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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.
Over 100 Chaplaincy team members and pupils across from the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust gathered on 11 March 2026 to attend the Year of St Francis Mass, celebrating the start of the Year of St Francis.
Invited by St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust, Zanna, a young Year 5 author studying at St Paul’s Catholic Primary School in Cheshunt, one of the Trust’s schools, recently visited all Trust schools to share her writing journey with more than a thousand pupils.
Pupils and staff across the Trust celebrated World Book Day yesterday with a range of fun and inspiring activities that promoted a love of reading.
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On 2 March, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Hertford proudly celebrated the official opening and blessing of its brand-new school library, ‘The Book Nook’.
Deirdre McHugh, Headteacher of St Mary's Catholic School in Bishop's Stortford, recently shared her reflections about attending the Reception of Installation and Pontifical Mass of The Most Reverend Richard Moth.
The Most Reverend Richard Moth was today installed as the Twelfth Archbishop of Westminster during a Mass of Installation at Westminster Cathedral on 14 February 2026.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Bishop’s Stortford recently welcomed author Natalie Newman for a special visit.
Two siblings from St Mary’s Catholic School in Bishop’s Stortford have won gold medals at the recent Hertfordshire Schools Cross Country Championships held in St Albans.
Year 3/4 pupils at St Thomas of Canterbury in Puckeridge recently enjoyed an exciting Egyptian Workshop Day led by the organisation History Off the Page.
Pope Leo XIV has recently proclaimed a special “Year of St Francis” (Jubilee Year) to mark the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death (1226–2026). The jubilee honours his legacy of peace, poverty and care for creation, and offers plenary indulgences for pilgrims who visit Franciscan churches. A range of related events, including the display of his relics, will also be held, encouraging the faithful to imitate the “Poor Man of Assisi” in a world marked by division and conflict. The Year of St Francis will run from 10 January 2026 to 10 January 2027. Throughout the year The St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust will have a series of events to celebrate, bringing together its schools and communities to honour his spirit and mission.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Waltham Cross recently presented a learning activity titled “Racial Justice Sunday”, centred on the theme of “Whoever loves God must also love his brother and sister”.
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.
