This week, pupils from Primary 1 to Primary 7 enjoyed a very special treat — a live music concert from the Lighthouse Musicians. The performance featured a magical mix of Disney classics, traditional Scottish favourites and beautiful classical music. The school hall was filled with excitement, smiles and songs that had everyone tapping their feet and clapping along. Our younger pupils in P1 to P4 impressed everyone with their fantastic
Today, St. Joseph’s and Portpatrick pupils had a fantastic time taking part in interactive workshops led by the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere team! 🌿 These exciting activities helped us learn more about our local environment, the wider world, and how we can all make a difference. We started by exploring a map of our local area, learning about the special places around us and thinking about where we’ve been and where we’d like to visit.
What a fantastic day we had yesterday at St. Joseph’s Annual Summer Fete! From the moment the gates opened, our school grounds were alive with laughter, music, and the buzz of community spirit. The turnout was incredible, and it was heart-warming to see so many familiar and new faces joining in the fun. Thanks to the incredible efforts of our Parent Council, pupils, staff, and families, we enjoyed a day
What a fantastic day we had for our Sports Day! After weeks of unpredictable weather, we were so lucky to have a beautiful, sunny day to enjoy all the action outdoors. It was wonderful to see such a brilliant turnout of families and friends – thank you so much for coming along to support the children and cheer them on! 💙 The pupils were absolutely amazing. Their sportsmanship, resilience, and
Yesterday, our Primary 7 pupils took part in a very special pilgrimage to St. Ninian’s Cave at the Isle of Whithorn, accompanied by Miss Lisi. They joined the other three Catholic schools in our Deanery, St. Teresa’s, St. Columba’s and St. Andrew’s, along with our much-loved clergy. It was a joyful day of prayer and connection. ⛪💬 The rain stayed away and we were able to celebrate a beautiful Mass
Today our fantastic Primary 6 pupils had the amazing opportunity to attend Operation Safety – a brilliant event where they learned all about keeping safe in real-life situations! 😊 Held in partnership with local emergency services and safety organisations, the day was packed with exciting, hands-on workshops and demonstrations. The children took part in a range of activities covering everything from: 🚨 Fire safety and what to do in an
What an amazing day we had on our partnership trip to the beautiful Logan Botanical Gardens! Pupils from St Joseph’s and Portpatrick Primary came together for a day full of sunshine, nature, exploration, and creativity – and we couldn’t have asked for better weather or better company! 🚌💚 P1–3: A Garden Adventure with Miss Scott 🧸🌸 The younger pupils set off on an exciting garden hunt to find a very
On Tuesday, our P1–4 pupils had a fantastic adventure to Kirkcudbright’s Dark Space Planetarium! From the moment we arrived, the children were buzzing with excitement — and the experience didn’t disappoint. The Planetarium offered a brilliant mix of interactive exhibits, hands-on learning, and engaging activities that truly brought the wonders of space to life. Pupils explored the solar system, discovered how rockets launch, and even got to experience virtual reality missions — sparking lots of
Yesterday, St. Joseph’s and Portpatrick pupils were treated to a very special and peaceful experience – Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) 🧘♂️, led by the wonderful Mark Pogson. If you’ve never heard of it before, Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines gentle movements, breathing, and meditation to help improve both physical and mental well-being 🌬️💖. It’s often described as moving meditation – and that’s exactly how it felt today! Each
This week, our Primary 5–7 pupils at St Joseph’s took part in a 🧠 fascinating science experiment as part of our learning about AI in medicine – and it certainly fizzed up some excitement! We explored the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) can help scientists design proteins that neutralise snake venom – turning something deadly into something harmless. To help us understand this, we carried out a fun classroom experiment
