PALS (Prayer and Liturgy Support)
Our PALS at St Thomas Aquinas are a group of children who are committed to supporting the Headteacher, RE Lead and the staff of the school in our Catholic ethos and mission.
Our PALS for the current academic year are:
Laura (Principal PAL), Noor, Adedunmola, Justin & India
Alongside the Head Boy and head Girl these pupils have a significant part to play in the Catholic life of our school.
The role of the PALS:
- To be a role model for others;
- To serve the school and the community;
- To support Mrs McLernon-Evans and other adults in organising whole school events;
- To work together as a team to carry out tasks as directed by Mrs McLernon-Evans or other adults in school.
PALS tasks include:
- Set up for Mass or celebrations;
- Lead the Rosary and Stations of the Cross prayer times
- Research, prepare and deliver a Celebration of the Saints each month on a chosen saint.
- Monitoring of Prayer Areas throughout the school.
- Support younger children during Mass and celebrations;
- Writing or leading prayers for Masses and celebrations;
- Represent the school at events i.e. Combined school Mass.
- The upkeep of the Celebration of the Saints display board.
Our PALS led a beautiful celebration on St Euphrasia. They shared her story with confidence and reverence, helping us learn more about her faithful life and commitment to God. Well done to all involved — it was wonderful to discover a saint many of us hadn’t heard of before.
Operation Christmas Child
Our PALS, alongside the Head Boy and Head Girl and the Deputy Head Girl, have been busy collecting, sorting, organising and transporting the shoeboxes kindly donated by our pupils and their families for the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child appeal. The generosity shown throughout this appeal has been overwhelming, and we thank everyone for their support in making it such a wonderful success.
The PALS led their very first lunchtime art session! Students enjoyed drawing while listening to music and learning more about our Saint of the Month - Saint Jerome. It was a fun way to express creativity, explore our faith, and enjoy time together!
