Posts by Linette Blackmore

Following their recent performance with The Kingdom Choir at the Royal Albert Hall, St. Anne’s Gospel Choir were invited by the BBC and the Royal British Legion to perform at this year’s Festival of Remembrance on Saturday 9th November, in front of Her Majesty The Queen and senior members of the Royal Family.  This event…

On Wednesday 27th November at Bishop Douglass Catholic School we held a Red Wednesday in support of those Christians who are persecuted for their faith around the world. Our pupils and staff wore red and there were special prayers offered throughout the day and in the Chapel we held a service saying the Angelus together.…

Bart, the St Benedict’s therapy dog St Benedict’s, Ealing, has introduced a therapy dog to the school, to help pupils with exam nerves. Bart, a very friendly 7 year-old Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen, has taken up residence at St Benedict’s School in Ealing, where he is more than happy to meet pupils of all ages…

Celebration of Service Mass 2019 The Diocese of Westminster Education Service held it’s 2019 Celebration of Service Awards on the 11th of July.   Guests met for the 17:30 Mass in Westminster Cathedral where they had the opportunity to bid farewell to Bishop John Wilson. After the Mass, nominees made their way to the Passage…

Metropolitan Police Leaders Inspire Students at Our Lady’s, Hackney On International Women’s Day, Friday 8th March, Our Lady’s High School, Hackney welcomed members of the Metropolitan Police Service in the centenary year of women first joining the Met as police officers. The school welcomed female officers in various capacities. Along with Detective Chief Superintendent Sue…

Former Irish President visits Convent of Jesus and Mary The first woman President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson visited the Convent of Jesus and Mary in March to talk to pupils about the fight against climate change and its impact on human rights. Mary, who was in London…

St Augustine’s Priory Farm has been shortlisted for two awards in the Schools Farm Network awards. It has been nominated for has been shortlisted for Student Farmer of the Year and School Farm Environmental Impact Award. Many are surprised to find the 13-acre Priory Farm just off the busy and complex Hanger Lane, Ealing. Launching…