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Pupils Present Interfaith Assembly at St Mark’s School

Last week, some pupils from our Chaplaincy team visited St Mark’s CofE Junior School to speak as part of their Interfaith Week.…
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Weekly Update: Week 9 (15.11.24)

Another busy and productive week around school; we welcomed the Wiltshire Council Youth Board on Thursday working with pupils across all year groups, and we had the History exhibition on Friday lunchtime, which was very creative and an extremely tough competition to judge.…
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Weekly Update: Week 8 (08.11.24)

It is wonderful to see the children back at school, with lessons filled with learning and opportunities being presented outside of the classroom through sports, dance, music, WIN Sessions and the Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) to name only a few.…
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Announcing the Salisbury Schools’ Book Awards 2024-25 Shortlist!

The 2024-25 Salisbury Schools’ Book Awards will be hosted in March 2025 at Godolphin School, where participating pupils will be treated to a talk from one of the shortlisted authors. Here’s this year’s shortlist!…
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Headteacher Update: Start of Autumn Term

I hope your children are looking forward to the second half of the Autumn Term at St Joseph’s. Our children have many opportunities ahead of them this term, keeping busy and aspiring to better themselves.…
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Weekly Update: Week 7 (18.10.24)

This week we’ve had our Year 11 mock results evening, Year 10 maths enrichment with Ben Sparks, sporting fixtures, and the launch of our Tesco Stronger Starts programme!…
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Advocating for Student Wellbeing with Princess Diana Award & Tesco Stronger Starts

In collaboration with the Princess Diana Award, our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors have created a multifaceted campaign focused on student wellbeing.…
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Weekly Update: Week 6 (11.10.24)

When we think about our children and what we want them to achieve from their time at school, many parents and carers will always want happiness, character development, and the ability for the next step on their educational or work journey to be a leap of success rather than a…
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Dyslexia Awareness Week – 7th–13th October

This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week (DAW24), which all pupils will be learning about in their tutor groups.…
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Weekly Update: Week 5 (04.10.24)

It has been another busy week at St Joseph’s. Year 11 pupils went to Swanage on a Geography field trip, Year 9 learned about knife crime in a workshop from the NHS and Wiltshire Police, and lots more!…
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Weekly Update: Week 4 (27.09.24)

This week: International Day, Art and DT NEAs, preparing for mock exam results, welcome Year 6 pupils at Open Morning and Evening, fundraising, continuing out library move, and more!…
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Weekly Update: Week 3 (20.09.24)

This week has been a very busy week in the life of the school: Year 11 completed their mock exams, a Macbeth theatre trip for Year 10, Parent Information Evenings for Year 9 and 10, Marwell Zoo for Year 7, and lots of changes on the school site.…
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Weekly Update: Week 2 (13.09.24)

It’s been brilliant having a full week of school for the first time since July! The pupils are settling into the school routines well and are keen to learn and progress. There is a lovely calm, settled and purposeful environment around St Joseph’s.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week (4th–6th Sept)

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: Week 1 (06.09.24)

Lots of news to start the new academic year, from our first wave of Year 11 mock exams, our new Headmaster, and lots of new lunchtime and after school clubs.…
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Year 11 Celebrate Success on GCSE Results Day

A big congratulations to all our Year 11 students who collected their GCSE results today! We’re proud of you all and your dedication to succeed.…
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Weekly Update: 19th July 2024

We’ve had a busy week with a new Headteacher appointment, Pride Group of the Year award, enrichment days for the whole school, Race For Life, and lots more!…
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Catering Team Celebrate 5-Star Food Hygiene Result

Congratulations to our Catering team for an excellent 5 star result in our latest Food Hygiene inspection!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 10th–14th June 2024

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Prospective Head Students Campaign for Pupils’ Votes

On Monday 29th April, six prospective Head Students took to the stage to give their campaign speeches to the whole school.…
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Our St Joseph’s Day Celebration with St Osmund’s Parish

On the Feast of St. Joseph, the St. Osmund’s Parish and St. Joseph’s Catholic School came together in a display of unity and collaboration.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 11th–15th March 2024

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Salisbury Schools’ Book Awards: Author Ravena Guron at WSE

On Monday 11th March 2024, a group of pupils from all year groups visited Wyvern St Edmunds school for a talk from Ravena Guron, author of YA murder mysteries This Book Kills and Catch Your Death.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 4th–8th March 2024

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 26th Feb–1st March 2024

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Bath Spa University Awareness Workshop – February 2024

Some of our Year 8 students took part in a Bath Spa University awareness workshop which involved learning about what University is, what you can study, and more.…
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Post-16 Sports Opportunities at Salisbury Sixth Form College (S6C)

Today we were visited by Mr Jones from S6C, who gave an inspirational talk to our Year 11s. Pupils learned about S6C’s post-16 courses, including their Sport CTEC and PE A-Level.…
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Weekly Update: 24th November 2023

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome last year’s Year 11 back to school on Wednesday evening.  There was a lovely buzz in the canteen where everyone gathered on arrival as they were catching up with each other and letting us know how their college courses were going.…
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Weekly Update: 20th November 2023

This week has been a busy one, with assemblies with our new interim Headteacher about high standards and expectations, Year 11 parents’ evening, Anti-Bullying Week, a collection for the Shoebox Appeal, and more.…
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Get Creative with Our Art, Design & Craft Christmas Competition!

This Christmas, we’re encouraging all of our pupils to create a festive decoration that could adorn St Joseph’s and represent our Catholic ethos.…
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A Talk From Author Laura Wood at Godolphin Literary Festival

On Monday 9th October, a group of pupils from St Joseph’s visited Godolphin School for a talk from author Laura Wood, as part of Godolphin’s Literary Festival.…
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St Joseph’s Pupils Receive Prestigious Mayor’s Awards for Outstanding Achievements

Congratulations to two of our pupils, Lois and Ryan, for receiving prestigious Mayor’s Awards for Outstanding Academic Achievement and Community Contribution respectively.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 2nd – 6th October 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 29th September 2023

We’ve had a brilliant week with International Day, with staff and pupils wearing the colours of our heritage and culture and having a French market at breaktime. We’ve also had Aiming for Excellence evenings – thanks to everyone who attended!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 25th – 29th September 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 18th – 22nd September 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 22nd September 2023

On Wednesday, we were filled with enormous pride as we opened up the school to prospective parents and carers for Open Morning and Open Evening. It’s always lovely to hear the positive affirmations that come from visitors to the school.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 11th – 15th September 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 15th September 2023

I hope that you all coped with the heatwave last weekend and are enjoying much more bearable temperatures at the moment! This week has been dominated by Year 11 mocks, and we have also been visiting many classrooms on learning walks.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 4th – 8th September 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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A Royal Visit From the Duchess of Edinburgh

On 14th September 2023, a group of students from our Pupil Parliament attended an event at Salisbury Guildhall to meet the Duchess of Edinburgh, facilitated by the Mayor of Salisbury, Cllr Atiqul Hoque.…
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Weekly Update: 8th September 2023

I’d like to extend a very warm welcome to the families of our new Year 7 cohort, and welcome back all our families to the new school year. I hope that you had wonderful summers with your nearest and dearest and that everyone is refreshed and recharged ready to tackle the…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 12th – 16th June 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 9th June 2023

I really can’t believe that we are now in the final half term of the year!  Most years go by quickly, but this year seems to have flown by so far!  With us now entering the summer months, the weather (hopefully!) will remain bright and sunny.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 5th – 9th June 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 19th May 2023

Finally, a 5-day week! And what a bust 5 days it’s been, with the week dominated by GCSE exams. But don’t worry – we’ve got plenty of exciting things coming up, too!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 8th–12th May 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Learning About Sexism & Harassment with AlterEgo Drama Performance

We had the privilege of hosting a theatre performance on 4th May by AlterEgo, one of the UK’s leading Social Change Theatre & Film production companies. The aim of their performance was to raise awareness around sexism and sexist behaviours.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 24th April–5th May 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 5th May 2023

With the Bank Holiday and Industrial Action Day at the beginning of this week, most pupils had a 3-day week!  However, those 3 days were packed full!…
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Creating ‘Legacy Leaves’ in Our Corridor of Values

We have been busy updating our Corridor of Values this year by adding more of our pupils’ artwork representing our school’s key values, some beautiful tree murals, and adding ‘legacy leaves’!…
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Weekly Update: 24th March 2023

This week, 70 of us headed to Salisbury Cathedral to sleep under the cloisters for The Big Sleep. We’ve also had GCSE Drama assessments, and yet again our Year 11 students have been excellent during the disruption of the industrial action.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 20th–24th March 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 17th March 2023

This week, 70 of us headed to Salisbury Cathedral to sleep under the cloisters for The Big Sleep. We’ve also had GCSE Drama assessments, and yet again our Year 11 students have been excellent during the disruption of the industrial action.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 6th–10th March 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 10th March 2023

Updates this week include fundraising for the Big Sleep, a Local Authority visit, and some helpful resources we’ve added on our website for Year 11s parents.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 27th February–3rd March 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Family Help Survey for Parents & Carers

Wiltshire Council is committed to supporting families, and they need to hear from parents (and parents-to-be) and carers. Please help by filling out this quick survey.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 20th–24th February 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 10th February 2023

What a half term it’s been! Sporting fixtures, house competitions, fabulous learning opportunities, a visiting theatre company, and so much more…! Here’s everything that’s happened this week.…
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Weekly Update: 3rd February 2023

It’s been another busy but rewarding week, filled with a trip for our anti-bullying ambassadors, a UK Maths Challenge, a table tennis tournament, and more!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 30th January – 3rd February 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 23rd–27th January 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 27th January 2023

There’s almost a feel of spring in the air and a lift in everyone’s step. This week has been a very busy but rewarding one, and there are more busy weeks to come too!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 16–20th January 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 20th January 2023

There’s almost a feel of spring in the air and a lift in everyone’s step. This week has been a very busy but rewarding one, and there are more busy weeks to come too!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 9th–13th January 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 4th–6th January 2023

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 16th December 2022

What a lovely end to the term this week was – Year 9 Graduation, delivery of donations to Salisbury Foodbank, the Carol Service, achievement assemblies, House Quizzes, and a very special addition of St Joseph’s Does Strictly!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 28th November–2nd December 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 21st–25th November 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 14th–18th November 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 7th–11th November 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 31st October–4th November 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 4th November 2022

After what we hope was a relaxing half term break for everybody, we’re back with a lot of updates about what we’ve done this week, and what’s coming up soon!…
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Weekly Update: 19th October 2022

I’d like to thank you for your support over the last six and a half weeks.  We have always stressed the importance of teamwork and that team consisting of three members: your children as our pupils, us as a school, and you as parents.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 10th–14th October 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 14th October 2022

It’s crazy to think that we’ve only got three days left of this half term and that a sixth of the school has already been completed! This week, again, saw a great variety of activities happening at school.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 3rd–7th October 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 7th October 2022

It’s been an eventful week with the MFL department’s International Day, an M&G Enterprise Challenge workshop, and more – and next week is gearing up to be busy too!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 26th–30th September 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 30th September 2022

It’s amazing how quickly time passes during the term – we only have two and a half weeks of school until the October half term break! This week has been busy but great!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 19th–23rd September 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 23rd September 2022

This week has been filled with trips to an Army Cyber Challenge Day and Corfe Castle, mock exams, preparation for Pupil Voice and Leadership initiatives, and more!…
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Weekly Update: 16th September 2022

It’s been an absolute pleasure visiting classrooms this week and seeing the excellent teaching and learning that is happening. There is a really focused and purposeful environment in classrooms and the pupils have been superb at articulating what they are learning. …
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 5th-9th September 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 9th September 2022

It’s our first weekly update of the new school year! In this one we welcome all families back to the year, welcome new staff, and give some important updates about what’s coming up soon.…
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Weekly Update: 22nd July 2022

So, the year has drawn to a close!  It’s been a very challenging year at times with all the uncertainty that the pandemic has brought along with absences of staff and pupils, but I’m glad to say that the St Joseph’s we all know and love seems to be finally…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 11th-15th July 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 15th July 2022

It was great to welcome you back to school this week at the celebration evenings and wonderful to celebrate all the achievements across the year!  We hope you enjoyed them, and we hope you enjoyed being welcomed back into school too!  Thank you for coming and for your support this…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 4th-8th July 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 8th July 2022

The final full week of teaching for the academic year 2021-22 has just been completed, and we have a very action-packed couple of weeks ahead of us before we break up for the summer!…
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Weekly Update: 1st July 2022

It’s been a very busy but poignant week for St Joseph’s. We’ve had our Year 5 taster day, our Year 11 prom, Year 10 work experience, and coming up soon we have enrichment experiences, celebration evenings, and more!…
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Weekly Update: 24th June 2022

Yesterday was the last time that all of Year 11 were present in school at the same time.  Their five-year journey with us has flown by and had a very eventful two-year period in the middle!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 20th-24th June 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 17th June 2022

What. A. Scorcher!  I hope you haven’t found the heat too uncomfortable! It was definitely the right decision to relax the uniform for today. Here’s an update on what we’ve got coming up in the next couple of weeks.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 13th-17th June 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 10th June 2022

I hope that you had a lovely extended bank holiday weekend last week and that you were able to take advantage of the glorious weather! We’ve got lots of updates for you this week……
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Weekly Update: 27th May 2022

This half term has absolutely flown by! It’s been a short one but packed full of lots of activities and opportunities for the children – a sure sign that things are well and truly returning to ‘normal’.…
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Weekly Update: 20th May 2022

We have a lot of important updates this week, including Year 11 exams, an upcoming TD day, Jubilee celebrations, our upcoming Year 5 taster day, and more!…
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Weekly Update: 13th May 2022

We have a lot of important updates this week, including Year 11 exams, an upcoming TD day, Jubilee celebrations, our upcoming Year 5 taster day, and more!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 9th-13th May 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 6th May 2022

What a wonderful week it has been; beautiful weather, excellent performances at athletics events in Marlborough and South Wilts, a great virtual parents’ evening, and the fabulous Skills Day!…
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Weekly Update: 29th April 2022

We hope that you had a wonderful Easter break and were able to make the most of the dry and warm weather! Here’s an update about what’s coming up in the next week, including fundraising, athletics, Skills Day, and more.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 25th-29th April 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 8th April 2022

What a term! A huge thank you to you all for your support. It has certainly been brilliant to start running trips and having mixed year group clubs again – the children get so much from these enrichment activities!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 28th March–1st April 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Salisbury Schools’ Book Awards: A Visit From Author Kirsty Applebaum

This year, we hosted the Salisbury Schools’ Book Awards here at St Joseph’s. We were thrilled to organised a visit from one of our shortlisted authors, Kirsty Applebaum!…
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Weekly Update: 1st April 2022

After a very busy week, we have a lot of exciting updates! We’ve had visitors in school, various fundraising activities, and lots more.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 21st-25th March 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 25th March 2022

What a beautiful week – the sun is shining; the birdsong is chirping, and spring is definitely in the air! Here’s Mr Rooney’s update for what has been an incredibly busy week.…
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Weekly Update: 18th March 2022

Time is certainly flying by at the moment; we’re halfway through the half term and so much has already happened and is due to happen over the coming weeks!…
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Weekly Update: 11th March 2022

It’s been another brilliant week in school this week, with all sorts of exciting things happening!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 7th-11th March 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 4th March 2022

The first week back after half term has been absolutely packed full of opportunities and initiatives, and to top off the week, tonight 51 pupils and 7 staff are doing The Big Sleep at Salisbury Cathedral!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 14th-18th Feb 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 18th February 2022

When we return from the half term break, there’s lots to look forward to: Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, World Book Day on Thursday, and The Big Sleep on the Friday!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 7th-11th Feb 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 11th February 2022

In this week’s update, Mr Rooney shares information about GCSE exams, The Big Sleep signups, upcoming trips and clubs, and more.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 31st Jan-4th Feb 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 4th February 2022

Mr Rooney shares his weekly update, particularly focusing on the fact that the past week has given me the opportunity to appreciate the wider life of the school and how happy our pupils seem to be!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 24th-28th Jan 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 28th January 2022

Mr Rooney shares his weekly updates about current Covid-19 guidance, updates to the school website, upcoming opportunities, and what’s been happening around school this week.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 17th-21st Jan 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 21st January 2022

Mr Rooney shares his weekly updates about current Covid-19 guidance, Year 11 revision, homework timetables, upcoming assemblies, and more.…
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Weekly Update: 14th January 2022

It has been a real pleasure touring school and visiting lessons this week. Most pleasing this week was overhearing a pupil say ‘we are like one big family here’ when talking to a prospective family who were having a tour of the school!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 10th-14th Jan 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 3rd-7th Jan 2022

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 7th January 2022

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. The rumblings in the media seem to be indicating that within a couple of months we’ll be able to ‘live with Covid’ – let’s hope that this is the case!…
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Weekly Update: 17th December 2021

As the calendar year draws to a close, I would like to thank you for your continued support and understanding in what has been an incredibly challenging year for us all, and share with you some important end-of-year updates.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 6th-10th Dec 2021

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 10th December 2021

One more week to go until we break for Christmas – although so much has happened in the last 4 months, it does only feel like yesterday that we were welcoming everyone back in September.…
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Weekly Update: 3rd December 2021

Today saw the last of the Year 11 mock exams and, as stated last week, we’ve been delighted with how Year 11 have tackled them and risen to the challenge.…
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Upcoming Opportunity: Women in Craft Engineering – Apprentice Insight Event (Register by 6th Dec)

This insight event from BAE Systems will introduce you to the exciting world of craft engineering, providing you with the opportunity to learn more about our company, gain hands on experience, and visit their sites.…
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Weekly Update: 25th November 2021

Tomorrow (aside from being Black Friday) is a TD Day and as such school will be closed to all pupils. This update covers Covid updates, Year 11 Mocks, Movember, and more.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 15th-19th Nov 2021

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 19th November 2021

Can you believe that it is only 4 weeks until we break up for Christmas? This week, Mr. Rooney updates us on projects we’re completing leading up to advent, as well as Anti-Bullying Week, Movember, mock exams, and more.…
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Weekly Update: 12th November 2021

All weeks are busy, but last week’s felt even busier! We had vaccinations, CAT4 tests, Remembrance Day reflections and displays, SMHW clinics, a Year 10 parents’ evening and the usual clubs and lessons! It’s true what they say, time flies when you’re having fun.…
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Remembrance Day at St Joseph’s

On 11th November 2021, all pupils and members of staff at St Joseph’s came together to commemorate Remembrance Day.…
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Happiest Minute of the Week: 1st-5th Nov 2021

As part of our ethos here at St Joseph’s, we love to share kindness, gratitude and positivity. So without further ado, here are this week’s nominations for Happiest Minute of the Week!…
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Weekly Update: 5th November 2021

Welcome back to a new term! Here are some updates on what’s coming up, including Remembrance Day, clubs, CATs, and vaccinations.…
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Steve Claridge Football Academy Open Evening – 16th Nov 2021

Come along to an open day at the Steve Claridge Football Academy, based at Salisbury Football Club, on Tuesday 16th November 2021.…
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A Talk with M. A. Bennett, Winner of the Salisbury School Book Awards

This week (Thursday 14th October), Mrs Fenwick and Miss Clark took a group of book-loving students to Godolphin School to attend a talk by YA author M. A. Bennett.…
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Weekly Update: 15th October 2021

An update on we’ve been doing this week, upcoming plans including a non-uniform day and a two-day week before half term, and an updated list of PE clubs that are running before half term!…
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Weekly Update: 8th October 2021

Another week done, another Friday update from Mr. Rooney! We’re delighted that Covid figures are looking a little more promising now, so here are some updates about that & other things happening in school this week.…
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Weekly Update: 1st October 2021

This week we’ve had to make some touch decisions, but we hope they are all for the good of all in our community and that we can return to normal school as soon as possible.…
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Weekly Update: 24th September 2021

This week it’s been a joy visiting classrooms this week and seeing all of the excellent teaching and learning. It’s been truly inspiring to see!…
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Free Post-16 Options Careerpilot Webinar – 13th Oct & 24th Nov 2021

Experienced careers advisors from Careerpilot are offering a two free, live webinars for parents and carers of Year 11 students to find out about the range of choices available to them post-16.…
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‘Your Choices’ Free Event for Pupils & Parents – 19th October 2021

The Swindon and Wiltshire Careers Hub are offering a FREE, interactive, virtual post-16 options event to all young people and their parents in the area (aged 14+).…
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Weekly Update: 17th September 2021

The second week back has reminded us that, despite our best efforts, life in school will not go back to normality yet. Here are some Covid measures to keep our community safe, but some positive updates too!…
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Spinnaker Tower Abseil for Alabaré

On 5th September, Year 11 pupils Leo and Callum, along with Mrs Snell and Mr Rooney, abseiled down the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth supporting Alabaré’s Help for Veterans initiative.…
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Weekly Update: 10th September 2021

As the first full week draws to a close, I can certainly say that it has been one full of pride for us all and typifies who we are as a school.…
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Weekly Update: 3rd September 2021

Welcome back to a brand new school year. Here’s hoping for a more ‘normal’ this year where we can really get back to doing what we do best with minimal disruption!…
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Final Weekly Update of 2020/21! (23rd July 2021)

Well, what a year that has been! It is testament to all in our community that we have pulled through together with resilience, dedication, commitment, and a smile on our faces.…
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Important Results Day Update – 12th August 2021

An important update regarding results day 2020/2021, which will be held on 12th August 2021. Students will be allocated a time slot to collect their results.…
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The Side Hustle Initiative – closes 9th July 2021

Do you students have a great business idea and want the opportunity to have professional mentoring and funding to develop it? This is the perfect opportunity for you!…
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World of Work Fest – 7th July 2021

Event date: Weds 7th July 2021. World of Work Fest is a FREE, interactive, virtual post-16 event open to young people aged 14+ and will help you understand what careers are available to you on your doorstep.…
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Weekly Update: 2nd July 2021

Recently, Mr. Rooney has been showing off our school to Year 5 families who are considering a place here for September 2022, and all departments have been exceptional!…
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RSPCA Young Photographer Awards – closes August 2021

Are you a budding photographer? Do you love animals? If you’re 18 years old or younger, the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards is for you! Find out how you can enter this free competition.…
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Weekly Update: 25th June 2021

Infection rates have been rising again across the country, so this update covers what is being done for our school to remain COVID-safe, plus some other time-sensitive updates for parents.…
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Weekly Update: 18th June 2021

This week’s update from Mr. Rooney includes an update on Covid-19, Year 10 mock exams, important upcoming dates, and updates related to uniform and school trips.…
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A Homework Survival Guide for Parents

Pupils will be given homework every week during their time at St Joseph’s. This guide will give you useful tips and advice to support your child with their homework.…
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Starting Secondary School: Top Tips for Parents

In this guide, we share some top tips for pupils starting secondary school in September, and some ways parents and carers can help support them as they start their new journey.…
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Weekly Update: 11th June 2021

I hope you’ve had a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather we’ve been having this week – the children certainly have at lunchtime! This week’s update covers changes to lunchtimes, PE clubs for this half term, summer events, and more.…
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Weekly Update: 28th May 2021

As we reach the end of term 5, we’d like to extend a genuine thank you for all your support over the past six weeks. It has been our first full half term back since the lockdown and we are delighted that we didn’t have any bubble closures and that…
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Weekly Update: 14th May 2021

With the government announcements this week confirming the gradual lifting of Covid restrictions across society, we have made some adjustments to the daily life of the school, which we have summarised in this update.…