St Jude's Catholic Primary School
St. Jude's Catholic Primary School
Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross

During Lent, Years 3 and 4 welcomed parents and parishioners to join us for their tableaux of the Stations of the Cross. Pope Francis  often used the Stations of the Cross to reflect on how Jesus’ ancient journey to Calvary mirrors the modern struggles of the...
Lenten Fundraising

Lenten Fundraising

As we journeyed through Lent, our school community focussed on the pillar of Almsgiving – putting our faith into action by thinking of those less fortunate than ourselves. It was a delight to see everyone join in with events around school and raise money for...
The Sacrament of Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation

We are delighted to share the wonderful celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation, which took place this year with Bishop David, Father John, Father Prem, Deacon Martin and Deacon David. Our candidates prepared thoughtfully and prayerfully for this important step...
Alton Castle Residential Retreat

Alton Castle Residential Retreat

To start the school year in style, a group of excited Year 6 pupils embarked on a journey to Alton Castle in Stafford for three days of retreat, reflection and adventure. Children (and adults) were extremely lucky to spend two nights and three fun-filled days of...
Holy Week Activities

Holy Week Activities

During the last week of term, all classes spent time learning about and reflecting on the events of Holy Week. Our Holy Week activities and prayers allowed pupils to journey through these important days and everyone engaged in a most reverent way. In the Catholic...
Year 6 Alton Castle Residential

Year 6 Alton Castle Residential

From Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th October, the children from Year 6 visited Alton Castle, Staffordshire for a residential, spiritual retreat. The castle’s beautiful setting gives an opportunity for us to go out into the countryside, encountering Christ through...
Confirmation

Confirmation

And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:22 Our Year 6 Confirmandi children celebrated receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on February 11th. The celebration, led by Canon David Evans , took...
Advent Stay ‘n’ Pray Workshops

Advent Stay ‘n’ Pray Workshops

‘This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him’. (1 John 4:9) We were absolutely delighted to welcome so many parents in to school during Advent for ‘Stay ‘n’ Pray’ workshops. Pupils...
The Opening of Manningford Hall

The Opening of Manningford Hall

It was an honour to take pupils to the official opening of Manningford Hall in Druids. The Saint Vincent de Paul Society have taken the space and created a warm hub, a food bank and a place for the community to gather. Archbishop Bernard Longley came to bless the...
One Life Music Whole School Retreat

One Life Music Whole School Retreat

It was a pleasure to welcome Dan and Emily in to school once more to work with the children and lead the school in a wonderful day of prayer and reflection entitled ‘Let All Creation Sing’. Pupils were delighted when they saw our visitors and gave them a...