The end of summer was celebrated this week at St Joseph’s Primary School in Broadstairs with the annual Harvest Festival, where pupils mark the end of the growing season and give thanks for a bountiful summer.
It is also time when pupils remember those members of the local community who are not as fortunate by bringing in contributions of food which will be donated to the local food bank at St. Austin and St. Gregory in Margate.
As well as celebrating they also reflected on the links they have with their own Parish Church, Our Lady Star of the Sea, by hosting a harvest tea for the older members of the parish.
An afternoon tea of scones and cakes was provided for around 25 parishioners and older members of the community, all served by the Year 6 pupils. Entertainment was provided by each year group who had prepared special songs.
Headteacher Vicki O’Halloran said: “Our Harvest Festival is always an opportune time within school to reflect on what we have, and the need for generosity and compassion for those who are unable to share in this fruitful season.”
