Why volunteer to be a school governor at St Edmund’s Catholic Academy?

3rd December 2020Mrs D Curtis

At St Edmund’s our academy governors make a hugely valuable contribution to the education, opportunities and futures of our young people.

Being a school governor is a challenging but hugely rewarding role. It will give you the chance to make a real difference to young people, give something back to your local community and use and develop your skills in a board-level environment. You will also be joining the largest volunteer force in the country: there are over a quarter of a million volunteers governing state funded schools in England.

At the moment we need governors that have a balance and diversity of knowledge, skills and experience to ensure we are at our most effective.

 

Find out more by clicking the link:  https://bit.ly/33zs052

Advent Calendar of Prayers-Day 3

2nd December 2020Mrs D Ferris

A Day of New Beginning

I know you never give up on me,

never give up believing in me,

just as you never gave up

on the disciples.

Today I would like to be

more thoughtful about pleasing you

rather than myself,

more desirous about getting out of my old ways

and making a go of being better

towards others.

Lord, send your Spirit to renew me this Advent

.Amen

Advent Calendar of Prayers-Day 2

2nd December 2020Mrs D Ferris

A day to Forgive Others

Lord, today let me put aside

the grudges I have against others,

and the hurt that sometimes goes deep.

Rather than harbouring resentments

I’d like to feel free from ill will,

free to let go.

Lord, help me this Advent to forgive,

so that you can truly forgive me,

and then I can be really free

to rejoice in your loving mercy.

Lord, help me to enter into your presence today with a forgiving heart.

Amen.

Christmas Advent Calendar

2nd December 2020Mrs D Curtis
St Edmund’s advent calendar was opened earlier today by Dylan in year 8.  Dylan has shown commitment and dedication to learning and continues to embrace our CARE value.

Happy St. Edmund Day

1st December 2020Mrs D Curtis

Happy St. Edmund Day.

Today we celebrate St. Edmund Campion who died on 1st December 1581. An English Jesuit, martyred by the government of Queen Elizabeth I.

He was a son of a Catholic bookseller named Edmund whose family converted to Anglicanism. Queen Elizabeth offered him a deaconate in the Church of England. He declined the offer, fled to the continent, and joined the Jesuits and ordained in 1578.

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Year 7 Students Help to Leave Lasting Legacy

27th November 2020Mrs D Curtis

Students in year 7 were happy to help plant the first of 5 new silver birch trees in the upper courtyard this week.  They are looking forward to nurturing them and watching them grow over the next 7 years and providing a long lasting legacy for all to enjoy.