The Easter Eggs which St Peter’s collected have been shared with seafarers who came to Portsmouth on two ships around Easter time.  Representatives of Stella Maris explained that they had only brought the Easter Eggs which were donated by the children from St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in nearby Waterlooville; the seafarers were all surprised to the receive eggs since they don’t have this tradition in their countries, and even more surprised and impressed that the gifts came from the children. 

There was a very big thank you to everyone who gave the Easter Eggs from both Stella Maris and the hard working mariners. They were a wonderful treat for those who do not have their families and friends around to see and socialise with at this special time of the year.

Mr R Cunningham
Headteacher

The staff and pupils of St Peter’s returned to school for the summer term on Tuesday 22 April for what turned out to be a very busy day.  As planned, we gathered as a whole school for a Liturgy of the Word that celebrated the resurrection of Christ and the joy of Easter.  The theme of the worship was hope out of despair.  The Liturgy of the Word then became a “two-part” affair as we continued with a reflection on the life, leadership and service of Pope Francis I following his death on Easter Monday.  It was both moving and reassuring to reflect upon how great a priority Pope Francis placed upon Catholic Social Teaching with the preferential treatment of the poor, which motivates so much of the charitable work we do in school, as well as the Holy Father’s commitment to the young people of the world.  Straight after the extended Celebration of the Word, I received a phone call from Ofsted for a routine 2-day inspection of St Peter’s.  The school is in a great place to receive this inspection; when the outcome of the visit is made public, it will be shared with our school and parish communities.

Mr R Cunningham
Headteacher

Thank you to all the pupils, families and staff who were able to donate Easter Eggs to St Peter’s for our Stella Maris collection. These treats will go to global seafarers who will be visiting the ports of Portsmouth and Southampton over Holy Week the Easter period, along with faith materials, in celebration of this most solemn and joyous season. Pictured here is Deacon Nick O’Neill from the parish of St Michael and All Angels in Leigh Park, who packed his car with over 250 Easter Eggs.

Mr R Cunningham
Headteacher