We are very proud to share the achievements of Ava, who recently competed in the North Ayrshire Development Meet with the Stranraer Stingrays Swimming Club. Competing in the 9 and under category, Ava showed determination, perseverance, and skill in every race. Her results were outstanding: That’s four new personal bests, one gold medal, three silver medals, a top-six finish, and her very first ‘Too Fast’ keyring – a fantastic accomplishment!
Author Archives: Ms Whorlow
💙 Our policies are about more than words — they’re about caring for each other every day. We follow national, regional and school policies, and last year our own school Respect for All policy was created in consultation with Parent Council. This has recently been updated in line with national and regional guidelines. This term we shared a child-friendly version with our pupils, and discussed it together to gain their
As part of our ongoing drive to raise attainment in literacy, we are committed to building a culture of reading for pleasure among our pupils. Recently, thanks to an opportunity provided by the Scottish Book Trust, our pupils from St Joseph’s and Portpatrick enjoyed an inspiring morning at Stranraer Academy with celebrated children’s author Martin Stewart. Stewart is well known for his debut novel Riverkeep and, more recently, his children’s
Today, our Primary 1 to 4 pupils enjoyed a lively and inspiring hour with Gillian and John from Lighthouse Musicians. We started by dancing like animals to music, letting our bodies move freely and creatively. Then, the children confidently identified different musical symbols, deepening their understanding of how music is written. Next, we listened quietly to notice the sounds around us that we often miss, encouraging mindfulness and focus. Finally,
On Friday 12th September, our new cohort of Digital Leaders from across the West Rhins Partnership gathered at St. Joseph’s, Portpatrick for their first training day of the year. After a quick hello to all the boys and girls at Portpatrick, Ms. Whorlow warmly welcomed the group and thanked Josh and Arran for hosting our meeting at their school. The excitement and enthusiasm of our new team of Digital Leaders
Today, Primary 7 students at St. Joseph’s had a fantastic opportunity to participate in a British Sign Language (BSL) workshop led by our wonderful partners from SCILT, Karen Faulds and David. The session kicked off with an introduction to finger spelling, where students began by learning the vowels before moving on to consonants. This hands-on approach helped our learners get comfortable with the foundations of BSL and appreciate the beauty
The final day of the school year at St Joseph’s was filled with fun, laughter and memorable moments shared by pupils, families and staff. The morning began with a performance of ‘Get Richer’, a play written and produced by our senior pupils. It was a great opportunity for them to showcase their creativity and teamwork, and it was enjoyed by the whole school. In the afternoon, Mrs Jones continued her
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
Primary 1- 4 got thinking about the environmental impact of plastic litter as part of their science topic on renewables. We took part in an online webinar and watched a video on how plastic pollution is harming our oceans and marine wildlife and discussed the differences between organic and inorganic waste. The children were surprised to learn how long plastic takes to biodegrade. Plastic waste can take anywhere from 20 to
A big cheer goes out to our fantastic Primary 1 to Primary 4 pupils who have completed the final leg of our Mini London MarathonChallenge in glorious sunshine. Our young runners have shown determination, energy, and spirit as they ran, jogged, and walked their way toward the finish line. Today, they crossed it with big smiles. The challenge was not just about running — it was all about raising money
