A.R.C Food Bank Trip.

It was extremely humbling and a privilege to be chosen to visit our local food bank. It made me realise how fortunate we are and how easy it is for anyone to undergo hard times and find themselves in a situation where they must choose to pay the rent or to eat. Giving our donations made me feel proud of our Catholic community and has helped encourage me to want to do more for others. It was surprising to hear how many people need our local food bank and made it very clear that hard times can affect us all. It felt great to put our faith into action and follow the teachings of Christ, by supporting ‘The Trussell Trust food bank’ we are really helping those who have met troubled time. Jesus taught us to ‘do to others as you would have them do to you’. We would like to say a huge thank you to both year 10 and 11 for their tremendous generosity as they have truly helped so many people in the community. No doubt year 9 will be as great.”

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Year 10 A.R.C Peace and Justice Group.

Cake Sale!

We raised over £100 in our cake sale on Friday 5th February. We were raising money for the Udayan child we sponsor. Thank you so much to everyone who supported us and bought cakes! 

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Weaving Workshop

Year 12 A’level Art students took part in a weaving workshop with artist Jo Atherton.
Atherton is an artist who creates fascinating and playful tapestries using flotsam and materials found from scouring the coastlines of the UK.
She is fascinated by the curiosities that the tides wash up on to our beaches, the history associated with them, where they came from and who they belonged to.
Jo’s work is currently on display at the Artismeet gallery in Watersmeet until 26th February 2026.More about Jo can be found at www.flotsamweaving.com

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E’ CARNEVALE!

Carnival is a festival season. It occurs during the period between the Epiphany and Ash Wednesday. It involves public celebrations, parades and street parties. People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations.

The most famous celebrations happens in Venice and Viareggio and the most famous masks are Pulcinella and Harlequin

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Here is how Miss Torrini’s Yr 7s, 8s & 9s are preparing to celebrate this fun event in the year Calendar!

Enjoy and remember, in Italy they say: “ A carnevale, ogni scherzo vale!” ….

What does it mean? Find the translation and tell Miss Torrini, she might have a prize for you!

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Christmas Gift BAGS 2015 – Mission Complete!

Thank you so much for all your generosity. Many of our school families are themselves under considerable financial pressure, especially at this time of year, so it really is profound generosity we see in the pictures below of our very-own Santa-Sleigh (mini-bus).

For some families, the gifts donated by JOA are the only ones that they will receive this Christmas.

Well done and sincere thanks to everyone who contributed!

 

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Year 13 A.R.C Catholic Workers Farm

On the 10th of December year 13 pupils were escorted to ‘The Catholic Worker Farm’ to donate items that they have been collecting as a year group since September. I would like to commend them on their efforts. Weekly they have supported the cause, which offers accommodation for 22 destitute women whom without the farm, would be on the street with their children. During the trip the pupils commented on how it helped them ‘realise how lucky I really am’ and the struggles that some people who are just around the corner from us have. They truly put the Catholic teachings into action. ‘For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,  I needed clothes and you clothed me’ Mt 25:35-36.

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Rome Pilgrimage 30th November – 3rd December

64 pupils from years 8&9 have just returned from an extremely enjoyable pilgrimage to Rome. During our time in Rome we visited St Peter’s basilica, Climbed the Dome of St Peter’s basilica, saw many historical sites such as the Colosseum and the Pantheon.
The highlight has got to be when we went to the Popes Audience. We were extremely lucky to get very close and almost touch him. You can see how close we got from our photo. During his speech Pope Francis called on us to be missionaries. To act as Jesus calls us to. Through this action all people will see the work of Christ continuing today. We all look forward to taking on this message and spreading Jesus message through our actions and charitable work.
This was a brilliant experience that no doubt pupils and staff will never forget.

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Join Miss Godwin and Mr Woollatt who are both aiming for the Best Staff Christmas Jumper” prize.    

There will also be awards for “Best Student Christmas Jumper” and “Most Christmassy Form”.

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Haven’t got a Christmas Jumper?  Not a problem.  Customise your own.

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Really too cool for school/ still don’t want to wear the jumper?  Donate your £1 anyway…

Every single pound collected will go directly to the children of Udayan.

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