St Joseph’s Day Service – Friday 19 March 2021

Past pupils and friends of Crackley Hall and St Joseph’s were invited to join us on Friday 19 March for a special St Joseph’s Day service. Due to the ongoing pandemic restrictions, this year the service was virtual and parents and friends of the school can watch the pre-recorded celebrations using the link here: https://vimeo.com/524219575/9c8647ffa9

Including a welcome from Rob Duigan, Headmaster, and messages from Father Kevin Hooper, the celebrations were hosted and led by our current Junior 6 pupils.

Back in December, Pope Francis announced that 2021 would be the year of St. Joseph, who is the patron saint of our school. So, this year’s service was particularly special, and although we couldn't invite parents, past pupils and former members of staff into school to help us celebrate, as we would normally do, we hope that by sharing the service the wider community will still be able to join in our commemorations and prayers.

As part of today's celebrations each of the children enjoyed a cup-cake, made by our lovely catering staff each cake was beautifully decorated with the image of St Joseph.

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Vocations Art Competition

Calling all budding artists out there! The Diocesan Vocations Team have launched a competition to create an inspirational piece of art linked to our Saint Joseph.

Please see the poster and visit the website to find out more information. It would be lovely if our school Crackley Hall, formerly St Joseph’s could send off the most entries or even win a prize.

https://www.vocations.org.uk/vocation-stories

The Year Of St. Joseph And RE Shining Stars

Thank you to all those involved in our Service today for St Joseph, the patron saint of our school.

The beautiful singing and readings led by Junior 6 which has been shared across the school community, helped to bring us altogether and celebrate our school saint in a different but in a very special way.

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Following on from last week when Junior 4 reflected on the meaning of the Nicene Creed. Julia (J4W) decided to turn hers into a poem. Here’s a snippet for you:

“I believe in Angels that protect you day and night and when you are stuck with a problem in life, they will help you with what is right.

I believe that when you die, you go to a cozy heaven that reaches for miles more than 77

I believe in Mary and Joseph, the donkey and the whole Nativity, and I believe that God Almighty has a great sense of creativity!

I believe that you should listen carefully to Jesus’ preaching and one day you will be grateful and remember what He was teaching.

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J4 have been practising this week for their end of term service, they have been learning in detail all about Holy Week.