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CAFOD delivered excellent Catholic Social Teaching workshops for all KS2 children.

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Thank you Fr Paul from English Martyrs Church for celebrating the beginning of the new academic year with us!

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Members of the Pupil Chaplaincy Team represented St Andrew's at the Diocesan Welcome Mass at St George's Cathedral. Such a special experience to share with over 130 other Catholic schools!

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Fr Paul visited Reception to talk to them about his work as a priest and answer the children's interesting questions.

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Our newly appointed Pupil Chaplaincy Team 2024/25. Congratulations!

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The Chaplaincy Team promoting our first charity appeal of the year: collecting winter coats for London's homeless in collaboration with The Passage.

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Whatever your mother tongue, join us in praying the Hail Mary this October - the Month of the Rosary.

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Year 6 visited the Shrine of Oscar Romero at St George's Cathedral to support their learning on 'Justice'.

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Year 3 visited English Martyrs Church to look at the Baptismal font and some of the other symbols of Baptism. To bring their learning to life, the children enjoyed role-playing what happens during a Baptism.

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Mrs Hakeem taught Year 3 how to write a few words in Arabic to support their learning about the quran.

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All Saints' Day - Class Door Competition

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All Saints' Day - Class Door Competition

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To mark All Saints' Day, each class learned about their class saint and decorated their doors to celebrate them! We all pray to one day be a saint with our Father in heaven.

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To mark All Saints' Day, each class learned about their class saint and decorated their doors to celebrate them! We all pray to one day be a saint with our Father in heaven.

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To mark All Saints' Day, each class learned about their class saint and decorated their doors to celebrate them! We all pray to one day be a saint with our Father in heaven.

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RE certificates awarded to children at Friday's Laudate assembly

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Reception learning about Eid with a special henna artist who created mehndi patterns on the children's hands.

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The Pupil Chaplaincy Team receiving a blessing from Fr Deo at St Bartholomew's Church

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Our Earth Stewards caring for our common home and using the teachings of Laudate Si to guide them https://youtu.be/PFKnZP7ldLk

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Winter Coat Appeal - collecting for London's homeless and supporting the wonderful work of The Passage Charity

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Winter Coat Appeal - collecting for London's homeless and supporting the wonderful work of The Passage Charity

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An example of prayer and liturgy on St Andrew's Day in Year 3

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Our amazing Parent Unity Group starting their meeting with a prayer written by a member of the group.

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A beautiful St Andrew's tradition that helps us to reflect on what is most important during Advent.

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Members of the School Council beginning our parent coffee morning (before the EYFS Nativity) with the school's morning prayer

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Our Year 6 children preparing for Christmas by going to confession. Fr Deo from St Bartholomew's parish came in to help the children get ready during this season of reflection and renewal!

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Members of the Chaplaincy Team, Pauline John (School Governor) and Miss Lasocka represented St Andrew's at the annual Advent Service at the Cathedral. A beautiful event!

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Advent - The Pupil Chaplaincy Team leading the Christmas Crib Liturgy and Blessing during Laudate assembly

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Advent - The Pupil Chaplaincy Team leading the Christmas Crib Liturgy and Blessing during Laudate assembly

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Our best and most generous campaign yet! This year we collected 817.8kg of donations for the Norwood and Brixton Foodbank. Great community spirit from all!

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Epiphany - 'Chalking the doors' blessing and liturgy

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Epiphany - 'Chalking the doors' blessing and liturgy

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To mark the feast of the Epiphany and the start of the new year, classes shared in a special tradition called 'chalking the doors'.

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Preparing for the Jubilee Year launch day with a special display for all to enjoy. We're excited to embrace the theme 'Pilgrims of Hope' as we journey together in faith.

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Catholic Social Teaching CPD for teachers

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Catholic Social Teaching CPD for teachers

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All teachers engaged in Catholic Social Teaching training and were awarded certificates upon completion of the course. Wonderful CPD from CAFOD.

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Parent Unity Group Praying the Jubilee Prayer

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Parent Unity Group Praying the Jubilee Prayer

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Governors' Meeting Prayer at the Jubilee Display

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Governors' Meeting Prayer at the Jubilee Display

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Our governors are important and valued members of our school community. Each meeting starts with a special prayer. Here you can see the ACC Committee gathering around our Jubilee Year display as they pray for guidance and support in carrying out their responsibilities.

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Children in 5G took a moment to reflect and pray as they entered the chapel at The Tower of London (History Trip)

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Bereavement drop-in session for pupils Years 3&4, 5&6 organised by Miss Phillips.

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Afternoon Prayer - All children, staff and parents

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Afternoon Prayer - All children, staff and parents

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A very special Ash Wednesday service led by Fr Paul from English Martyrs Church. We were joined by parents and some of our past pupils who now volunteer at our school.

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Helping with chores at English Martyrs Church

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Helping with chores at English Martyrs Church

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As part of our journey towards earning the CAFOD Live Simply Award, we are focusing on ways we can care for our community and the environment. Today, a group of Earth Stewards and Chaplaincy Team members spent their morning helping out at English Martyrs Church, taking care of the grounds and doing various chores. Through this, the children are learning the importance of looking after the house of the Lord and how small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

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The Wedding at Cana and the Healing of the Leper were brought to life for the whole school by two very talented Wintershall actors.

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Parents invited to pray the Stations of the Cross during Lent

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Parents invited to pray the Stations of the Cross during Lent

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Examples of drama in RE lessons across the school

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Examples of drama in RE lessons across the school

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Fr Deo (from St Bartholomew's) visited Year 5 during Lent for a meaningful time of confession to help guide them on their journey of reflection, forgiveness and spiritual growth.

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Our teachers embraced spiritual growth focusing on the power of forgiveness. This photo shows an activity called 'Fizzy Forgiveness' which we will be replicating in class.

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We are committed to developing the spirituality of all at St Andrew's, including our staff.

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With the help of Springs Dance Company, the Year 3 and 4 children retold the Easter Story through liturgical dance and movement. A truly moving, humbling and inspiring experience for all!

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We gathered as a school community to pray for the repose of Pope Francis. 

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We gathered as a school community to pray for the repose of Pope Francis. 

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Sr Ann talking to Year 5 and 6 about the Soup Kitchen at English Martyrs Church

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Sr Ann talking to Year 5 and 6 about the Soup Kitchen at English Martyrs Church

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Spotlighting Catholic Social Teaching in our Friday Assemblies

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Spotlighting Catholic Social Teaching in our Friday Assemblies

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We are continuing to explore the importance of Catholic social teaching. In this assembly, we focused on being peacemakers and our children can be seen creating peace doves with their hands to show their commitment to spreading peace in our community and the wider world!

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Year 3 visited the gurdwara in Tooting Bec

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Year 6 performing 'Refugees' by Brian Bilston to the whole school.

They have no need of our help
So do not tell me
These haggard faces could belong to you or me
Should life have dealt a different hand
We need to see them for who they really are
Chancers and scroungers
Layabouts and loungers
With bombs up their sleeves
Cut-throats and thieves
They are not
Welcome here
We should make them
Go back to where they came from
They cannot
Share our food
Share our homes
Share our countries
Instead let us
Build a wall to keep them out
It is not okay to say
These are people just like us
A place should only belong to those who are born there
Do not be so stupid to think that
The world can be looked at another way

(now read from bottom to top)

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First Holy Communion - Mass of Thanksgiving

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First Holy Communion - Mass of Thanksgiving

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A very special Mass to celebrate our Year 3 and 4 children who made their First Holy Communion this year. We were delighted to be joined by so many parents!

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A group of Year 4 and 5 children proudly represented St Andrew's at the Festival of Hope!

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Pledge map certificate -- St Andrew's Catholic Primary School

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The entire school pledged to be Pilgrims of Hope in July

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The entire school pledged to be Pilgrims of Hope in July

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Year 5 had a wonderful morning with Mary Carter from CAFOD who shared inspiring insights through interactive activities about the Year of Jubilee. Such a meaningful and thought-provoking session that really brought the the theme of 'hope' to life!