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• LEP : Headteacher's Awards

  Thu 29 Jun 2017

  I was very honoured this week to be nominated by the staff for Headteacher of the Year at the Lancashire Evening Post Education Awards. The award ceremony was held on Wednesday night and I was overwhelmed by the number of staff, pupils parents and governors who attended the event. We definitely were the loudest at cheering. Thank you so much.

  

• The Mighty Joes Charity Run

  Tue 20 Jun 2017

  Last Saturday, the staff at St. Josephs (The Mighty Joes) took part in the Pretty Muddy 5k charity run on Moor Park. The staff raised over £2,000 for the charity, Cancer Research UK. A huge thank you to everyone who donated and supported; congratulations to all who took part. They will be back next year, even stronger  (and muddier!).

   

  Please click on the link below to see the video :)

   

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• Rotary trust

  Fri 16 Jun 2017

  On Friday 16^th in assembly the Rotary Club presented the school with 30 beautiful dictionary’s for the children to use in classes.

  We are very grateful for the resource and they will be treasured and well used by the children.

  

• Deepdale Duck

  Thu 15 Jun 2017

  On Thursday, the Deepdale Duck came to visit and talk to the children about the upcoming football season. Next season, Preston North End are offering free tickets to all children under 11 years of age with a paying adult. The children have also been invited to enter a competition (sent home with them) and if they win, they get the opportunity to be a mascot.

  

• Nursery Graduation 2017

  Tue 13 Jun 2017
  Our wonderful time in nursery is coming to an end, as we start our new adventure into Reception next year

  

• Holy Communion

  Sun 11 Jun 2017

  Recently, some of our children celebrated their first Holy Communion. It was a very special day, the children received the Eucharist for the first time and looked very smart! St Joseph's are very proud of the children and congratulate them and their families.

  

• Healthy Me Week

  Tue 06 Jun 2017

  St Joseph's first "Healthy Me" week has been an overwhelming success. Classrooms have been buzzing with investigations and the children have done an excellent job finding out how to stay fit and healthy in a variety of ways. We have eaten and enjoyed (for the most part) a wonderful variety of healthy food and several school visitors took the time to come and share their knowledge with us.

   

  Despite the downpours earlier in the week we still managed to have a very enjoyable series of sports days and it was wonderful to see so many parents showing their support. I would also like to the thank the Year 6 helpers who made the whole process run so smoothly.

   

  Well done to all of the children for their enthusiasm and truly exceptional behaviour during the whole week.

  

• SJPS Sports Day

  Tue 06 Jun 2017

  St. Joseph's was very busy last week with the first part of their sports days. Unfortunately, due to the weather, the house team sports day we were going to hold at Chris The King had to be cancelled, but it will be rearranged later in the year.

  The rest of the sports days went ahead in the sports and arts hall. All the children had great fun on the carousel of P.E, but the under races were a real hit with both the parents and the children too. Thank you to all the parents that attended, it was great to see so many of you . Lower key stage 2 Running Champion was Jayden Capman, Upper key stage 2 was Mark Iozsa

   

  Please take a look at the lovely pictures below.

  

• The Beavers and scouts

  Wed 24 May 2017

  The Beaver and scout leaders came into school to work alongside Year 1 and Year 2. The children were able to put up a tent; explore the tent and draw a tent; toast marshmallows round a campfire and play some camp games and sing some songs. The children were extremely well behaved and have loved learning about camping. The children were then able to link this learning into their writing in class. Well done children.

  

• May Procession

  Wed 24 May 2017

  I felt so proud of the children, parents and school community for embracing the May Procession on Wednesday. The children processed down Rigby Street, onto Maitland Street, back up to Caroline Street and into church. We sang Mary songs in honour of Our Lady and pray the rosary. Father Millar led the parade. Shannon in Year 4, crowned Mary and Olivier Y4 was the crown bearer. They were both very reverent.

  A wonderful celebration - Thank you to everyone. The parishioners were very positive and said it brought back many memories of taking part in May Processions themselves as children.

   

  Please click on the link below to watch a short video

   

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