School Blog

Brilliant in Britain
This week at St Joseph’s we’re all learning about some of the other faiths that make up Great Britain. This learning is really important as it builds understanding, tolerance and respect. We know that there are people who don’t share our views about respect and...

Synagogue Visit
As part of our Brilliant in Britain, learning about other faiths, week Year 5 visited a Synagogue in Birmingham to learn about Judaism. Geoff was incredibly knowledgeable and did a lovely, personal tour. The children learned a lot about Judaism and also the close...

Nursery visit Dudley Zoo!
Our Nursery children had a fabulous time at Dudley Zoo last week! They were very eager to share the news that they’d seen a tiger, a lion and a duck when they got back to school!

Oscott College
Year 6 are having a wonderful time at Oscott College today. The children are learning so much and doing lots of exploring!

Year 1 Assembly
Well done to Year 1 who shared the parable of the Lost Sheep this morning - reminding us that we are never really lost. Jesus is always there.

Reflexions
Thank you to Reflexions who came to talk to our Year 6 children about their transition to secondary school today. The team talked about anxiety and stress and gave the children strategies they can use to cope.

Year 4 Trip!
Year 4 are having a wonderful time visiting the Canal Trust today! They are learning about the waterways, the canal boats and how to get through tunnels!

Staying Safe!
We’re proud to work with the NSPCC to keep our children safe!

Computing Club
Our Computing Club has been very busy! The children have been using microbits and codeclub, some even pushing themselves to use python! We’re so proud of them!

Year 1 Trip
Year 1 had an amazing time at The Botanical Gardens. They looked at lots of different plants and flowers, had an animal handling session where the children loved stroking and holding different insects and reptiles! They also had a well deserved play in the playground...

Reception’s visit to the farm!
Reception class had a wonderful day at the farm today! They met lots of animals and learned so much about them! The coach journey was very quiet on the way back to school - lots of happy and tired children!

Year 5 Mass
Thank you to Year 5 who led our whole school Mass this week. The message was clear - love your enemies. We know we can’t do this on our own, we need Jesus’ strength and guidance to live out this mission.
Kindness in action!
Our Year 3 children visited the Buddhist Temple by bus today. Where possible we use public transport to support care for creation and to keep trip costs to a minimum. Twice on the journey there our children were told there wasn’t room for them on the bus. On the way...

Buddhist Temple
Year 3 had another busy day today visiting the Buddhist Temple! The children relaxed so much during a meditation that they fell asleep! When they woke up they learned about the symbols of Buddhism and visited the shrine.

Wroxeter City
Year 3 had a lovely time being Romans yesterday at Wroxeter City! Children looked at the ruins, town houses and the Roman jewellery!

Colour Run
Some of our Year 6 had a fantastic time at a Colour Run event at Summerhill School! Walking, running and completing obstacles whilst being coveted in paint!

Year 6 Transition
Thank you to PC Cat Purser who came to talk to Year 6 about transition to secondary school this week. Year 6 talked about being safe and how good behaviour in the community is so important.

Pilgrims of Hope
It was a pleasure to meet Jay from Birmingham Children's Hospital today and present a cheque for £2,362.83! We are so grateful to everyone who was able to sponsor our 22 mile walk back in April! We are so proud to be Pilgrims of Hope - bringing hope to children who...

Year 6 Transition
Thank you to Mr Biddle from Bishop Milner Catholic College who came to visit our Year 6 children today as part of their transition to secondary school!

Pentecost
Thank you to Year 3 for their beautiful assembly about Pentecost, reminding us about the spark that the Holy Spirit can ignite in our hearts 🔥🙏🏼🕊️