The traditional stalwarts of the nativity were joined this year at St Joseph’s by 30 sheep and 30 bright stars who together sang and danced to ensure that Baby Jesus was welcomed to the St Joseph's School Nativity "The Inn-Spectors".

 

The cast of 90 were very persuasive in their high energy performance so that luckily the stable passed the Inn Spectors' Health and Safety assessment, giving the stable a clean bill of health ready for the birth!

 

Initially appalled at the state of the stable, which is no place for a baby, The Inn Spectors were gradually convinced with the aid of a little bit of Christmas magic and some energetic persuasive singing from the assembled shepherds, Kings and Mary and Joseph.

 

To the collective enjoyment of parents and guests, the children showcased their talents and the resounding applause after the final number was a true testament to the weeks of hard work and practice.

The St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School netball team was celebrating this week after winning the Thanet Passport Netball Cup for a record breaking third consecutive year.

With the pressure of retaining the double crown on such young shoulders, the seven strong team drawn from Years 5 and 6 showed a fine grasp of netball strategy, impeccable technique and quick reflexes under pressure as they won game after game, demolishing 3 opponents until the battle lines were drawn against St Peter’s Junior School in a nail biting final.

With much vocal support court-side, the St Joseph’s team kept their manager, Mr Jones, on tenterhooks as the balance of play tilted between both of the determined and skillful teams. Eventually the deadlock was broken and St Joseph’s won 1-0 in an impressive last flourish finish to an exciting finale.

Alex, our rock as Centre, was awarded star player of the Tournament by the judges.

Well done to all!

St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School have been featured in the Kent Messenger News after staging a special assembly to mark its official launch of the Super Wow (Walk on Wednesday) scheme.  Read the full story and see the photos here.