At St. Joseph’s Catholic Infant School, we recognise the importance of following the call of Jesus to live our lives with a commitment to the greater good. Through being committed to works of charity, we are developing in children their understanding of the responsibility that has been placed upon us to do what we can to show our support and solidarity with all members of God’s family.

Our commitment to the support of those less fortunate than ourselves leads us to support both local, national and international organisations and charities in their work with those in need.

We are supporting the following charities:-

 

Macmillan Cancer Support- As part of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning and to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, Cardinal Wiseman organised a cake sale. We wanted to join in this national event to show our support. All children and staff were invited to attend.  Every cake we have sold helps to support someone affected by cancer. Together we can make sure that no one faces cancer alone. 

Water Aid- The children undertook a Water Walk to try to understand how hard it is for children (and adults) who undertake a long walk on a daily basis for clean water.

NSPCC

CAFOD

Brentwood Children’s Society

United World Schools- Supporting Teaching to reach the unreached in Ta Lae Cambodia.

Comic Relief

Street 2 Homes- Supporting Homelessness in our own country

Help for Heroes

 

Whitechapel Mission- Supporting Homelessness in London

Royal British Legion- Supporting those who fought to ensure we have our British Values and live in a Democratic Country

 

‘Charity Work helps me to realise I am lucky to have the things I have’- D. Year Two Child

 

‘I feel good if I help others’ S. Year One Child

The Big Lent Walk

 

 

The children at both schools will be walking throughout Lent to help raise money for CAFOD.

Each week during Lent, the Infants and the Juniors will be walking in the park and local community.

You can donate directly to our Just Giving page which can be found at:

 

https://schools.walk.cafod.org.uk/fundraising/fundraising/st-josephs-infants-and-juniors-big-lent-walk

Alternatively, there will be a collection box at each school office that you can donate cash too. Every £1 raised through the Big Lent Walk will help fight poverty globally.

 

We kindly ask you to join us for a community walk in the Jubilee Park on the last day of school, Friday 04th April 2025 from 1:00pm – 1:20pm. Please come to school at 1pm to walk down with us to the park.