We are delighted to introduce our new House Captains and Vice Captains for the year! After a tough selection process, where all Primary 7s created and delivered fantastic presentations to the entire school, our new leaders were chosen. This gave the opportunity to build confidence, projecting our voices and modulating our speech to make our speeches appealing to our audience, all building our listening and talking skills and building those
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We are thrilled to announce the incredible pupil groups for the new school year! At St. Joseph’s R.C. Primary School, our pupils are stepping up to take on exciting roles that help make our school the best it can be. This year, every pupil from the school had the chance to choose two groups they were most passionate about joining: the Pupil Council, the Eco Committee, and the Enterprise Group.
This week, our whole school – from Primaries 1 to 7 – came together for a special assembly centred around an important right: Article 26 of the UNCRC – the right to social and economic help. We discussed when families might need support from the government to ensure children’s mental and physical needs are met and why this right is so vital for every child. We also explored SDG Goal
This week, our P5-7 pupils explored Forgiveness and Reconciliation in their RE lesson. We started by discussing what these words mean and why they’re so important for building strong relationships and friendships. The children shared great ideas on how forgiveness can heal and bring people closer. We read and discussed the parable of The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), a story that beautifully shows the power of forgiveness. Inspired by this,
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:
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
