Mid-week Joy 22nd July 2020

Mid-week Joy - end of term special

Last week our three Church of England primary schools closed for the summer holidays, which is always a source of great joy for everyone as they prepare to have fun and much-needed relaxation. 

For all school staff this is more welcome than ever this year, as many of them have worked without their usual Easter and half-term breaks - preparing on-line lessons as well as teaching key workers' children and vulnerable children, and later welcoming back learners from certain year groups. Huge thanks to all of you, and enjoy your well-deserved holiday!

There is also some sadness of course, as our Year 6 leavers move on to their new schools without having their usual leavers services, although the schools have worked really hard to make the occasion as special as it can be in these difficult circumstances. We wish every one of you a bright and happy future in your new schools.    

End of term has also seen the retirement of two of our headteachers - Mrs Ireland (executive head of St Thomas' and St Agnes'), and Mrs Burnley (head teacher of St Hugh's). Both will be greatly missed after many years' service, and we wish them all the best for the future.

Edith also retired as Chair of Governors at St Hugh's, and the photo above is of Edith and Mrs Burnley at a socially distanced retirement party attended by staff and governors. The school presented Edith with the lovely cross shown to the right, which was designed by the school children and then specially made for Edith.   

This week's Worship for all Generations is all about Mary Magdalene, a fascinating figure in the Bible. You are most welcome to join us on our facebook page by clicking on this link - Leesfield Parish

The parish Sunday Schools are now taking a well-deserved break for the holidays. Many thanks Karen for all your hard work in keeping everything going, and we're really looking forward to having you all back in whatever way is possible in September. 

For our end of term musical item we have a virtual choir from Windermere High School singing "We Won't Stop Dreaming".

If you'd like to do something really special to help nature this summer, why not join the Butterfly Conservation's "Big Butterfly Count".

You can find out more by clicking on this link -  Big Butterfly Count