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Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Hendon
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and historic part of the neighbourhood of Hendon in North West London. Founded in 1882 initially as a boarding school, the school has survived two World Wars and gone from strength to strength. We work to give our children the best possible education in the fullest sense of the word – academically, spiritually and emotionally.
The gospel principles of loving your neighbour, of compassion and of justice permeate all aspects of our school life. We are a friendly and outward-looking school community, welcoming families from all parts of the world. We are proud of our success in academic exams and achievements on the sports field, and we also have good links with local, national and international charities and organizations.
Please take time to browse our website to find out more about the school and the fantastic activities we are involved in.
Latest News & Information
Barnet Council and Khulisa are delivering a Parenting Programme to schools and organisations in Barnet where we can train and equip parents to become Parent Champions in their communities, support others and develop themselves with exciting training opportunities. It is okay to join the Parent Champion Webinars if the first one was missed. 😃
Dates:
6th February - Structure and Nurture / 20th February - Managing Challenges / 27th February- Skills to become Parent Champions /
Lunchtime sessions @ 12.30pm – 2pm OR Evening sessions@ 7pm – 8.30pmYou can find the zoom links for each session here
Barnet’s first FREE Healthy Beginnings Roadshow is in Grahame Park on the 7th February, 1.30-5.00
Barnet’s first ever Healthy Beginnings Roadshow will offer an afternoon of fun and support for families with children aged 8 or under.
When and where: Tuesday 7 February at The Old Library, The Concourse, Grahame Park NW9 5XA, 1:30pm – 5pm (Free entry, no booking required).
Parents, carers and their children are encouraged to pop by and get to know more about the support and local services available in Barnet, to give their families the best start in life.
The afternoon will include:
- fun activities for the whole family
- information about local health and wellbeing services and support available
- opportunity to meet experienced health, early help and community services professionals to talk to and ask questions
- support with the rise in cost of living
This is the first in a series of free roadshows that will be taking place across the borough, each tailored to the local area.
Find out more or contact earlyyears@barnet.gov.uk to get involved.
SEN and Inclusion Information
- Autism Advisory Team - Virtual Seminar 12 June 2023
- Autism Advisory Team - Virtual Seminar 27 June 2023
- Parent Champion Poster May 2023
- SEN - Barnet Virtual Transition Morning Agenda
- Zones of regulation
- Zones of regulation - visual
- Strenght and Learning Through Horses
Equine Assisted Partnership Course for Parents & Children Age 8 - 11
Click here for more information https://strengthandlearningthroughhorses.org/ - SEND Activities Spring Break 2023
- CACPAC Flyer Summer Term 2023
- Autism Parent Webinar
- Language Enrichment Programme - Early Years Training Spring 2023
- Language Enrichment Programme - further information
- Autism preschool parent/carer program January 2023
- BELS Carer Training Spring 2023
- BEAT Eating Disorder
- BEAT Eathing Disorder - Supporting a Loved One
- Cygnet Parent and Carer Autism Training September and October 2022
- Cygnet Parent and Carer Autism Training November and December 2022
- Time to Talk Workshop April 2022 to March 2023
- BICS - Barnet Integrated Clinical Services - poster
- BICS workshop for children and young people
- BICS workshop for parents and carers
- Couples and Family Therapy
- Help for new dads
- Help for new dads from new mums
- Changes to Children and Young People Act 2020

- General2 June 2023UPDATED: Dates for your Diary 2nd June 2023Dear Parents & Carers, Please see updated dates for your diary below. Additions/changes are highlighted with ***. (all dates subject to change) Please note that all dates, including after school clubs and when they run, are on the calendars on SchoolPing and the School's website (www.stjps.org). Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries. Mrs Ricketts WHOLE SCHOOL / GROUPS: 05.06.2023 INSET DAY School is closed for the children 06.06.2023 School reopens at 8.30 am 03-16.07.2023 School Enterprise Weeks More info to follow 04.07.2023 YEAR 3, 4, 5 & 6 Sports Day More info to follow 11.07.2023 SEN Coffee Morning More info to follow from Miss Jolliffe 12.07.2023 NURSERY, RECEPTION, YEAR 1 & 2 Sports Day More info to follow 21.07.2023 Last day of academic year School closes at 1.30 pm Please collect on time or make alternative arrangements 04+05.09.2023 INSET DAYS School is closed for children 06.09.2023 School reopens at 8.30 am NURSERY: 16.06.2023 Reception welcome meeting for parents of pupils who will attend our Reception 2023-24 10.30 am in Catherine Kasper Hall More info to follow ***Stay and Play for Nursery pupil joining our Reception 2023 More info to follow RECEPTION: 09.06.2023 Visit to the local Fire Station RS at 10 am RT at 1.30 pm See Ping sent on 10.05.2023 21.06.2023 RT Class Assembly – parents welcome 2.45 pm in Pope Francis Hall 28.06.2023 RS Class Assembly – parents welcome 2.45 pm in Pope Francis Hall 04.07.2023 School Trip Aldenham Country Park See Ping dated 26.05.2023 YEAR 1: 14.07.2023 School Trip Kew Gardens See Ping dated 26.05.2023 YEAR 2: 27.06.2023 2S Class Assembly – parents welcome 2.45 pm in Pope Francis Hall 28.06.2023 St Peter and St Paul Mass – Holy Communion Celebration 10 am at OLOD Attending: pupils in Y3 (leading) & Y2. Parents welcome YEAR 3: 10.06.2023 OLOD First Holy Communion 6 pm at OLOD 22.06.2023 School Trip Kew Gardens See Ping dated 16.05.2023 28.06.2023 St Peter and St Paul Mass – Holy Communion Celebration 10 am at OLOD Attending: pupils in Y3 (leading) & Y2. Parents welcome 29.06.2023 3T Class Assembly – parents welcome 9 am in Pope Francis Hall See Ping sent on 05.05.2023 YEAR 4: 14.06.2023 4J Class Assembly – parents welcome 2.45 pm in Pope Francis Hall 22.06.2023 4T Assembly – parents welcome 2.45 pm in Pope Francis Hall See Ping sent on 19.05.2023 05.07.2023 School Trip Hampton Court See Ping dated 26.05.2023 YEAR 5: 24.05.2023 5T Class Assembly – parents welcome 2.45 pm in Pope Francis Hall 13.06.2023 5J Class Assembly – parents welcome 2.45 pm in Pope Francis Hall 20.06.2023 5S Class Assembly – parents welcome 2.45 pm in Pope Francis Hall Y5 visiting St James Catholic High School Until midday More info to follow 03.07.2023 School Trip Victoria & Albert Museum More info to follow YEAR 6: 12-16.06.2023 School Residential Trip PGL 12+13.07.2023 Y6 End of Year Play More info to follow 14.07.2023 Y6 Leavers Disco (organised by the parents) 6.30pm to 8pm 18.07.2023 End of Year 6 Celebration Mass 2.15 pm at OLOD Attending: pupils in Y6 (leading). Parents welcome 20.07.2023 Y6 End of Year Water Fight More info to follow
- Important25 May 2023School closes 1.30 pm tomorrow - End of TermDear Parents & Carers, A reminder that the School will close at 1.30 pm tomorrow, Friday 26th May, for the Half Term break and will re-open on Tuesday, 6th June at 8.30 am. Please collect your Child on time or make alternative arrangements. We wish you and your families a very happy Half-Term Break. Kind regards.
- Medical25 May 2023Polio Vaccination Campaign in BarnetDear Parents & Carers,, Please find attached letter regarding the Polio Vaccination Campaign sent on behalf of the Barnet Immunisation Team. Thank you.
- General25 May 2023Summer Solstice Festival on June 21st 2023Dear Parents & Carers, Please see attached leaflet from the 0-19 Early Help Service in Barnet regarding the Summer Solstice Festival which will be held on June 21st 2023. Kind regards.
- General24 May 2023Wednesday Word Holiday Booklet w/c 24.5.2023Dear Parents Please find attached the Wednesday Word Booklet for this week and the Half Term Holiday. We hope you enjoy reading through it with your children. School Office
- General19 May 2023RECEPTION, YEAR 1 & 2 CAKE SALEDear Parents & Carers, Please see attached flyer from The Friends Committee who will be holding a Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 Cake Sale on Thursday 25th May in the Main Playground after School from 3 pm. Your cake donations will be greatly appreciated ... The Friends will collect your donations on Wednesday 24th and the morning of Thursday 25th. Many thanks The Friends
- General8 February 2023Smart Watches not to be worn in SchoolDear Parents and Carers, May we remind you that only analogue or digital watches (for learning to tell the time) are allowed in School as outlined in our Uniform Policy. Smart/vtech type watches are not permitted as they cause a distraction and some of them can take photos and videos. Thank you for your co-operation.