We Won the Skyward Challenge! We are absolutely over the moon (or should we say… over the clouds 
) to share some incredible news with our school community! Earlier this year, we took part in the Skyward Challenge, a national fundraising campaign run by Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) to help raise money for their brand-new H145 air ambulance helicopter. As part of the challenge, we raised funds during our Summer Fete, bringing in around £30 to support this fantastic
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Wider Achievement Partnership Day – Portpatrick Adventure! On Friday, we celebrated our final Wider Achievement Day of the year with a very special Partnership Day alongside our friends at Portpatrick Primary – and this time, we went to visit them! The sun was shining as we arrived at Portpatrick Primary, where the children from both schools met and mingled, excited for the day ahead. From there, we walked together to the putting green, where everyone enjoyed a
Our Primary 6 and 7 pupils had an unforgettable morning out on Loch Ryan, joining Portpatrick Primary’s P7 class for an exciting watersports session with Stranraer Water Sports Association (SWSA). 
Even though the skies were grey and the rain came and went, that didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. The pupils took part in two brilliant activities and gave both their all! We continue to provide wider achievement experiences for our
Primary 5–7 Explore the Garden of Cosmic Speculation! 
On Thursday, our Primary 5–7 class set off on a wonderful adventure to the one-of-a-kind Garden of Cosmic Speculation, just outside Dumfries, joined by our friends from Portpatrick Primary’s P5–7. 
Thankfully, the weather was warm and dry, and the rain stayed off all day, giving us the perfect conditions to enjoy the beauty of this fascinating garden. Created by architect and theorist Charles Jencks and his wife Maggie Keswick,
Sports Day Success! 
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
Primary 6 Learn to Stay Safe at Operation Safety! 
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
We’re so pleased to welcome back Matthew from YouthWork for Term 4! He’s already been working closely with our Primary 5 to 7 pupils this term, supporting them through fun and meaningful activities to help with the big transitions ahead – whether that’s moving into Primary 6 or 7, or preparing for the exciting jump to Secondary School after summer. We can’t believe it’s that close now! Although his work
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
Yesterday, our school was 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 class had the
