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Monday 14 July 2025 Pilgrimage of the Houses – A Journey of Love and Virtue This week, our whole school community took part in a special end-of-year event: “Walking in Love – A Pilgrimage of the Houses.” Led beautifully by our Year 6 House Captains, each child journeyed in their House group around the school grounds, stopping at four prayer stations to honour our House Saints: St. Bede, St. Hilda, St. John Fisher, and St. Margaret Clitherow.
Friday 11 July 2025 Year 6 Take on the Great Yorkshire Show! Our Year 6 pupils enjoyed a fantastic day out at the Great Yorkshire Show, immersing themselves in rural life, agricultural wonders, and Yorkshire traditions.
Wednesday 9 July 2025 Year 6 Visit the Parish Friendship Group Friendship Across the Year – Year 6 Continue Their Visits to the Parish Friendship Group
Tuesday 8 July 2025 Year 6's Amazing Show – Pirates of the Curry Bean Year 6 Shine in Hilarious Hit – Pirates of the Curry Bean
Tuesday 1 July 2025 A huge THANK YOU from CAFOD for fundraising Thank you to all our families for supporting and helping our school raise £1085.60 for CAFOD during our Lenten Appeal.
Monday 30 June 2025 Proud to be School Of The Week with Your Harrogate Your Harrogate Audio Clips
Friday 20 June 2025 Year 6 Pilgrimage – A Journey of Reflection and Hope As part of the Pilgrim Year of Hope, our Year 6 pupils took part in a very special pilgrimage walk — a day of thanksgiving, reflection, and transition. The pilgrimage also marked the centenary year of our parish church, St. Joseph's.
Friday 13 June 2025 Triathlon Triumph with the Brownlee Foundation! 🏊🚴🏃‍♀️ This week, Y6 had the incredible opportunity to take part in the Brownlee Foundation Triathlon, and what an experience it was! From swimming and cycling to running, every child rose to the challenge with energy, enthusiasm, and huge smiles.
Friday 9 May 2025 VE Day 80th Celebrations at School This week, our school marked the 80th Anniversary of VE Day with a joyful celebration. The children brought in food to share for a whole-school picnic, creating a wonderful sense of togetherness and community. Before indulging in their feast, the whole school gathered to sing wartime classics, filling the school field with the sounds of celebration and unity.
Friday 9 May 2025 Mini Vinnies Lead Beautiful Marian Worship This week, our Mini Vinnies led a beautiful worship in honour of Mary, the Mother of the Church. The children brought in flowers as a symbol of love and devotion, which were later donated to St. Joseph's Church Flower Team, Emmaus House Residential Home, and other local homes—ensuring our acts of kindness can continue to bloom in our community.
Wednesday 7 May 2025 Year 5 Complete Bikeability Training Over the last two weeks, our Year 5 pupils successfully completed their Bikeability training - a valuable programme that equips children with essential cycling and life skills.
Friday 25 April 2025 In Memory of Pope Francis – A Week of Prayer and Reflection 🕊️🌍 This week, our school community came together in prayer and remembrance following the death of Pope Francis. We have taken time to honour his life, his message, and the lasting impact of his kindness, humility, and unwavering care for the most vulnerable.
Friday 25 April 2025 Digital Leaders Teach the School About the Digital 5-a-Day 💻🍎 Our Digital Leaders have been busy promoting healthy online habits by teaching the whole school about the Digital 5-a-Day – a simple and effective way to support well-being in a digital world.
Friday 4 April 2025 Walking Together for a Good Cause – The Good Shepherd Walk On our last day of term, our whole school took part in a wonderful event – the Good Shepherd Walk – in support of Bishop Marcus’ Good Shepherd Appeal for Catholic Care. 🚶&zwj;♀️🐑🌿
Thursday 3 April 2025 Walking with Christ: A Rich Prayer Life this Lent and Easter Season As we journeyed through Lent and prepared our hearts for the joy of Easter, our school has been deeply blessed by the rich and prayerful experiences shared across the community.
Tuesday 1 April 2025 Bridging Generations: Year 6 Visits the Parish Friendship Group Over the course of the Spring Term, our Year 6 pupils had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Parish Friendship Group, a community initiative supported by Catholic Care. Groups of children took part, spending quality time with members of our parish and building bonds across the generations. 💛🌼
Monday 31 March 2025 Positive Regard Parent & Carer Workshops – Supporting Families with Compassion and Confidence We have now completed our successful run of Positive Regard Parent and Carer Workshops, and we’d like to thank everyone who was able to attend. These sessions were designed to provide practical, supportive strategies for navigating family life and strengthening communication between children and adults at home.
Friday 28 March 2025 Games Week Success A Phenomenal Games Week at St. Joseph's!
Thursday 27 March 2025 St. Joseph's Amazing Talent Show: A Showcase of Incredible Talent! What an unforgettable experience we had at St. Joseph’s Talent Show! Each class held their own talent show to vote for the best acts to perform in the whole school show, and wow - did we see some amazing talent! From magicians to gymnasts, piano players to dancers, the variety and creativity on display were nothing short of spectacular.
Wednesday 26 March 2025 St. Joseph's Swimming Squad Triumphs at Local Gala!
Monday 24 March 2025 Games Week Games Week Kicks Off with Fun, Laughter and Creativity!
Friday 21 March 2025 Pilgrims of Hope - A Special Visit from CAFOD On Friday 21st March, we were delighted to welcome Maggie from CAFOD into school to speak to us about the Jubilee Year 2025 – a landmark moment in the life of the global Church.
Thursday 20 March 2025 Singing for the Spirit: Our Pupils Take Part in BBC Radio 4 recording for Pentecost and the Jubilee Year
Wednesday 19 March 2025 Double Dodgeball Victory for Year 2! We are absolutely thrilled to share the amazing success of our Year 2 class, who have brought home back-to-back victories in two consecutive local dodgeball competitions! 🏆🎯 Competing against schools from across the area, our Year 2 team gave it their all – and came out on top two weeks in a row!
Wednesday 19 March 2025 St. Joseph's Feast Day Celebrations Celebrating the Feast Day of St. Joseph – A Special Day of Faith and Community
Friday 14 March 2025 British Science Week: A Celebration of Discovery and Innovation! This week, our school has been buzzing with excitement as we celebrated British Science Week! From hands-on experiments to thought-provoking discussions, pupils across all year groups have been embracing their inner scientists, exploring this year’s theme of Innovation and Exploration.
Thursday 13 March 2025 KS2 Step into the NHS! This week, our KS2 pupils took part in an exciting and inspiring event - Step into the NHS Day! This nationwide initiative helps young people learn more about the vital work of the NHS and the wide range of careers available within the health service.
Wednesday 5 March 2025 Pilgrims of Hope: Our Special Visit from the Jubilee Banner This week, our school was blessed to receive the Diocese of Leeds Jubilee Banner as part of its special journey around Catholic schools in our Diocese. The banner, a powerful symbol of faith and unity, arrived at St. Joseph's on Ash Wednesday, making the occasion even more meaningful as we reflected on the themes of hope, renewal, and service.
Sunday 2 March 2025 Lent at St. Joseph's - A Time for Prayer, Reflection, and Giving As we enter the holy season of Lent, our school family is called to pray, reflect, and take action to help those in need. Lent is a time of preparation, leading us towards the celebration of Easter. Just as Jesus fasted for 40 days in the desert, we too are encouraged to sacrifice, serve, and show kindness to others.
Friday 28 February 2025 Book of Kindness The Book of Kindness: Celebrating Acts of Kindness in Our School

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