‘God is always faithful and never stops for a moment loving us, following our steps, and running after us when we have strayed from him.’

Pope Francis

Our S5/6 Parents’ Reporting Evening took place recently and this was a great opportunity for parents to not only get an update on progress but also advice on how to support the pupils as they moves into the final weeks before the SQA exams.  Mr Lang has been liaising with staff and there will be an Easter school running during the holidays in a number of subjects and levels. Pupils in S4/5/6 have been asked to sign up for the classes they want to attend. Thank you to staff who have volunteered to come along during their holidays.

1st March was Ash Wednesday and saw the start of Lent. We had 3 services and my thanks go to the RE Department as well as Fr. Martin Chambers and Fr. Stephen McGrattan for their help on this day.  As part of Lent, our almsgiving began with a no-uniform day on 10th March – it’s funny how different everyone looks without a uniform on!

A group of S1 boys took part in the ‘No Knives, better lives’ football tournament last week and were delighted to come out victorious. Well done boys!

Congratulation to Oscar and Daniel (S2) who were the winning team in the semi-final Frankie & Benny’s Challenge that took place in Doon Academy.  Mrs McErlean prepared them well!

A group of S2 pupils from St. Joseph’s as well as some of the othe secondary schools had a visit recently from children’s book author and illustrator Debi Gliori.

Miss Devanney and Mr Divers thoroughly enjoyed their trip recently to the Scottish Parliament with the senior Modern Studies pupils.

S1 pupils had a great day out at the Science Centre last week. Thanks to the Science staff for organising this trip and all those staff in the school who are regularly giving the pupils those extra opportunities in the way of trips and clubs.