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Eco Refill shop

On the 9th February our Stewards launched their Eco refill shop to the school community. This will be held once a month for purchase of washing liquid, shampoo, shower gels, soaps etc. Please bring your own plastic bottle or we can supply an empty plastic bottle that has been donated. By choosing to reuse containers and reduce single-use plastics, we take small but meaningful steps toward protecting the earth’s resources and limiting waste.

This commitment flows naturally from faith. In Laudato Si', Pope Francis reminded us that care for creation is not optional; it is part of our vocation as stewards of God’s gifts. Supporting Eco refill shop is one way to live out this call in daily life — choosing responsibility over convenience, solidarity over excess, and gratitude over waste. By promoting and using such initiatives, we support a culture that respects creation as a sacred trust from God.

Our next sale will be Monday 9th March

Ash Wednesday blessing

Fr Gerard visited our school this week to lead a special assembly about Ash Wednesday, which will take place during half term - Wednesday 19th February. He spoke to the children about the meaning of this important day and explained how Jesus spent 40 days in the desert, praying and preparing for his mission. Fr Gerard encouraged everyone to follow Jesus’ teachings during the season of Lent by showing kindness, helping others, and taking time to pray.

New Year School Mass Sept 2025

Gathered together in faith, we celebrated our first school Mass of the year at St Francis of Assisi church. A joyful start to the new school year, asking for God’s blessing and guidance on our learning, friendships, and school community for the year ahead.

St Francis Stewards spring into action!

Our Stewards of St Francis have reformed and got straight to work tending to our school's prayer garden - helping us honour God’s creation and keep a special space in our school for prayer and peace.

Grenfell 8th Anniversary Prayer Service

On 13th June, we gathered as a school community to mark the 8th anniversary of Grenfell with a prayer service. This year, we marked the anniversary during the special Jubilee Year of Hope—a year in which the Church invites us all to be pilgrims of hope. As pilgrims of hope, we are called to walk together with hearts full of love, compassion, and trust in God’s promise that light can shine even in the darkest times.

International Evening 2025

In May, we celebrted a virat Intervationa Evening celebration. our diverse school community come together to share food, music and traditional dress. Rooted in our Catholic values of unity, respect, and love for all, this special evening highlights the rich diversity that makes our school family so unique. It’s a joyful reminder that, though we come from many nations, we are one in spirit.

First Holy Communion

We are so proud of all of the children who have received their First Holy Communion in St Francis of Assisi Church over the month of June. This is a very special and sacred moment in children's faith journey, as they welcome Jesus into their hearts in a new and beautiful way.

May this joyful occasion fill your lives with grace, love, and peace. May you always feel God’s presence with you and continue to grow in faith and kindness each day. Congratulations and God bless from all of the St Francis of Assisi community.

The Great Battery Hunt

In our mission to Care for Creation, we are taking part in the Great Battery Hunt this term.

Our Stewards of St Francis We have decrorated our very own battery collection container to collect all of our used batteries so that they can be respnsibly broken down and used again. The container is avaiable at the school office.

Please bring your used batteries and join us in the Great Battery Hunt and our mission to Care for Creation!

May the Month of Mary

We turn our hearts to Mary, the Mother of God, during this special month dedicated to her.

In our prayer garden, the statue of Mary stands during the month of May as a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and pray and reminds us of her humility, faith, and unwavering love.

Getting Creative!

A group of children working on strengthening their fine motor skills have been working with Ms Esther to great wonderful Lent and Easter creations, including these Easter Gardens.

Feast of St Joseph

The Feast Day of St. Joseph, celebrated on March 19th, honours St. Joseph, the husband of the Virgin Mary and the earthly father of Jesus Christ. He is recognised for his humility, righteousness, and dedication as a protector of the Holy Family. The children celebrated this special day by leading collective worship and prayer in the prayer garden where a statue of St Joseph was placed to mark his feast day.

Fr Gerard's Ash Wednesday Visit

On Ash Wednesday, Fr Gerard visited the school to speak to our Nursery and Reception children about Ash Wednesday and Lent and to give ashes to children and staff. Fr Gerard explained to the children that the ashes remind us that sometimes we make mistakes but the cross reminds us that God will forgive us. He reminded the children also that during Lent, we will try to be more like Jesus, to be kind and to put others first.

Ash Wednesday Mass

On Ash Wednesday, we attended mass. On Ash Wednesday, we are marked with ashes in the Sign of the Cross on our foreheads. This reminds us that we are children of God. The ashes remind us that we are human and we make mistakes. The cross reminds us that since we are God’s children, we can ask God for His forgiveness and his help in becoming the children He wants us to be.

Through the three pillars of Lent - fasting, almsgiving and prayer, we will endeavour to develop a closer relationship to God during the Lenten period.

Feast of Saint Josephine Bahkita

The children in St Josephine's house had a special blessing from Father Gerard to mark her upcoming Feast day on Saturday 8th February. As a special treat, the children in St Josephine's house also wore their own clothes to school.

"The Lord has loved me so much: we must love everyone… we must be compassionate." St Josephine

Fr Gerard's Rosary Visit to Years 1, 2 and3

Father Gerard visited Years 1-3 to talk to them about The Rosary as part of their learning in this term's Galilee to Jerusalem unit of RE. The children had lots of interesting questions for Fr Gerard who then led the children and adults in praying the rosary.

Blessing of our Stained Glass Window

Our chaplaincy team gathered with Father Gerard for the special blessing of our new St Francis stained glass window. The ceremony celebrated St Francs’ legacy of peace, kindness and care for creation. The beautiful window will serve as a reminder of his teachings, inspiring us to live with compassion and respect for all. A special thank you to Ms Esther who created this beautiful masterpiece.

Candlemas Blessing

In honour of Candlemas day, Father Gerard came together with children from across our school community to bless our class candles. Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world. The blessed candles will now shine in our classrooms throughout the year, serving as a symbol of faith, hope and guidance in our learning journey.

New Year Mass Jan 2024

On Thursday 16th we attended our first whole school mass of the new year. Our Reception class joined us for their first whole school mass and they were a delight to have in the church. Thank you to all those who participated, including our altar servers, readers and those who took part in the offertory.

Nativity Performances Dec 2024

The wonderfully confident and talented children in EYFS and Key Stage 1 brought the story of Christmas to life with two amazing nativity performances full of storytelling and songs. We were delighted that so many families came to watch the performances and felt so proud of our young performers who helped remind us all of the true meaning of Christmas.

Advent Winter Coat Appeal for Calling London Dec 2024

This Advent, we supported Calling London's Winter coat appeal by donalting coats for vunerable men, women and children in Lodnon this winter. The Chaplaincy team helped to sort the coats before they were collected and distributed by the charity.

Remembrance Prayer Service Nov 2024

We marked Armistice Day and the month of Remembrance with a prayer service in the forest led by Year 6. Each child created a poppy with the names of loved ones they want to remember in a special way in November. We held 2 minutes silence, remembering our loved ones who have gone to God and all of the men and women who have lost their loves in conflict.

Year 6 attend Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Nov 2024

Year 6 children were invited to a special adoration of the blessed sacrament following mass at our parish church where Fr Gerard explained to the children that Eucharistic adoration is the practice of praying before Jesus in the form of the Eucharistic host. The children learned that during adoration, the host may be exposed in a special vessel known as a monstrance, or reserved in the tabernacle. People pray in a variety of ways during Eucharistic adoration, including silent or meditative prayer or praying the rosary.

Celebrating the feast of Blessed Carlo Acutis Oct 2024

On 11th October, members of the Carlo Acutis House marked his feast in a special way. Fr Gerard visited to give the chidlren a special blessing and children wore their own clothes to school.

"To always be close to Jesus, that is my life plan." Blessed Carlo Acutis

October, the month of the Rosary

Throughout October, children have been experiencing prayer through the rosary in assemblies, in class and at our weekly prayer group. Children wrote prayers to Mary which have been added to our Rosary display.

St Francis of Assisi Feast Day Mass Oct 2024

On October 4th, we celebrated the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi with a whole school mass at St Francis of Assisi church.

Gardening Group - Caring for Creation Oct 2024

Our year 4 gardening group have been demonstrating their care of creation by working with our school gardener to tend to our new planing beds.

Collective Worship in Nursery Sept 2024

Our youngest children enjoying a collective worship together where they focus on our mission to care for creation.

Beginning of Year Mass Sept 2024

We celebrated a whole school mass to mark the beginning of another school year, asking God to bless the staff, children and their families in our work and learning for the year ahead.

Visit to the local Gurdwara Sept 2024

The children in Key Stage 2 visited our local Sikh Gurdwara where they experienced the Sikh faith first hand. The visit was a huge success with several pupils asking for a return visit and recognising the reciprocal respect shown.

Blessing of our Chaplaincy Team Sept 2024

Fr Gerard visited the school to give a special blessing to our Key Stage 2 Chaplaincy Team. The team members made a promise to be role models for our faith, promote the catholic life of our school and help lead us in prayer and liturgy.

Grenfell Anniversary 2024

This year, we marked the anniversary of Grenfell with a school assembly which focused on the themes of hope and possibilities in line with our school values. Children shared prayers and poems they had composed and children performed our new school song...Aim High, Shine Bright.

Month of Mary Rosary May 2024

The children experience prayer in many different forms and during the month of May, they had the opportunity to attend our weekly morning rosary group.