During Advent, our Catholic Multi Academy Trust continues to journey together in hope and prayer. The Travelling Crib has been warmly welcomed by our schools, each community taking time to pause, reflect, and prepare their hearts for the coming of Jesus.

This shared tradition reminds us that Advent is a journey, one of faith, anticipation, and love, and that Christ comes to us wherever we are.

Diwali Celebrations for the Central Team.

Our team came together to celebrate the Festival of Lights with joy, laughter, and of course plenty of delicious sweet and savoury treats! From colourful decorations to a lively lunchtime get-together, it was a wonderful reminder of the power of connection, community, and shared celebration.

The Trust Headteacher meeting coincided with the official Macmillan Coffee Morning. So a fantastic opportunity to enjoy cakes with friends and raise some money.

Thrilled through the power of baking and cake eating we rasied an incredible £376 for @macmillancancer

Thank you to all of you 💚💙

The weekly round up from across the Trust!

1. S Paul`s: Sixth Form team building fun.
2. St Charles: Baking in EYFS.
3. St Clare`s: EYFS learning about the work of Neonatal nurses.
4. Christ The King: Having fun at The Briars.
5. Bishop Ellis: Competing at a Table Tennis festival.
6. St John Fisher: Enjoying a sporty trip to St Paul`s.
7. St Joseph`s, Market Harborough: Enjoying the fun at St Paul`s
8. De Lisle: Y8 netball competition.
9. St Peter`s, Hinckley: A start of year Mass.
10. St Winefride`s: Y5 and Y6 brought home the trophy!

It`s been a while...but our `PHOTOS OF THE WEEK` is back!

We hope you enjoy seeing everything that has been going on across the Trust this week!

1. St Joseph`s, Leicester: Y6 were having a great time on their residential!
2. St Clare`s, Coalville: EYFS were learning about people who help, and focused their learning and play on vets.
3. St Mary`s, Loughborough: Year 4 have been busy investigating simple electrical circuits in Science.
4. Saint Martin`s, Stoke Golding: The Chaplaincy Leadership Team made a special visit to the Shrine of St Carlo Acutis at St Michael’s Catholic Church in Wolverhampton.
5. Holy Cross, Whitwick: As part of their phonics learning the children turned into listening detectives on a sound walk, tuning into birds, cars, footsteps and so much more.
6. St Paul`s, Leicester: At sixth form and event with exciting volunteering opportunities, and the chance to step up as a leader in the community.
7. De Lisle, Loughborough: Year 7 students took part in their Welcome Mass, a very special celebration led with Fr Patrick. Students helped prepare and lead the liturgy.
8. English Martyrs, Oakham: OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) has been in full swing since returning to school! The children are always excited to explore the different activities available.
9. St Peter`s, Hinckley: Year 3 had a wonderful day exploring the books of Roald Dahl and making some “Revolting recipes”
10. St Francis: Melton Mowbray: Children have been enjoying their learning!

Serve. Support. Strengthen Catholic Education.

At St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, we are looking for Foundation Governors who want to make a real difference in the lives of children and their communities.

SERVE your school and parish community through time, skills, and faith.
SUPPORT headteachers by being a critical friend, encouraging and holding leaders accountable.
STRENGHTHEN Catholic education, helping schools remain vibrant, inclusive, and true to their mission.

This is a unique opportunity to live out your vocation and contribute to the mission of the Church through education.