Our STEM leaders from St. Joseph’s travelled to Portpatrick today to meet with the STEM Leaders there. Our enthusiastic team got their heads together to plan how we can promote and improve our offer of STEM in the West Rhins Partnership. The group agreed many action points are and keen to get started on their plan. We can look forward to a monthly lunchtime STEM club organised by our keen
This week, we proudly launched Catholic Education Week at St Joseph’s RC with an inspiring whole-school assembly centred on this year’s theme, “Pilgrims of Hope”. This theme holds particular significance as we look forward to the Jubilee Year 2025, a special time in the Catholic Church when the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, along with other designated doors in cathedrals worldwide, will be opened. We explained to
For Scottish Careers Week 2024, pupils had an exciting day of career exploration at Stranraer Community College! The day kicked off with a fun Would You Rather game, where pupils worked in teams to brainstorm different careers based on quirky props. 🤔 They then explored a range of job options on My World of Work, discovering everything from technical trades to creative fields, helping them get a better idea of what might suit their skills
This year’s Children in Need at St Joseph’s was a heart-warming and fun-filled day, full of exciting activities and incredible generosity. The whole school came together in their comfiest pyjamas for our Pyjama Day, bringing in donations to support this important cause. It was wonderful to see everyone dressed so cosily and eager to help! 💤✨ In addition to the donations from Pyjama Day, the funds raised from our Monday
This week we held our very first choir practice, and it was a fantastic way to kick off the season. We had a brilliant turnout, with children from across the primaries coming together to sing some much-loved Christmas carols. 🎶🎄 For our first session, we focused on singing as a group and trying out some harmonies. It was lovely to hear everyone singing together, and the children showed so much
In P5-7 with Miss Scott, everyone had an awesome time learning about recycled fashion! They explored how everyday materials are used in clothes and how we can give them a second life. Using things like bubble wrap, black bin bags, and carrier bags, the whole class got very creative! From bubble wrap jackets to upcycled bags, every group came up with their own unique ideas, making the end result a
Our Primary 1-4 pupils had their third rugby session this Wednesday afternoon, and it’s safe to say they’re absolutely loving it! The excitement was contagious as they practised their rugby skills with boundless enthusiasm and energy. Each session has seen them grow in confidence and coordination, and this week was no different. This time, the group stayed on the concrete, so there was no muddy clothing to worry about! 🧼
Our P5-7 netball club had a fantastic session this week, taking advantage of the nicer weather to practise outdoors. The players focused on shooting skills, and we saw some impressive hoops scored by players who aren’t usually on attack! It was a great chance for everyone to try out new positions and hone their accuracy. After practising their shooting, the group enjoyed a small game where teamwork took centre stage.
This week, our enterprising pupils have launched a hot chocolate stall that’s set to become a breaktime favourite! 🥤🍫 Running every Monday and Wednesday, the stall gives students the perfect way to warm up, relax, and enjoy a tasty treat between lessons. Today marked the official kick-off, and it was a resounding success. Nearly the entire school popped by to show support, and the enterprise team raised over £20 in
Today marked the exciting start of our Wool Craft Club, run by Mrs Mann and Mrs T. Hilferty. With a great turnout of enthusiastic pupils, the club began its journey into the world of wool crafts. Mrs Mann led the group in learning basic knitting techniques, guiding pupils as they got hands-on with their first rows of stitches. Meanwhile, Mrs T. Hilferty introduced crochet, starting with simple crochet chains, and
