ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Greater London, Southwark

Education Centre Information: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Southwark
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Archdiocese of Southwark
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 245
Number of boys: 123
Number of girls: 122
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The school occupied a large Victorian building near the River Thames until 1975, when it moved to its current location in pleasant surroundings facing Southwark Park in the historical setting of Rotherhithe, where it occupies a single-storey building. There is a leisure centre opposite the school gate and this is used by the school for swimming lessons. Extra-curricular activities include football, rugby and drama, for which the school has received many shields, trophies and awards. A group of Year 6 pupils was recently filmed by BBC2 for 'Campaign Live', speaking about and debating national issues, and was later visited by Paul Boateng, Minister for Youth, who was interested in their ideas. The children are involved in regular charity fundraising for Comic Relief, children's charities, third world disasters and cancer research, through events such as a 'wild hair day'. Senior citizens are invited to Christmas and summer concerts. The school has a school council with reps for each class and a 'pal rangers' system where Year 6 helps younger pupils in the playground. The school is a happy, caring school, where the children come first. Mutual respect between staff, children and parents lends to a good learning environment in a Catholic Christian setting.