St Joseph’s Shirebrook

Thank you all for another wonderful year at St Joseph’s.
It’s been a brilliant year to be proud of and we can’t wait to do it all again next year. Wishing all of our families a safe and happy summer.

Good luck to our wonderful year 6 children who will be moving on. We are so proud of you and we know you will do amazing things in your new schools❤️❤️

Tomorrow we will be selling ice pops at break time for 50p. Children are able to bring in 50p if they would like to buy an ice pop. We will also be selling these at the end of the school day if any parents , children or younger siblings would like to enjoy a summer treat!

Year 2 had a great time on their trip to the beach! 🏖️

Happy Sunday. We hope that you have had a lovely weekend and can’t wait to see all the children tomorrow. All children should be back in full uniform next week unless it is their PE day.

This week at St Joseph’s:

☀️Tuesday-

Year 6 leavers’ Mass in church at 2pm- parents welcome.

☀️Wednesday-

Year 2 and 3 PE day. Children should come dressed in PE kits.

Year 4 and 5 swimming. Children need to come in PE kits with their swimming kits. Year 5 need to bring pjs as part of their kit to swim in.

2pm Year 6 Leavers assembly in the school hall- parents welcome.

KS1 STAGS club after school. Please book a place on Arbor.

☀️Thursday-

Year 1 PE day - children need to come in PE kits

Year 6 Trip- children to arrive at school for 8.25am to get the train with a packed lunch. Children to bring PE kit and disco clothes with them.

End of year disco for children in reception- year 6 from 5pm-6pm. If you would like your child to attend, please book a place on Arbor.

☀️Friday-
Year 6 are able to wear PJs or comfortable clothes for the day.

Reception and nursery forest schools session.

Last day of the school year.

Happy Sunday. We hope that you have had a lovely weekend and can’t wait to see all the children tomorrow. As the weather is going to be beautiful again this week, we are leaving it to parental discretion whether they send their children in PE kits (green shorts and white POLO t shirt) or summer uniform. On Tuesday for break the rules, they may wish to come in non uniform as one of the rules they break and on Friday they can come in colour run clothing as described in the colour run post.

This week at St Joseph’s:
☀️Monday-

Year 5 visit to All Saints. Children need to come to school for 8:25 in PE kits. Children need a packed lunch, hat, water bottle and sun cream.

☀️Tuesday-

Break the Rules Day- children can select which rules they would like to break from the poster. Children should donate 50p for each rule they break.

☀️Wednesday-

Year 2 and 3 PE day. Children should come dressed in PE kits.

Year 4 and 5 swimming is cancelled this week due to the school play.

2pm and 6pm years 4-6 end of year production. Please read the letter for more information about tickets and children returning after school.

KS1 STAGS club after school. Please book a place on Arbor.

☀️Thursday-

Years 1 and 6 PE day- children need to come in PE kits

Reception visit to Shirebrook Library.

2pm years 4-6 end of year production.

☀️Friday-

Nursery and Reception church as a chapel. Parents are welcome to join the children in church at 9am.

Reception and nursery forest schools session.

Colour Run- please see letter for more information.

We are delighted to announce that Mrs Shutt is expecting her first child in November and so we are looking for a teacher to work with us while she is on maternity leave. I am sure you will join us in congratulating Mr and Mrs Shutt on this very exciting news.

Class Teacher - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, MANSFIELD, Nottinghamshire Closing date: 9:00am, Fri 17th Jul, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

We’re excited to be holding a Colour Run for the children next Friday! Please see below for the schedule and important details:

🕒 Timings:
2:00 – 2:20 PM – Year 5 and 6
2:20 – 2:40 PM – Year 3 and 4
2:40 – 3:00 PM – Year 1 and 2
3:00 – 3:20 PM – EYFS

👕 What to Wear:
Children should come to school wearing their Colour Run clothes. This should be something old and suitable for getting messy!
Eye protection is required to take part in the run (e.g., sunglasses or goggles).

👟 What to Bring:
Children in Years 1–6 should bring:
A change of clothes, including trainers
A plastic bag to store messy clothes after the run
(EYFS children do not need to bring a change of clothes.)

💰 Donations:
A small donation towards the cost of the paintwould be very welcome—there will be a collection point at the school entrance.
We are also collecting spare or unwanted white tops (any size) all next week. If you have any at home, please consider donating them for children who may need one on the day.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents:
You’re very welcome to come and watch! However, please note this is a short, fun event for the children—so there’s no pressure to attend.
Let’s have a colourful and fun-filled day! 🌈

Our secret spotter was looking for children showing RESPECT this week. Well done to Theo and Alfie who won the headteacher award.

Year 2 have had a great visit at the beach. They are due to return back to school at 4pm and can be collected from the school hall.

The forecast looks like it is getting hot again towards the end of the week. As tomorrow is non uniform for all classes ( in exchange for a bottle for summer fayre) we will be making uniform amendments on FRIDAY. On Friday, children may come to school dressed in PE kits. All classes should be in normal uniform today unless it is their trip or PE day. Please make sure all children have a hat and water bottle in school.