StJosephs&StGregorys

Last week, Year 4's attended the STEM day at Biddenham and enjoyed taking part in lots of science, technology, engineering and maths activities. We entered the competition to create something to represent our learning in science and won 2nd place. #olicatcommunity

KS1 had a fantastic visit from the Rainforest Roadshow this week. Children held spiders and learned about life in the rainforest. #OLICATcommunity

We are incredibly proud of Year 6 who have worked really hard to complete their SATs this week. We celebrated with ice cream, dancing and football. Well done everyone! 🎉 #olicatcommunity

Congratulations to all the children who took part in the MTC (Multiplication) Cup at SJSG in May 2023. We came 17th out of 1000 schools! 🎉#olicatcommunity

It's been a day of learning & celebrations at SJSG as we near the Coronation of King Charles III tomorrow. The children have come dressed in the colours of the Union Jack and spent time on reading, writing and craft activities relating to the Coronation today. #olicatcommunity

This week, Year 6 watched the Easter story come alive at St. John's and St. Leonard's Church. At the end, they met the characters and asked some thought-provoking questions. #olicatcommunity

@SJSGPrimary have an exciting vacancy which has just been posted on @mynewterm! They're looking for a SENDCo, if this is of interest and for more information please check it out mynewterm.com/jobs/139547/ED… @OlicatSchools #OLICATcommunity 😃

To celebrate #internationalwomensday today, the children in Seabirds had a visit from Naomi and her team at Beds Fire and Rescue. International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. #OLICATcommunity

Today is International Women's Day and Holi. The Polar Bears have been very busy learning about #holi and have created some colourful self portraits. Also, we have been learning about Aretha Franklin to celebrate #internationalwomensday. #OLICATcommunity

Here's one of the arty activities going on in year 6 today for #WorldBookDay #olicatcommunity

We are celebrating World Book Day today at SJSG and the staff and children are enjoying a whole feast of fun activities. Here are a few of the brilliant characters here in school this morning! #worldbookday2023 #OLICATcommunity

Our brains normalise the extraordinary and call it routine. We often come up for breath having missed the magic around us. Taking a moment to see the extraordinary is a tonic for our apathy and lethargy. #OLICATcommunity #WellbeingWednesday olicatschools.org/news/?pid=37&n…

FIRST FRIDAY PRAYER CHAIN Each First Friday every hour between 6am to 6pm a member of our OLICAT Schools community will pray. After each hour we pass the prayer baton on! You can follow the chain in real time on @OLICATChaplains olicatschools.org/firstfriday #olicatcommunity

Children at SJSG have taken part in the NSPCC Number Day 2023 Dress up for Digits and had a fun-filled day of maths activities and games, while raising money for their services such as Speak out Stay safe and Childline. #olicatcommunity #olicatschools

On Candlemas Day, February 2, followers of Jesus celebrate his Presentation at the Temple and the Virgin Mary being purified, with many of the faithful bringing candles to their churches to be blessed. #olicatcommunity #olicatschools

It's #wellbeingwednesday ....

Click on the link for further information about the Bedford Creative Arts mural painting workshops in Queen's Park. eventbrite.co.uk/e/take-part-qu… #olicatcommunity #olicatschools

It's National Compliment Day. Have you complimented anyone today? #kindness #OLICATcommunity

The SJSG School Council met with the Mayor of Bedford today to discuss some of the projects that the children want to work on. We had a great discussion. Thank you to Mayor Dave and to Alek Bogacki for a great meeting. #OLICATcommunity @DaveTheMayor

Over the last two days every child in Key Stage Two planted a tree, as part of the Government’s Trees for Climate Project. Over 500 trees are now waiting to grow into a beautiful woodland. We cannot wait to see the trees bloom! #olicatcommunity