Celebrating Diversity Unit

1st November 2025Miss C Rossi

Celebrating Diversity Unit

This half-term, students have been exploring the Celebrating Diversity unit as part of their Personal Development curriculum. The lessons have focused on understanding and valuing the differences that make each of us unique, while promoting respect, inclusion, and equality within our school community and beyond.

Through discussions, real-life case studies, and creative activities, students have been developing their awareness of topics such as identity, culture, discrimination, and the importance of standing up for what is right.

The unit has encouraged thoughtful conversations and helped students reflect on how they can contribute to a more compassionate and inclusive society — living out our mission of shining together in faith, joy, and love.

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Enrichment Launch – Year 12 – Friday 9th September

1st November 2025Miss C Rossi

Enrichment Launch – Year 12

Our Year 12 students recently took part in the launch of this year’s Enrichment Programme, designed to help them develop new skills, explore interests, and make the most of their sixth form experience.

During the session, students were introduced to the wide range of enrichment opportunities available — from leadership roles and volunteering to creative, sporting, and academic options. The aim is to encourage students to try something new, challenge themselves, and build experiences that will support both their personal growth and future aspirations.

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Thoughts and Prayers 20th – 24th October 2025

15th October 2025Miss C Rossi
Our theme for this week is Do not Lose Heart and the scripture is taken from Luke 18:5 “Yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will give her justice.” This is a Spirit-led encouragement to remember that: You are heard. It fuels persistence — giving us strength to keep praying, hoping, and seeking justice even when it feels delayed.
In the Thoughts and Prayers this week, there are opportunities for students to discuss examples of injustice in school or society and how students can respond.
‘Digital unplug’ this week focuses on students Creating a ‘Wall of Voices’ where they post anonymous messages about what they care about.
Morning Prayer for week beginning 20th October: 
Monday 20th October –8A
Tuesday 21st October – 8I
Wednesday 22nd October – 8N
Thursday 23rd October – 12S
Friday 24th October – 8T

Thoughts and Prayers 6th – 10th October 2025

3rd October 2025Miss C Rossi
Our theme for this week is Holy Spirit, and the scripture is taken from Timothy 1: 6 -7 “Fan into flame the gift of God… for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” This verse is a reminder and a commissioning: the Spirit is already in us, but we must choose to live by it. The Holy Spirit replaces fear with: Power — courage to live boldly in faith, Love — the heart to serve and forgive and Self-control — wisdom to act with discipline and grace.
In the Thoughts and Prayers this week, there are opportunities for students to think about what gifts they want to fan into flame and how to make those gifts relevant in our school community, their homes and the world.
‘Digital unplug’ this week focuses on what spark is inside us that we want to fan into flame. 
Morning Prayer for week beginning 6th October: 
Monday 6th October – 10A
Tuesday 7th October – 11R
Wednesday 8th October – 11M
Thursday 9th October – 10N
Friday 10th October – 10T

Charity – Thoughts and Prayers 29th September – 3rd October 2025

24th September 2025Miss C Rossi
The theme this week is Charity which is linked to the quote:
‘There was a rich man and at his gate was a poor named Lazarus.’
(Luke 16:19)
This week’s Thoughts and Prayers explore the themes of stewardship and compassion.
Morning Prayer Schedule this week in the Chapel:

Thoughts and Prayers 22nd – 26th September

22nd September 2025Miss C Rossi
Our theme for this week is Possessions, and the scripture is taken from Luke 16:1 “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions” This verse invites reflection on stewardship, responsibility, and trust.
Explored through the lens of the Holy Spirit, possessions are not merely material but spiritual gifts — time, talents, relationships, wisdom, and opportunities. It is a call to reflect on how we handle possessions as it reflects our values. Wastefulness or dishonesty reveals a lack of integrity and respect for the trust placed in us. This week, invites students to ask: What has God entrusted to me? Am I using it wisely, generously, and justly? How do I treat what belongs to others?

19th – 23rd May Thoughts and Prayers

15th May 2025Miss C Rossi

This week our theme is Love One Another and the scripture that inspired the theme is taken from John 13:31-35. This passage gives us an understanding of love, especially communal love. In it, Jesus gives his disciples a “new command” not just to love, but to love as he has loved them.

 

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Thoughts and Prayers 5th – 9th May

2nd May 2025Miss C Rossi

Our theme this week is Success.

In this passage we are told that after a fruitless night of fishing, the disciples follow Jesus’ instruction to cast their nets on the right side, resulting in a miraculous catch. This story highlights that true success comes through obedience to God’s guidance and recognising His provision. It shows that success isn’t just about effort, but aligning with God’s will.

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Stations of the Cross 7,8 and 9 Podcast

4th April 2025Miss C Rossi

Stations of the Cross are a reflective way of journeying with Jesus to the cross. At each station, we reflect on the events taking place and imagine that we too are there with Jesus.

Please find here a podcast which explores Station 7 – Jesus falls for a second time, Station 8 – Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem and Station 9 – Jesus falls a third time.

The music that introduces and ends the podcast is ‘Oh Lead Me’ by Delirious.