St Joseph's, Goldenhill

Pope Francis has declared this year a Year of Prayer, ahead of the Jubilee Year next year. We have been reflecting on the meaning of the Our Father prayer which Jesus taught His disciples. Today each class shared their learning to help us better understand this prayer. Well done to all of our children but most especially to our Nursery children who joined our whole school assembly to sing their song "God is good!"

Happy Father's Day to all our Dads, Grandads, Step Dads and Uncles. May you be inspired by St Joseph. We keep in our prayers all those celebrating Father's Day with Dads, Grandads and children in heaven and all those waiting and hoping to be a Dad.

The Schools Essentials Grant awards grants of £150 to families who meet their criteria which include parents who work in grocery e.g. supermarket, convenience store, warehouse. More details can be found in the link.

🏀 As part of our local offer for children and young people, we are working with Stoke City Community Trust to deliver additional activities each week.
⬇️ Term time activities started last week so please share what’s on offer.
🗓️ Our other activities continue, and can be seen in the comments below.

Year Three had a fabulous day at the Grosvenor Museum in Chester. They learned all about life in Roman Britain.

We are looking forward to welcoming the children back to school for the final half term. It's Week 2 on the school dinner menu, please see attached.

We may see the sunshine occasionally so please ensure that children come to school each day with a sun hat, filled water bottle and wearing all day sun cream. A polite reminder that sandals, sliders etc. may not be worn to school.

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Last week, Y3 treated us to a performance on their recorders, showing off their newly acquired skills. We were also entertained by our KS2 instrumentalists. The concert included guitars, clarinet, flute, trombone and cornet, to name but a few!

We have had a great week in Pre School talking about our teeth. The children have loved the creative activities and all engaged. We enjoyed bringing our toothbrushes into preschool and brushing our teeth.

We talked about food which was good and not so good for our teeth and the children loved brushing off all the Percy plaque of crocodiles teeth.

Our story was Peppa Pig went to the Dentist.

Stanley Head Day 4 Part 3!

Good evening from the Stanley Head campfire.

Stanley Head Day 4 Part 2!

Year Six have had a brilliant day exploring Lud's Church and weaseling.

Fun on the water 🙂

Year Six are enjoying a film and chocolate treat as a reward for their outstanding attitude on the water today. Everyone had a lot of fun in spite of the rain!

Year Six are a little cold and wet but very happy.

Yesterday Nursery and Reception crowned Our Lady in the Prayer Garden and today it was the turn of KS1 and KS2. We were absolutely blown away by the number of flowers picked and brought by the children. Your generosity was overwhelming.
As school is closed next week, we will distribute the flowers to the sick, the lonely and the needy on Friday. If you know anyone who would benefit from cheering up with a bunch of beautiful flowers, please collect some on Friday morning. If any of our parents work in care homes etc., please do collect a bunch or two for your residents.

The evening activity at Stanley Head - Nightline- was enjoyed by all.

And finally a few photos from breakfast time!

Stanley Head Deep Hayes expedition Part 2.

Stanley Head Day 2 - Deep Hayes expedition. Y6 had a brilliant day map reading, navigating, hiking and cooking their own lunch!

Stanley Head LOOKS all quiet 🤔

Stanley Head Day 1 Part 3

Stanley Head day 1 Part 2!

A great first day at Stanley Head. Y6 have successfully put up their tents, enjoyed lunch and conquered the high ropes.

Year Six are settling in at Stanley Head. So far, so good!

Year Six enjoyed a trip to McDonald's on Friday as a reward for their hard work, determination, perseverance and focus during SATS week. Well done Y6, we are extremely proud of you. Next stop, Stanley Head!

Nursery had a brilliant trip to Glebe Farm today. We had a bumpy ride on the tractor with Santa. He gave the children a present and they told him what they’d like for Christmas. We then fed the animals and finished the day with a play on the play area. Well done children for a great first trip in nursery.