Posted: 8th April 2023
This year we were kindly hosted by St Joseph’s College for our joint secondary schools training day. We took our theme, The Big Questions from the work we have been doing with ‘radical geographer’ Paul
Posted: 8th April 2023
Both Ann and Shannon recently completed a 3-day course with ERI in Geneva. This was very impactful. It filled in many gaps on the UN mechanisms and processes. We were able to visit the Human
Posted: 8th April 2023
Ann will accompany two staff from the English schools on an adult immersion to South Africa this summer. St Mary’s College and St Aidan’s Catholic Academy are both sending a staff member. As part of
Posted: 8th April 2023
The boys at the Prep enjoyed a visit and talk about Immersion to Sierra Leone as part of their awards. They have been learning about human rights and social justice. The boys made a wonderful
Posted: 8th April 2023
St Mary’s Prep have done some very impressive work on advocating for the rights of those seeking asylum in the UK. They have created postcards of welcome as part of their awards, sending them to
Posted: 8th April 2023
Here at St Joseph’s Prep, the children in Prep 6 have started working on their Edmund Rice Awards, with the help and support of Shannon Oates. Shannon has come in to school to work with
Posted: 8th April 2023
‘Over the past few weeks, my classmates and I have begun working towards our Edmund Rice Award. During this time, we learned about human rights, homelessness and the work of Blessed Edmund Rice. Also, I
Posted: 8th April 2023
It has been great to work with the Primary schools this term on their Edmund Rice Awards. This year’s programme has been updated but keeping the focus on the essentials of an Edmund Rice education,
Posted: 8th April 2023
The team visited St Aidan’s Catholic Academy on this January. We had really missed being in the school which COVID had prevented. Whilst there, St Aidan’s organised detailed programme, designed around the Eight Essentials, so
Posted: 8th April 2023
As we approach the great feast of Easter, it is fitting to pen a few lines on the occasion of the publication of the Presence magazine that celebrates the achievements of our Christian Brothers education
O God, we thank you for the life of Edmund Rice.
He opened his heart to Christ present in those oppressed by poverty and injustice.
May we follow his example of faith and generosity.
Grant us the courage and compassion of Edmund as we seek to live lives of love and service.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.