21st November News from our Parish Schools

Parish School pages on our website

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

https://stjosephsgilesgate.bwcet.com/

On Monday 24^th November, the Year 4 pupils from our Small Schools Cluster will attend a residential retreat at the Emmaus Youth Village. This is joyful, reflective and community building experience for children. It is a 3-day retreat with lots of exciting activities such as creative workshops, woodland walks and a fantastic Escape Room Challenge.  

The children will return on Wednesday 26^th November.

On Friday 28^th November  it will be a Non-uniform day and we will be grateful for any donations of cuddly toys for our upcoming Christmas Fayre

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St Godric's Catholic Primary School

https://stgodricsdurham.bwcet.com/

Sunday 30 November - We welcome our First Holy Communion children for Mass at St Godric's Church at 9am.

Monday 1 December - The First Holy Communion Catechist session We seek forgiveness will be in school on Monday 1 December at 3.15pm.

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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

https://stthomasmorebelmont.bwcet.com/

At St. Thomas More, our year 4 children are looking forward to a 2-night stay residential at Emmaus Village next week.  Hosted by The Youth Ministry team, they will provide a warm, uplifting, and memorable experience for our year 4 pupils - helping them to explore and deepen their spirituality within a joyful Catholic environment. Through creative activities, reflective prayer, and engaging group sessions, the children will have the opportunity to nurture a sense of belonging and recognise God’s presence in their everyday lives. We have no doubt, that this exciting opportunity will help our children grow in confidence, compassion, and faith. 

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St Leonard's Catholic Secondary School

https://stleonardsdurham.bwcet.com/

A celebration of joy, jingles and harmony

This year our music ensembles will be performing on Tuesday 16th December at St. Joseph's Church in Gilesgate. 

Tickets will be free but are limited. If you would like to book tickets, please click on the link below. Performers will not require a ticket.

Https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-leonards-presents-sounds-of-christmas-tickets-1967528033312?aff=oddtdtcreator

Youth Social News Boards

You can find our Youth Social News boards at the back of both churches giving information on past and future events, activities and youth group meetings.

We would also love to hear feedback and ideas from our young people, so feel free to write them down on the post it notes and stick them to the board.

14th December Parish Christingle

Our Parish Christingle will take place on Sunday 14th December 3pm -4pm in St Joseph's church. This year we kindly ask you bring your own oranges, everything else will be provided in church for you to make your own Christingle before we light them and say prayers. We look forward to seeing you there.