St Joseph’s College

GCSE Results Day is next week! 🎓

Still deciding what comes next after high school? Applications to join our Sixth Form in September 2026 are still open — but don’t leave it too late!

👉 Find out more and apply via our website: https://www.stjosephstrentvale.com/admissions/

A huge congratulations to all our students receiving their results today!🎉

We’re incredibly proud of everything you’ve achieved and the hard work and determination you’ve shown along the way. Whether you’re heading to university, starting an apprenticeship, entering the world of work, or taking a different path- your next chapter starts here!

Well done Class of 2026❤️

N10 students have generously donated to the Alice Charity’s People’s Pantry. The donations will help to support local families through the summer holidays. Well done N10, we’re very proud of you!

Alice Charity

Our latest work by our Sixth Form Art Ambassadors, inspired by Jen Norton’s powerful series The Works of Mercy ❤️

Colour Run 2026🏃💜

Sports Day 2026!🏅🏃

Culture Kitchen 🌍❤️

A wonderful celebration of food, traditions, and diversity. From tasting dishes from around the world to exploring unique cultural clothing and customs, Culture Kitchen was a fantastic opportunity to bring our school community together and celebrate the richness and diversity of cultures across the world.

Yesterday, Canon Paul McNally celebrated our thanksgiving staff Mass for the staff who are leaving this year after many, many years of dedicated service to the students of St Joseph’s College. There is no finer tribute but we will miss them greatly!

Come along to St Joseph’s College Summer Concert on Tuesday 14th July at 6pm!

Join us on the front field by the sports hall for an evening of fantastic live entertainment. Feel free to bring a picnic, rugs and chairs. It promises to be a fabulous summer evening – we look forward to seeing you there!☀️🎵

Tickets: £5 (pay on arrival)
Children in Year 6 and under: Free

Some of our Year 12 students, accompanied by members of staff, were privileged to attend the Gaudete Trust Sixth Form Retreat Day at the St Columban's site in Solihull last week.

Joining students from schools across the Gaudete Trust, including three fellow Edmund Rice schools, we spent the day reflecting on Pope Francis' message in Laudato Si' and our shared responsibility to care for our common home. Through inspiring talks, meaningful discussions and opportunities for prayer and reflection, we explored how our faith calls us to be stewards of creation and advocates for environmental justice.

The speakers and retreat team challenged us to recognise the beauty of God's creation, to reflect on the impact of our own choices, and to continue raising awareness of the importance of caring for our shared world. We were reminded that God can be found "in every place, in every heart," and that each of us has a role to play in protecting the gift of creation for future generations.

We also had the opportunity to experience pond dipping, observing the rich biodiversity of the site and learning about the importance of protecting vulnerable species, including the endangered great crested newts that call the area home.

Thank you to the Gaudete Trust, St Columban's, the retreat leaders and everyone who made the day such a thought-provoking and faith-filled experience. We look forward to putting what we have learned into action within our own school community.

"The world is a gift which we have freely received and must share with others." — Pope Francis, Laudato Si'