This academic year, Ajay and I started working on a social action project together with NCS and the Wolves Foundation. Our goal was to think of, and execute, a project that would benefit members of the community in Wolverhampton.
After lots of thought and discussion, we decided to try to help the vulnerable and marginalised members of our society. Our goal was set. We would provide the homeless people of Wolverhampton with essential items to see them through winter. These items would include: hats, gloves, scarves and socks, as well as necessities such as deodorant, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes and food items.
We collected donations from our own school staff as well as from the staff at Wombourne High. Monetary donations were also made by our sixth form as well as a local Sainsbury’s, and a facebook campaign in our local village was a huge success. We were overwhelmed by people’s kindness and generosity. Overall, over 250 items were collected which we donated to the Good Shepherd’s Homeless Shelter on the 21st of December. We hope that, in the future, we can undertake further projects and campaigns to raise awareness and support more people in our local community.
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Our school community are all deeply saddened to hear of the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Our prayers are with the Queen and all the Royal Family.
For the Year of Saint Joseph, pupils within the diocesan schools have been asked to explore Vocation through creative and innovative artwork and win prizes for themselves and the school. This year’s theme is ‘Patris Corde – With a Father’s Heart’ .
The Art, Design & Technology department got involved and Year 7’s were asked to submit their creative artwork that depicts or links to Saint Joseph.
We have been very impressed with the standard of work that was submitted which made our job in selecting the 3 best entries for the diocesan extremely difficult.
The ADT department and Ms Hazeldine have voted for the best 3 entries made from the following pupils:
- Holly Portlock DMO
- Manveer Tiyur 7KEV
- Mohammad Rashid 7JBA
One winner and one runner-up will be announced on Friday 23rd April 2021. Mrs Devi will let you know. GOOD LUCK!!
As part of their The Catholic Life target, Easter at St Edmund’s, Miss Harding, Miss Mahay, Miss Mann and Miss Gallagher organised an Easter Prayer Project.
Students were asked to write a prayer in their native language, supported by the Modern Foreign Languages Department, to create a multicultural prayer display.
Staff collected over 65 Easter eggs and £50 in donations from St Edmund’s colleagues which has been presented to The Haven, Wolverhampton.
