Joan McCarthy
@jmccarthy1.bsky.social
Director of Education Archdiocese of Liverpool. Views expressed are my own etc. Love education, Sligo Rovers and Sligo GAA.
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It's World Day of the Sick and in his message, Pope Leo talks about the need to actively go out and love our neighbours as Christians as love is not passive.
We also believe that a better world needs all of us. 💚 Read the message in full. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4bcaXtH
We also believe that a better world needs all of us. 💚 Read the message in full. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4bcaXtH
February 11, 2026 at 8:08 AM
It's World Day of the Sick and in his message, Pope Leo talks about the need to actively go out and love our neighbours as Christians as love is not passive.
We also believe that a better world needs all of us. 💚 Read the message in full. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4bcaXtH
We also believe that a better world needs all of us. 💚 Read the message in full. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4bcaXtH
Many thanks to Ben McMullen, Deputy Director of Education, and David Thorpe, Deputy Director for Schools in the Diocese of Liverpool, for an excellent and productive meeting with representatives from Hope Academy, The Academy of St Nicholas, The Academy of St Francis of Assisi, and Faith Academy.
February 11, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Many thanks to Ben McMullen, Deputy Director of Education, and David Thorpe, Deputy Director for Schools in the Diocese of Liverpool, for an excellent and productive meeting with representatives from Hope Academy, The Academy of St Nicholas, The Academy of St Francis of Assisi, and Faith Academy.
Thoughts and prayers for the school communities of Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and Kingsbury High School.
February 11, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Thoughts and prayers for the school communities of Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and Kingsbury High School.
Thank you to Canon Michael and Fr Michael for representing the archdiocese in Westminister today . Thanks to all who organised the Catholic Education Parliamentary event. #ces
February 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Thank you to Canon Michael and Fr Michael for representing the archdiocese in Westminister today . Thanks to all who organised the Catholic Education Parliamentary event. #ces
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Can you help one of our parents with their fundraising efforts? Please read Greg's personal story here and share if you can. There is also the chance to win a signed Hull KR shirt!
www.justgiving.com/page/greg-ma...
www.justgiving.com/page/greg-ma...
February 10, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Can you help one of our parents with their fundraising efforts? Please read Greg's personal story here and share if you can. There is also the chance to win a signed Hull KR shirt!
www.justgiving.com/page/greg-ma...
www.justgiving.com/page/greg-ma...
Another great turnout at our Planning Celebration of the Word and Liturgies training. Thank you to the RE advisors for leading.
February 10, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Another great turnout at our Planning Celebration of the Word and Liturgies training. Thank you to the RE advisors for leading.
Thanks to all those who attended the Planning Celebrations of the Word and Liturgies training this morning.
February 9, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Thanks to all those who attended the Planning Celebrations of the Word and Liturgies training this morning.
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Huge congratulations to all schools involved in the Maths Roadshow! 🏆
🥉 St Wilfrid’s
🥈 St Benedict’s
🥇 Sacred Heart — also taking the top spot for most points overall! 🎉 Thank you for coming along.
🥉 St Wilfrid’s
🥈 St Benedict’s
🥇 Sacred Heart — also taking the top spot for most points overall! 🎉 Thank you for coming along.
February 4, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Huge congratulations to all schools involved in the Maths Roadshow! 🏆
🥉 St Wilfrid’s
🥈 St Benedict’s
🥇 Sacred Heart — also taking the top spot for most points overall! 🎉 Thank you for coming along.
🥉 St Wilfrid’s
🥈 St Benedict’s
🥇 Sacred Heart — also taking the top spot for most points overall! 🎉 Thank you for coming along.
Advent Week 1 Wednesday
December 3, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Advent Week 1 Wednesday
Thank you to Mrs Partington and the whole school community of @olischool.bsky.social for a wonderful visit this morning. A special mention to the members of the Chaplaincy Team and the Student Leadership Team for a great tour of the school.
November 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Thank you to Mrs Partington and the whole school community of @olischool.bsky.social for a wonderful visit this morning. A special mention to the members of the Chaplaincy Team and the Student Leadership Team for a great tour of the school.
Thanks to all those who attended the Schools Business Managers/ Bursars meeting this morning.
November 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Thanks to all those who attended the Schools Business Managers/ Bursars meeting this morning.
Our second COP 30 event took place in Hope Academy today. Thank you to Archbishop John for joining our young people.
November 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Our second COP 30 event took place in Hope Academy today. Thank you to Archbishop John for joining our young people.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Headteachers cluster meeting in Haydock and Wigan today.
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended the Headteachers cluster meeting in Haydock and Wigan today.
Congratulations to St Mary's Primary School, Scarisbrick on the opening of their beautiful new EYFS unit.
November 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Congratulations to St Mary's Primary School, Scarisbrick on the opening of their beautiful new EYFS unit.
Congratulations to Hope Primary School on achieving Schools Singing Award.
November 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Congratulations to Hope Primary School on achieving Schools Singing Award.
Congratulations to St Brigids Catholic School on achieving the Singing School award.
November 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Congratulations to St Brigids Catholic School on achieving the Singing School award.
Congratulations to St Columba's Catholic Primary School on achieving Schools Singing Award.
November 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Congratulations to St Columba's Catholic Primary School on achieving Schools Singing Award.
Thank you to Mrs McKinnon and all the school community of St Mary Magdalene's Catholic Primary School Penwortham for a lovely visit this morning. I was honoured to take part in the remembrance service at 11 oclock. It was very moving.
November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Thank you to Mrs McKinnon and all the school community of St Mary Magdalene's Catholic Primary School Penwortham for a lovely visit this morning. I was honoured to take part in the remembrance service at 11 oclock. It was very moving.
It has been humbling to see so many photos of our schools’ and colleges’ acts of remembrance for #RemembranceDay. We will remember them.
🙏 Pray for peace. 🕊️
#LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem
🙏 Pray for peace. 🕊️
#LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It has been humbling to see so many photos of our schools’ and colleges’ acts of remembrance for #RemembranceDay. We will remember them.
🙏 Pray for peace. 🕊️
#LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem
🙏 Pray for peace. 🕊️
#LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem