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Celebrations of the Jubilee of Hope from Schools Across the Trust

All Trust schools have worked together to celebrate the conclusion of the Jubilee of Hope. A special thank you to Tom Hutchinson, Assistant Headteacher at St Mary’s Catholic School, for his excellent coordination and leadership in ensuring the success of the event.

Please click the video below to enjoy the Jubilee of Hope Celebration Liturgy, shared by pupil representatives from across the Trust. 

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  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Waltham Cross) Art Week

    Art Week Inspires Creativity at St Joseph’s (Waltham Cross)

    Published 30/01/26

    St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Waltham Cross recently held a vibrant Art Week, giving pupils across the school the opportunity to develop and apply a wide range of artistic skills.

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  • Trust Primary Pupils Perform at Young Voices 2026

    Published 26/01/26

    Pupils from primary schools within St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust joined thousands of children from across the country to take part in “Young Voices” at The O2, London.

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  • New Art Installations Brighten St Joseph’s (Bishop’s Stortford)

    New Art Installations Brighten St Joseph’s (Bishop’s Stortford)

    Published 20/01/26

    The pupils and staff at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School (Bishop’s Stortford) have expressed their sincere gratitude to the Governing Body for funding a series of new art installations across the school.

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  • St Paul’s pupil Zanna on air at Radio Maria competition

    St Paul’s Pupils Shine in Radio Maria Competition

    Published 15/01/26

    Students from St Paul’s Catholic Primary School in Cheshunt performed exceptionally well in the Radio Maria England 2025 “Young Broadcasters” and “Young Herald” national school competitions, held in December, showcasing outstanding creativity, faith, and confident communication. Their achievements have brought great pride to our school community.

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  • St Mary's student Gbemisola

    St Mary’s Student Celebrates Strong Performance at U17 Women’s Indoor Pentathlon

    Published 14/01/26

    St Mary’s Catholic School in Bishop’s Stortford is pleased to share and celebrate an exceptional sporting achievement by its Year 9 student, Gbemisola, who delivered an outstanding performance at a highly competitive indoor athletics event.

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  • St Francis Trust Conference

    250 staff gather for Trust's biggest training day yet Behaviour strategies, SEN support, and curriculum leadership take centre stage at annual training day, January 2026

    Published 08/01/26

    Teachers and teaching assistants from across the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust came together at St Mary's Catholic School for the annual conference — this year expanded for the first time to include a dedicated programme for teaching assistants.

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  • Season’s Greetings from St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust

    Published 19/12/25

    St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust wishes everyone the peace and joy of Christ during this blessed season.


    All Trust schools will be closed for the Christmas holidays and will reopen after the break.


    May God’s peace and joy be with you and your loved ones this Christmas and throughout the New Year.

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  • Nine Schools United in Song at the St Francis Trust Annual Carol Service

    Published 18/12/25

    All nine schools came together to take part in our annual Trust Carol Service, held at St Augustine's Church. Each school contributed an individual carol, and we also enjoyed singing together as a Trust, alongside the wider congregation. Parents were warmly invited to attend, making the occasion a truly shared celebration.

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  • How Data and Adaptive Teaching Are Transforming SEND Provision Across Our Trust Schools

    Published 11/12/25

    The article "How data and adaptive teaching for SEND are making a difference at our trust schools", written by Emma Overett, SEND Executive Lead at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust, explores how the Trust has transformed its SEND provision.

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  • St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School (Bishop’s Stortford) Celebrates Outstanding Success in Catholic Schools Inspection

    Published 10/12/25

    St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has achieved an overall grading of Outstanding with eight 'outstanding' out of nine possible ratings when Catholic Schools Inspectorate assessors visited the school in late November.

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  • Bishop Paul Leads 130th Anniversary and Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass at St Mary’s Catholic School

    Published 08/12/25

    The school community of St Mary’s Catholic School in Bishop’s Stortford came together in a spirit of gratitude and celebration yesterday as the school marked both the 130th anniversary year of the school and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The whole-school Mass, led by Bishop Paul, was a deeply moving and memorable occasion—one that highlighted the unity, faith, and vibrant spirit that define our school.

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  • St Mary’s Catholic School Celebrates Successful Inter-House Activities

    Published 02/12/25

    St Mary’s Catholic School recently celebrated a successful series of Inter-House activities, including Girls’ Football, Boys’ Rugby, and the annual Cross Country Competition. Students from Years 7 to 11 demonstrated impressive energy, teamwork, and House spirit across all events, creating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere.

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