Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Letter from Mrs O'Rourke

  Fri 09 May 2025

  Welcoming Our New Holy Father – Pope Leo

   

  It is with great joy and reverence that I write to you today as the Catholic world welcomes our new Holy Father, Pope Leo. In these times of global uncertainty and spiritual need, the election of a new pope brings renewed hope, unity, and direction for our faith.

  Pope Leo, taking the name of a great line of pontiffs before him, reminds us of the rich tradition and continuity of the Church. We especially remember Pope Leo the Great, whose wisdom and courage helped shape the Church in its early days. We now pray that Pope Leo will be guided by the same Holy Spirit as he begins his papal ministry.

  As a Catholic school, this is a special moment to reflect on the role of the papacy and the importance of leadership rooted in service, compassion, and truth. In Celebration Assembly today children reflected on the significance of the Pope and celebrating this historic moment with prayer and thanksgiving.

   Let us unite in prayer as a school community:

  "May the Lord bless Pope Leo with wisdom and strength. May he be a shepherd after Christ’s own heart, leading the Church with faith, hope, and love. Amen."

   

  Next week, our Year 6 pupils will be taking their national SATs, and we want to take this opportunity to wish them all the very best.

  Our children have worked incredibly hard throughout their journey at St John’s, which has included the disruption of COVID. The children have showed focus, determination, and a positive attitude to their learning. These assessments are just one part of their school journey, and we are proud of everything they have achieved so far.

  We encourage families to support children by ensuring they are well-rested, eat a good breakfast (still time to join the Year 6 Big Breakfast if they haven’t yet signed up) and arrive at school on time each day. Most importantly, we remind our pupils that all we ask is for them to try their best—they are already a credit to themselves and to our school.

  Let’s keep Year 6 in our thoughts and prayers as they take this important step with confidence and courage.

   

  Finally, a reminder that our next Children’s Mass takes place this Sunday at 10:30am at St John the Baptist Church. This is a wonderful opportunity for pupils to lead and participate in the liturgy through readings, singing, and prayer. It is always a joyous celebration!

   

  Everyone is warmly welcome—please join us to support and celebrate our children as they grow in faith.

   

  With every blessing,

  Mrs O’Rourke

  Headteacher

   

   

• Roles of Priests and Deacons in the Catholic Church

  Fri 09 May 2025

  Roles of Priests and Deacons in the Catholic Church

   

  This week, Years 5 and 6 have been learning about the roles of priests and deacons in the Catholic Church, particularly how their roles are similar and different. They were lucky enough to have Kwame, a trainee deacon from St John The Baptist parish, visit. He spoke clearly about the process of becoming a deacon and what his role entailed. The children listened beautifully, asked lots of interesting questions and scribbled down lots of notes ready to write up what they have learnt in their next RE lesson.

   

  

• Class 6 & 7 Benediction on Friday 9th May 2025

  Fri 09 May 2025

  Class 6 & 7 Benediction on Friday 9th May 2025

   

  Fr Richard led Class 6 and 7 in Benediction today. It was a beautiful time of stillness, quiet reflection and prayer in God's presence. The children were a credit to our school and it was lovely to share this with member of our school family.

  Thoughts from the children:

  Araon ' I felt peaceful because I knew I was with God.

  Trust - I felt blessed because God was with me.

  Jude - I felt confident because I knew God was going to help me.

  Amy - When we sang the Taize I felt like I entered God's kingdom.  'Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom'

  Emily - I felt happy and calm singing the Taize.

   

  

• House Saints Afternoon

  Fri 09 May 2025

  House Saint Afternoon

   

  We will be having our next House Saint afternoon on Monday 12^th May. At 2.50pm the school will be on the playground to pray and sing together. You and your families are all very welcome to join us in the celebration. You may wish to join in us in saying the same house prayer verse as you child. 

   

  Loving God,

  Thank You for our school,
  A place of faith, learning and friendship.

  Guided by the example of St. Francis,
  May we be instruments of peace, caring for all creation.

  Inspired by St. Mother Teresa,
  Teach us to serve with love,
  Seeing You in everyone we meet.

  Following St. Don Bosco,
  Help us to live with joy and kindness,
  Always encouraging and supporting one another.

  Like Blessed Carlo Acutis,
  May we seek You in all we do,
  Using our gifts to share Your light with the world.

  Bless our school community,
  That we may grow in faith, wisdom, and love,
  Becoming Pilgrims of Hope, people You call us to be.

  Amen.

   

  We will be singing 'Hope' if you would like to join 

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_t5xitQjIc