ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY Weekly Newsletter
ISSUE 27.1 MAY 24TH
2013 FOR PARENTS, CARERS, FAMILIES & PARISHES
Ben Davis, Acting Headteacher Grassyards Rd Kilmarnock KA3 7SL 01563 526144 www.saintjosephsacademy.co.uk Twitter: @StJoAcad
INSPIRE AND TRANSFORM S2 Paris Trip S2 pupils Ann McGiffen, Hannah Iles, Zara Ainsworth and Lucy Williamson look back on another successful trip (pic above right). On Thursday 2nd May, 58 overlyexcited second year pupils set off on a fabulous adventure to the beautiful city of Paris. The bus journey was long and tiring but it was definitely worth it. We had arrived in Paris and, despite being utterly exhausted, got off to a great start. On a dazzling boat ride down the River Seine, that first night, we got the chance to view great sights such as the lock bridge, the sparkling Eiffel tower and many beautiful buildings. On Saturday we went to the Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame. Once we were all inside we gazed in wonder at the breathtakingly beautiful architecture, statues and stainedglass windows. We wandered down the pulchritudinous streets until we were at the Louvre and then strolled down the Jardin des Tuilenies, where
we reached the Champs-Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe. After that we made our way to the impressive Sacre Coeur. After a quick dinner at the hotel we headed off towards the Eiffel Tower. When at the top of this grand tower we saw admirable views of the ‘city of love’ at night. On Sunday, our 3rd day in the city, we delved into the Magical Kingdom of Disney, a land filled with faith, trust and pixie-dust. As we journeyed back in time to our childhood, we found ourselves on an epic adventure with Buzz and Woody, soaring with Peter Pan and Falling down the rabbit hole with Alice on the fantastic rollercoasters and rides. That night we visited the Montparnasse tower which is the tallest office block and has the fastest lift in France. From the top there were stunning views. Once back at the Fiap Centre we had a sing-song with Mr Cairns and some pupils singing.
On Monday, sadly our last day in Paris, we got up extremely early and piled onto the coach. We made our way to the Stade de France; a magnificent athletics stadium where we learned lots of fun facts and played awesome games. On our way back we stopped to explore a large French shopping mall, before beginning the long journey home. Paris was a great experience and we would all love to go back again: our thanks to all the staff who organised and ran the trip, especially Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Wilson. UNISON can help with school uniform costs UNISON's welfare charity, There For You, has set up a limited fund to help with school uniform costs with a oneoff payment of up to £120, and is now accepting applications from members on low incomes. To apply, and to find out if you may be eligible, download the application form or contact your UNISON branch. Please submit completed application forms by 5 July 2013. For further information on this – please contact Branch Office by email or 01563 554580.