Charity Work

At our school, we recognise the importance of following the call of Jesus to live lives with a commitment to the greater good. Through being committed to works of charity, we are developing in children their understanding of the responsibility that has been placed upon us to do what we can to show our support of and solidarity with all members of God’s family. Our commitment to the support of those less fortunate than ourselves leads us to support both local, national and international organisations and charities in their work with those in need throughout the course of the academic year. These include:

• Watford New Hope Trust (Shelter the Homeless)
• Watford Foodbank (Feed the Hungry)
• CAFOD (Give Drink to the Thirsty)
• Catholic Children’s Society
• Just One Tree
• Supporting Rosa Mystica, a school in Ghana (Clothe the Naked)
• Great Ormond Street Hospital (Comfort the Sick)

In Covid times, we have focused our fundraising close to home – supporting local charities such as Watford Foodbank and One Vision.

War in Ukraine

On the 16th March we were due to have a ‘Blue and Yellow’ day, in support of the people of Ukraine. Then…

1 of 2: I’m indebted to a parent who has called me out on the difference in our approach between the crisis in Ukraine and that in Afghanistan, Syria, Palestine, Yemen, amongst others. Our solidarity & defence of human rights must be universal.

— St Caths of Siena (@StCathsofSiena) March 15, 2022

2 of 2:I am asking St Cath’s to stand with all those suffering through war/conflict & in support of all refugees.Pls send your child to school wearing colours that represent our solidarity for every nation facing a similar crisis, oppression or persecution to the Ukrainian people

— St Caths of Siena (@StCathsofSiena) March 15, 2022

Absolutely overwhelmed by the response to our #DayofSolidarity .Our pupils wore blue, yellow, red, green, black & white to show their support of victims of conflict & oppression all around the world.Stunned by the generosity of our families – incredibly over £850 donated today!🙏🏻

— St Caths of Siena (@StCathsofSiena) March 16, 2022

IN TOTAL WE RAISED £1000 IN ONE DAY!! The money was split between the Disasters Emergency Committee Afghanistan and Ukraine Emergency Appeals – £500 each!

CAFOD Walk Against Hunger

In support of @CAFOD, we held our own Walk Against Hunger march. We understand the significance of putting our faith into action and our role as Agents for Change. #StCathsRE pic.twitter.com/ecwOVtKrr6

— John Paul II SCOS (@JohnpauliiScos) March 21, 2022

In support of @CAFOD, we held our own Walk Against Hunger march. We understand the significance of putting our faith into action and our role as Agents for Change. #StCathsRE pic.twitter.com/NJ5iKS384h

— John Paul II SCOS (@JohnpauliiScos) March 21, 2022

Afghanistan Appeal

Like many of you, we have been appalled by the current plight of the Afghan people. We have teamed up with One Vision to support Afghan refugees. Please send nappies, baby milk powder, toiletries, boxer shorts/knickers and socks into school. Alternatively, please send money, which we will donate to CAFOD’s appeal fund.

During Advent, families collected for our reverse Advent Calendar.