What a day we’ve had in Primary 5-7! From creating our Class Charter to diving into a hands-on STEM challenge and exploring Scottish biodiversity, our pupils were fully engaged and buzzing with energy. Crafting Our Class Charter We kicked off the morning by working in groups to select the UNCRC rights that matter most to us in school. After some great discussions, we narrowed it down to the top five:
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Welcome Back to a Fantastic New Year at St. Joseph’s! What a wonderful first day back we had at St. Joseph’s! The school was buzzing with excitement as we welcomed our pupils, including three new faces in Primary 1 – a big St. Joseph’s welcome to Kianna-Leigh, Noah, and Rebecca! It was a joy to see everyone back and ready to embark on another year of learning, laughter, and growth.
Last week, Primary 4-6 took part in Drowning Prevention Week with a super surprise at the end! We know summer is just around the corner, and with all that sunshine comes the urge to cool off in the water. But before we dive in, it’s important to remember how to stay safe! That’s why we were lucky enough to have a webinar with the Irish RNLI! They talked to us
On June 5th, our school adventurers from Primary 5-7 set sail (well, boarded a ferry) for a voyage to Belfast and the awe-inspiring Titanic Museum! For some of our brave explorers, it was their very first boat trip, and while the journey started with a bit of a wobble, the Stena Line ship quickly turned into a floating fun zone! The consoles buzzed with games, chess matches unfolded, and the
St. Ninian’s Cave Pilgrimage: A Day of Faith, Fun, and Fellowship! This year, the Primary 7 pupils at St. Joseph’s embarked on a very special journey – the annual pilgrimage to St. Ninian’s Cave at Whithorn! Joining forces with our fellow Catholic schools, St. Teresa’s, St. Columbus’s, and St. Andrew’s, we created a wonderful day filled with faith, friendship, and exploration. The day began with a beautiful walk down the
Today P5-7 embarked on an electrifying journey into the future with an interactive workshop hosted by the Glasgow Science Centre’s Learning Lab. The morning ignited with a focus on “Powering the Future.” Students delved into the science behind transitioning from unsustainable fuel sources to cleaner alternatives. Through a series of engaging experiments, the class actively participated in the exploration. Highlights included simulating a nuclear reaction, racing solar cars powered by
What a beautiful Confirmation and First Holy Communion service for Donna Westbrook, Ava, Robin, and Nanci-Rose! ✨ The ceremony, led by Father Ben, was wonderful. The candidates looked stunning, and a big thank you goes to Mr. McGuigan and Andy Westbrook for helping to set up and organise the delicious Communion Breakfast. Special thanks to Mrs. Anderton, Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. McGhie, and Mrs. Mann for their invaluable help. Each candidate
The children have been challenged to ‘design a bike’ for the future that would perhaps benefit modern society! This is in conjunction with the Cycling Festival which is taking place on the 22nd June in Agnew Park. The children’s ideas were amazing, they used their meta-skills of initiative, curiosity, creativity and sense-making to come up with some mind-blowing designs and ideas! All children taking part will receive a certificate and
The whole school enjoyed some Tri-golf for P.E. today with Mr Fisher who will continue to work with the children for the next 4 weeks. P1-4 had their lesson first, followed by P5-7. The children all enjoyed the lesson and are looking forward to the coming weeks! Here are some photos of P5-7 in action!
P.7 spent Friday at Stranraer Academy accompanied by Miss Lisi. They were joined by children and staff from Portpatrick, Leswalt and Kirkcolm. St. Joseph’s and Portpatrick spent the day together. The children met key members of staff, participated in two lessons; art and ICT, and enjoyed a lunch in the school cafeteria. All pupils had a fantastic day and they feel increasingly more prepared for their 3 full days in
