Children from the Junior School sang carols and Father Christmas (AKA Mr Foley) put in an appearance, dispensing good cheer and mince pies. Everyone played a lively game of bingo, led by our expert caller, Mr Walton.

The Christmas party is a very popular annual event at St Benedict’s, and is organised by members of the St Vincent de Paul Society, led by Rosalind Sheehan (Upper 6^th/Year 13). SVP works to serve the local community and undertakes a range of activities throughout the year, including working as MENCAP volunteers, helping at a soup kitchen and raising awareness of those in need. Junior School pupils also get involved and are known as ‘Mini Vinnies.’