Today is Young Carers Action Day

15th March 2023Mrs D Curtis
Young Carers Action Day does more than raise awareness about the lives of young carers, it encourages action to be done to improve the livelihoods of young carers.  By looking past our own personal interests to those of others we are able to work towards the common good. This will help us to work towards changes to improve the lives of young carers and see what they need to help make things easier for them. Everyone should be able to participate in the decisions that affect their own lives. Due to their increased responsibility for those they care for, young carers may be limited in the life decisions they can make, such as moving away for university or attending after school classes to help with exams. Action to provide young carers with spaces designed to support them will not only allow them to make life decisions for themselves but also gives them an opportunity to be with a group of people that understand their life.
Young carers sacrifice a lot to help their loved ones in need. By acting we can help and support them through this. If we too put ourselves out to help others and act as Jesus would, society would be a kinder place for all. We can use our talents to help others and small acts of kindness can make a huge difference. Voluntary work at an organisation that supports young carers can help them to take time for themselves that they may not have otherwise. It may be a small act for one person but it can make a huge difference to a young person.
No greater love a man can have than to lay down his life for his friends – John 15:13

Gymnastic Success

13th March 2023Mrs D Curtis

On Friday 10th March two teams from St Edmund’s represented the West Midlands in the British Schools National Milano Gymnastics Championships at Fenton Manor Sports Complex.

The U13’s were first up and they did really well considering it was their first nationals competition. Their trio routine was impressive and the skills in their floor routines were performed well. Their floor and vault scores were added to Woodrush School and as a region they gained a National bronze medal 🥉. A fantastic achievement for them all!

The U19’s team were on the competition floor straight after and as they are all in Year 13’s my advice was to go out there and enjoy their last Milano National competition. They certainly did and went above and beyond! All gymnasts went clean on all three pieces and their trio routine was performed with perfection! It was an outstanding performance by all and this placed them in the individual silver medal position. A fabulous end to our very busy day!

Can I also express my sincere thanks to Mrs Hard and Mrs Jeyarajan for helping to transport our gymnasts to and from the competition – absolute superstar parents!

U13’s team – National bronze medal winners – Mahdi, Cerys & Sophie

U19’s team – National silver medal winners – Brientony, Amelia & Lysia

 

 

 

 

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

13th March 2023Mrs D Curtis
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is all about acceptance and celebration of difference. Each person exists in their own way. Being neurodiverse allows a person to perceive the world in a unique way. The talents and strengths neurodiverse individuals have should be celebrated by all. We are all part of one human family and we have a responsibility to help each person achieve their full potential. The loving acts that come with celebration allow us to glimpse God and understand how we can support and rejoice in one another’s joy.
This is a new commandment; love one another as I have loved you – John 13:34

Dementia Awareness Week

13th March 2023Mrs D Curtis
This week let us use our talents to help others. Small acts of kindness such as giving time to those who need it are important for all of us. These acts support the wellbeing of the vulnerable and acknowledge human dignity that all people possess. When we see the needs of others, we can defend those who need it, give charity and talk to those with no one to talk to.
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient and bearing with one another in love”
– Ephesians 4:2

Today we celebrate the Feast Day of St John of God

8th March 2023Mrs D Curtis

St John of God was born in 1495 in Granada, Spain. He was a successful farmer, soldier, and merchant before he devoted his life to God at the age of 42. He founded the order of Brothers Hospiallers who devoted themselves to the service of the poor in body and soul. He is patron saint of booksellers, heart patients, hospitals, nurses, the sick, and firefighters.

 

St Perpetua and St Felicity – Pray for us.

7th March 2023Mrs D Curtis

Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicity (believed to have died in 203CE) were Christian martyrs of the 3rd Century. Vibia Perpetua was a married noblewoman, said to have been 22 years old at the time of her death, and mother of an infant she was nursing. Felicity, a slave imprisoned with her and pregnant at the time, was martyred with her. They were put to death along with others at Carthage in the Roman province of Africa.

St Perpetua and St Felicity – Pray for us.