‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’

My name is Karl Grexhammer and I am the part time Forest School leader and Chaplain at Joseph’s and St Edward’s. I have been in education for over twenty-five years. I was a classroom teacher for thirteen years, a supply teacher for five years, a Forest School leader for nearly ten years and have been the part-time chaplain for St Edward’s for over three years.

I provide Forest School sessions for each class. During each session, children pray, learn outdoor education skills, improve their behaviours for learning, improve their collaboration skills and explore how they can look after God’s incredible natural world.

Prayers and Celebrations of The Word are provided by me, at various times of the year, I am the link between St Joseph's and St Edward’s and our parish church (Our Lady of Lourdes), help to organise Mass and other liturgical events at church and at school, and lead outdoor based St Edward’s feast day and Stations of the Cross sessions.

The School Mission Team is led by me. We promote and discuss the Catholic ethos of our school, assist in class-based prayers, ensure the class prayer book is up-to-date, help set up for Masses and Celebrations Of The Word, assist during Mass and provide guidance for those further down the school.

Mr Osborne and I, lead The Mini-Vinnies group at St Edwards. We promote and encourage the seven pillars of Catholic Social Teaching and organise and encourage all to take part in Catholic Social Teaching events and activities to help those in need.

Karl Grexhammer