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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
This week Cardinal Vincent Nichols contacted all schools within the Westminster diocese with news about the future development of the Academy Trust model that began ten years ago and for us almost five years ago. The success of the approach has brought about collaboration and support that has strengthened and sustained the development of Catholic education. across the Diocese.
A gifted Year 5 pupil from St Paul’s Catholic Primary School in Cheshunt is donating copies of two children’s books she has written and published, hoping to inspire pupils across the schools of St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust to enjoy reading, creativity, and early STEM learning.
Pupils from Year 1 to 6 at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School in Puckeridge enjoyed an exciting Lego workshop packed with creative challenges and hands-on learning.
Nine schools across St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust observed Remembrance Day through a range of services and activities held within their school communities. Each school marked the occasion in a meaningful and reflective way, helping pupils to understand the importance of remembering those who have served and sacrificed.
From 27th October to 1st November 2025, the Jubilee of Education took place in Rome, bringing together Catholic educators from around the world. As part of this significant event, Pope Leo XIV launched an important new document on Catholic education – an Apostolic Letter titled “Drawing New Maps of Hope”.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Ware recently celebrated a vibrant and enriching mid-October, bringing together pupils, parents, and staff through cultural learning and joyful outdoor play.
We are pleased to confirm that six Catholic schools in the Enfield Deanery are applying to join the Trust in a significant expansion that will strengthen Catholic education provision across Hertfordshire and North London.
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