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Friday 1^st December

 

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http://www.stjosephs.kingston.sch.uk/letters-sent-home/

On Friday 20th October, we had a fantastic afternoon experiencing what life was like as a child in the Victorian times. We had Victorian lessons concentrating on reading, writing and arithmetic. We also took part in singing (the national anthem) and did some still life drawing. The children all looked amazing, thank you to all the parents for all the effort with the costumes!

The New cluster league season got underway last Friday and last years champions St Joseph's looked to defend the title against runners up Corpus Christi. This game was the deciding game last year and had a real cup final feel to the game. St Joseph's travelled to Corpus Christi in good spirits having held trials for the boys football team and frequent training sessions. The game started off very tight with both sides having numerous chances to take the lead. However it was St Joseph's who created the best chances of the game despite numerous shots towards the Corpus Christi goal it remained 0-0 at half time. Second half started in similar fashion with both teams playing some nice football, it was a real display of skill and teamwork as both teams enjoyed the space offered on the big grass pitch. Elijah nearly put St Joseph's into the lead but his right footed shot found the side netting, despite lots of effort to score the game looked destined for a 0-0 scoreline. With just seconds to go Corpus Christi gained a corner and sent forward their solid centre back who had been defending brilliantly all game, he rose above everyone else in the box to head home from the corner sending Corpus Christi parents and players into raptures. The goal came so late in the game St Joseph's did not have time to respond and the 3 vital points went to Corpus.

On Thursday 12th October, St Joseph's year 5 & 6 tag rugby team took part in the Kingston tag rugby competition. The competition is a huge event with 24 schools taking part, Team SJP where put into a tough group consisting of St Matthews, Oli & Burlington. The first game was against Burlington and SJP got off to a great start winning the game 3-1 thanks to tries from Isaac & Cameron. The 2nd game was not so straight forward and St Matthews defence was very strong with lots of quick fire tagging, eventually St Matthews broke away and scored 2 quick tries. With 2 games played 1 won & 1 lost it was down to the final game against Oli, which we had to win to progress to the next round. Thankfully we held on to win 3-2 thanks to a great last ditch tag from Isaac and double tries from Dagem. Team SJP finished runners up in the group which meant we went through to the plate round unfortunately we lost both plate matches against very tough opposition in Latchmere & Christchurch NM. We eventually finished 10th place overall a great achievement for such a small school against 24 other schools in the borough.

Our combined year 3 & 4 girls football team, took part in their first ever football festival on Wednesday 4th October. They done extremely well, playing with a smile on their face and never giving up. They played 4 games in total winning 2 and drawing 2 meaning they remained unbeaten the whole afternoon. The girls can feel very proud of their performances and hopefully will be  inspired to play more football in the future, thank you again to Kew Association for hosting a great event.

The PTFA will be holding their AGM (Annual General Meeting) on Thursday 5th October @ 3.15pm. All parents are most welcome to come along. See agenda for more details.

 

Agenda for general Meeting PTFA St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School 5th October.2017

4. Approve event calendar for this school year. Buy appropriate licences.

New headteacher Sarah Keefe is welcomed to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Kingston by staff, pupils and parents with a special mass at St Raphael’s Church last Thursday (September 14). All pupils from years two to six attended the Mass, with some taking part in serving and others drawing pictures to decorate the order of service.

Bishop Paul Hendricks, of the Archdiocese of Southwark, led a special service of induction and celebrated Mass while the chairman of the governors handed Mrs Keefe the keys to the school before a tea party to round off the festivities

 

Check out the article that was printed in the Surrey Comet. (2.9.17)

http://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/15549233.New_Kingston_headteacher_welcomed_with_a_special_mass/?ref=mr&lp=3

Our young budding footballers took part in the first sporting event of the new academic year, 7 children from year 2 got the chance to wear the St Joseph's colours to represent the school in a Kingston football festival. The children played extremely well and showed great teamwork and effort during the games. They scored lots of goals and had lots of fun, the team received a whole team medal for taking part.

Congratulations to all the pupils and staff at St Joseph's for achieving Silver in the Primary Science Quality Award. It was awarded to celebrate a commitment to excellence in science teaching and learning. The Primary School Quality Mark scheme enables schools to work together to share good practice and is supported by professional development led by local experts. I

Jane Turner, PSQM National Director said: “Gaining a Primary Science Quality Award is a significant achievement for a school. The profile and quality of science teaching and learning in each awarded school is very high. Children are engaging with great science both in and outside the classroom, developing positive attitudes towards science as well as secure science understanding and skills. Science subject leaders, their colleagues, head teachers, children, parents and governors should be very proud.”

For the second year in a row, we have achieved the Gold School Games Mark award - this is due to the commitment, engagement and delivery of competitive school sport in 2016/17. Thank you to Mr Ford and all the pupils for their continued enthusiasm, support and positivity towards sports in school and the competitions.