John Wilson, our school photographer, will be in St Bartholomew’s this morning to take this session’s whole-school photograph. Fasten those top buttons, straighten those ties and practise those smiles!

I will be popping down to St Ambrose High School later in the morning for their annual patronal Mass (St Ambrose Day is this coming Saturday). We are very fortunate to have such a supportive associated secondary school, especially when it’s right on our doorstep. Mrs Douglas leads a fantastic team of staff at St Ambrose and we very much appreciate being able to work so closely with them. They also have a great bunch of pupils and we’re particularly grateful this year for the huge amount of practical help St Bartholomew’s has received from senior pupils working towards their Caritas Award – many thanks to Miss Smith and the Caritas candidates for all your support. So, on this special day in their school year, please take the time to remember Mrs Douglas and the pupils and staff of St Ambrose in your prayers.