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As October is the month of the rosary, we have been holding afternoon rosary club for the children. We have been learning how to pray the rosary and including our own intentions in our prayers. Rosary 2023 3 Rosary 2023 1 Rosary 2023 6 Rosary 2023 5 Rosary 2023 4...

Catholic tradition being May is the month of Mary is a very revered tradition. During this month it is traditional to crown statues of Mary with flowers and say the rosary daily. Tradition also says, ‘The family that prays together, stays together'. Therefore we have been remembering Mary during this month...

As part of our learning and preparation for Holy Week, our Year 5 and 6 children were joined by St Helen’s on a pilgrimage around central London for a challenging Stations of the Cross service where they journeyed by foot to 11 different Catholic churches, including the Ukrainian Cathedral and...

At the end of February, 20 of St Joachim's year 5s together with 20 St Helen's Year 5 pupils as well as Fr Dan Kelly and Fr Tony Grant, spent 5 days in Rome on a very special pilgrimage. During their pilgrimage, the pupils visited many of the most significant...

The staff and pupils were delighted to welcome the Bishop of the Brentwood Diocese, Bishop Alan to St Joachim’s . He spent the afternoon looking around the school meeting the staff, and answering the children’s questions in an assembly. The children asked Bishop Alan a range of searching questions. He...

This week we re-launched our lunchtime Rosary Club. As part of the Catholic tradition, Catholics around the world say the holy Rosary each day through the month of October. In keeping with this tradition KS2 children have been saying a decade of the Rosary each day at lunchtime with Mr...

Today was an exciting day as our Year 6 RE Prefects were announced. Their roles include: • Help prepare for Acts of worship by setting up the hall • Read during Acts of Worship • Support with Music during Acts of Worship • Assisting with hymn practice • Support staff with the maintaining of the...

Science camp the Year 6 pupil took part in a Liturgy Service to spend time in prayer, being grateful for all the wonderful gifts we have been given from God. We reflected on our week at camp, all the new friends made and new experiences. Science Camp 1

This week we re-launched our lunchtime Rosary Club. As part of the Catholic tradition, Catholics around the world say the holy Rosary each day through the month of October. In keeping with this tradition KS2 children have been saying a decade of the Rosary each day at lunchtime with Mr...

Last year we were visited by the Mr and Mrs Mizen who founded the Mizen foundation in memory of their son Jimmy. They work closely with children in London to end violence and knife crime. Two children were awarded a Sparkle award for their impeccable character and their dedication to...