{"id":5665,"date":"2025-11-04T08:59:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T08:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/?p=5665"},"modified":"2025-11-04T08:59:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T08:59:04","slug":"%f0%9f%8e%83-in-school-halloween-party-fun-at-st-josephs-%f0%9f%8e%83","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/?p=5665","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf83 In-School Halloween Party Fun at St Joseph\u2019s! \ud83c\udf83"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There was Halloween fun on Friday afternoon, when Donna Westbrook visited St Joseph\u2019s once again for our very own in-school Halloween Party! \ud83e\uddd9\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udd78\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pupils had a fantastic time taking part in party games, showing off their amazing outfits on the Halloween catwalk, and enjoying lots of tasty treats! \ud83c\udfb6\ud83c\udf6c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The favourites of the day &#8211; apple bobbing and the doughnut challenge &#8211; made a comeback and had everyone laughing! \ud83c\udf4f\ud83c\udf69<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfad <strong>Best Costume Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>P1\u20134:<\/strong> Rebecca, Liana and Kamran<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>P5\u20137:<\/strong> Ava W, Robin and Gregor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf83 <strong>Pumpkin Decorating Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ebony, Katie and Ava G<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It was such a fun-filled afternoon, full of creativity, excitement and laughter &#8211; the perfect way to end our Halloween celebrations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A big thank you to Donna for coming back to help us celebrate and for bringing so much joy (and spooky spirit!) to our pupils! \ud83e\udde1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0d <strong>UNCRC Links<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Article 29:<\/strong> Education should help children develop their talents and abilities to the full.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 31:<\/strong> Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in cultural and creative activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 12:<\/strong> Every child has the right to share their views and be listened to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf31 <strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SDG 3:<\/strong> Good Health and Wellbeing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SDG 4:<\/strong> Quality Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SDG 11:<\/strong> Sustainable Communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SDG 17:<\/strong> Partnerships for the Goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc9a <strong>SHANARRI Indicators<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Achieving:<\/strong> Sharing creative ideas and designs in costumes and pumpkin decorating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Included:<\/strong> Everyone taking part in the celebration together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nurtured:<\/strong> Feeling valued and celebrated through fun and laughter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Active:<\/strong> Joining in with games and group activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respected:<\/strong> Appreciating one another\u2019s creativity and effort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Meta-skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Feeling:<\/strong> Showing joy, confidence and pride.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaborating:<\/strong> Working together and celebrating each other\u2019s success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adapting:<\/strong> Joining in new activities and games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focusing:<\/strong> Listening carefully and taking part safely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Initiating:<\/strong> Getting involved in games and sharing creative ideas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u271d\ufe0f <strong>Strands of Faith<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In the Image of God:<\/strong> Recognising and celebrating each person\u2019s unique gifts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reign of God:<\/strong> Building a joyful, caring community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours of God:<\/strong> Taking time to enjoy life and share happiness together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" 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