Catholic Life and Mission
Through our school mission day we have we have developed a mission in action statement which brings together our school mission statement and school virtues:
Our Mission is ‘Following in the footsteps of Jesus: having fun learning, achieving and loving together.
This is a familiar statement to the children at St Joseph’s, which alongside our school virtues, underpins everything that we do.
We read and explore the Word of God to understand how Jesus wants us to live our lives. This scripture gives us examples which we apply to our own lives so that we follow in Jesus' footsteps in all that we do.
We learn by taking every opportunity we are given, showing patience and self-control just as Jesus did throughout his life.
We achieve by finding joy and thankfulness in all we do; showing simplicity so we know what really matters in life.
We love by having empathy for the challenges others face, showing hospitality in our welcome and serving our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Year 5 & 6 Carol Singing at Aspen Hill Residential Care Home
The Mini Vinnies delivering Christmas cards to local residents!
Reindeer Dash for St. Gemma's Hospice
On Friday 15th December St. Joseph’s took part in - what has now become - an annual festive tradition….
THE REINDEER DASH!
This fabulously fun event is run by St Gemma’s Hospice, who provide antlers and noses for every little “reindeer” taking part, in exchange for our fundraising endeavours.
In previous years this has been “The Reindeer Walk”, but this year we had the exciting addition of not one, but TWO Santas & an elf, who lead the charge for the large herd of reindeer on the school field!
As usual, our fabulously supportive and generous St Joseph family were AMAZING!!!
We raised an INCREDIBLE … £1806
St Gemma’s Hospice has been operating since 1978, when it was first opened by Bishop Wheeler and could accommodate nine patients. Today it is the largest Hospice in Yorkshire, and one of the largest in the country. Although rooted in Catholicism, St Gemma’s provides care for everyone who needs it, in our Leeds community, and beyond. We are proud to support the incredible and invaluable work that they do!
Nativities
Always a fantastic time of year when the youngest children tell us the most important story every told...the birth of Jesus!! Well done to KS1 for a BRILLIANT production of 'A Twinkly Nativity' and to Reception for an AMAZING first ever 'Wriggly Nativity'. Very proud!!