Pupils and staff from St. Joseph’s Catholic Infant and Junior Schools, Birtley, have achieved the LiveSimply award confirming that we are living simply, sustainably and in solidarity with communities around the world experiencing poverty.

The award, championed by the international aid charity CAFOD, was presented to our Catholic schools after we successfully planned and implemented faith inspired actions that highlighted the importance of caring for people and the planet. Our actions have had a positive impact throughout the schools, in our local community, and globally too, as we have reached out to make a difference.

Our Mini-Vinnies had to present their findings online via Teams, this afternoon, to the CAFOD LiveSimply Coordinator, Siobhan Farnell.

Siobhan stated: “Congratulations to the pupils and staff on achieving the LiveSimply award. Their actions are wonderful examples of caring for others and our common home and we wish them well as they continue to live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with communities around the world experiencing poverty.”