St Joseph's, Withnell

Today, our children took part in a challenging cricket tournament at Brinscall and represented the school brilliantly throughout the day. After winning our pool, we progressed to the final match to compete for 1st place overall.

We faced a very strong team from Lancaster Lane Primary School in a highly competitive and exciting final. Despite a fantastic effort from all of our players, we finished as runners-up, securing an impressive 2nd place overall.

The children demonstrated excellent teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament, and they should be extremely proud of their achievement. Well done to everyone involved! 🏏👏

⭐We are recruiting!⭐
Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Fixed Term (Autumn Term)

Hours: 26.25 hours per week

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team to support a Year 2/3 class for one term, with the possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification (essential) and will work closely with the class teacher to support teaching and learning. A key aspect of the role will be working with a target group of approximately 15 pupils, supporting their progress in English, mathematics, and reading, under the direction of the class teacher.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning
Working with small groups to reinforce learning in core subjects
Helping to deliver targeted interventions
Supporting pupils’ engagement and progress

We are looking for someone who:

✔️Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (essential)
✔️Has experience of working in a primary setting
✔️Is confident supporting English, maths, and reading
✔️Works well as part of a team and takes direction effectively
✔️Is positive, proactive, and committed to supporting pupils’ progress

This is a fixed-term post for one term, with the potential for extension.

If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and development, we would love to hear from you.

Application will be advertised shortly on Lancashire County Council Wensite. You can also find the post on our school website.

Thank you

st-josephs-chorley.secure-primarysite.net

🎟️ Thank You to Our PTA! 🎟️

A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for organising such a brilliant raffle – we really appreciate all the time and effort that has gone into making it a success! Tickets on sale at the Summer Fair on Friday.

We’d also like to say a big thank you to everyone who has kindly donated prizes – your generosity truly makes a difference.

BOXCO Forest
Boulder UK
The Little Tiger
Studio 19 - Hair & Nails
The Green Cow Farm Shop
Holy Grounds
Four.1.Two
Spout House Farm Shop
Heysfarmpopupyoga
Faith In Nature
Emily Chorley Fitness And Wellbeing
https://reallifeeducation.co.uk/

Don’t forget to come and join us this Friday for our Summer Fair, starting at 3:25pm. We look forward to seeing you there! Come and grab a bite to eat with The Busy Food Co. 🌞🎉

What a fantastic afternoon at Quad Kids! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We had an amazing time competing against some very strong schools and couldn't be prouder of our children.

Our Year 3/4 team finished an impressive 5th place out of 14 schools.
Our Year 5/6 team achieved a fantastic 3rd place finish.

To top it all off, two of our girls secured individual 2nd and 3rd place medals, an incredible achievement!

The determination, sportsmanship, and teamwork shown by every child was outstanding. They represented our school brilliantly and should all be very proud of themselves.

Well done, everyone, you were amazing! 🏅

Our pupils have been out once again on a community litter pick, helping to care for our local area and putting their faith into action 🍃 ✝️

As part of our commitment to Catholic Social Teaching, we recognise our responsibility as stewards of God's creation. By taking practical steps to keep our community clean and protect the environment, our children are living out the principles of caring for creation and working for the common good.

Small local actions can make a big difference. Through activities like this, our pupils are learning how to live sustainably, show respect for their neighbourhood and make a positive contribution to the world around them.

🌿 Looking for the perfect venue for your holiday club? 🌿

Would you like to use our premises to host your next summer or holiday club?

We’re pleased to offer a fantastic space that includes:
✅ A spacious school hall – ideal for indoor activities
✅ Access to a beautiful forest area – perfect for outdoor adventures
✅ A large school field – great for games, sports, and group activities

Our grounds provide a safe, versatile, and inspiring environment for children to learn, play, and explore.

📩 Get in touch to find out more or to book a visit – we’d love to hear from you!

Sports Stars Academy Success!

A huge congratulations to these outstanding pupils, who have performed at the very highest level and earned a place in the prestigious Sports Stars Academy.

The children took part in a demanding assessment process designed to identify exceptional sporting talent across Chorley. Throughout a series of challenging activities, they demonstrated remarkable resilience, determination, focus and skill. Their hard work, positive attitude and commitment enabled them to overcome every challenge and truly stand out.

Pupils from schools across Chorley were assessed, with only the top 40 children selected to attend the Sports Stars Academy programme. We are incredibly proud that our pupils have secured 12.5% of all available places, an outstanding achievement for a school of our size.

This success is a testament not only to their sporting ability but also to their perseverance, character and dedication. We are immensely proud of each and every one of them and look forward to seeing all they achieve during their time at the Academy.

Well done, superstars!

Join us for a fantastic community event that promises fun for the whole family! Whether you're a parent, grandparent, neighbour, or friend of the school, we'd love to see you there.

Come along and enjoy a great atmosphere, exciting stalls, games, refreshments, and the chance to win some amazing raffle prizes. It's a wonderful opportunity to bring our local community together while raising valuable funds to support our children.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends and family. The more people who attend, the more successful the event will be!

🎁 We are also looking for raffle prize donations. If you, your family, or your business are able to provide a raffle prize, we would be incredibly grateful. Donations of any size help make our raffle a success and support our fundraising efforts.

We can't wait to welcome you all for a fun-filled day of community spirit and celebration. 🌟