Last week, our school came together to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, a very special day in our calendar. As our school’s patron saint, St. Joseph serves as an inspiring role model of kindness,…
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.
“This is my Son. The Chosen One. Listen to Him.” Episode 3
There are times when we all need encouraging: that is, to be inspired with courage and to have our hope renewed, especially when we are going through difficult times. The snapshot of Jesus’ glory in…
Read MoreWhat is Lent? Episode 2
Listen to our new episode: What does Lent mean to you, and what sacrifices do you make as part of your Lenten promises?
Read MoreYear 2: Ash Wednesday and World Book Day
Year 2 had an amazing week this week! On Wednesday, as a school, we all went to St Joseph’s Church to celebrate Ash Wednesday. The atmosphere was wonderful, and everyone felt a great sense of…
Read MoreOur new Religious Podcast is now available on our website!
✨ We are excited to introduce our new religious podcast series, hosted by our talented Pupil Chaplains! Join us as we explore the significance of the Jubilee Year and the inspiring journey of the Pilgrims…
Read MoreYear 3: Inspiring Prayer
This week, the children in Emerald Class focused their weekly Celebration of the Word on Jesus’ miracle, ‘The Feeding of the 5000’, focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of ‘preferential option for the poor’. The…
Read MoreYear 5: Final Week
Year 5’s Final Week One of the highlights on the week was the Young Speakers Challenge, where students had the chance to showcase their public speaking skills. The finalists—Herani, Isaac, and Emily—all delivered impressive performances…
Read MoreYear 4: Solidarity & Fairtrade
In today’s Caritas lesson, Year 4 pupils explored the Catholic Social Teaching (CST) principle of Solidarity and Peace through the CAFOD Banana Split Game. This engaging activity helped them understand global justice and fairness in…
Read MoreYoung Speakers Challenge
This week, St Joseph’s held their 2025 Young Speakers Challenge finale! Each year group was given one of our six Catholic Teachings and asked to write a speech based on a topic related to each…
Read MoreYear 2: Thinking about God’s creatures
In English, Year 2 used their imaginations to create character descriptions of mythical animals, including unicorns, ninja cats and vampire dolphins! By describing the animal’s unique features and homes, they have gained a deeper appreciation…
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