Advent Mass
A beautiful shared Advent celebration was had at Christ the King church, shared with all the local catholic primary schools. What a glorious way to share the true meaning of Advent.
Choir and coffee
We served up a treat, both musical and sweet, for our choir and coffee event this week. This event is not only to showcase the fantastic work of our school choirs but also to involve and serve our community. Our student council were on hand to serve teas, coffees and sweet treats and also set a very tricky quiz! We had a fantastic turn out of our local parishioners; thanks to all who came.
Harvest Donations
Our Head Pupils took our donation to the Blackpool Food Bank. thank you to all of you that sent in a donation. The food bank told us that last year they gave out over 800,000 food parcels to families in our local area. your donations will make a difference and truly show how we 'love our neighbour'.
Wear Yellow for Mental Health
Thank you for supporting our wear yellow for mental health day.
Year 5 & 6 litter picking for the Feast of St Francis
Year 5 and 6 pupils showed care for God's creation last Friday when they took part in a litter pick around our school and church grounds. They filled five bags of discarded waste from just the local area. This activity was inspired by St Francis, the patron saint of the environment.
Litter picking for the feast of St Francis of Assisi
Year 5 joined year 6 this week to be Eco warriors! We spent some time litter picking around the school grounds and our church. How can you help to look after our environment today?
Head pupils represent Holy Family at the Fylde Diocesan Mass
All Catholic schools across the Fylde were invited to take part in the conclusion of the Diocese Centenary jubilee. At the mass, the Lady of Lourdes statue was presented to BEBCMAT.
School of Sanctuary
Congratulations to Miss Baldwin for collating all of our evidence to be granted the School of Sanctuary.
Our Lady of Lourdes Statue Tour
This week we welcomed the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes to our school as part of Lancaster Diocese jubilee celebrations. We were presented with the statue by Christ The King school and we will be handing-over to Our Lady of Assumption. To celebrate we enjoyed a picnic lunch, a special assembly and time to reflect before our special prayer tables.
Stations of the Cross
On Monday, Year 5 led years 3,4,6 and parents through the Stations of the Cross as a part of our Lenten promise to be more prayerful.
CAFOD
This morning we have Diane and Sonia from Cafod in to tell us all about the work of the charity during the Jubilee Year.
Jubilee year - Pilgrims of Hope
Pope Francis has named this year the 'Pilgrims of Hope'. Here at Holy Family we have launched the year with balloons, assemblies, songs and smiles. There will be lots to celebrate this year including a Jubilee disco, Lenten BIG WALK, jubilee lunch and we will all create a pledge to act more like Jesus for this special year.