We were delighted to welcome the Soundtrap team into our P5–7 class for the first of a series of music sessions on Tuesday 20th January and it was a huge hit! 😊 During the session, pupils were introduced to Soundtrap, an online music and audio platform that allows them to create, record, and edit music digitally. We started by working together as a class to create a shared song. Pupils
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Today our Primary 5–7 pupils took part in a fantastic clay workshop as part of the Dumfries and Galloway wide FLOCK project, led by visiting artist Frances Ross. The session began with pupils being given time to explore and play with the clay, learning how it feels, how it moves, and how to shape it. Everyone created a small practice piece first, with many choosing to turn their clay into
We had a fantastic (and very muddy!) winter morning in our school grounds as Norval Dampney from Incredible Edibles came to visit and help us care for our orchard 🌱🍎. It was our first orchard visit of the season, and we were excited to spot the fruit tree buds beginning to fatten up. The children also noticed hazel catkins and tiny red flowers, which led to some brilliant questions –
We had a fantastic Children in Need Day in school and are absolutely delighted to share that we raised £56.35! For a small school like ours, this is truly amazing – thank you so much for all your kindness, generosity, and support. ❤️💛 Our Enterprise Group, along with Mrs Mann, organised our special non-uniform and soft toy day, and the children looked brilliant in their colourful clothes, Pudsey outfits, and
This week, our school community came together to mark Remembrance Day with reflection, creativity, and respect. ❤️💛 On Tuesday, each class observed a two-minute silence to remember all those who have died or suffered as a result of war and conflict. Every pupil sat quietly and respectfully, thinking about the importance of peace and gratitude for those who have served. In RERC with Miss Lisi, our P1–4 class learned about
Today we kicked off Anti-Bullying Week with a burst of colour and a clear message of kindness. This year’s theme is Anti‑Bullying Week 2025: “Power for Good” – the idea that each of us has the ability to make positive change. To mark our start, the majority of the school came in wearing odd socks – what a wonderful sight it was! The odd socks pictured our message that we’re
Today at lunchtime, our very own Digital Expert Ross and Digital Leader Callum organised and led another brilliant Digital Leaders Club session and it was a huge success! 🌟 The club was very well attended, with the majority of the school joining in to learn more about one of the most important topics of all – online safety. 🌐💡 Ross and Callum did a fantastic job planning and running the
On Thursday 6th November, our P5–7 pupils set off on an exciting adventure to the Glasgow Science Centre for a full day of hands-on learning and fun! 🚌✨ The bus journey was full of excitement, and when we arrived, we were greeted by the amazing Science Mall – three floors packed with interactive exhibits, experiments, and challenges! Pupils explored everything from forces and motion to sound and light, and got
Yesterday afternoon, our pupils enjoyed a truly peaceful and relaxing experience – a Sound Bath session with June Meager. 🎶💫 The hall was filled with calm, soothing sounds as June guided everyone through a gentle, mindful session using beautiful instruments and tones. The children listened quietly, relaxed deeply, and some even drifted off to sleep! 😴💛 At the end of the session, pupils had the chance to explore and play
There was Halloween fun on Friday afternoon, when Donna Westbrook visited St Joseph’s once again for our very own in-school Halloween Party! 🧙♀️🕸️ Pupils had a fantastic time taking part in party games, showing off their amazing outfits on the Halloween catwalk, and enjoying lots of tasty treats! 🎶🍬 The favourites of the day – apple bobbing and the doughnut challenge – made a comeback and had everyone laughing! 🍏🍩
