Our P5-7 netball club had a fantastic session this week, taking advantage of the nicer weather to practise outdoors. The players focused on shooting skills, and we saw some impressive hoops scored by players who aren’t usually on attack! It was a great chance for everyone to try out new positions and hone their accuracy. After practising their shooting, the group enjoyed a small game where teamwork took centre stage.
This week, our enterprising pupils have launched a hot chocolate stall that’s set to become a breaktime favourite! 
Running every Monday and Wednesday, the stall gives students the perfect way to warm up, relax, and enjoy a tasty treat between lessons. Today marked the official kick-off, and it was a resounding success. Nearly the entire school popped by to show support, and the enterprise team raised over £20 in
Today marked the exciting start of our Wool Craft Club, run by Mrs Mann and Mrs T. Hilferty. With a great turnout of enthusiastic pupils, the club began its journey into the world of wool crafts. Mrs Mann led the group in learning basic knitting techniques, guiding pupils as they got hands-on with their first rows of stitches. Meanwhile, Mrs T. Hilferty introduced crochet, starting with simple crochet chains, and
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.
