LDBS SCHOOLS NEWSLETTER
ISSUE 15 MAY 2011 We hope you enjoy this and future issues which will be printed at the beginning of every term. “We cannot publish this newsletter without your help!” (More details at the back).
CARRYING THE CANDLE... “The Celebra on of the Advent of Free Educa on for all.” 2011 marks 200 years since Joshua Watson first established the Na onal Society. The LDBS commissioned a candle which is travelling around every Church school in the Diocese, star ng at the Church of St John at Hackney and finishing at St Paul’s Cathedral with a service on 22nd November 2011. A GOVERNOR’S VIEW... “On Friday 11th February, pupils and staff at St John’s, Stanmore held a special service to celebrate the Church of England’s involvement in educa on over the last 200 years. It was a very moving and spiritual me in which the whole school welcomed the passing of a candle from St. Paul’s primary school in Barnet. The des na on of the candle the following week was Holy Trinity Primary school in Northwood. St John’s is the oldest primary school in Harrow, its roots began in 1794, and during the service Mr Steel, Deputy Headteacher and some pupils gave a short presenta on on the history of St John’s. It was exci ng to hear how God has blessed the school over 200 years and how it has become the school we now share as a community today. As a Governor, I was very impressed to see all the pupils from both upper and lower schools sing and listening aen vely. The service finished with everyone singing Shine Jesus Shine – which Pupils from St Mary's & St was very upliing. It was a privilege to be part of such a John's, Hendon; All Saints, Childs Hill and St Mary's High memorable occasion”. Schools held a combined serv- Wri en by: Karen Harle, LDBS Governor ice in St Mary's Parish Church, Hendon - 06.04.11.