Category Archives: St Chrysostoms School

St Chrysostom’s People: Mildred Taylor

Posted on October 23, 2019 by stchrysostoms

Good evening I speak for Miss Mildred Taylor. I am Mildred’s successor at St Chrysostom’s School as head teacher. If you think teachers or even headteachers look younger as time goes on – it is worth knowing that Mildred was … Continue reading →

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Bringing thanks, hope and concerns to Church

Posted on July 16, 2019 by stchrysostoms

Hopes, thanks, and anxieties came together in a special service at Church as children leaving St John’s and St Chrysostom’s schools gathered in celebration of their time at school. Our celebration began with cildren walking from their schools into church. … Continue reading →

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Confirmed in celebration and joy

Posted on June 20, 2019 by stchrysostoms

“I look forward to this day every year” said the Bishop! Which day? Which Bishop? The day was the day when children from St Chrysostom’s School come to church to be confirmed. They are encouraged and supported by their friends, … Continue reading →

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Pronouncing Chrysostom

Posted on August 3, 2018 by stchrysostoms

We all like to hear our names pronounced correctly, and we are pleased when an effort is made to get the pronunciation right. So how do we pronounce our patron saint’s name? Chrysostom is a special word, coming from the … Continue reading →

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Happy, Blessed and Confirmed

Posted on June 20, 2018 by stchrysostoms

Joy, prayer and enthusiasm surrounded us as  we celebrated the confirmation of seven children from St Chrysostom’s School.  Following a tour of the school, and a school dinner, Bishop Mark led the children of Yrs 4 and 5 from school … Continue reading →

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What the Rector does – Munamato

Posted on May 22, 2018 by stchrysostoms

What does the Rector do? Here’s the second in my short series of blogs offering a few reflections on some of the ministry I’ve been involved with during the week. I’m choosing one aspect of each day, today … 2. … Continue reading →

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Our ocean is like plastic soup – Children speak out

Posted on March 28, 2018 by stchrysostoms

“When I saw the sea creatures in danger I was so sad and wanted to make a big change quick! We need our fish to be happy and keep our world a beautiful place.”  Bethany  “I loved creating our class assembly, … Continue reading →

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Creating a Herb Garden

Posted on July 18, 2017 by stchrysostoms

Coriander, Lavender, Sorrel, Chives, Mint, Rosemary… all chosen for our new herb garden at Church. Year 6 children of both St Chrysostom’s and St John’s Schools joined together on a great community and church project at the end of their … Continue reading →

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27,575 meals for Mary’s Meals

Posted on June 28, 2017 by stchrysostoms

Thank you – to those who ran, baked, quizzed… and did other things to raise money for Mary’s Meals in May this year. We worked together through our schools, through church and in the community to raise money. Mary’s Meals … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Light!

Posted on June 21, 2017 by stchrysostoms

Let your light shine! This Eastertide we’ve been piloting a new initiative at St Chrysostom’s – Sharing the Light. We light the Easter candle at the Easter Vigil, and there we share the light with one another as we light … Continue reading →

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