On 5 March 2020 schools around the country will celebrate World Book Day. Cardinal Vincent Nichols wants to inspire us all and encourage a love of Scriptures and Bible storytelling out loud. He tells us his favourite Bible story in the new podcast which can be found below.
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The Centre for Catholic Formation, our diocesan agency for adult formation, is offering our GCSE and post-16 students the chance to share their favourite Scripture passages in a particularly creative way. Through illustration and typesetting, students involved in graphic design, art and RE, are invited to cooperate in creating works […]
Over 150 people packed in the Waldegrave Dining Room at St Mary’s University for the first Association of Teachers of Catholic RE national conference. It was standing room only as Catholic RE teachers joined Diocesan representatives, Catholic Education Service staff, Catholic university lecturers and clergy to celebrate Catholic education in […]
The Association of Teachers of Catholic Religious Education was formed in March 2018 with the support of the Catholic Education Service (CES) and is now an associate member of the National Board of Religious Inspectors and Advisers (NBRIA). The mission of the organisation was to provide a national representation and […]
Below is a copy of the letter and documents sent to all schools via email on the 18th December 2019 Letter of Notification of New Appointment ProcessAppointment Process for foundation governorsRole of foundation governorDBS Reference for volunteer roles
Missio will be hosting The Good Shepherd Liturgy on Wednesday 20th May 2020 at Aylesford Priory. If your school would like to perform on the day please contact Sheila Isaac on 0207 821 9755. To RSVP please contact Sheila Isaac or Ewa Gorska on 0207 821 9755 or email: missiontogether@missio.org.uk […]
The winner of this year’s Christmas card competition is Lily M from St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Bexley Below are the finalists.
LCVAP We will be starting the LCVAP / SCA bidding process on the 17th of October 2019, this will be sent to all schools via the Headteacher. This document will be in electronic form and will allow all supporting documents to be uploaded. The deadline for bids to be submitted is […]
For the last two years we have been working with various European Partners to build the desire amongst teachers to be lifelong learners to gain the qualities and to prepare the children of the world for the future. To find our more information about the project please visit www.till.org.uk. We […]
Background: The aim of the YEB is to provide young people in the Archdiocese of Southwark with the opportunity to express their views in order to help inform the Education Commission and the Archbishop to assist decision making that affects their education. This enables the Director of Education and the officers at the Education Commission to consult […]
Written by Missio’s Education Coordinator, Sheila Isaac Mission Together’s annual Good Shepherd Liturgy in Southwark Archdiocese took place in May, when over 800 pupils from 29 schools gathered at Aylesford Priory, Kent, to celebrate being ‘children helping children’. Each year schools supporting Mission Together – the Pope’s official children’s charity […]
It was announced on Monday, 10th June 2019, the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation from office of Archbishop Peter Smith and duly appointed Bishop John Wilson as his successor and Eleventh Archbishop of Southwark. Upon reaching their 75th year, bishops are […]
On 22nd April, 2019 St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Primary School, Swanley celebrated 50 years since the school was opened in 1969. To celebrate this occasion Archbishop Peter led a Mass in Holy Apostles Church on 2nd April concelebrated with Father Paul, Father Michael, Father Hetherton, Father Glanfield and supported by Deacon […]
Thank you to all that attended this years conference on the 21st and 22nd of March 2019. Below is some of the feedback received so far: “Just to say what a brilliant conference! It provided an oasis for reflection and renewal within my working week. Thank you so much for inviting our […]
“Take the give it up challenge this lent” There is a video promotion available on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGwcWPCh4hE Primary school resources for lent are available https://cafod.org.uk/Education/Primary-teaching-resources/Lent Secondary school resources for lent are available https://cafod.org.uk/Education/Secondary-and-youth-resources/Lent
Missio organizes and runs the Good Shepherd Liturgy for the primary schools in the Archdiocese of Southwark. Every year Missio tries to have a different collection of schools participating through: reading scripture, reading intercessory prayers, sing hymns and interpreting scripture/hymns through dance/mime/sign language. There are a limited amount of schools […]
The Good Samaritan Mass for Secondary Schools and Colleges will take place on Wednesday 1st May 2019 at 10:45. The Mass will be celebrated in St George’s Cathedral, Southwark and is in aid of the Southwark Crisis Fund (administered by the Catholic Children’s Society). Please click here for the booking form […]
The administration of all governors contribution to the Diocese for school building projects in voluntary aided schools, will now be handled by the Education Commission. School cheques must continue to go to the Finance Office. Please email lcvap@rcaos.org.uk if you have any queries
During the Advent Season, the Education Commission was honoured to display the Advent promises from many of our schools. Going forward we would like to continue to celebrate the pieces of written and art work produced in Religious Education lessons. If you have pieces we can display please contact the […]
Colleagues from the Commission, in partnership with staff from St. Mary’s University welcomed teachers from around the Archdiocese to participate in a ‘Come Back to Me’ event. Speakers encouraged participants to consider working in Catholic schools and provided guidance on how to apply, how to undertake visits to Catholic schools […]
Dear all, This Advent we are reminded yet again of the ever-increasing need to welcome Jesus Christ at Christmas. Today’s uncertainty and the relentless pace of change is even more reason for all to take time out, take stock, and seize the opportunity to reflect on the extraordinary moment in history when God […]
Role and Responsibilities Foundation Governors are committed to supporting education in a Catholic context. They are appointed by the Archdiocese of Southwark to preserve and develop the Catholic ethos of the school, academy, college and help to deliver outstanding spiritual, moral and learning outcomes for children and young people. Foundation […]
Our Year 6 students sang beautifully at Oasis Academy for their Remembrance Day service, singing ‘Spirit of the ANZACS’ and a Veterans version of ‘Hallelujah’ on their own before joining with Halfway Houses to sing a combined version of ‘It’s a Long Way to Tipperary and Pack Up Your Travels’. We were very honoured to […]
Children at St. Edward’s Catholic Primary School rounded off their ‘Diwali Week’ learning with ‘Bollywood’ dancing lessons. Every year group took part, from Reception to Year 6, along with all teaching and support staff. The day culminated in a surprise ‘Flash Mob’ on the playground. The children then put on a demonstration […]
Deborah Neeves from St Edward’s Catholic Primary School, Sheerness was awarded the Optivo Natures Champion award at this year’s Kent wildlife trust’s ‘Wild about Gardens’ ceremony at Canterbury College on Thursday 25th October. Deborah was nominated for the award by the Kent wildlife trusts judge who visited the school […]
Below are the PDF’s for the current CPD opportunities offered by Emmaus Teaching School. Emmaus TSA Brochure 2018-19 Courses being run at Emmaus TSA 2018-19
Archbishop Peter Smith visited St Thomas’ Catholic Primary School in Canterbury on Friday 5th October 2018, to celebrate the official opening of the school’s new classrooms. The morning began with mass in the school hall, where the Archbishop was joined by local clergy, governors, pupils and families, to celebrate […]
The DfE has set out plans to roll out the free national search and listing service for teaching roles in schools – across schools in England. Schools will be invited to start listing roles on the service according to which Regional School Commissioner (RSC) region they’re in (or, in the […]
Members of the Richard Challoner School community enjoyed a highly emotive Mass at St George’s Cathedral in Southwark last week as part of the school’s tradition to mark the birthday of the school’s founder, Bishop Richard Challoner. Over 1,300 students, staff and families, travelled to London to participate in […]
Teachers and children at an Island school have been congratulated for exam results which were above the national average. Please click the link below to read more St Edward’s Sheerness
A recruitment drive for the Department for Education’s free National School Breakfast Programme (NSBP) is underway. The Programme is delivered by the charities Family Action and Magic Breakfast, who are encouraging schools in disadvantaged areas of England to join the hundreds who’ve already applied. Most eligible schools doing so […]
Thursday 4th October 2018 2pm – 4pm Amigo Hall Archbishop Peter will introduce the mini-conference. I am expecting to share the initial outputs of my time at the Education Commission. I also intend to give you an opportunity to discuss the findings of the Gilbert Review and to gather your views […]
Message from the Director of Education, Dr Simon Hughes: Thank you to all the headteachers, chairs of governing bodies, chaplains, teachers and teaching assistants who joined the team from the Education Commission for yesterday’s mass to mark the beginning of the new school year. I would particularly like to thank […]
Dear Colleagues, A very warm welcome back to the new school year 2018/19. Congratulations to all our many young people who did well in their examinations, achieving outcomes that will help them move on to the next stage of their life, education, employment or training. I am sure that they […]
The real-life DIY SOS project is taking place during the six-week summer holiday to provide St Saviour’s Primary School in Lewisham with a brand new library. Please click here to read the full story.