At the start of the week, P1–7 pupils at St Joseph’s Primary took part in the RSPB Big School Birdwatch, enjoying time outdoors and connecting with nature right on our doorstep. Wrapped up in the fresh air, pupils carefully observed different birds and worked together to tally how many they spotted. The children showed great focus and enthusiasm as they identified birds, counted sightings, and discussed where birds live and
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P1–4 pupils from St Joseph’s Primary and Portpatrick Primary had a fantastic STEM-filled day at Stranraer College, where we looked into the amazing world of the human body, animals, and genetics. We began by learning all about our bodies and what they are made up of. Pupils explored bones and organs, discussing their important jobs and how they help keep us healthy. Working creatively, the children built their own human
This week, pupils from P1–P4 enjoyed an exciting outdoor maths learning session as we began our new topic on money. Making the most of our playground and wildlife area, children were put into mixed-age groups and given a real-life challenge , to set up their own shop using natural resources. Each group worked together to design their shop, using items such as sticks, stones, leaves and cones as products. Pupils
Pupils from Portpatrick Primary and St Joseph’s Primary enjoyed a fantastic joint learning experience this week as they spent the day together in Portpatrick. After a lovely lunch, the children took part in an engaging and energetic storytelling session with author Alan Windram, creator of the much-loved One Button Benny series. Alan brought the stories to life through expressive reading, actions, and interactive moments that had every child joining in
What a fantastic partnership day we had with St Joseph’s and Portpatrick Primary 1–4! Miss Scott, Mrs Copeland, Miss Stevenson and Mrs Henry led an exciting day full of creativity, teamwork, and fun. In the morning, we used our technologies skills to plan and build a bug hotel using sustainable resources, helping to care for our environment and local wildlife. We also created a beautiful poppy wreath from recycled materials
This term, our Eco Committee launched an exciting competition to design a brand-new Eco Mascot for 2025–2026. We asked Father Ben to help us judge all the brilliant entries, and after much discussion he chose a fantastic top four designs by: Every entry showed amazing creativity, care for the environment, and big ideas for how our school can keep being eco-friendly. To make the final mascot even more special, we
Whilst P3-6 were on a Stranraer Academy visit, our P7, P1 and P2 pupils came together for a fantastic Reading Buddies session. This gave everyone the chance to share books, build confidence and practise important reading strategies. We explored predicting what might happen next, asking good questions, making connections, and summarising stories. Some groups even tried synthesising ideas to create new understandings. P7 pupils also took on the role of
This week, pupils from Primary 1 to Primary 7 enjoyed a very special treat — a live music concert from the Lighthouse Musicians. The performance featured a magical mix of Disney classics, traditional Scottish favourites and beautiful classical music. The school hall was filled with excitement, smiles and songs that had everyone tapping their feet and clapping along. Our younger pupils in P1 to P4 impressed everyone with their fantastic
Today, St. Joseph’s and Portpatrick pupils had a fantastic time taking part in interactive workshops led by the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere team! 🌿 These exciting activities helped us learn more about our local environment, the wider world, and how we can all make a difference. We started by exploring a map of our local area, learning about the special places around us and thinking about where we’ve been and where we’d like to visit.
On Tuesday, our P1–4 pupils had a fantastic adventure to Kirkcudbright’s Dark Space Planetarium! From the moment we arrived, the children were buzzing with excitement — and the experience didn’t disappoint. The Planetarium offered a brilliant mix of interactive exhibits, hands-on learning, and engaging activities that truly brought the wonders of space to life. Pupils explored the solar system, discovered how rockets launch, and even got to experience virtual reality missions — sparking lots of
