Our schools have been celebrating the end of summer with their annual Harvest Festivals this month, pupils mark the end of the growing season and give thanks for a bountiful summer.

St Joseph's Primary in Broadstairs, have shared some wonderful photos of their recent Harvest Festival (below), at which pupils also took time to remember those members of the local community who need support and brought in contributions of food which will be sent to the school's local food bank at St. Austin and St. Gregory in Margate.

As well as celebrating, the school also reflected on the links they have with their own Parish Church, Our Lady Star of the Sea, by hosting a harvest tea for the elderly of the parish (also pictured below).  An afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones and cakes was provided for around 25 parishioners and older members of the community, all served by St Joseph's Year 6 pupils.  Entertainment was then provided by each year group who had prepared special songs for the occasion.

Harvest Festival is always an opportune time within our family of schools to reflect on what we have, and the need for generosity and compassion for everyone in our communities.