Year 1 have been learning about Judaism this week. We had a visit on Tuesday from Rabbi Zvi a Jewish leader from St. Albans synagogue, who taught the children all about the Jewish faith. You…
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One Million Children praying the Rosary
Today, we joined a wonderful initiative called One Million Children Pray the Rosary, organised by Aid to the Church in Need. It’s a special time as we remember that October is dedicated to this prayer…
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On Friday, Father John and our Pupil Chaplaincy Team led our Harvest Festival celebrations on the upper and lower site. The Pupil Chaplaincy Team spoke about why we have a Harvest Festival and acted out…
Read MoreWelcome Mass for the Start of the Year
Today, our Key Stage 2 pupils attended Mass at Ss Alban & Stephen Church with families and staff to mark the start of the new academic year. Our Key Stage 1 and EYFS pupils watched…
Read MoreYear 1 – R.E. in action with Catholic Social Teaching
This week the whole school enjoyed their first Catholic Social Teaching Assembly and lesson: Community & Participation. The core message was “You shall love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than this.”…
Read MoreGod’s Love in Our Homes
This half term in RE, our topic is Homes. We are exploring how God’s presence is felt in every home, expressed through the love that holds families together in both good times and bad. In…
Read MoreCelebrating the Feast-Day of St Teresa
Each year in September, St Teresa’s House celebrate the feast-day of their patron saint, St Teresa of Calcutta. St Teresa reminds us of our school values of faith and unity. Throughout her life, St Teresa…
Read MoreAll Are Welcome
It was wonderful to see everyone back in school this week. Everyone made a great start and showed determination to do their best in their new classes. We welcomed our new children into Reception and…
Read MoreYear 1 – Very busy penultimate week
Year 1 have had such a busy week! The highlights of the week, were bringing our History Topic alive when some of our children’s Grandparents came into class to share their experiences of school several…
Read MoreMass of Thanksgiving for 90 Years
Last week, our 90th anniversary celebrations culminated with a Mass of Thanksgiving, led by Bishop Paul McAleenan. It is 90 years since the Sisters of Mercy founded St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School…
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