u00a0 You would have been proud of how Myles introduced the class to the audience and how each of my classmates presented their parts of the poem.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

I was excited to show how I had memorised my part and were all greeted with smiles and applause from our parents afterwards.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

We missed you but we know how hard it is running our school.\u00a0 A job you do so well.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

News to celebrate<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

A group of key stage 2 pupils took part in a sporting competition (Panathlon) at Trinity School on Tuesday, 21st<\/sup> March.\u00a0 There was a range of activities requiring speed, agility and most of all team work.\u00a0 Congratulations to all the children \u00a0for coming fourth overall.\u00a0 Teams were closely matched and our children were fantastic.\u00a0 The organisers and young sports leaders were highly complimentary of the children and praised them for their wonderful manners and fantastic sportsmanship.\u00a0 Excellent work, Shane, Mwessi, Paris, Christina, \u00a0Malachi, Noor, Myles.\u00a0 Thank you to Mrs Mangan for training the team and to Mrs Luri and Ms Marshall for accompanying them.<\/p>\n

Mr Abrahams accompanied our football team to a mixed tournament at Trinity School on Tuesday.\u00a0 The children played a selection of matches.\u00a0 Fantastic sportsmanship, determination and true to St Joseph\u2019s ethos, they represented us brilliantly.\u00a0 Staff commented on their excellent behaviour and wonderful manners.\u00a0 Well done!<\/p>\n

Safeguarding<\/u><\/p>\n

We have a number of older\u00a0 KS2 pupils who walk to\u00a0 and from school unaccompanied by an adult.\u00a0 Please may I remind you that you must send in a letter authorising\u00a0 your child to walk unaccompanied.<\/p>\n

Concerns have been raised that some children are not being careful when crossing\u00a0 busy roads and compromising safety.\u00a0 It is important that you speak to your child about road safety and all aspects of keeping safe outside of school, particularly around \u2018stranger danger\u2019<\/p>\n

Some children are being dropped to school before 8.30 a.m. and are waiting at the top of Woodend\/Bradley Road.\u00a0 Children are NOT SUPERVISED\u00a0 IN SCHOOL UNTIL 8.40 a.m.<\/p>\n

Mrs Odewale runs the breakfast club from 7.30 a.m. should you require to use this service please contact her.<\/p>\n

Please be assured that where concerns are raised, we will always follow them up and if necessary take advice from external agencies.<\/p>\n

Infant children will not be allowed to go home with junior children and will only be sent home with an adult with responsibility to collect from school.\u00a0 At the end of the day it is busy, so please ensure you have younger children near to you where you can see them and please do not leave the premises unless your child is with you.<\/p>\n

I am sure you will agree that keeping children and everyone safe in our school community is a priority.\u00a0 If you have any questions please do contact the office an make an appointment to see me.<\/p>\n

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RE Newsletter <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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This week\u2019s question \u00a0to discuss with your child links to the first principle of Catholic Social Teaching.<\/p>\n

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Mass Readings \u00a0for Sunday <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday Mass Readings for March 26th 2023, 5th Sunday of Lent, Year A<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st Reading\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Ezekiel 37:12-14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Responsorial Psalm\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0Psalms 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8<\/strong><\/p>\n

2nd Reading\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Romans 8:8-11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gospel\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>John 11:1-45\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

If you click on the following link you can download an activity sheet for your child<\/p>\n

Activity Sheet for 5th Sunday of Lent<\/a><\/p>\n

Celebrating achievement and hard work Headteacher’s and Attendance Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/td>\n\"Headteachers<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Merit Certificates:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>At St Joseph\u2019s we aim for at least 97% attendance.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Year group<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0Overall Class Attendance<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nursery<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a090%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RH<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a097%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RP<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a098%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1E<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a095%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1S \/2O<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a083%\/99%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2J<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a098%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3S<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a095%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3T<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a097%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4J<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a095%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4O<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a097%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5S<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a093%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5E<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a090%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6P<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a096%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6H<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a099%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Congratulations to the following classes for the highest attendance this week<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Classes 2O and 6H<\/p>\n

This week’s photo montage<\/a><\/p>\n

Mrs Fernandes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Headteacher<\/strong><\/p>\n

Diary Dates <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Spring 2 Term<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

28.03.23\u00a0 –\u00a0 3T Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n

30.03.23\u00a0 –\u00a0 Trip to the Royal Opera House <\/strong><\/p>\n

31.03.23\u00a0 –\u00a0 School ends at 1.15 p.m. for the Easter break \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Summer term commences Monday, 17th<\/sup> April 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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