Friday 2nd October 2020

In this Sunday’s Gospel, the servants represent God’s messengers (the Prophets) and the tenants of the vineyard represent the leaders of Israel at that time. Jesus told this story because some of the leaders were not listening to God’s messengers. In many ways we are like ‘tenants’ in this world. The messengers that God sends today remind us that God has a great plan for our lives. We are created for everlasting life and, for now, we are here to share, enjoy and develop what God gives to us in this life.
Pope Francis reminds us, “May you always be messengers of peace and goodwill.” October is the month in which Pope Francis asks every member of the Catholic community around the world to recognise themselves as a missionary disciple, working and praying together to share the joy peace, hope and love of God with everyone, everywhere. For further information please visit the Mission Togther website:https://missiontogether.org.uk/calendar/missionmonth/

The season of Autumn has certainly been felt over the last fortnight.  With this is mind, we are conscious that the children need to be happy and safe at school so that they are able to learn and flourish.  The school is following the current Public Health England guidance to ensure that there is a circulation of air in the classrooms with windows open. We understand that as the weather becomes colder, the children and staff will feel this more in school.  Although the school will be heated on a daily basis, with the windows open this will not be as efficient.  Therefore, we are allowing children to wear an additional fleece/jumper over their school uniform to keep them warm rather than having to wear their coats in the classroom.The children can also wear a base layer of clothing under their school uniform too if they wish.

On Thursday 8th October, the school will take part in a, ‘A harvest like no other’; CAFOD's national online assembly at 9.30am.  To coincide with this, we are asking for any donations to support our local food bank in Stourbridge.  There will be a table and boxes at each designated entry point at the morning drop-off only on Thursday 8th October. These products will then be quarantined and delivered to the food bank during the week commencing Monday 12th October.  Thank you for your continued support.  All donations will be greatly received.

Click on the following link to the NHS website for information on what to do if you or your child/ren show the main symptoms of Coronavirus. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms

A reminder that the school will be closed to all pupils on Friday 9th October due to In-service training for all staff on this day.  The children wil return to school on Monday 12th October.

Congratulations to the children who have been chosen by their teachers for either Good Work or the Catholic Virtues this week. Well done also to the children of St. Matthew's house who gained the most points this week.

A reminder that Hagley Catholic High School's Open Morning will take place on Saturday 10th October.  Visits to the school are strictly by appointment only.  To book a tour please click on the following link:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-morning-saturday-10th-october-2020-tickets-121758195039  

A reminder for parents of Year 6 children, Secondary School admissions for 2021/22 are open from 1st September - 31st October 2020.

Primary School Admissions for September 2021 Intake are open from 1st 0ctober 2020 - 15th January 2021.

https://www.dudley.gov.uk/residents/learning-and-school/school-information/school-admissions/

Please contact the school office for a supplementary form to support your child's 2021 Primary application.

Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for all your messengers who help us to know you. Help us to be your faithful messengers, so that others will come to know the joy of loving you. Amen

Children at St. Joseph's are growing to be curious about everything; and active in their engagement with the world, changing what they can for the better.