My name is Mrs Judge. I am your School Lay Chaplain.
What is a Lay Chaplain?
Some people think that a Chaplain is a Priest or a Nun and that can be true, but there are many who, like me, are committed Christians who work as Lay Chaplains in Schools.
At Canon Palmer School we are very lucky to have many Priests from local parishes who come into our School frequently. They celebrate Mass with us and give us the opportunity to go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We keep in close contact with our Priests and share news and information through the parish and School newsletters.
Everything we do stems from our Christian faith. It is my job to help that faith to find its place in all areas of School life. All of the adults in the school support the pupils in their spiritual growth, and it is my job to support them in doing this.
We welcome pupils and staff of all faiths into our community – embracing them and the way they enrich our school/community.
One of my tasks is to get to know as many pupils and staff as possible. I am in the Chapel every break time and lunchtime, except Wednesdays.
Pupils can also find me in my room, next to Palmer 8. Alternatively, a message can be left for me in my box in Palmer Office.
Pupils and staff are welcome to contact me for a general chat or if they have something troubling them. Information about Chapel Life can be found in ‘Welcome to Canon Palmer Chapel’.
Also available is the ‘Liturgical Calendar for the Year.
Liturgical Calendar 2010 - 2011
| Day / Date | Event |
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Mass takes place at 8:20am every Friday in the Chapel |
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| 9th and 10th September | Academic Masses |
| 16th - 19th September | The Pope visits England |
| 23rd September | Macmillan Coffee Morning for Staff |
| 15th October | Just 1 stand up (apposing poverty) |
| Week Commencing 18th October | Covenant Players perform to Years 7, 8 and 9 |
| 1st November | Feast of All Saints (Celebrated on Sunday 31st October) |
| 1st November | Shoe box Appeal Starts |
| 4th November | Canon Palmer hosts a ‘Justice and Peace’ Day |
| 10th – 11th November | 7A Retreat |
| 11th – 12th November | 7B Retreat |
| 17th – 18th November | 7C Retreat |
| 18th – 19th November | 7F Retreat |
| 28th November | National Youth Sunday |
| 24th – 25th November | 7L Retreat |
| 25th – 26th November | 7M Retreat |
| Week Commencing 22nd November | Examination of Conscience Assembly |
| Week Commencing 29th November | Hamper Collection Begins |
| Week Commencing 29th November | Reconciliation Week |
| 15th December | Talent Show and Non-Uniform day |
| 16th December | Carol Service 7pm |
| 17th December | School Carol Service |
2011 Marks the 50th Jubilee of Canon Palmer School |
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| 3rd February | Year 13 Retreat |
| 2nd - 4th March | Year 10 Leadership Course (14 Pupils) |
| 9th March | Ash Wednesday |
| Week Commencing 21st March | Examination Conscience Assembly |
| Week Commencing 28th March | Reconciliation Week - Year 10 ABC and Year 10 FLM Retreat |
| 16th March | Year 8 AB Retreat |
| 17th March | Year 8 CF Retreat |
| 18th March | Year 8 LM Retreat |
| 22nd March | Year 11 ABC Retreat |
| 23rd March | Year 11 FLM Retreat |
| 5th April | Upper School Easter Service |
| 6th April | Lower School Easter Service |
| 21st April | Holy Tuesday |
| 22nd April | Good Friday |
| 24th April | Easter Sunday |
| 27th May | Founder's Day Mass |
| 112th June | Pentecost Sunday |
| 29th June | St Peter and Paul Mass |
Year 9, 10 and Year 12 Retreats to be added |
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Year 11 and 13 Leavers Masses to be added |
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All forms will have a class Mass and Meditation Sessions in the Chapel |
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29th October – 4th November 2011 – Whole School Mission |
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