What a fantastic way to end our first half term in Year 3! The children have worked incredibly hard over the past few weeks and have shown great enthusiasm, determination, and kindness in everything they…
Read MoreCatholic Social Teaching
At St. Joseph's, we are deeply committed to living out the values of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) in all aspects of our school life. We use the Caritas Westminster: Rooted in Love framework as the foundation for our approach to CST. This framework helps us inspire and guide our pupils and staff in building a just, compassionate and inclusive community.
The six core principles of Rooted in Love are:
- Human Dignity – Every person is made in God’s image and should be treated with love and respect.
- Solidarity and Peace – We should all work together to bring peace and harmony to our communities.
- Dignity of Workers – Every worker has the right to be treated with fairness and respect.
- Preferential Option for the Poor – Jesus calls us to care for the poor and vulnerable, giving them special attention.
- Community and Participation – God calls each of us to contribute to the good of others.
- Care for Creation – We honour God by protecting and caring for His creation.
These principles guide our mission to educate not only the mind but also the heart, encouraging our children to live out the Gospel message of love, service and justice in the world.
Year 2: Good Choices, Kind Hearts
This week in Religion, Year 2 have been learning about the importance of making good choices. The children worked together to sort action cards into good choices and not good choices, thinking carefully about how…
Read MoreYear 1 – A Terrific Term
What a fantastic end to the term it has been in Year 1! In Maths, we’ve been learning all about equal numbers and doubles. The children have really enjoyed using practical resources and fun games…
Read MoreGratitude – Thankful Hearts, Joyful Lives! – episode 6
So today, we’ve learned that gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you” — it’s about living thankfully. When we care for creation, share with others, and respect everyone, we are showing our gratitude to God. Gratitude helps…
Read MoreReception: Welcome Liturgy
This week, we were delighted to welcome our parents and families into school for our Welcome Liturgy. It was a truly special occasion, marking the beginning of our new school year and celebrating the wonderful…
Read MoreYear 1 – Playful Past
It’s been another busy and exciting week in Year 1! In Maths, we’ve been comparing numbers and practising using greater than, less than, and equal to. The children worked brilliantly using manipulatives to decide which…
Read MoreYear 3: Device Free Posters and a visit from Father George
A Wonderful Week of Learning and Discovery! This week, Year 3 were delighted to welcome Father George for a special visit! The children were so excited to share all their knowledge about Creation with him….
Read MoreYear 2: Growing Together
This week, Year 2 enjoyed a special environmental session with Miss Sophia, all about the importance of trees and how they help our world. The children learned that trees give us oxygen, which we need…
Read MorePodcast: Welcome to Our Amazing Poetry Competition Winners! (episode 6)
Congratulations to our wonderful winners of the Poetry Competition! Your poems are truly inspiring and beautifully express the values of Catholic Social Teaching.
Read MoreYear 2: Poets with Purpose
Over the last couple of weeks, Year 2 took part in our whole-school poetry competition, and what a wonderful celebration of creativity it has been! Every pupil from Years 1 – 6 was invited to…
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