St-patricks.school@Walton-le-dale

Christ with me as I learn, grow and shine

[St-patricks.school@Walton-le-dale @PatricksSchool]

Today we have prayed for peace throughout the world, shared a story linked to the Holocaust, and created some amazing poetry across school. @HMD_UK

We live in the hope of an end to wars and violence. 🙏☘️

[Catholic Arena @CatholicArena]

The Holy Door at Saint Peter's Basilica has been closed by Pope Leo XIV

33 million visitors to Rome and 2 popes later, the Jubilee of Hope comes to an end

[St-patricks.school@Walton-le-dale @PatricksSchool]

Following a lovely Mass for the Feast of the Epiphany, all our children took home a piece of chalk to enable them to leave the special inscription on their doors: 20+C+M+B+26. Sharing their faith with others and offering a warm welcome to their homes 👑👑👑

[CAFOD @CAFOD]

Best wishes to all as we welcome in 2026! 🎆

[Tom Palmer @tompalmerauthor]

Editing this on the train. Football and history. Out in time for the World Cup.

[Tom Palmer @tompalmerauthor]

I’m pleased to say I am working with @Literacy_Trust on a story and resources for #HolocaustMemorialDay in January 2026. More details here.
https://t.co/kVrK2N3wTJ

[St-patricks.school@Walton-le-dale @PatricksSchool]

Our GIFT Chaplains have decided to support @CaritasSalford #BeeThere campaign by collecting toothpastes, shower gels, deodorants and shaving foams throughout Advent. We are lucky to have such a generous community and such thoughtful children! 💚☘️🙏

[St-patricks.school@Walton-le-dale @PatricksSchool]

Our Jubilee Pledge Celebration of the Word for Year 4 was led by 3 pupils who chose our beautiful school field as the area they wanted to lead their class in prayer. Well done all 💚☘️🙏

[St-patricks.school@Walton-le-dale @PatricksSchool]

Our GIFT chaplains joined our parishioners for Mass on Wednesday morning then stayed on to help at the coffee morning to mark #RedWednesday in support of persecuted Christians around the world. 💚☘️

[St-patricks.school@Walton-le-dale @PatricksSchool]

Out Head Boy and Head Girl were fabulous ambassadors for our school, laying the biodegradable wreath created by our Environmental Club at the Whittle Memorial. A poignant moment shared with the other primaries in our cluster. #remembrance

[CAFOD @CAFOD]

In this Month of Remembrance, we pray for those we have lost and their loved ones. 🙏

With it being Remembrance Sunday, all who have died in war and conflict are especially in our thoughts. May we all keep working for a better, more peaceful world.

[St-patricks.school@Walton-le-dale @PatricksSchool]

Father Philip came to Rosary Club today. Sausages and Mash for lunch. Rosary and Roast! What a good Wednesday https://t.co/DlIT6pyg2r

[St-patricks.school@Walton-le-dale @PatricksSchool]

We have had a great two weeks in school with the Arctic Map learning about climate change and how we can make a difference to our planet as Stewards of our Common Home. 🌍

[CAFOD @CAFOD]

Dilexi te from Pope Leo XIV is now available.

The title means "I have loved you” and this work is the first Apostolic Exhortation from our current Pope.

Following on from the work of Pope Francis, it reflects on love for the poor and the importance of taking action.

[Tom Palmer @tompalmerauthor]

This coming week is #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek and I am proud to be published by @BarringtonStoke who do so much to help dyslexic readers read more. They've a special offer on this week.
https://t.co/i463QQZ8gN

[CAFOD @CAFOD]

@PatricksSchool Thank you so much for your wonderful support! 💚

[St-patricks.school@Walton-le-dale @PatricksSchool]

This #FamilyFastDay our children wore bright clothes in exchange for donations to @CAFOD and packets and tins for our local food bank. This is just a very small selection of what we collected. Proud to be part of such a generous community 💚☘️

[CAFOD @CAFOD]

Super soup in schools! 😋

Thanks to all the schools who held a soup lunch today to mark Family Fast Day. How did you get involved in your school?

https://t.co/rDPPRIrnuL

📍 St John Fisher, @BC_Chaplaincy, @StAngelas_Sch, @stedcampchapel

[CAFOD @CAFOD]

Thanks for all the love and solidarity you've displayed this Family Fast Day after hearing Waré's story! 💚

A better world needs all of us and your donations will help more communities overcoming poverty and injustice.

https://t.co/rDPPRIrnuL

[Catholic Church @catholicEW]

Education Sunday offers an opportunity for us to pray to Almighty God for all people involved in Catholic education, to celebrate the achievements of the past and to ask Our Lord to bless the work of the year ahead.

https://t.co/3CsHqSd3i3