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Mrs Lawlor writes …

The busy autumn term has drawn to a close. There is always a lot to be thankful for

but I know that everyone is looking forward to a break from the school run! Christmas

2019 and the new decade - 2020 is fast approaching!

The third week of Advent brings about excitement and joy as we prepare for the

Christmas season. The children have been reflective and thoughtful during this season

of Advent, reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas and the need for peace. As part

of their preparations the children have all performed songs and carols and have

delighted us with their retelling of the Nativity in their respective Nativity plays as well

as demonstrating their knowledge and understanding in assemblies and RE lessons.

Our Christmas Productions

Year 1 and Year 2 children told us the story of the Nativity through ‘Born in the Barn’

(Year 1) and The Inn-spectors (Year 2). All the children performed to a high standard

and I know the audiences thoroughly enjoyed themselves

Reception’s ‘Wriggly

Nativity’ was highly

entertaining and

enjoyable. It was

wonderful to see our

youngest children in

the school so

confident and

articulate in their

acting, singing and

narration.

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Congratulations to Penny in Year 4 for winning the Ann Alden Maths Cup for her

fantastic commitment to Maths. Maria in Year 1 also received the friendship cup for

being a kind and caring friend, well done to you both.

I would like to once again express my thanks and appreciation to the staff who worked

so hard to ensure all the children at St Joseph’s participate and enjoy the festivities.

The staff and governors at St Joseph’s are a wonderful team and on behalf of the

school community I would like to wish them all a happy, restful and peaceful Christmas.

Thank you for your generosity in supporting the school’s two chosen charities; HCPT

and The Christmas Dinner Project, Brighton. This year we have exceeded previous

Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 led a wonderful service at St

Joseph’s Church on the afternoon and evening

of 11h December. ‘One Bright Star’ was

beautifully sung and performed by the KS2 choir

and enhanced by the Y5 tableau. It was fantastic

to have such a full church at both performances.

I really do appreciate the support from parents in

enabling the wonderful tradition of an evening

Advent service.

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years in raising £933. This is truly amazing and highlights what a special and caring

school St Joseph’s is. I am certain our two chosen charities will be over joyed with

these contributions. Thank you!

Twelve 15 Catering

Deck the halls……

Year 5 are getting into the

Christmas spirit and have

beautifully decorated their

classroom doors.

Our wonderful catering team went the

extra mile again this Christmas and

created a magical gingerbread village,

including a school with bells and lights,

for our children to enjoy. We all

enjoyed a fun-filled Christmas dinner

together with lots of singing and

laughter.

Meanwhile over in KS1 the

classroom Elves had a

farewell Christmas party.

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Look who was hiding out in Forest School…….

Thank you to the SJA for organising Santa’s visit, the KS2 disco and our wonderful

Christmas Hamper raffle.

The St Joseph’s Association kindly donated £250 to local charity Stripey Stork for their

festive Santa Stork campaign. Stripey Stork collect donations of toys, clothes and other

essential items for babies and children and rehome them with local families experiencing

hardship. The £250 donation was made from the Friday cake sales. Thank you all for your

support.

Next SJA Meeting

Wednesday 22nd January 2020 8pm in the lower hall. All welcome.

2020/2021 Admissions Reminder

If you are applying for your child to attend St Joseph’s School in September 2020,

please note Fr Tony has arranged two meetings to sign the Supplementary Information

Forms (SIF) at the PNL centre, St Joseph’s Church, 122 Ladbroke Road, Redhill RH1

1LF. Wednesday 8th January 14:30 – 17:30 and Friday 10th January 17:30 – 19:30

Christmas Mass Times

Tuesday 24th December– 6pm Vigil Mass – St Joseph’s Church, Redhill

Tuesday 24th December– 12pm midnight Mass – Holy family Church, Reigate

Wednesday 25th December– 9am Dawn Mass – St Joseph’s Church, Redhill

Wednesday 25th December– 11am Day Mass – St Teresa’s, Merstham

We would like to thank each and every one of you for your support of the school

community during the year of 2019. We would like to extend warm and heart felt

wishes to you and your families this Christmas. Merry Christmas to you all! We look

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forward to welcoming you back in the New Year and wish you all a happy, peaceful

and prosperous New Year.

God our Emmanuel, at Christmas we celebrate and rejoice the birth of Christ and the

gift of salvation he brings to each and every one of us. Guide us to show mercy,

compassion, and kindness to all of our neighbours as we remember to follow the

example of Jesus. Let us also not forget in this time of celebration that there are people

less fortunate than ourselves. We keep them in our prayers and thoughts this

Christmas. Help us, Lord, to support them in whatever way we can. Amen.

On behalf of the staff I would like to thank you for your generosity and kindness. We

have received many cards, good wishes and gifts. It is truly overwhelming and greatly

appreciated. Thank you so very much.