‘If evil is contagious, so is goodness. Let us be infected by goodness and let us spread goodness.’
Pope Francis
Our S3 Parents meeting took place on Tuesday 7th February. This was a great opportunity for parents to talk with class teachers before the pupils choose their subjects as they move into the Senior Phase of their education, leading to qualification. Our S5/6 evening takes place on Tuesday 28th February after which pupils will start their options for next session.
The Modern Languages department organised an S2 Spanish Day. Articulate Language Camps worked with pupils on a Spanish language challenges throughout the day and one lucky group had the pleasure of a paella cooking demonstration in the afternoon. Very tasty indeed!
The pupils had a week off to relax a bit before the last big stretch to Easter. Teachers came together for two inservice days looking at issues such as dyslexia and learning & teaching. We also had the pleasure of welcoming staff from the Primary schools in our Education Group, who came together to discuss Attainment and Achievement and how, as a group, we could tackle improving this.
Catholic Education week takes place in February and staff and pupils from St. Joseph’s and our associated Primaries visited churches in the area for Sunday Mass. A Mass was organised for our pupils undertaking the Pope Benedict XVI Caritas Award along with pupils from the Primary Schools undertaking the Pope Francis Award. This was a lovely occasion, taking place in St. Matthew’s Church and celebrated by Fr. Philip Kitchen.
Mrs Burnett and I had the great pleasure recently of attending the Cumnock Young Citizen of the Year Award along with, amongst others, Provost Jim Todd and Head of Education Alan Ward. This was a lovely celebration where this year’s winner, St Joseph’s pupil Elizabeth Brown was recognised for the great work she does.
Forthcoming Events
- Tuesday 28th February: S5/6 Parents’ Evening beginning at 4pm
- Wednesday 1st March Ash Wednesday
- Monday 6th March Parent Council Meeting at 7pm
