Harvest Festival celebrations at St Joseph's Primary in Broadstairs
The end of summer was celebrated this week at St Joseph's Primary in Broadstairs with the school's annual Harvest Festival, at which the pupils and staff mark the end of the growing season and give thanks for a bountiful summer. It is also a time when our pupils remember those members of the local community who are not as fortunate, by bringing 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, pupils and staff also reflected on the links we have with our own Parish Church, Our Lady Star of the Sea, by hosting a harvest tea for the elderly of the parish. An afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones and cakes was provided for around 25 parishioners and older members of the community, all served by our Year 6 pupils. Entertainment was provided by each year group who had prepared special songs.
Harvest Festival is always an opportune time within school to reflect on what we have, and the need for generosity and compassion for those who are unable to share in this fruitful season.