Advent Podcast

 In this latest podcast, the Chaplaincy Team discuss the meaning of Advent and their plans for Christmas.

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Lighting the Advent wreath - fourth week of Advent

 

Pictures from virtual Advent calendar

 

Advent Service

Year 5's Advent service.

Y6 Carol service in the classroom

Lord Jesus, Your birth turned the world upside down. We pray for those facing change, and coming to terms with unexpected news. Bless us in the opportunities we are given And in the challenges we face. In your name we pray. Amen

Y6 Steel pan Christmas music

18th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar

 

“For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son. God gave his Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.” John 3:16

Picture by Year 3

Lighting the Advent wreath - third week of Advent

 Today, members of the Chaplaincy Team lit the third candle on our Advent wreath.

17th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar

“I am the Way and the Truth and the Life.” John 14:6

Picture by the Reception Class

 

16th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar

 

“They gave him treasures of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11

Picture by Year 6

Painting Wood Christmas decorations

 Today Year 5 painted wood Christmas decorations. The class produced some fantastic designs!

15th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar

 

“Where is he who is born king of the Jews?” Matthew 2:2

Picture by Year 2

Raising money for Food Banks

Year 5 & the Chaplaincy Team have been raising money for food banks (The Trussell Trust).  Members of the Chaplaincy Team have be selling toys in each of their classes. We raised a fantastic £205!

14th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar

 

“When the wise men saw the star, they were filled with joy” Matthew 2:10

Picture by Year 1

Year 5 making Christmas cakes

Year 3 making Christmas cakes

 This week Mrs Baker has been hard at work helping the children make Christmas cakes. Yesterday was year 3's turn and they had a great time. I am sure they will be delicious!

11th December St Joe's Virtual Advent Calendar

“After Jesus was born, some wise men came from the east.”  Matthew 2:1

Picture by Year 4

Lighting the Advent wreath - second week of Advent

 Today, members of the Chaplaincy Team lit the second candle on our Advent wreath.

Year 2’s Santons

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Year 2 made ‘Santons’ in RE this week. Sabrina were first produced in France during the French Revolution, as larger nativity scenes were prohibited. Year 2 showed great resilience as the clay dried out quickly, making this a challenging task! 

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