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Preparing a way for the Lord with the St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School Chaplaincy

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CONGRATULATIONS to over 200 pupils who took part in the Santa Dash yesterday in treacherous conditions!! Thank you also to the PE staff and Mr Hind for organising it!
Read about it here: -https://t.co/0hCGKZlfTi

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We finished Term 1 on a high by donating some of the 15 blankets our community has made to those in need in the local parishes of St Oswalds & St Thomas’s as well as for Ashton Bears group for the elderly! We also donated £500 to the fabulous Ashton Pantry Cafe! 🎄✝️ @SEACHS1961

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Former students of St Wilfrid's Primary School visited Deputy Headteacher, Mrs Melling who is retiring after 30 years' service to present her with some flowers and a card. We would like to thank Mrs Melling for her dedication to education & wish her a long and happy retirement ❤️

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Former students of @saintoswalds visited Headteacher, Mrs Hassan who is retiring after 30 years' service to present her with some flowers and a card. We would like to thank Mrs Hassan for her dedication to education & wish her a long and happy retirement. ❤️

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It was lovely to see former student, Morgan Brooks return for a visit after completing his first term at Harrow School in London. He is really enjoying the experience and his studies. We wish him continued success and hope to see him again soon. 😀

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"A little light in the darker times" - A huge THANK YOU to our school community of knitters and crocheters for helping to create warmth and happiness.

Read the story here:
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A few pics from our school Advent Carol Services from this week. Our Community Carol Service is tomorrow night (Wednesday) at 7pm at St Oswalds! See you there! @SEACHS1961

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Governors were treated to a wonderful carol service by the Y7 choir, last week before their meeting. 😇🎄🤶🧑‍🎄 And also other performances from Tiana Y9, Leo Y8, Hollie Y9 & Zak Y10. Setting the scene for the festive season ahead. Thank you!

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CHARITY UPDATE: Last year we raised £1520.13 with the various charity events and there's no better time than around the festive period to donate this. Therefore, £400 to AllEars Mental Health Awareness, £100 to the CAFOD Christmas Stocking appeal;

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Our Y11 students visited @StJohnRigby yesterday to take part in the Cafod Carol Concert rehearsal and event. We were absolutely delighted that some of our ex-students joined them, which was a lovely catch-up! 🎄✝️⛪️🤶🎅

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Y10 & Y11 had talks today from @AnimateYouth‘s Ellie & Fr Simon on Coach 9 Liverpool to Lourdes Youth Pilgrimage. 53 students are now considering joining the annual pilgrimage which is absolutely amazing! They were truly inspired.

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The donations for the Jamaica AID Appeal were delivered. "Thank You - may God Bless you all". Your school family did an amazing job and I'm sure the people of Jamaica will benefit greatly from this Love in Action. Please continue to Pray for Jamaica. 🇯🇲❤️

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A wonderful morning spent at the @LiverpoolMet Cathedral for the schools Advent Carol Service. I don’t know who was more excited about the real life donkey, Maria or the students! 🫏 #blessed #advent @SEACHS1961

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4 Y9 chaplaincy pupils have been to @AnimateYouth today to take part in a Servant Leadership Retreat. The pupils reflected on their leadership can be broken down into three important areas; stewardship, discipleship and fellowship. What a wonderful prayer-filled day! @SEACHS1961

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Support Jamaica – Hurricane Melissa Appeal. A huge
THANK YOU to everyone who donated an item to help the people of Jamaica facing hunger, homelessness, and loss following the devastation caused by the Hurricane. These donations were collected on Friday to be transported. 🥰

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Two of our fantastic Chaplaincy pupils represented @SEACHS1961 this afternoon by attending the opening of @Ashtonpantry “Pay as you Feel” cafe that was opened by @AndyBurnhamGM what a wonderful afternoon being served tea and cake by the Mayor of Greater Manchester himself!

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Can you knit or crochet & spare an hour to knit/crochet a 9" (23cm) sq (or 2)? Any stitch in an Aran weight yarn. Staff & students are making blankets to give as  gifts to people who will be alone this year in our parishes. We would be so grateful for your time. 🧶🧶

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The whole school came together today to observe a two-minute silence as part of our Remembrance service. Pupils wore their relevant uniforms and showed great respect as we reflected and remembered those who served. 🌺 #RemembranceDay - https://t.co/oO5DoAdcFt @SEAChaplaincy