Bringing generations together through silver stories initiative
New Hall School in Chelmsford is proud to be supporting the Silver Stories programme, an initiative connecting young readers with elderly individuals through weekly story-sharing phone calls. By pairing pupils with ‘Silver Listeners,’ the programme aims to combat loneliness and isolation among older people while fostering intergenerational relationships and enhancing pupils’ reading experiences. New Hall’s […]
Enterprise day at Ursuline Prep Warley raises funds for local charities
The children in Upper Two / Year 6 at Ursuline Prep Warley have been preparing for their annual Enterprise Day for many weeks now. The children prepared for this charity event in their schoolhouses and are asked to think of ways in which they can raise money for their chosen charities. This year the children […]
‘New Hall Come Dancing’ Charity Competition
Ahead of the Christmas holidays, New Hall School was transformed into a dazzling ballroom as students and staff joined forces for the annual New Hall Come Dancing charity inter-house competition. With glitter balls spinning and the air alive with excitement, the event showcased incredible talent, enthusiasm, and a true sense of community. This year’s event […]
Coin trail fundraiser for CAFOD
Over the last few weeks, Ursuline Prep School, Warley, have been asking the children and families of their school to collect 20 pence pieces for their annual coin trail collection. The money raised, just over £1100, will be donated to CAFOD. They welcomed a representative from the CAFOD organisation into school who explained the importance […]
What it means to be in, work in, and learn in a Catholic school
By Matthew Burke, Headteacher at Beaulieu Convent School, Jersey and Chair of CISC I feel genuinely blessed to have spent my own time as a child, pupil and student as well as my own time in teaching within the community of Catholic Education. Earlier this year I took on the role of Chair of CISC […]