School has invested in a new Fit Trail during the Summer Term. Thankfully the sun has shone and given us the opportunity to burn off some energy playing, exploring and having fun with our friends.
Thank you Canon Paul
A huge thank you to our Religious Education Link Governor, Canon Paul who has played a vital part in working with the children and staff of Saint Joseph’s Infant School. He has been a fantastic support and a visible presence in our lives. We wish him much love and all our prayers as he takes up a new appointment as Parish Priest of St David’s Swansea. Thank you Canon Paul. We will miss you!
We are praying for children all over the world!
Today a reader, tomorrow a leader…
Reading is so important. In fact , it is one of the most important ingredients to becoming all that you can be.
Reading develops your brain, provides a window into the world around you and helps you do better in all school subjects.
Most importantly, reading can not only help you become a better student, but a better person. You can learn from the brightest people wherever and whenever you choose.
Books train your mind to imagine, to think big – Taylor Swift
To learn to read is to light a fire – Victor Hugo, Les Miserables
Enjoy our book celebrations.
Thank you for coming to share in our Easter Reflection
Congratulations to the whole school and especially the Year 2 teachers and children who led us to reflect on Jesus’ final days, his suffering and glorious resurrection.
One of our school targets is to improve our listening skills, we certainly saw excellent listening skills from nearly every single child during the Easter Service, in fact at times you could hear a pin drop!
Year 2 staff; Miss Wellington, Mrs Hines and Year 2 pupils rose to the challenge of leading us through the final days of Jesus’ life, accompanied by tremendous singing and acting from the rest of the school.
I certainly would not want to meet that angry mob on the streets of Port Talbot!
See pictures of our Dress Rehearsal below!
What is our Easter Service all about?
Following Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday we move into the 40 days of Lent. The season of Lent reminds us of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting and prayer in the wilderness, where he grew stronger through resisting various temptations.
The more we become familiar with the Word of God, the more we can become strengthened.
Lent is a ‘powerful’ season, a turning point that can foster change in each of us.
Let us deny ourselves something every day to help others.’
Pope Francis
To help children understand the Easter story, every year we present our version of Jesus’ last days, his death and resurrection. Last year we performed this outside in the open air. Please join us this year, as Year 2, helped by Reception and Year 1, present St Joseph’s Easter Service on the last Tuesday of term at 1:30 PM in St Joseph’s Church.
Shrove Tuesday -Pancakes galore!
The sun shone briefly as the whole school took part in pancake races this morning. Children were very resourceful and had lots of fun attempting to toss pancakes and race. Maybe some practise at home would help?
Library Visit
Year 2 enjoyed another fantastic library visit to Port Talbot Library with Leah last month!
We listened to stories and then could choose our own library books to borrow from the library. We have our own class library cards and our books were stamped at the desk!
Diolch yn fawr Leah and Port Talbot library!
Year 1 meet with Leader of Learning Mrs Pritchard to think about how they learn best
Year 1 pupils met with Mrs Pritchard ERW Leader of Learning to reflect on how they learn best.
Year 2 joined in the discussion too!
Congratulations Missio Ambassadors
Special Celebratory Assembly
Today Missio were presented with Missio badges. Well done to all Year 1 and Year 2 pupils who have chosen to lead the rest of the school in stewardship, in looking after our world, making good choices for future generations. Missio were so excited!
