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... crucial information about mental health for World Mental Health Day on 10th October!

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A really moving presentation by some of our Year 8 students for World Mental Health Day.

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St. Julie's Words of the Week for week beginning 7th October, 2019 ...

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St. Julie's Words of the Week for week beginning 7th October, 2019 ...

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... are very appropriate in this week when we mark World Mental Health Day.

"Do what you can and don't lament what you can't do!"

All too often we judge ourselves so harshly by what we can't do either because we haven't got enough time or maybe because we feel we haven't got the resources physically or mentally.

St. Julie is quite clear - rejoice in what you can do!  Celebrate those things and don't beat yourself up over the other stuff!  Do you best because that IS good enough!

Good and loving God,
help us become more aware of our own gifts;
help us to celebrate them and focus on what we can do not on what we can't do.
We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

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Thursday, 10th October is World Mental Health Day ...

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Thursday, 10th October is World Mental Health Day ...

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... here's a short reflection for when we feel heavily burdened.

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Our Mission Statement theme for week beginning 7th October, 2019 is ...

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Our Mission Statement theme for week beginning 7th October, 2019 is ...

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... our commitment to fairness care and compassion.

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 30th September, 2019 ...

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 30th September, 2019 ...

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... featuring Greta Thunberg, some Thomas Cook employees, a former pupil of St. Julie's and the World Athletics Championships.

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St Francis of Assisi (1182 - 1226 ad) - who was he, what did he do, why is he special?

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St Francis of Assisi (1182 - 1226 ad) - who was he, what did he do, why is he special?

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Here's a short video outlining a few things about St Francis.
NB - after 2:10 or so, the video goes into a set of adverts.

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4th October is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi ...

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4th October is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi ...

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... who so inspired our pope when he was younger that, when elected, he took the name Francis!

Here's one of the famous prayers of St Francis that has come down through the centuries - the joyful canticle of creation - Laudato Sii, o mi Signore - Praise to you, o my God!

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LAUDATO SI O MI SIGNORE ~ In Thanksgiving for Pope Francis' Encyclical

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1st October is International Day of Older Persons

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1st October is International Day of Older Persons

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Here's a prayer for all ages!

God of all creation, you are timeless and beyond all ages.

We who are growing old give thanks for the years you have given us – for family, friends and all those who have enriched our lives.

We who are not yet old give thanks for the older people in our lives:
for grandparents, loved ones, friends and all who generously offer  the wise counsel of their years.

We who are growing old pray that we may be patient with our ageing limbs and difficulties in everyday tasks we once did much more easily.

We who are not yet old pray for patience and kindness towards those who do not move as quickly as we would sometimes like.

We who are growing old pray for good health in our later years,

and forbearance when our health fails us.
We who are not yet old pray for good health for those we love
and compassion towards those who suffer ill health.

We who are growing old pray for prudence and sweet timing, in offering our wisdom to the next generation, while respecting their energy and creativity.
We who are not yet old pray for openness and humility in receiving
the advice and guidance of our elders.

We who are growing old pray that we may face our death with serenity and dignity.
We who are not yet old pray that we affirm the sacredness of each person’s life and accompany those who are dying with gentleness and deep respect.

God of endless love, help us to understand that we share a common life journey, a call to live life to the full and to strive to enable all creation to come to the fullness of the Cosmic Christ. Amen

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2nd October is the birthdate of Mahatma Gandhi ...

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2nd October is the birthdate of Mahatma Gandhi ...

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.. the Father of the Nation of India.

Here is a 2 minute video of some of the things he said.   Do any of them strike home with you in any way?

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29th September at sunset marks Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year

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29th September at sunset marks Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year

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Loving God, we give thanks for the rich diversity of humanity and for our shared desire to make fresh starts.  We ask your blessing on the Jewish community as they celebrate Rosh Hashanah.
Help us to take every opportunity in our loves to refresh and renew.

AMEN

Here's a short and catchy video which helps explain Rosh Hashanah.

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Get Clarity: Aish.com's Rosh Hashanah Music Video

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1st October is the Feast Day of St. Therese of Lisieux ...

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1st October is the Feast Day of St. Therese of Lisieux ...

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... after whom our THERESE forms are named.

If you want to find out more about this saint, there are 3 short videos which explore her life and legacy which will feature on our Prayer Wall.

In the meantime, here is some information about her, interestingly, one of the first saints of whom we have photographs!

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... and we'll be featuring some items in this Prayer Wall so do keep coming back.

Loving God,
In Black History month we reflect on:

the centuries old trauma of the slave trade and the legacy of slavery;

the decades old exploitation and oppression of the newcomer;

the simmering resentment felt by some for those who may appear different.

But we choose to shine bravely, reflecting your glory,
we choose to reject the lies of racism,
we choose to dance…
make music …
share pain …
spread joy …
wake up,
and be wonderful.

We choose to conquer our fears.
We choose to fight every day to dismantle racism
because we are of the earth and of the stardust.
We are precious, loved, and called to shine bright like the stars we are made of.

And we ask for your blessing on our choices and your help in living them out!
AMEN

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The Sunday Gospel for 29th September is ...

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The Sunday Gospel for 29th September is ...

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... the parable of the rich man and Lazarus - which challenges the listeners to reflect on how they serve others which is particularly approriate for our Mission Statement theme this week.

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Our Mission Statement theme for week beginning 30th September, 2019 is ...

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Our Mission Statement theme for week beginning 30th September, 2019 is ...

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... our commitment to taking care of all of God's creation and all who inhabit it, especially the poor and disadvantaged.

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St. Julie's Words of the Week for week beginning 30th September, 2019 ...

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St. Julie's Words of the Week for week beginning 30th September, 2019 ...

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"Do your best and after that, go on simply.  God gives the growth when it pleases Him."

As we enter the second half of the first half of this Advent Term - St. Julie reminds us again to do our best.  At this stage of the term, we'll all have been dealing with new things:

new classes, topics and  specifications,

students and staff,

demands on our time and expectations of others.

It's easy to be overwhelmed and maybe feel we're not making much progress.   St. Julie re-assures us that the growth and development will come in God's time.  As long as we do our best and have good, honest, simple motives - progress will come!

Loving God,
we ask you to help us to always do our best;
in the midst of our busy lives, may we not despair and give up;
help us to take opportunities to encourage each other.

May our thoughts and motives be simply to serve others well,
for by serving and helping others, we are serving you.
AMEN

Have a great week!

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 23rd September, 2019 ...

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 23rd September, 2019 ...

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... which features climate change protests, a new boss at RBS, our Open Evening and New York Fashion Week.

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On Monday, 23rd September, 2019 ... we belatedly mark World Alzheimer's Day ...

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On Monday, 23rd September, 2019 ... we belatedly mark World Alzheimer's Day ...

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... and there will be 10 minute services in the Chapel at:
08:25 for Anyone
11:55 for Y8
12:20 for Y7/9
1:10 for Y10-13
Staff are welcome at any of these events.

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St. Julie's Words of the Week for week beginning 23rd September, 2019 ... 

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St. Julie's Words of the Week for week beginning 23rd September, 2019 ... 

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"Come, we must have courage in the century we live in!"
Timeless words again - this time about being brave - not foolhardy or reckless but brave.  i.e. Overcoming our fears as opposed to having no fears.

Let's not forget that St. Julie lived with threats on her life, through the French Revolution and tended the sick at the Battle of Waterloo, so she must have experienced some incredibly frightening and distressing moments.

In this week, when we are focussing on our Mission Statement commitment to being a place of safety and security, let's support each other when the going gets tough or when hurdles seem insurmountable or when we're simply too frightened to push on through situations we're facing.

Lord Jesus, who encouraged Peter to get out of the boat and walk on water, be with us and walk with us as we encounter storms in life.
We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN.

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Thursday, 26th September is European Day of Languages

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Thursday, 26th September is European Day of Languages

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Here's a 1 minute taster for this day followed by a prayer!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxRSzkRxy2U

Loving God,

we thank you for the gift of language which enables us to communicate and express our deepest emotions.

Help us to use language to build bridges between individuals and nations that, one day, wars will cease

and we will establish a world of tolerance, understanding and celebration.

We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN.

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Monday, 23rd September is International Day of Sign Languages ...

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Monday, 23rd September is International Day of Sign Languages ...

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... Did you know that there are an estimated 72 million deaf people worldwide, 80% of them in developing nations.
Deafness can be very isolating but Sign Language can be a real liberation.
Below is a 2 minute video demonstrating some basic greetings in BSL (British Sign Language).

Let's pray for all who are deaf or hearing impaired in any way and reflect on how it might feel to be aware of conversations but be unable to decipher them or contribute to them.
Loving God, we ask for your help in being more sensitive to the needs of those who struggle to hear.  AMEN

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Learn Basic Greetings in British Sign Language (BSL)

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The Sunday Gospel for 22nd September, 2019 ...

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The Sunday Gospel for 22nd September, 2019 ...

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... is a perplexing one in some ways!   Jesus tells the story of a dishonest servant who seems to be cheating his master, yet praises him for his shrewdness.  Jesus then goes on to talk about priorities in life and how no-one can be the slave of two masters - you can cannot serve God and money.

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Our Mission Statement theme for week beginning 23rd September, 2019  ...

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Our Mission Statement theme for week beginning 23rd September, 2019  ...

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... is our commitment to being a community of safety and security.

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 16th September, 2019 ...

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 16th September, 2019 ...

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... featuring a vaccination programme aimed at defeating one of the biggest killers in the world, a famous author, a makeover at St. Julie's and a special day!

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Monday, 16th September is National Teaching Assistant Appreciation Day!

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Monday, 16th September is National Teaching Assistant Appreciation Day!

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On this special day, let's spend a few moments thinking about those who walk alongside us as we learn.

Let's give thanks for their patience,
for their consistency,
for their compassion,
for not giving up on us,
for believing in us,
for recognising our potential,
for the time they put in,
for the efforts they make,
for their encouragement,
for their advice,
for their sheer humanity which models for us how wonderful every human being is.

Loving God, we place our Teaching Assistants in your hands and we ask for your help that we might encourage them too by what we say and what we do.

St. Julie: pray for us, protect us and bless us.

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Saturday, 21st September is World Alzheimer's Day

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Saturday, 21st September is World Alzheimer's Day

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Here's a 1 minute prayer to help us reflect on the challenges of living with dementia.

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Saturday, 21st September is International Day of Peace ...

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Saturday, 21st September is International Day of Peace ...

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... here are some quotes about peace for you to consider!
Take a moment to reflect on how you can be a peacemaker.  Why not have a look at the stations in the Peace Garden?  Maybe offer a prayer for peace in the hearts of those who are troubled.

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The Sunday Gospel for 15th September, 2019 ...

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The Sunday Gospel for 15th September, 2019 ...

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... features one of the most famous of all the parables - The Prodigal Son!   Along with the stories of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin, Jesus emphasises how much God loves those who have been lost.
No matter how far we drift from God, we are always welcomed back with forgiveness and joy!

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St. Julie's Words of the Week for week beginning 16th September are  ...

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St. Julie's Words of the Week for week beginning 16th September are  ...

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... Our God does not want you to take fright if you commit some blunder, but to offer it quite simply to the good God, humbling yourself; for turning in on ourselves harms us exceedingly.

Do you take it to heart if things don't go well?
Do you get frustrated when you struggle with something?
Do you beat yourself up when you make a mistake?

If you do any of these things, take encouragement from what St. Julie says.  Don't take fright - put it down to experience for the good God doesn't want us to dwell on negative things!

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Our Mission Statement theme for week beginning 16th September, 2019 ...

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Our Mission Statement theme for week beginning 16th September, 2019 ...

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... is our commitment to being a community of friendship, prayer and welcome.

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A SELF-CARE calendar for September! Worth a visit every day to look after that most precious of gifts - YOU!!!

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14th September is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross!

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14th September is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross!

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What's that all about?

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8th September is International Literacy Day so ...

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8th September is International Literacy Day so ...

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... here's our Literacy Prayer

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God loves a simple heart which does its best!

This is a lovely, timeless message from St. Julie.  As we start the year, this is an excellent time to re-focus ourselves and resolve to always do our best.

An old teacher of Drama once asked me when I was in a bit of a slump and feeling I wasn't living up to expectation - "Are you doing your best?"

I replied "Yes!"

Then she said "Well then, Mike, you should remember your best is always good enough!"

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8th September is Education Sunday so we pray ...

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8th September is Education Sunday so we pray ...

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...  for our schools, colleges and universities - that they would be safe and supportive places, able to help all their learners to grow and flourish.

We pray for our schools, colleges and universities - that they would offer second chances and new starts to many, opening up a world of possibilities to all.

We pray for all who shape our schools, colleges and universities, policy makers, curriculum writers, leaders, governors and heads - that they would create places that foster loving, caring relationships and form good communities.

We pray for all who work in schools, colleges and universities - that they would find support and encouragement for their work, remain inspired and creative, and always focus on helping their pupils and students.

We pray for all who go to school, college or university, all pupils and students - that, as they learn, you are at work forming their minds, hearts and lives, revealing yourself and your call to them to follow you.

We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

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The Sunday Gospel for 8th September, 2019 ...

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The Sunday Gospel for 8th September, 2019 ...

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 9th September, 2019 ...

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 9th September, 2019 ...

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... featuring a hurricane in The Bahamas, Brexit (again!), coming back to school and a dancing teacher from Ghana!

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Our Mission Statement theme for week beginning 9th September, 2019 is ...

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Our Mission Statement theme for week beginning 9th September, 2019 is ...

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our commitment to faith, prayer and reflection in words and action!

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5th September is also the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa, now St. Teresa of Calcutta (Kolkata)

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5th September is also the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa, now St. Teresa of Calcutta (Kolkata)

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Here are a few of the things she said for you to reflect on. Let those reflections be your prayer for the day.

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5th September is International Day of Charity

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5th September is International Day of Charity

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Here's a 1 minute video clip about it!
It may be very early in the term but it's good to reflect on how we might be able to act compassionately to support charities which matter to us.

So, you are invited to pray for:

all who need a little help;

those who already devote themselves to serving other;

inspiration and initiative in developing your own charitable efforts.

St. Julie: pray for us, protect us and bless us.

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International Day of Charity  | Utsav 360

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Our Mission Statement theme for week beginning 2nd September, 2019 is ...

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Our Mission Statement theme for week beginning 2nd September, 2019 is ...

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... our commitment to discovering potential and developing and sharing talents!

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The Sunday Gospel for 1st September, 2019 ...

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The Sunday Gospel for 1st September, 2019 ...

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... featuring who to invite to a party!

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 2nd September, 2019 ...

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 2nd September, 2019 ...

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... which features the Great Barrier Reef, a new Prime Minister, Results Day and a baby!

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A PRAYER REFLECTION FOR THE END OF OUR SCHOOL YEAR

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A PRAYER REFLECTION FOR THE END OF OUR SCHOOL YEAR

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Our Champion House for Pentecost Term 2019 is ....

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Our Champion House for Pentecost Term 2019 is ....

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... for the family of Miss Sarson, a former member of staff, whose father, Tom, died this week.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.  May he rest in peace. AMEN.

We pray, too, that happy memories of  time spent with a beloved dad, husband and relative will sustain Miss Sarson, Margaret - her mum - and the rest of the family.

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The Sunday Gospel for 14th July, 2019 ...

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The Sunday Gospel for 14th July, 2019 ...

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... features the most famous perhaps of all the parables of Jesus - The Good Samaritan.

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... do not allow yourself to be too harassed!

Excellent words for all of this in this final week of the academic year!

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 15th July, 2019 ...

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 15th July, 2019 ...

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... which features Katherine Johnson (who  is one of the heroes in our Peace Garden - why not try and find her?), the prospect of a new Prime Minister,  the great day we had last Friday and a big event taking place in Liverpool!

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Today, Pope Francis tweeted the following message:
"Today we celebrate #SeaSunday, dedicated to seafarers and fishermen. I pray for them and their families, and I encourage every effort to protect and safeguard their human rights."

Sea Sunday is an opportunity to pray for seafarers and the challenges they face.  We live in a great and historic port and this has formed this wonderful city with its diversity of peoples and cultures.

Let's take this chance to reflect on those who travel the seas!
O Mary, Star of the Sea,
light of every ocean,
guide seafarers across all dark and stormy seas
that they may reach the haven of peace and light prepared in Him who calmed the sea.
Our Lady of Peace, pray for us!
Bright Star of the Sea, guide us!

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14th July is National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Honour Abuse

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14th July is National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Honour Abuse

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There are an estimated 12 'honour' killings each year in the UK although the exact number is unknown. Honour abuse often has multiple perpetrators (including women) from the immediate and extended family and sometimes the community at large which makes prosecutions extremely difficult.

Whether you are at risk or are concerned for someone that is, trained staff from the KarmaNirvana organisation are available to listen and help, offering confidential support to both victims and professionals. Call on 0800 5999 247.

Are you being PRESSURED to get married against your will?

Do you fear to bring SHAME & dishonour on your family?

Have you been emotionally manipulated or physically ABUSED?

Are you being told to get married because of your RELIGION?

Do you worry about being DISOWNED?

Let's pray for those who live in fear of honour crimes and for those working to change mindsets.
We pray for courage to speak up and find help.
AMEN

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Honour killings: 'If my parents found me, they could kill me' - BBC News

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Our Mission Statement Theme for the week beginning 15th July, 2019 is ...

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Our Mission Statement Theme for the week beginning 15th July, 2019 is ...

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... our commitment to discovering potential and developing talent!

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World Population Day - Thursday, 11th July, 2019

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World Population Day - Thursday, 11th July, 2019

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So, how many human beings are there?

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World Population: Past, Present, and Future

(move and expand the bar at the bottom of the chart to navigate through time)

The chart above illustrates how world population has changed throughout history. View the full tabulated data.

At the dawn of agriculture, about 8000 B.C., the population of the world was approximately 5 million. Over the 8,000-year period up to 1 A.D. it grew to 200 million (some estimate 300 million or even 600, suggesting how imprecise population estimates of early historical periods can be), with a growth rate of under 0.05% per year.

A tremendous change occurred with the industrial revolution: whereas it had taken all of human history until around 1800 for world population to reach one billion, the second billion was achieved in only 130 years (1930), the third billion in 30 years (1960), the fourth billion in 15 years (1974), and the fifth billion in only 13 years (1987).

During the 20th century alone, the population in the world has grown from 1.65 billion to 6 billion.

In 1970, there were roughly half as many people in the world as there are now.

Because of declining growth rates, it will now take over 200 years to double again.

Wonder how big was the world's population when you were born?
Check out this simple wizard or this more elaborated one to find out.

Growth Rate

Population in the world is growing at a rate of around 0.91% per year in 2024 (up from 0.88% in 2023, and down from 0.98% in 2020, and 1.06% in 2019). The current population increase is estimated at around 73 million people per year.

Annual growth rate reached its peak in the late 1960s, when it was at around 2%. The rate of increase has nearly halved since then, and will continue to decline in the coming years.

World population will therefore continue to grow in the 21st century, but at a much slower rate compared to the recent past. World population has doubled (100% increase) in 40 years from 1959 (3 billion) to 1999 (6 billion). It is now estimated that it will increase by 50% in the subsequent 40 years, to reach 9 billion by 2037.

The latest world population projections indicate that world population will reach 10 billion persons in the year 2057 and 10.4 billion in 2100.

World Population (2024 and historical)
View the complete population historical table
World Population Forecast (2025-2050)
View population projections for all years (up to 2100)
World Population Milestones

10 Billion (2058)

The United Nations projects world population will reach 10 billion in the year 2058.

9 Billion (2037)

World population is expected to reach 9 billion in the year 2037.

8.1 Billion (current)

The current world population is 8,109,479,367 as of Thursday, May 16, 2024 according to the most recent United Nations estimates elaborated by Worldometer. The term "World Population" refers to the human population (the total number of humans currently living) of the world.

8 Billion (2022)

World population has reached 8 billion people on November 15, 2022 according to the United Nations. The U.S. Census Bureau International Database (IDB) estimates instead that the world population hit 8 billion on September 26, 2023. In their note, they added: " Emphasis on the word estimates. There are many sources of uncertainty in estimating the global population, and it's unlikely this population milestone was reached on that exact date" [ source]

7 Billion (2010)

According to the latest revision by the United Nations (released in 2022), world population reached 7 Billion in late 2010 (after being previously estimated as occurring on October 31, 2011). The U.S. Census Bureau made a different estimate, for which the 7 billion mark was reached on March 12, 2012.

6 Billion (1998)

According to the latest revision by the United Nations (released in 2022), the 6 billion figure was reached towards the end of 1998 (this was previously estimated as occurring on October 12, 1999, celebrated as the Day of 6 Billion). According to the U.S. Census Bureau instead, the six billion milestone was reached on July 22, 1999, at about 3:49 AM GMT. Yet, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the date and time of when 6 billion was reached will probably change because the already uncertain estimates are constantly being updated.

Previous Milestones

Summary Table

1 - 1804 ( 1803 years): 0.2 to 1 bil.

1804 - 2022 ( 218 years): from 1 billion to 8 billion

World Population by Region

World Population Density (people/km²)

Population density map of the world showing not only countries but also many subdivisions (regions, states, provinces). See also: World Map

Courtesy of
Junuxx at en.wikipedia [ CC-BY-SA-3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons

World Population by Religion

According to a recent study (based on the 2010 world population of 6.9 billion) by The Pew Forum, there are:

2,173,180,000 Christians (31% of world population), of which 50% are Catholic, 37% Protestant, 12% Orthodox, and 1% other.

1,598,510,000 Muslims (23%), of which 87-90% are Sunnis, 10-13% Shia.

1,126,500,000 No Religion affiliation (16%): atheists, agnostics and people who do not identify with any particular religion. One-in-five people (20%) in the United States are religiously unaffiliated.

1,033,080,000 Hindus (15%), the overwhelming majority (94%) of which live in India.

487,540,000 Buddhists (7%), of which half live in China.

405,120,000 Folk Religionists (6%): faiths that are closely associated with a particular group of people, ethnicity or tribe.

58,110,000 Other Religions (1%): Baha'i faith, Taoism, Jainism, Shintoism, Sikhism, Tenrikyo, Wicca, Zoroastrianism and many others.

13,850,000 Jews (0.2%), four-fifths of which live in two countries: United States (41%) and Israel (41%).

World Population by Country

How many people have ever lived on earth?

It was written during the 1970s that 75% of the people who had ever been born were alive at that moment. This was false.

Assuming that we start counting from about 50,000 B.C., the time when modern Homo sapiens appeared on the earth (and not from 700,000 B.C. when the ancestors of Homo sapiens appeared, or several million years ago when hominids were present), taking into account that all population data are a rough estimate, and assuming a constant growth rate applied to each period up to modern times, it has been estimated that a total of approximately 106 billion people have been born since the dawn of the human species, making the population currently alive roughly 6% of all people who have ever lived on planet Earth.

Others have estimated the number of human beings who have ever lived to be anywhere from 45 billion to 125 billion, with most estimates falling into the range of 90 to 110 billion humans.

World Population clock: sources and methodology

The world population counter displayed on Worldometer takes into consideration data from two major sources: the United Nations and the U.S. Census Bureau.

1. The United Nations Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs every two years calculates, updates, and publishes estimates of total population in its World Population Prospects series. These population estimates and projections provide the standard and consistent set of population figures that are used throughout the United Nations system.

The World Population Prospect: the 2022 Revision provides the most recent data available (released in July of 2022). Estimates and projected world population and country specific populations are given from 1950 through 2100 and are released every two years. Worldometer, as it is common practice, utilizes the medium fertility estimates.

Data underlying the population estimates are national and sub national census data and data on births, deaths, and migrants available from national sources and publications, as well as from questionnaires. For all countries, census and registration data are evaluated and, if necessary, adjusted for incompleteness by the Population Division as part of its preparations of the official United Nations population estimates and projections.

2. The International Programs Center at the U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division also develops estimates and projections based on analysis of available data (based on census, survey, and administrative information) on population, fertility, mortality, and migration for each country or area of the world. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, world population reached 7 billion on March 12, 2012.

For most countries adjustment of the data is necessary to correct for errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in the data. Finally, since most recent data for a single country is often two years old on average, the current world population figure is necessarily a projection of past data based on assumed trends. As new data become available, assumptions and data are reevaluated and past conclusions and current figures may be modified.

For information about how these estimates and projections are made by the U.S. Census Bureau, see the Population Estimates and Projections Methodology.

Why Worldometer's Population Clock is the most accurate

The above world population clock is based on the latest estimates released in July of 2022 by the United Nations. It will show the same number wherever you are in the world and whatever time you set on your PC.

Visitors around the world visiting a PC clock based counter, instead, will see different numbers depending on where they are located. This is the case with other world population clocks - such as the one hosted on a United Nations website, reaching 8 billion in 24 different instances (one per hour) on November 15, 2022, when each local time zone reached 12:10:08. Similarly, in 2011, the clocks on a UN website and on National Geographic - showed 7 billion whenever the visitor's locally set PC clocks reached 4:21:10 AM on October 31, 2011.

Obviously, the UN data is based on estimates and can't be 100% accurate, so in all honesty nobody can possibly say with any degree of certainty on which day world population reached 7 billion (or any other exact number), let alone at what time. But once an estimate is made (based on the best data and analysis available), the world population clock should be showing the same number at any given time anywhere around the world.

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World Population Clock: 8.1 Billion People (LIVE, 2024) - Worldometer

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How many people are there in the world? World population has reached 8 billion on November 15, 2022 according to the United Nations. World population live counter with data sheets, graphs, maps, and census data regarding the current, historical, and future world population figures, estimates, growth rates, densities and demographics

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... we say again and again that God is good!

See if you can find these words around school this week!
These words encourage us to look for goodness in every situation.  That may be very hard, but it is what we are called to do by St. Julie.

Remember her despair when she had to make the agonising decision to leave Amiens where the Sisters were founded!

Despite this upheaval, this event proved to be full of goodness for it was to Namur the Sisters of Notre Dame went - and from there all over the world.  Had they stayed - we may not have been here!
So, the challenge is to find goodness in even the most bleak and unpromising of situations!

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Thursday, 11th July is World Population Day!

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Thursday, 11th July is World Population Day!

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As our population grows, we pray for all people;
for the disadvantaged,
those who govern,
those who discover,
those who invent,
those who labour,
those who mourn,
those who delight,
those who care,
those who create,
those who employ,
those who  pray -
that all may live life in all its fullness and make the world a better place!
We pray this in the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

Now, a 2 minute video which raises some interesting points!

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Weekly Prayer Video for beginning 8th July, 2019 ...

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Weekly Prayer Video for beginning 8th July, 2019 ...

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... which reflects on the desperation migrants face, another Golden Anniversary, our Maths party and some 'chat benches'

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Our Mission Statement Theme for the week beginning 8th July, 2019 is ...

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Our Mission Statement Theme for the week beginning 8th July, 2019 is ...

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... our commitment to being a community of friendship, enjoyment and welcome!

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... a 60 second prayer about identity!

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The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul is celebrated on 30th June this year ...

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The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul is celebrated on 30th June this year ...

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... although the traditional date is 29th June.
Here's the gospel for this feast!

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 1st July, 2019 ...

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 1st July, 2019 ...

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... featuring a heatwave (with some safety advice), a new law about food labelling, our Year of the Saint Pilgrimage to Rome and a baby saved because people bothered!

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Our Mission Statement Theme for week beginning 1st July, 2019 is ...

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Our Mission Statement Theme for week beginning 1st July, 2019 is ...

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.... our commitment to taking care of all of God's creation, especially the poor and disadvantaged.

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Friday, 12th July ...Happy Birthday to St. Julie!

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Friday, 12th July ...Happy Birthday to St. Julie!

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Born on this date in 1751, even as a child Marie Rose Julie Billiart would have said this prayer every day!
Why not take the opportunity to make it part of your every day routine?

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A prayer for when you have a lot on your plate

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A prayer for when you have a lot on your plate

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Our Mission Statement Theme for week beginning 24th June, 2019 is ...

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Our Mission Statement Theme for week beginning 24th June, 2019 is ...

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... our commitment to being a community of faith, prayer and reflection.

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It's refugee week - 17th-23rd June, 2019

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It's refugee week - 17th-23rd June, 2019

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In recent months, things have gone pretty quiet in the news concerning refugees - those who seek safety in  terribly difficult situations.

We remember, as Christians, that Jesus and his family were refugees - and we are compelled to be people who reach out to others.

Let's pray for all who are seeking safety;
that they will find a way to that goal;
that they will find people who will walk with them;
and Lord God, who knows what it is to be a refugee, we ask for courage and compassion when we have opportunities to reach out!
AMEN

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Dreams: a #SurvivingtoThriving UpRising film

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It's World Music Day on 20th June - something very much worth celebrating!

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It's World Music Day on 20th June - something very much worth celebrating!

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 17th June, 2019 ...

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 17th June, 2019 ...

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... featuring the 30th anniversary of the Tank Man from Tiananmen Square, new advertising rules, an impressive piece of art which will just disappear and, of course, the 50th anniversary of St. Julie's canonisation.

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St. Julie's Words of the Week for week beginning 17th June, 2019 are ...

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St. Julie's Words of the Week for week beginning 17th June, 2019 are ...

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... our school motto - "Serve the good well with much liberty of spirit!"

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Our Mission Statement Theme for week beginning 17th June, 2019 is ...

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Our Mission Statement Theme for week beginning 17th June, 2019 is ...

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... our commitment to respecting and embracing diversity!

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... what's that?

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 10th June, 2019 ...

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 10th June, 2019 ...

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... featuring the latest outbreak of ebola, D-Day 75 events, our own trip to France and a technological innovation for the partially sighted.

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As it was World Oceans Day on Saturday, here's a hymn that may speak to us of God's strength and guidance in the turbulent waves of life!

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As it was World Oceans Day on Saturday, here's a hymn that may speak to us of God's strength and guidance in the turbulent waves of life!

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My Lighthouse with lyrics (Rend Collective)

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Here's a short video about this amazing part of creation - full of life and turbulence, the energy of which  can be harnessed to enhance our lives.
We give thanks for the oceans and resolve to be stewards of creation.
We pray this in the name of the Creator, and of Jesus, the Saviour and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

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World Ocean Day: How much do you know about Oceans?

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A short prayer for strength this week .....

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A short prayer for strength this week .....

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St. Julie's Words of the Week for week beginning 10th June, 2019 are ....

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St. Julie's Words of the Week for week beginning 10th June, 2019 are ....

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....."Above all do not give way to fear.  The good God is our strength."

Following the D-Day 75 commemorations, we remember the courage of those who landed on those beaches, those who served on the ships that delivered them, those who flew the planes overhead and those who leapt out of the planes knowing that they may not survive the day.  Yet they still did it!

In the trials we face, we follow the urging of St. Julie not to let fear overwhelm us! Let us, too, be givers of strength to each other for we all need support at different points in our lives. We are called to be the hands of Jesus in reaching out in support!

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Our Mission Statement Theme for week beginning 10th June, 2019 is ...

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Our Mission Statement Theme for week beginning 10th June, 2019 is ...

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... our commitment to safety and security.

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Islam's Holy Month of Ramadan ends on Tuesday, 4th June 2019 with the Festival of Eid al Fitr!

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Islam's Holy Month of Ramadan ends on Tuesday, 4th June 2019 with the Festival of Eid al Fitr!

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Eid Mubarak to all who marked this holy month.

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Muslims around the world celebrate the end of Ramadan

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 3rd June, 2019 ....

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 3rd June, 2019 ....

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... featuring the World Health Organisation's formal acknowledgement that being transgender is NOT a mental health disorder, the resignation of the Prime Minister, our farewell to Y13 students and a new strategy in the struggle to eradicate malaria.

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St. Julie's Words of the Week for week beginning 3rd June, 2019 are ...

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St. Julie's Words of the Week for week beginning 3rd June, 2019 are ...

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... We have along way to go before we are perfect.  Let us trudge on every day one step further.

Let's hang on in there as we start this final half term of the academic year!
We ask the good God to help us do the trudging and who knows we might even break out into a run!

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Words of Julie - 2015 - Pentecost 11 - We have a long way to go

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Our Mission Statement Theme for the week beginning 3rd June, 2019 is ...

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Our Mission Statement Theme for the week beginning 3rd June, 2019 is ...

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... our commitment to fairness, care and compassion.

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It's Dementia Awareness Week - 20th to 26th May, 2019

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It's Dementia Awareness Week - 20th to 26th May, 2019

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Here's a lovely 2 minute video of children interviewing people living with dementia!

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Kids Interview People With Dementia – Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia Action Week 2019

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 20th May, 2019 ...

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Weekly Prayer Video for week beginning 20th May, 2019 ...

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... which features an athlete being told to TAKE drugs, Mental Health Awareness Week and a new text helpline, the next generation at St. Julie's and a moving re-union.

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Sunday 19th May - children talk about the Buddhist festival of Vesak

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Sunday 19th May - children talk about the Buddhist festival of Vesak

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Each Buddhist culture has its own traditions for the day, but it is celebrated in lots of different countries, including many across Asia such as: India, Thailand, and North and South Korea.

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Vesak 2023: What is it and how do Buddhists celebrate Buddha Day or Wesak?

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Also known as Wesak or Buddha Day, Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals and is usually celebrated in May or early June. This year, it falls on Friday 5 May.

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Sunday, 19th May, 2019 is Vesak or Buddah Day - a celebration of the birth of the Buddha

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Sunday, 19th May, 2019 is Vesak or Buddah Day - a celebration of the birth of the Buddha

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Here's a short summary (1 min 19 secs)

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Our Mission Statement Theme for week beginning 20th May, 2019 is ...

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Our Mission Statement Theme for week beginning 20th May, 2019 is ...

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... our commitment to discovering potential and developing and sharing talents.

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St. Julie's Words of the Week for week beginning 20th May, 2019 are .... 

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St. Julie's Words of the Week for week beginning 20th May, 2019 are .... 

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"God loves a simple heart which does its best!"

Remember - your best is always good enough!  Don't be defined by someone else's best or external definitions or expectations!

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The Sunday Gospel for 19th May, 2019 - the 5th Sunday of Easter (Year C) ....

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The Sunday Gospel for 19th May, 2019 - the 5th Sunday of Easter (Year C) ....

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.... where Jesus talks about his NEW COMMANDMENT!

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17th May is International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia

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17th May is International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia

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Here's a 3 mins 57 secs clip of what happened when a group of pilgrims met Pope Francis! STAFF WILL NEED TO LOGIN TO BOB TO VIEW THIS WITH THEIR FORMS.
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Learning on Screen - The British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council