RE Book of the Week has been awarded to Amisha Modi in Junior 5 for her excellent work on John the Baptist. Amisha used literacy and ICT skills to produce a super diary account showing John the Baptist’s life.
The Father Hudson’s collection boxes will be sent out next week. During Lent we are asked to reflect on ways that we can actively support our neighbours, locally and globally. By filling up the collection boxes provided by the Father Hudson’s Society with loose change, we are helping those less fortunate than ourselves. Please could these be returned to school by Friday 20 April.
Father Hudson was a remarkable man and an exceptional priest who was well ahead of his time. He respected the dignity of children and desired to give them the best start in life that was possible in their circumstances. Many people familiar with Father Hudson’s will be aware of the network of homes, especially in Coleshill, that he developed with the support of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, its parishes and schools, and the sisters of the Selly Park Convent over a period of 30 years. Every year the Society provides Family Support in 36 schools throughout the Archdiocese. Over 400 children and their families living in adversity have their outcomes improved through the Society's intensive and tailored mentoring.
Today at Mass pupils in Key Stage 2 celebrated the life of Mary, the Mother of God and mothers everywhere. The Mass focused on the sacrifices she made, her joys and her sorrows and her complete faith and trust in God.
Pupils reflected on the important role of women in society and Father Kevin referred to International Women’s Day in his sermon. During the communion reflection, pupils sang a song for Mother’s day and Megan, Pippa, Sid and John in Junior 6 gave out bunches of daffodils to the ladies who attended the service.
