“This is what we are about. We plant the seeds that one day will grow.

We water the seeds already planted knowing that they hold future promise.”

– Bishop Ken Untener

 

 

 

 

Pope Leo XIV

 

St Joseph’s is a Catholic Primary school in the Diocese of Portsmouth. We believe that the true purpose of our work is to create, in all our community, an ethos in which everyone is inspired by the example of Christ.

Catholic Social Teaching is interwoven into the life of the school through our RE curriculum (Lighting the Path) and is also given dedicated time at the end of each half term in Phase assemblies and in the classroom.  The school recognises 6 Pillars of Catholic Social Teaching (Dignity, Community and Participation, Solidarity and Peace, Dignity of Workers, Care of Creation and Option for the Poor). 

Our school supports the Church's mission to reach out to others and serve them. 

The children in our care are encouraged to fully engage in their relationship with God, helping them grow as individuals who fully understand their vocation in life. Our school is like a family. Our Mission Statement and motto are at the heart:

We are all God’s Children and will try to Live, Love, Work and Serve as Jesus taught us.

Our School Prayer - written by the children and staff.

Please read about our Religious Education curriculum.

Find out about how we support local charities on our Charity Support page.