Prayer for Peace
Monday 5th June 2017
I hope you all had a happy half-term break, and that our Year 11 students continued working through their revision plans. The exams continue this week with History & Food Technology today, English Language and Geography on Tuesday, German and Computer Science on Wednesday, Maths on Thursday, and Biology and Music on Friday. Year 10 students have also got exams this week and next. Our thought and prayers are with all of our young people as they sit their exams. If you have any questions or concerns about the Year 11 Programme of Study, please do contact our Assistant Headteacher for Progress, Mrs LIvesey at patricia.livesey@st-jamescatholic.stockport.sch.uk.
Following the horrific and senseless acts of terrorism in Manchester and London recently, as well as praying for those students taking exams, we have also been praying for peace. The following prayer has been said across school this morning, and you may want to pray it yourselves:
Dear God,
Let us remember those who died or were injured in the recent terror attacks in Manchester and London.
Grant those who died eternal rest and we pray for their families at this time of sorrow. For those injured we pray for their recovery and return to health.
Help us all to have love and peace in our hearts and not hatred and fear. May we all respect one other and tolerate those who may appear different to us. Grant peace and understanding to our world.
Amen
With Thursday being General Election day, as well as the school being used as a polling station for our local area, the School Council is also organising a Mock Election for our students and staff, to take place before school, at break-time and at lunch-time in the School Hall.
With so many trips and activities planned for the remainder of the Summer term, could I remind you that in an attempt to reduce the use of cash and cheques, trips may be paid for by using our e-payment service, ParentPay. If you require any assistance, please telephone the Finance Office on 0161 482 6903. It really is a simple and convenient way of transferring your money.