This past week, our school community at St. Joseph’s came together to honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed in times of war. It was a moving and memorable experience for everyone involved, from our youngest pupils to our dedicated house captains and vice captains. To deepen our reflection, each child wrote a prayer or wish for those currently experiencing the hardships of war. These heartfelt prayers will
This week, our P5-7 class took part in an exciting webinar all about Hydropower in Dumfries and Galloway. This session was a perfect bridge between our previous topic on Scottish Local Biodiversity 🦋 and our new Science focus: Electricity 🔌, showcasing how renewable energy powers our towns sustainably. The children learned how hydropower harnesses the power of flowing water to spin turbines and create clean electricity 💧⚙️. They were fascinated
We are thrilled to share that our Pupil Council recently gathered for their Term 2 meeting, and it was a productive and inspiring session! With plenty of enthusiasm, our dedicated council members discussed the important feedback collected from our pupil consultation sheets and celebrated the completion of several key actions from last term. The council’s hard work is not only making a real difference in our school community but is
This week, our dedicated Digital Leaders – Kamil, Ross, and Danielle – held their first Digital Lunch Club, where they shared their tech skills with other pupils. This new club, scheduled for one Wednesday each month (and potentially more if there’s demand), is all about helping everyone feel confident in the digital world. This week’s focus was on a crucial skill: logging in and sending emails. Many younger pupils attended
We had an exciting visit from Mrs Westbrook this week, who came to gather everyone’s thoughts and ideas on the new outdoor equipment for our school. This important discussion follows our win of £5000, which has provided us with the funding to enhance our playground. Mrs Westbrook brought in a variety of equipment options for everyone to see, sparking lots of excitement and thoughtful consideration. Each pupil had the opportunity
Today, we are excited to share some wonderful news from the Boccia Festival which brought together children from primary and secondary schools for an unforgettable day of fun, friendship, and competition. Three of our amazing pupils – Thorin, Danielle, and Gregor – represented our school with enthusiasm and team spirit. They spent the day participating in a variety of games, learning new skills, and connecting with pupils from other schools.
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.
Yesterday’s Halloween party was a spooktacular success! Our little ghouls, witches, and monsters had an absolute blast playing musical statues, wrapping the mummy, and corners. We enjoyed some yummy snacks to keep us fueled, and the highlight of the day was when our P5-7 pupils showed off their amazing spooky dance routines! A huge well done to Liana in P1-4 and Nanci-Rose in P5-7 for winning best costumes this year!
