Dear Parents,

On Thursday 24th May, Head Teachers and Chairs of Governors of schools in the

Diocese of Brentwood met with Bishop Alan Williams. Bishop Alan has expressed

his wish that all schools in the Diocese of Brentwood must be part of a

Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) by 2020.

It is the Bishop’s wish that St Joseph’s will be part of a MAT with the other six

Havering Deanery primary schools, The Sacred Heart of Mary and The Campion

School. I have been attending briefings and relevant meetings with Mrs Maude,

our Chair of Governors, to ensure that we are fully appraised of the implications

for our school and we will keep you informed of any developments in due course.

During our meeting, Bishop Alan spoke about how we must see the children in our

care as saints, now and in the future. He quoted Pope Francis who said:

“The saints are men and women who have joy in their hearts and spread it to

others. Never hating, but serving the other, is the greatest need. To pray and to

live in joy: this is the way of sanctity!”

This quote has prompted me to reflect on how we live our lives too and how

important we are as role models to our children. Joy is a big word for us at

St Joseph’s and we want our children to be full of it. We also want them to lead

holy lives of service. When they come out of school, ask them about something

good that has happened today or ask them how they have helped someone else.

Have great expectations and they will rise to them.

Wishing you all a very happy half-term.

MAY NEWSLETTER

June Dates for Your

Diary

Monday 4th June - 8th June

Science Week

Monday 4th June –Whole

School Photograph

Wednesday 6th June –

Planetarium for whole school

Thursday 7th June –Year 2

Rainham Marshes Trip

Friday 8th June –Year 5 Trip

to The Science Museum

Monday 11th –Friday 15th

June –Year 6 Manor

Adventure Trip

Wednesday 13th June –

Year 5 Parents’ Journey in

Love Meeting 2.45pm

Thursday 14th June– Year 3

Ancient Egypt Workshop

Friday 15th June-4DS Visit to

The Old Chapel and

Windmill

Thursday 21st June –Junior

Music Festival at Queen’s

Theatre

Friday 22nd June Year 5

Stubbers Trip

Tuesday 26th June –Year 6

Journey in Love Meeting

Parents 6.00pm School Hall

The community of St Joseph’s School follows the

example of Christ, accepting and respecting

everyone, as we learn and grow together,

safe in His love.

JOY

Jesus

Others

Yourself

Stay and Pray

Year 4 Mass Tuesday 5th June

Year 3 Mass

Monday 11th June

Year 2 Mass Monday 18th June

Year 1 Mass

Monday 25th June

Class Attendance

Class Attendance

RD 95.00%

RW 93.92%

1O 93.93%

1WH 96.18%

2P 97.97%

2D 96.08%

3R 96.76%

3T 95.78%

4B 97.06%

4DS 95.78%

5F 94.03%

5A 96.30%

6I 95.59%

6B 95.39%

Class Assemblies

1O

Wednesday 13th June

RD

Wednesday 27th June

RW

Wednesday 4th July

9.00am

Parents Welcome

After the Easter holiday, Year 4 took delivery of 7 eggs and an incubator from Barleylands as part of their Nature of Life topic. It was a long 21 days to wait, but finally they hatched - during the school day too! Lots of the classes visited 4B to share the exciting news.

The Big Write

On Thursday 24th May, the children arrived at school to find a parked police car and two police officers in the school playground.

A mock 'incident' had been set up, aimed at inspiring the children to use their imagination to write a fantastic piece of writing.

The police officers kindly stayed in school for the whole day and talked to children about road safety.

The police car provided lots of interest during the day!

Boys’ Football

The boys’ football team beat Hacton Primary in the

Havering League Final 2-1 at Harrow Lodge

School.

The whole team have shown tremen-

dous effort and determination this season and

deserved to be crowned league champions.

Congratulations boys!

Girls’ Football

We were extremely proud of our

girls' football team for winning the

Havering Champions League for

the second year running.

They beat St. Mary's 2-1 in the

final.

A fantastic achievement, well

done girls!

Sports Dates

Mon 18th –Fri 22nd June

Sports Week

Wednesday 20th June

Junior Sports Day

Upminster Park

9.30am-12pm

Friday 22nd June

Infant Sports Day

Upminster Park

9.45am-11.30am

During Green Week, children had the opportunity to learn about how they can help to look after our

environment. Our newly elected 'Eco Team' checked to see how eco-friendly each class were being throughout

the week (well done to 3T for winning the competition!) A visit from the superb 'Junk Orchestra' also showed

children some of the exciting things that they can do using recycled materials.

Parking Issues

I have received the following letter from a resident, please can you be courteous

with our residents.

We wish to maintain positive relationships.

B.A.Matthews

Havering Music School teachers are able to offer a range of musical instrument tuition (violin,

Clarinet, Flute, Cello, Brass) to Junior children from £6.60 per week:

We have been advised that there are a number of places available for lessons which take place

during the school day.

For further details including the cost of the tuition packages, please visit http://

www.haveringmusicschool.org.uk/

Children in Year 2 may start having music lesson in school from September.

Whole School Photograph will

take place on Monday 4th June in the morning.

Please ensure that your child is wearing the

correct school uniform.

St Joseph’s Breakfast and After

School Club

We now offer a very successful

Breakfast and After School Club.

Places are still available. If you

would like more information please

visit

www.st-josephs-upminster.net/

breakfast-and-after-school-club/