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  • Headteacher Statement

    Published 19/03/25

     

    “We were extremely shocked and devastated to learn that there was a plan to target children and staff at our school, in particular the Early Years classes. However, we are comforted that our children and staff did not come to any harm.

    We would like to reassure our parents and carers that the safety of children is of paramount importance and this will never be compromised. Over the past weeks, we have reviewed our safeguarding systems, including examining our procedures such as lockdown and safety processes, to ensure they are as robust as possible. Luton Council has also supported us to review the security of our site.

    We fully appreciate that the details revealed in the sentencing hearing may be upsetting and distressful for staff, parents, carers and children. Therefore, in liaison with the council’s education service, a range of support is available to those who may need it over the coming days.

    The Prosper family were a cherished part of our school community and at this time our thoughts and prayers are with their relatives, friends and the wider community.”

    The school will not be participating in any media interviews. 

    For media enquiries please contact Bedfordshire Police – email corporatecommunications@beds.police.uk or Luton Council press office email pressoffice@luton.gov.uk

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  • Headteacher Statement

    Published 24/02/25

    Maureen Murphy, Headteacher, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, said: “We were devastated to learn of the tragic death of our former students Kyle and Giselle and their mother Julianna. All children from the family attended St Joseph’s when they were younger and were a cherished part of our school community. At this time, our thoughts and prayers are with their family, friends and the wider community.

    We were very shocked to learn that St Joseph’s was an intended target in this incident. However we would like to reassure our parents and carers that there is no threat to the school. We have robust systems in place to keep children safe at school at all times. This includes having clear procedures in place such as lockdown and safety processes which are regularly practised at the school.

    We are proud to be a multi-cultural Catholic community where the safety of children will always be our number one priority and this will never be compromised.

    We recognise that this case and the media coverage may cause concern for parents and children and with help from Luton Council we have put a range of support in place to any parent or pupil who needs it at this time.”

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  • June 2024

    Published 01/07/24

    On Tuesday 25 June we celebrated Cultural Diversity Day at St Joseph’s. It was a truly amazing day and the children and staff enjoyed learning about the different cultures with food, music, dance, dress and artefacts.

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  • May 2024

    Published 25/05/24

    This month we also have prayed to Mary, Our Mother, to ask for her guidance and support. We have learned more about the Rosary and how it can help us focus in our prayers.

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  • March 2024

    Published 16/04/24

    During this season we are preparing for Easter, the most important feast in the Church year. Through the six weeks of Lent, we are called to listen more closely to God and invited to show kindness and love towards others, as well as reflect on the way we live our lives. We are encouraged to take more time to pray, to give something up which we enjoy and to give to those in need.

     

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  • February 2024

    Published 21/02/24

    This week the children received ashes to mark the start of Lent. At school we take time during Lent to consider our choices, repent and say sorry to God for the things we have done and also to think of those less fortunate than ourselves.

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  • January 2024

    Published 16/01/24

    As we return to school after the Christmas period we have talked to the children about the fresh start that a new year brings.  In assemblies we have reminded the children that we are a faith community whose aim is to live out the Gospel values by showing  love, kindness and tolerance to everyone, as Jesus did.

     

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  • December 2023

    Published 15/12/23

    During the season of Advent, we have been preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas.

    We have been reminding the children that this is a time to reflect and consider if we are ready for the day when Jesus will return as He promised. In school we have been preparing for this special celebration through prayers, assemblies, and Religious Education lessons.

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  • November 2023

    Published 22/11/23

    In November we take special care to remember in our prayers those we have loved who have died.

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  • October 2023

    Published 23/10/23

    The Rosary:

    October is the month of the Rosary.  In school during assemblies and class collective worship, we have been exploring and praying parts of the Rosary with the children.  We ask parents and children to continue to pray the Hail Mary at home as a family.

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  • September 2023

    Published 26/09/23

    Education Sunday was celebrated on the 10th September with Churches together in England and Catholic Dioceses across the country. The theme this year is ‘Together in Mission’ and during our RE lessons the children will have an opportunity to reflect on their role in working together as we continue to follow in Jesus’ footsteps. We would ask families to spend some time in prayer as a family using the resources we have sent home.

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