On Wednesday 9th November St Joseph's Art department had a visit from two famous Chinese artists, Mr Huimin Gao (painter) and Mr Jisheng Luan (calligrapher).
With the aid of an interpreter, 8.1 were shown step by step how to create a painting of a panda and some Chinese calligraphy using traditional methods and materials.
The boys were really well behaved and produced some lovely work. It was a wonderful experience for all involved.

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On Wednesday 14 December Form 8:6 lead assembly on The True Meaning Of Christmas. The assembly featured a very colourful Powerpoint presentation that explained why we have an Advent Wreath in the chapel. Nearly all the boys in the class took a turn at reading during the assembly and their words matched the pictures on the screen along the way.

8.6 then sang Silent Night together which was followed by the whole yeargroup joining in a cheerful rendition of Jingle Bells.

Mr Franchetti then joined us to present the latest Millionaires Club certificates which were particularly significant as Jonathan Oh of 8.3 and Mohit Jain of 8.4 became double millionaires.

But the celebrations did not stop there because Mr Smith gave out some awards and certificates and a trophy to 8.2 for the most achievement points this half term.

Deacon Tony

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The pictures below rightly recognise some of our fantastic year 7 cohort. Over the last 7 weeks, these students have upheld the year ethos of "Respect, Cooperation and Motivation" to a superb level! Well done boys! Ikenna Omara (7.1), Jason McCarthy (7.2), Remel Alvarez-Matthews (7.3), Marius Nykstelis (7.4), Emmanuel Ajidahun (7.5) and Haris Chaudhry (7.6) claimed the individual awards. Representing our ‘Outstanding Form Group' is Ifsahaan Aullybux of 7.6. Only 20 achievement points separated the top three forms this term - good luck next term gentlemen!

Mr S Fuller

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On Tuesday 6th December, a group of St. Joseph's College students were invited to attend a theology talk concerning the existence of God. The audience was made up of 50 College pupils, who had the opportunity to participate and question the speakers. Of the four guests, the main speaker was Ataul Mujeeb Rashid, Imam of the London Mosque, who gave a half-hour speech on the topic. Attendees thoroughly enjoyed the event, with audience members affirming that the talk was  thought-provoking.

These boys have deservedly been recognised for upholding the core values that the St Joseph's Community is built upon: Respect, Cooperation and Motivation. Having settled into St Joseph's fantastically well, they have been an excellent example to their peers. Congratulations! The winners are as follows: Muhammed Syed 7.1; Mohammed Dabo 7.2; Marcio Grant-Carvahlo 7.3; Muhammad Mughal 7.4; Kelvin Chung 7.5; Oliver Johnson 7.6. 

 In addition, form 7.2 won the "Form of the half-term award" with an unbelievable total of 559 Net Achievement Points - collecting the shield is the form's representative, Zeeshan Ahmed.  

Mr S Fuller, Head of Year 7