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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.
The St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust is delighted to announce that St Paul’s Catholic Primary School has officially joined the Trust as its newest member on 1st July 2025. Located in Cheshunt and established in 1972, St Paul’s Catholic Primary School provides education for children from Nursery to Year 6. It becomes the ninth Catholic school to be part of the Trust family.
Representatives from all of our Trust schools gathered at the magnificent Westminster Cathedral in London to take part in the Festival of Hope liturgy, a joyful and uplifting celebration that brought together schools from across the Diocese to mark this Jubilee Year as “Pilgrims of Hope”. The event took place on 24th June 2025.
On 17th June 2025, more than 60 Year 5 pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School (Bishop’s Stortford) participated in a half-day workshop on product design and food preparation at St Mary’s Catholic School.
Year 9 students from St Mary’s recently returned from an exciting educational visit to New York City, where they experienced a rich blend of learning, culture, faith, and reflection.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School (Waltham Cross) held a special Maths Day, featuring the exciting “Rockin’ Times Tables Day” on 11th June 2025.
A group of enthusiastic pupils from Year 4 to Year 8 across the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust took part in the “Speak Out Challenge” to showcase their public speaking skills and share their views on a range of thought-provoking topics. The event was held at St Mary’s Catholic School on 4th June 2025.
Pupils and staff at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Waltham Cross enjoyed a vibrant and enriching Cultural Celebration week.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Waltham Cross, is pleased to announce the appointment of Miss Kate Entwisle as the new Deputy Headteacher, effective from 1st September 2025.
Schools within St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust have shown incredible compassion, collectively raising an impressive £7,000 during Charity Week to support Westminster’s Catholic Children Society, which provides vital help to disadvantaged children and families across the UK.
Schools within the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust organised a series of activities to celebrate the Victory in Europe (VE Day). The events aimed to honour those who sacrificed their lives during the Second World War and to reflect on the importance of peace.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust extends its warmest best wishes and prayers to Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new leader of the global Catholic community. The Trust and our schools invite all staff and pupils to join in prayer for the new Pope; may God bless him as he prepares to lead his flock.