On Friday, we celebrated our final Wider Achievement Day of the year with a very special Partnership Day alongside our friends at Portpatrick Primary – and this time, we went to visit them! The sun was shining as we arrived at Portpatrick Primary, where the children from both schools met and mingled, excited for the day ahead. From there, we walked together to the putting green, where everyone enjoyed a
Our Primary 6 and 7 pupils had an unforgettable morning out on Loch Ryan, joining Portpatrick Primary’s P7 class for an exciting watersports session with Stranraer Water Sports Association (SWSA). 🌊🛶⛵ Even though the skies were grey and the rain came and went, that didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. The pupils took part in two brilliant activities and gave both their all! We continue to provide wider achievement experiences for our
On Thursday, our Primary 5–7 class set off on a wonderful adventure to the one-of-a-kind Garden of Cosmic Speculation, just outside Dumfries, joined by our friends from Portpatrick Primary’s P5–7. 🚌💫 Thankfully, the weather was warm and dry, and the rain stayed off all day, giving us the perfect conditions to enjoy the beauty of this fascinating garden. Created by architect and theorist Charles Jencks and his wife Maggie Keswick,
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.
What a fantastic day we had yesterday at St. Joseph’s Annual Summer Fete! From the moment the gates opened, our school grounds were alive with laughter, music, and the buzz of community spirit. The turnout was incredible, and it was heart-warming to see so many familiar and new faces joining in the fun. Thanks to the incredible efforts of our Parent Council, pupils, staff, and families, we enjoyed a day
What a fantastic day we had for our Sports Day! After weeks of unpredictable weather, we were so lucky to have a beautiful, sunny day to enjoy all the action outdoors. It was wonderful to see such a brilliant turnout of families and friends – thank you so much for coming along to support the children and cheer them on! 💙 The pupils were absolutely amazing. Their sportsmanship, resilience, and
Yesterday, our Primary 7 pupils took part in a very special pilgrimage to St. Ninian’s Cave at the Isle of Whithorn, accompanied by Miss Lisi. They joined the other three Catholic schools in our Deanery, St. Teresa’s, St. Columba’s and St. Andrew’s, along with our much-loved clergy. It was a joyful day of prayer and connection. ⛪💬 The rain stayed away and we were able to celebrate a beautiful Mass
Today our fantastic Primary 6 pupils had the amazing opportunity to attend Operation Safety – a brilliant event where they learned all about keeping safe in real-life situations! 😊 Held in partnership with local emergency services and safety organisations, the day was packed with exciting, hands-on workshops and demonstrations. The children took part in a range of activities covering everything from: 🚨 Fire safety and what to do in an
We’re so pleased to welcome back Matthew from YouthWork for Term 4! He’s already been working closely with our Primary 5 to 7 pupils this term, supporting them through fun and meaningful activities to help with the big transitions ahead – whether that’s moving into Primary 6 or 7, or preparing for the exciting jump to Secondary School after summer. We can’t believe it’s that close now! Although his work
