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Queen's Jubilee Celebrations
Fri 27 May 2022A fantastically sunny day to celebrate in style. We all dressed in our most regal clothes. There were kings,Queen's ,Princesses and Knights. There was red,white,blue and more. The crowns and hats were stunning. We had two entrants for our pudding competition so both received their prize.
Our afternoon was one big party with our street party/afternoon tea. There were lovely cakes and jam sandwiches. Thank you to the parents who supported in serving and making. Finally we all came together with music and games on the field. A very special end to our half term.
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International Week Celebrations
Thu 19 May 2022This week has been such a fantastic celebration of all of our cultures. The children have experienced ;traditional costume/dress day ,where children all learnt about each other's cultures,artists from around the world and created some amazing art work,music and dance from around the world.Every class worked with Miss Cicero on a Bollywood dance and then they performed as a whole school,it was a magical sight. The true celebration of our week was our international food festival .Thank you to all our parents who cooked,prepared and help serve our children.I don't think I have seen plates piled so high.
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International Week
Thu 12 May 2022Celebrating Our International week
Monday 16th May to Friday 20th May
I am so pleased to write to you today to share our plans for our long-awaited International week. During Covid we haven’t been able to hold these events in the same way but this year we would like our international week to be a celebration of us all. Our traditions, cultures and history. We will also celebrate cultures and traditions from all over the world through the many activities we have planned.
To make this event a success and a true celebration we will need your support. I hope the following information clarifies the activities and the support needed.
Monday
Celebrating and learning about each other
International dress up – Children are invited to come to school in traditional clothes or national colours to celebrate to celebrate their culture/nationality
We would love to have parents visit us to share your cultures and traditions and to also celebrate your cultural clothes.This is an opportunity for parents to help inform our children and for us to celebrate each other.
Parents ,if you are able to visit your child’s class to share then please contact the class teacher via dojo and they will inform you of the most suitable time.
Tuesday
Art around the world
Wednesday
Music and dance
We will be sharing and learning about the different music around the world and musical traditions and history.
Miss Cicero will be leading classes in learning and performing dances from around the world.
Thursday
International food day
This is an opportunity for all of our communities to come together and share your amazing national dishes. Historically at St Joseph’s this has always been a fantastic event supported by many, many parents.
This event will take place in the afternoon and parents can arrive from 12.30pm to set up. The kitchen’s will not be available for use HFL staff will still be onsite, but we will provide tables.
Each class will have an opportunity of visiting each countries table and tasting your wonderful food. In the past we have celebrated and shared many,many African dishes, Italian food, as well as Spanish and Polish.This year it would be amazing to celebrate as many of our cultures as we can.
If you as a parent or a parent group are able to support us then please contact the office. If you are unable to support with food but can help our children then we would also truly appreciate the support.
Finally, if any parents want to show the children how to make /cook then you are very welcome to attend your child’s class so please make contact with the class teacher via dojo for this activity.
Friday
Celebration assembly .
Celebrating all the learning this week in various ways
