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The children and parents of St Helen’s enjoyed their Christmas disco this year. There was dancing and laughter for all involved.

Children from year 3,4 and 5 attended the London Chess Classic Tournament and came in first place! 8 children also took home individual medals for being the top performers in their age group. Over 20 Schools from all over London attended the tournament. As part of the event, the children were coached by former British Chess Champion and Grand Master Chris Ward.

On Friday 15th of November the Mini Vinnies children from St Joachim’s and St Helen’s slept over at St Helen’s school with staff to raise awareness for World Homeless Awareness Day. The children were able take part in a mini liturgy and make prayer cards before sleeping in the school hall.

We finished our mission week with a procession back to the Church with the Blessed Sacrament.

On Tuesday 12th November pupils across the whole school wore odd socks to make a stand against bullying. This week was part of the ‘Say no to bullying’ topic.

Earlier this year, the film crew from CaFE (Catholic Faith Exploration) visited St Helen’s to find out how we help the children to understand the Pope Francis’ new act of mercy; Care for our Common Home.

As part of our Mission week, in Year 3 we have discussed how some animals are now endangered and we decided to create a tiger animal portrait.

During our non-fiction focus weeks there were many opportunities for reading. Peer reading with older children, reading to younger children is always really popular, as you can see in our photos, there is great joy and focus from all the children.

At the end of our character and setting focus weeks, the children dressed up as book characters, including super heroes, fairy tale and sci- fi characters.

The week started in the chapel, and the procession with the Blessed Sacrament back to St Helen’s. Throughout the week children, parents and staff have had the opportunity to pray before the Blessed Sacrament and light candles.