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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 (Hertford) Wins Overall Prize in 2025 Children’s Art Competition

      Published 14/10/25

      St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School (Hertford), part of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust, has been awarded “The Overall Winning School” in the 2025 Children’s Art Competition, receiving a £500 prize in recognition of pupils’ outstanding artistic achievements.

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    • Celebrating the Feast of St Francis Across Our Trust Schools

      Published 03/10/25

      Today, schools across the Trust celebrated the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, our Trust Patron Saint, with liturgies, reflections and creative activities in their own communities.

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    • Chaplaincy Team across the Trust joined together for Reflection

      Published 02/10/25

      Nearly 90 Chaplaincy members from the nine Trust schools gathered this morning for a time of reflection on the values of St Francis, in preparation for his Feast Day.

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    • Mayor of Broxbourne visited St Paul’s Catholic Primary School

      Published 25/09/25

      Councillor Patsy Spears, the Mayor of Broxbourne, recently visited St Paul’s Catholic Nursery and Primary School, Chestnut on 20th September for its Open Morning for newly perspective Early Year pupils and their parents.

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    • St Mary's Open Evening Bishop's Stortford

      St Mary’s to Host Open Evening on Wednesday

      Published 22/09/25

      St Mary’s Catholic School will host its Open Evening on Wednesday 24 September 2025.

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    • St Paul's Catholic Primary School Cheshunt

      St Paul’s History and Geographic Week Helps Pupils Explore the Local Area

      Published 16/09/25

      St Paul’s Catholic Primary School in Cheshunt, part of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust, launched its first whole-school Geography and History Week to inspire pupils to explore the rich history and geography of their local community.

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    • St Francis Trust Education Sunday

      Education Sunday 2025 – “The Son of Man must be lifted up”

      Published 12/09/25

      This year, Education Sunday will be celebrated on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, with the theme taken from the Gospel reading of John 3:13 – 17: “The Son of Man must be lifted up.”

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    • St Francis Trust back to school

      Back to School, a New Journey Begins

      Published 05/09/25

      The nine Catholic School of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust have resumed classes in recent days. The Trust warmly welcomes all new students and their families, especially those joining Reception, Year 7 and Six Form, who are entering an exciting new stage of their learning journey.

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    • St Mary's Catholic School GCSE St Francis Trust

      St Mary’s Catholic School Celebrates GCSE Success

      Published 21/08/25

      Students at St Mary’s Catholic School have shown remarkable determination and commitment in achieving the GCSE results they deserve this summer. There were heartwarming scenes of joy, relief, and celebration as students opened their envelopes and shared their success with parents, teachers, and friends.

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    • St Mary's Catholic School A Level St Francis Trust

      St Mary’s Catholic School Students Celebrate Success in A Level Results

      Published 14/08/25

      Year 13 students at St Mary’s Catholic School achieved excellent results in their A levels and KS5 qualifications, which saw them able to take up offers from top universities, apprenticeships and employment.  

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    • St Francis Trust

      Warm Summer Wishes to Our Trust’s Family

      Published 18/07/25

      As the school holidays begin, we would like to wish all our pupils, families, and communities a wonderful summer filled with joy, rest, and happy memories. Thank you for being such an important part of our Trust, your support means so much to us, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new school year.

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    • Sacramental St Francis Trust Holy Communion

      Trust Pupils Come Together for Sacramental Celebration

      Published 04/07/25

      Over 170 pupils from across the nine schools within the Trust came together on 2nd July 2025 for a joyful and reverent Sacramental Gathering at St Augustine’s Catholic Church in Hoddesdon. The event was a special celebration of the children who recently received the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

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