Last week, Primary 4-6 took part in Drowning Prevention Week with a super surprise at the end! We know summer is just around the corner, and with all that sunshine comes the urge to cool off in the water. But before we dive in, it’s important to remember how to stay safe! That’s why we were lucky enough to have a webinar with the Irish RNLI! They talked to us
Our school community came together to celebrate the achievements of our pupils today. Children were recognised for their accomplishments in a wide range of areas from Maths and Literacy, to sports and character. Our Parent Council kindly recognised all the adults that help our school run so smoothly. Our new P1 pupils were also celebrated as Super Shining Starters The children entertained our P7 leavers and the audience with a
What a successful sports day we had yesterday! Despite the weather being up and down this last wee while, we managed to catch a break. The temperature was just right for an afternoon of sporting fun in the fresh air. There were cheers and hoots galore from our family and friends audience as our eager participants took to each competitive challenge with a smile and good sportsmanship. The order of
On June 5th, our school adventurers from Primary 5-7 set sail (well, boarded a ferry) for a voyage to Belfast and the awe-inspiring Titanic Museum! For some of our brave explorers, it was their very first boat trip, and while the journey started with a bit of a wobble, the Stena Line ship quickly turned into a floating fun zone! The consoles buzzed with games, chess matches unfolded, and the
Today, we celebrated children’s rights in a family information sharing assembly. The boys and girls have been working very hard to learn about rights, through rights and for rights as part of our application to achieve our Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award. The children delivered a presentation that they created themselves; sharing the work they have been doing on rights. They talked about all the different ways their rights are
What a successful day we had for St. Joseph’s Summer Fete! Our school was buzzing with activity from start to finish with a fantastic turn out from our community. Our Parent Council, pupils, staff and families organised a fantastic day of non-stop entertainment for our community members to enjoy. We were also visited by Councillor Chrissie Hill and Father Ben Lodge of St. Joseph’s parish. There was brass band music
St. Ninian’s Cave Pilgrimage: A Day of Faith, Fun, and Fellowship! This year, the Primary 7 pupils at St. Joseph’s embarked on a very special journey – the annual pilgrimage to St. Ninian’s Cave at Whithorn! Joining forces with our fellow Catholic schools, St. Teresa’s, St. Columbus’s, and St. Andrew’s, we created a wonderful day filled with faith, friendship, and exploration. The day began with a beautiful walk down the
Today P5-7 embarked on an electrifying journey into the future with an interactive workshop hosted by the Glasgow Science Centre’s Learning Lab. The morning ignited with a focus on “Powering the Future.” Students delved into the science behind transitioning from unsustainable fuel sources to cleaner alternatives. Through a series of engaging experiments, the class actively participated in the exploration. Highlights included simulating a nuclear reaction, racing solar cars powered by
What a beautiful Confirmation and First Holy Communion service for Donna Westbrook, Ava, Robin, and Nanci-Rose! ✨ The ceremony, led by Father Ben, was wonderful. The candidates looked stunning, and a big thank you goes to Mr. McGuigan and Andy Westbrook for helping to set up and organise the delicious Communion Breakfast. Special thanks to Mrs. Anderton, Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. McGhie, and Mrs. Mann for their invaluable help. Each candidate
Our Partnership Primary 6 pupils attended Operation Safety at Stair Park on Tuesday as part of an education and awareness service operated by our emergency services. The children participated in workshops on a range of key themes to help educate them on dangers they may face and how best to manage risk to keep themselves as safe, healthy and trouble free as possible. The workshops attended were: Our pupils developed
