It was the very last Friday for our fabulous P7s. To mark the occassion they received a Guard of Honour from their classmates to the beautiful sound of bagpipes playing. We hope everyone enjoyed their fun day of snacks and treats kindly provided by our lovely school families and Parent Council. Wishing you a lovely weekend together. One more school day before our Happy Holidays! UNCRC Rights of the Child:
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
Our school community came together to celebrate the achievements of our pupils today. Children were recognised for their accomplishments in a wide range of areas from Maths and Literacy, to sports and character. Our Parent Council kindly recognised all the adults that help our school run so smoothly. Our new P1 pupils were also celebrated as Super Shining Starters The children entertained our P7 leavers and the audience with a
What a successful sports day we had yesterday! Despite the weather being up and down this last wee while, we managed to catch a break. The temperature was just right for an afternoon of sporting fun in the fresh air. There were cheers and hoots galore from our family and friends audience as our eager participants took to each competitive challenge with a smile and good sportsmanship. The order of
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
Today, we celebrated children’s rights in a family information sharing assembly. The boys and girls have been working very hard to learn about rights, through rights and for rights as part of our application to achieve our Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award. The children delivered a presentation that they created themselves; sharing the work they have been doing on rights. They talked about all the different ways their rights are
What a successful day we had for St. Joseph’s Summer Fete! Our school was buzzing with activity from start to finish with a fantastic turn out from our community. Our Parent Council, pupils, staff and families organised a fantastic day of non-stop entertainment for our community members to enjoy. We were also visited by Councillor Chrissie Hill and Father Ben Lodge of St. Joseph’s parish. There was brass band music
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
