This afternoon, the whole school took part in the RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch, heading out into our wonderful playground to spot and count as many different bird species as we could. 
We were amazed at how many we found! The birds we recorded will now be submitted to the RSPB and added to a nationwide survey, helping scientists understand more about bird populations across the UK. Our observations will
A Taste of Italy with Chef Douglas Lisi! Today, we were delighted to welcome Italian chef Douglas Lisi to St. Joseph’s for a fantastic cooking demonstration as part of our Health and Well-Being topic on Foods Around the World. 
Chef Lisi took us on a culinary journey through Italy, sharing his knowledge of Italian food culture, the importance of different ingredients in different regions, and how meals vary across
Today, St Joseph’s P1-4 pupils enjoyed a fantastic outdoor learning session, braving a little rain to have fun exploring maths in nature! Using sticks, stones, shells, and measuring tools, we worked on a variety of mathematical skills while making the most of the fresh air. The pupils got creative building snakes, owls, and other animals from natural materials. They measured their creations with rulers and tape measures, practicing their understanding
Today, our P5-7 pupils had an incredible experience as they took part in a family outdoor learning workshop led by Dumfries and Galloway Outdoor and Woodland Learning Group (DGOWL CIC). This exciting opportunity is part of a programme dedicated to promoting outdoor numeracy skills for parents, carers, and children across the region. The workshop, facilitated by the talented Elizabeth Tindal and Shalla Gray from DGOWL, was filled with hands-on activities
Representatives from Primary 7 from both schools went along to enjoy an afternoon at the annual Burns Rotary Club lunch at the North West Castle. Pupils from each cluster school were there to share a lovely meal of lentil soup followed by fish and chips. After lunch, guest speaker, Mr Alex Ross, shared some insights into Robert Burns’ life to entertain us. He then recited To a Mouse with great
On Monday, St. Joseph’s R.C. Primary hosted a fantastic Scots Celebration Assembly to honour the life and work of Robert Burns. The event was a wonderful showcase of the pupils’ talent, creativity, and hard work, and it truly brought our school community together. The children were judged in three areas: We were delighted to have Andy Westbrook as our judge for the poem recitals. Handwriting and artwork were anonymously judged
This week, Miss Scott’s P1-4 class had a fantastic time teaming up with P5-7 for a Reading Buddies session. It was a brilliant opportunity for everyone to share their love of reading and work together as a team. The atmosphere in the classroom was filled with focus, engagement, and lively discussions about the stories. The older pupils took on the role of mentors, supporting their younger buddies with reading. They
This morning, P1-4 pupils had an exciting time exploring music with some very special visitors! John, a bagpiper from the Loch Ryan Pipe Band, introduced us to the fascinating world of the bagpipes. He explained how each part works, including the reed that makes the sound, the chanter with its holes, the blowpipe that sends air to the bag, and the drones that create the final melody. We even discovered
At St. Joseph’s Primary, we’re proud to strengthen our ties with the local community by creating artwork to display at our local Tesco store! Pupils across the school have been busy designing colourful and creative posters to celebrate Robert Burns Day, with a few already completed and many more still in progress. This isn’t the first time we’ve teamed up with Tesco—our pupils also created beautiful Christmas posters for the
At St. Joseph’s Primary, we are proud to celebrate diversity, culture, and languages as part of our inclusive curriculum. This term, our talented P5-7 class took on an exciting challenge: designing an e-card to mark the upcoming Chinese New Year, which celebrates the Year of the Snake in 2025. This competition, organised by CISS (the Confucius Institute for Scotland’s Schools), encourages pupils across Scotland to explore Chinese traditions, learn about
