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
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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
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
This past week, our school community at St. Joseph’s came together to honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed in times of war. It was a moving and memorable experience for everyone involved, from our youngest pupils to our dedicated house captains and vice captains. To deepen our reflection, each child wrote a prayer or wish for those currently experiencing the hardships of war. These heartfelt prayers will
This week, our P5-7 class took part in an exciting webinar all about Hydropower in Dumfries and Galloway. This session was a perfect bridge between our previous topic on Scottish Local Biodiversity 🦋 and our new Science focus: Electricity 🔌, showcasing how renewable energy powers our towns sustainably. The children learned how hydropower harnesses the power of flowing water to spin turbines and create clean electricity 💧⚙️. They were fascinated
We are thrilled to share that our Pupil Council recently gathered for their Term 2 meeting, and it was a productive and inspiring session! With plenty of enthusiasm, our dedicated council members discussed the important feedback collected from our pupil consultation sheets and celebrated the completion of several key actions from last term. The council’s hard work is not only making a real difference in our school community but is
