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Thursday 2nd April 2026

Dear parents/Carers,

Holy Week, our final week in school, has marked the end of our school’s Lenten journey. As a whole school family, we have walked with Jesus throughout this special season.

The children have shown kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity, and have taken time to pray and reflect. This week in particular, we have paused as a school to remember the final journey of our Lord. All the KS2 assemblies have been excellent, and the “Born For This” Passion Play was truly stunning and very moving.

As a Catholic school family, it is so important that our children understand the meaning of this special time. I am incredibly proud of how they have taken part with such respect and understanding.

Thank you for walking with us and, as always, for your continued support.

I hope you all have a happy and blessed Easter with your family and loved ones. We look forward to welcoming the children back to school on the 20th of April.

God bless,

Mrs McFarlane 

 

Born For This 2026

 

Mass Times This Easter at St Josephs Church 

 Confessions at St Marie’s Cathedral:

During Holy Week, there will be two priests hearing Confessions at St Marie’s Cathedral:
On Wednesday, Confessions will be heard from 4.30–5.15pm.
On Maundy Thursday, from 11.00am–1.30pm.

Staff Leavers 

This week we have said goodbye to three incredible members of staff.

Mrs Schofield has been with us over the past year, covering maternity leave. During her time here, she has brought great energy and excitement to the school, particularly through her STEM expertise and engaging, fun lessons. Although she has only been with us for a year, she has become a very important member of our staff team and our school family.

Mrs Schofield now has some exciting plans ahead, as she and her husband prepare to welcome their second child. She is also looking forward to further developing her work in STEM outreach.

We thank her for everything she has done for our school and wish her the very best of luck and every happiness at this special time.

Mrs Crowther, who has been at St Joseph’s for the past 20 years, is also leaving us. During her time here, she has supported many different classes and has had a huge impact on hundreds of children, as well as their families.

She is an incredible lady who will be very much missed by us all.

Mrs Crowther is now looking forward to spending more time with her three grandchildren and enjoying some well-deserved time at her holiday home. We wish her every happiness in this next chapter.

Mrs Abel – We have also said goodbye to the wonderful Mrs Abel. Mrs Abel has worked in school for 18 years and, during that time, has laid the foundations for so many children in our school. Every child who has been taught by her speaks of her with such fondness and warmth.

She is a true professional, and St Joseph’s will not be quite the same without her.

Mrs Abel is leaving to work alongside her three daughters at their Martial Arts Academy, and we know she will be fantastic in this new role. She is also looking forward to taking some time for herself and enjoying some well-deserved holidays.

We thank her for everything she has given to our school community and wish her every happiness for the future.

After the Easter holiday, a new member of staff will be joining our team,  Mrs Hayes, who shall be working with Mr Findler in Reception. We are sure that you will join us in welcoming her to our school family. 

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