We are incredibly proud of our P5–7 pupils who have successfully achieved their Meta-skills certificates after working independently through their Meta-skills booklets. 🌟 Throughout this work, pupils reflected on how they use important life skills in their everyday learning and interactions. These Meta-skills included: ✨ Focusing✨ Integrity✨ Adapting✨ Initiative✨ Communicating✨ Collaborating✨ Feeling✨ Leading✨ Curiosity✨ Sense-making✨ Critical Thinking✨ Creativity Pupils showed great maturity and honesty as they considered their strengths and
We were excited to welcome Donald McColm and members of Stranraer Rotary Club to St Joseph’s. They kindly donated hi-vis vests and litter pickers so we can help keep our community clean and stay safe while doing it. A huge thank you to our sponsors, Stranraer Development Trust. Donald talked to us about why recycling is important and how everyone should take care not to drop litter. We learned how
Our P5–7 pupils recently took part in a short block of orienteering sessions with Alison Murray from Active Schools, and it was a great experience for everyone involved! The sessions took place in the Ryan Centre hall, where pupils were introduced to the key skills of orienteering, including map reading, following directions, teamwork and problem-solving. These skills were developed through a range of fun, active games and fitness-based activities, keeping
Our P5–7 pupils recently enjoyed a fantastic visit from the Creighton Carbon Centre, who delivered an engaging and hands-on workshop all about ecosystems and biodiversity. 🌍 The session began in the classroom, where pupils learned about what an ecosystem is and why biodiversity is so important. They explored how plants, animals, insects and fungi all play a role in keeping environments healthy and balanced. After this, the learning moved outdoors
Over the past number of weeks, our P5–7 pupils have been taking part in a fantastic block of sessions with Matthew from Youth Work. During this time, pupils explored important topics around feelings, emotions, and relationships, helping them to better understand themselves and others. Through discussions, activities and group work, they developed skills in recognising emotions, building positive relationships and supporting one another. The sessions provided a safe and supportive
Our Enterprise Group, together with Mrs Mann, organised an amazing Macmillan Coffee Afternoon here at St Joseph’s – and what a fantastic success it was! 🌟 The children worked so hard behind the scenes in the run-up to the event, preparing games, stalls and decorations. Families and friends donated an incredible selection of baking – cakes, traybakes, biscuits – filling the hall with delicious smells and tempting treats. On the
Our P1–4 pupils enjoyed a fantastic Outdoor Woodland Learning (OWL) session filled with curiosity, creativity, and active exploration! We began by creating a sun diagram in the playground. Each pupil represented an hour of the day, helping us observe how shadows change as the sun moves across the sky. This hands-on activity encouraged everyone to think about time, light, and the natural world around us. Next, we got busy with some eco-friendly planting.
We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of Ava W and Ava G in performing in Alice in Wonderland at the Millennium Centre, Stranraer. Ava W took on the role of the Door Mouse, bringing creativity and confidence to the stage. Ava G impressed in dual roles as the March Hare and Tweedle Dee, delivering energetic and engaging performances throughout. Each child also performed a monologue, showcasing their individuality and growing confidence
Our St. Joseph’s Enterprise Group has once again shown fantastic leadership and compassion by taking global citizenship action to raise funds for SCIAF. The group planned and organised a range of fun and engaging activities for pupils across the school. These included guess the flavour of the crisp, pin the ‘S’ on SCIAF, an outdoor obstacle course, guess the baby, cake decorating and much more. Children thoroughly enjoyed the day,
What a fantastic afternoon of science we had at St. Joseph’s! Our classroom was buzzing with excitement as pupils, families and staff explored a range of hands-on experiments and activities together. Our brilliant STEM Leaders kicked things off by visiting each station and clearly explaining how everything worked. They then stepped into their leadership roles, supporting younger pupils and families and helping everyone get the most out of the activities
