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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
- Barnet Children's Integrated Therapies Universal Training
- Development 0-5 (poster)
- SLT eating and drinking drop in
- Therapies drop in flyer (school age)
- Family Links Flyer ASD, LD, ADHD Jan 2024
- Language Enrichment Programme - Autumn 2023
- Language Enrichment Programme Autumn 2023 - Further Information
- Barnet Autism Course for Parents And Carers

- Important8 December 2023AJ's Last Day today & Last Dates for After School ClubsDear Parents & Carers, Just a reminder that AJ's will be closed next week (last day is today) therefore from next week please collect your Child on time at 3.15pm or make alternative arrangements for your child. If another person is collecting your Child from School please call the School Office or leave a voicemail with the name of the person collecting before 3pm. Last dates for After School Clubs are as follows:- The Elms Football Club (Y2-Y6) : Monday 11th December The Elms Multi Sports (Rec-Y2) : Thursday 14th December Film Club (Y5-Y6) : Thursday 14th December Clubs already ended: Drama Y3-Y6 Chess (Y2-Y6) Jam Coding (Y3-Y6) Tennis (Y2-Y6) Thank you.
- General1 December 2023UPDATED: Dates for your Diary 1st December 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 MASS AT OUR LADY OF DOLOURS: 19.03.2024 at 10am St Joseph’s Day Mass Y3, Y4 (leading), Y5 12.06.2024 at 10am St Peter and St Paul Mass Y2, Y3 (leading) Y3 children can come to school in their 1st holy communion outfit 16.07.2024 at 2pm End of Year Mass Y6 WHOLE SCHOOL / GROUP EVENTS: 04.12.2023 (REC to Y6) Flu Vaccinations See Ping dated 15.09.2023 07.12.2023 (NUR to Y6) Christmas Jumper Day See Ping dated 01.12.2023 07.12.2023 (Y1 to Y6) Carols around the Christmas Tree (Y1-Y6) From 2.15pm See Ping dated 01.12.2023 12.12.2023 (REC to Y2) Christmas Dinner 13.12.2023 (Y3 to Y6) Christmas Dinner 19.12.2023 (NUR to Y6) Class Christmas Parties More info to follow 20.12.2023 Last day of term School closes at 1.30pm for the children 21.12.2023 INSET Day – School is closed for the children 22.12.2023 – 05.01.2024 Christmas Holidays 08.01.2024 INSET Day – School is closed for the children 09.01.2024 School reopens at 8.30am 09.02.2024 Last day of half term School closes at 1.30pm for the children 12-16.02.2024 Half Term Break 19.02.2024 School reopens at 8.30am 28.03.2024 Last day of term School closes at 1.30pm for the children 29.03-12.04.2024 Easter Holidays 15.04.2024 School reopens at 8.30am 06.05.2024 Bank Holiday 09.05.2024 (NUR to Y6) School Photos (classes and individual) More info to follow 21.05.2024 (NUR to Y6) Our Lady’s Tea Party in the Orchard Celebrating 175 years of Our Lady of Dolours More info to follow 24.05.2024 Last day of half term School closes at 1.30pm for the children 27-31.05.2024 Half Term Break 03.06.2024 INSET Day – School is closed for the children 04.06.2024 School reopens at 8.30am 24.07.2024 Last day school year School closes at 1.30pm for the children NURSERY EVENTS: 07.12.2023 EYFS Carol Singing 2pm in the Pope Francis Hall See Ping dated 01.12.2023 RECEPTION EVENTS: 07.12.2023 EYFS Carol Singing 2pm in the Pope Francis Hall See Ping dated 01.12.2023 ***30.04.2024 RT Class Assembly 2.50pm-3.05pm in the Pope Francis Hall ***23.05.2024 RS Class Assembly 2.50pm-3.05pm in the Pope Francis Hall YEAR 1 EVENTS: 15.12.2023 Fairy Tale Day See Ping dated 14.11.2023 Costumes desired 24.04.2024 1S Class Assembly 2.50pm-3.05pm in the Pope Francis Hall 01.05.2024 1T Class Assembly 2.50pm-3.05pm in the Pope Francis Hall YEAR 2 EVENTS: 31.01.2024 2S Class Assembly 2.50pm-3.05pm in the Pope Francis Hall 27.02.2024 2T Class Assembly 2.50pm-3.05pm in the Pope Francis Hall YEAR 3 EVENTS: 14.12.2023 Stone to Iron Age Day See Ping dated 21.11.2023 Costumes desired 26.03.2024 3T Class Assembly 2.50pm-3.05pm in the Pope Francis Hall 23.04.2024 3S Class Assembly 2.50pm-3.05pm in the Pope Francis Hall YEAR 4 EVENTS: 18.12.2023 Y4 School Trip British Museum See Ping message dated 17.11.2023 06.02.2024 4S Class Assembly 2.50pm-3.05pm in the Pope Francis Hall 19.02-01.03.2024 4S Swimming Lessons at Copthall More info to follow 04-15.03.2024 4T Swimming Lessons at Copthall More info to follow ***21.03.2024 (NEW DATE) 4T Class Assembly 2.50pm-3.05pm in the Pope Francis Hall YEAR 5 EVENTS: 20.03.2024 5T Class Assembly 2.50pm-3.05pm in the Pope Francis Hall 27.03.2024 5J Class Assembly 2.50pm-3.05pm in the Pope Francis Hall 22.05.2024 5S Class Assembly 2.50pm-3.05pm in the Pope Francis Hall YEAR 6 EVENTS: 12.12.2023 Carol Service 6pm at Our Lady of Dolours See Ping dated 01.12.2023 17-21.06.2023 Y6 Residential Trip – PGL More info to follow
- Newsletter20 October 2023October Half-Term Newsletter from Dr. LaneDear Parents & Carers, Please see attached newsletter from Dr. Lane for important updates and reminders. Kind regards.
- Important18 September 2023MMR & Flu Vaccinations: Reception to Y6Dear Parents & Carers, Please see attached letter from Dr. Tamara Djuretic, the Joint Director of Public Health & Prevention at Barnet Council and The Royal Free London Group regarding MMR and Flu vaccinations. Kind regards
- Medical21 July 2023Public Health Letter: MeaslesDear Parents & Carers, Please see attached letter from Public Health regarding Measles & MMR Vaccination. Kind regards.