🚁 We Won the Skyward Challenge! 🚁

We are absolutely over the moon (or should we say… over the clouds ☁️) to share some incredible news with our school community!

Earlier this year, we took part in the Skyward Challenge, a national fundraising campaign run by Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) to help raise money for their brand-new H145 air ambulance helicopter.

As part of the challenge, we raised funds during our Summer Fete, bringing in around £30 to support this fantastic cause. Every penny helped and with 60 primary schools across Scotland taking part, a grand total of £78,552.29 was raised! 💙👏

But the most exciting part?

WE WON THE SKYWARD CHALLENGE! 🏆🚁🎉

That’s right – our small but mighty school was chosen as a winner, and we will soon receive a very special visit from SCAA and their brand-new air ambulance helicopter! The whole school will have the chance to learn more about how air ambulances save lives and see this incredible aircraft up close. ✈️🚨

This is a truly amazing achievement for our pupils, staff, and community. Thank you to everyone who supported us during the Summer Fete, your kindness and generosity helped make this possible for the people of Scotland.

Stay tuned for more details about the helicopter visit soon! 💛

#SkywardChallenge #WeWon #SCAA #AirAmbulanceScotland #SummerFeteSuccess #StJosephsSpirit #CommunityKindness

UNCRC Rights of the Child covered:

  • Article 24 – Right to the best possible health.
  • Article 29 – Right to develop talents and abilities.
  • Article 32 – Right to protection from harmful work and to benefit from fundraising in safe, supportive ways.
  • Article 31 – Right to rest, play, and take part in cultural and recreational activities.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

  • Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-Being – Supporting health services for everyone in Scotland.
  • Goal 4 – Quality Education – Learning about emergency services and community impact.
  • Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities – Helping keep our communities safe.
  • Goal 17 – Partnerships for the Goals – Working together with charities to make a difference.

Meta-skills developed:

  • Focusing – Working towards a fundraising goal.
  • Communication – Sharing information about the challenge and charity.
  • Collaborating – Working together as a school community.
  • Initiative – Taking part in national challenges.
  • Creativity – Generating ideas for fundraising during the Summer Fete.
  • Critical Thinking – Understanding why air ambulances are important for Scotland.

SHANARRI Wellbeing Indicators:

  • Safe – Supporting services that keep communities safe.
  • Healthy – Learning about health services and emergency response.
  • Achieving – Reaching a fundraising goal and celebrating success.
  • Nurtured – Feeling valued for contributing to a bigger cause.
  • Active – Participating in Summer Fete activities.
  • Respected – Pupil voice and actions valued by the community.
  • Responsible – Taking part in responsible fundraising.
  • Included – Everyone in the school community contributing to the challenge.

Strands of Faith:

  • Reign of God – Acting with compassion and helping others.
  • In the Image of God – Respecting and supporting life and health.
  • Hours of God – Living out Gospel values through service and kindness.
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