“Jesus sends seventy‑two disciples ahead in pairs to towns he’s going to visit. He tells them to take no money, no bag, no sandals. Say ‘Peace’ to each house. Cure the sick and say ‘The…
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: A Memorable Visit to Highgate Synagogue and Fitness with Georgia Carmichael
On Wednesday, we had an incredible opportunity to visit Highgate Synagogue. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel very welcome. Rabbi Liss shared many fascinating facts about the Jewish Faith and the…
Read MoreEpisode 15: Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
Jesus chooses people just like you and me – ordinary people – to do amazing things. Isn’t that awesome? Let’s take a moment to be still and talk to God. Dear Jesus, Thank you for…
Read MoreReception: Care for Creation Eco Day
On Wednesday, we had a fantastic day as eco warriors! We took part in lots of fun activities and talked about many different ways we can care for our planet. We went on a nature…
Read MoreYear 6: Eco Care for Creation Day
Year 6 pupils enjoyed a thought-provoking and engaging Eco Care for Creation Day, where they took part in a special workshop led by Sue Bailey, Islington’s Waste and Recycling Officer. The day was a valuable…
Read MoreYear 2: Care for Creation and Adoration
This week in Year 2 has been filled with exciting activities as we celebrated Care for Creation Day! We started off the day by writing poems about the beautiful world around us. Our hearts are…
Read MoreYear 3: Care for Creation Day
This week in Year 3, we had an amazing Care for Creation Day all about looking after our planet! We were very lucky to be visited by Sue Bailey from Islington Council. Sue taught us…
Read MoreYear 1: Care for Creation Eco Day!
We have had an exciting week in Year 1! We celebrated Care for Creation day which included us caring and respecting the world God has given us. The children spent the day away from screens,…
Read MorePre-Nursery-Moo goes the Cow!
This week in Pre-Nursery the children have been having lots of fun whilst learning. We learnt about cows on the farm and the children made their own cow faces using paper plates and creative materials….
Read MoreYear 4: Care for Creation and Adoration
It’s been another exciting and enriching week in Year 4, filled with opportunities for our children to grow in faith, knowledge and community spirit. On Wednesday, we celebrated Care for Creation Eco Day, a special…
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