On Friday afternoon, Primary 1-4 had a fantastic time celebrating Fairtrade with the Eco Committee! We learned all about the importance of Fairtrade, enjoyed some delicious Fairtrade snacks and drinks, and put our knowledge to the test in an exciting Kahoot quiz—hosted by our very own Kamil! It was great to see everyone working together, thinking carefully about the quiz questions, and cheering each other on. We discovered how Fairtrade
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Today, St Joseph’s P1-4 pupils enjoyed a fantastic outdoor learning session, braving a little rain to have fun exploring maths in nature! Using sticks, stones, shells, and measuring tools, we worked on a variety of mathematical skills while making the most of the fresh air. The pupils got creative building snakes, owls, and other animals from natural materials. They measured their creations with rulers and tape measures, practicing their understanding
This week, Miss Scott’s P1-4 class had a fantastic time teaming up with P5-7 for a Reading Buddies session. It was a brilliant opportunity for everyone to share their love of reading and work together as a team. The atmosphere in the classroom was filled with focus, engagement, and lively discussions about the stories. The older pupils took on the role of mentors, supporting their younger buddies with reading. They
This morning, P1-4 pupils had an exciting time exploring music with some very special visitors! John, a bagpiper from the Loch Ryan Pipe Band, introduced us to the fascinating world of the bagpipes. He explained how each part works, including the reed that makes the sound, the chanter with its holes, the blowpipe that sends air to the bag, and the drones that create the final melody. We even discovered
At St Joseph’s, we’ve been busy caring for our fruit trees with the help of Norval, who taught us how trees “breathe in” greenhouse gases like carbon and nitrogen and release oxygen, helping our planet. We inspected the trees for damage, cleaned up broken branches, and used mulch made from natural materials like cardboard to enrich the soil. This will keep the trees healthy and ready to produce more fruit.
For Scottish Careers Week 2024, pupils had an exciting day of career exploration at Stranraer Community College! The day kicked off with a fun Would You Rather game, where pupils worked in teams to brainstorm different careers based on quirky props. 
They then explored a range of job options on My World of Work, discovering everything from technical trades to creative fields, helping them get a better idea of what might suit their skills
In P5-7 with Miss Scott, everyone had an awesome time learning about recycled fashion! They explored how everyday materials are used in clothes and how we can give them a second life. Using things like bubble wrap, black bin bags, and carrier bags, the whole class got very creative! From bubble wrap jackets to upcycled bags, every group came up with their own unique ideas, making the end result a
This week, P1-4 had a brilliant time with Helen from the Lighthouse Musicians! The session was all about exploring opposites in music, and the children had lots of fun learning through games and activities. One of the highlights was the game “Where’s the Beanbag?” the children had to listen carefully to the music and figure out whether the sound was loud or soft, fast or slow, or high or low.
At St. Joseph’s, we encourage children to show our school values, such as resilience, co-operation and compassion at all times throughout the day. This doesn’t stop in the classroom! One of the ways we try to encourage this is through providing our P7 pupils with the opportunity to participate in the Play Leader Scheme, through Active Schools. This allows pupils to have the opportunity to lead outdoor games and encourage
