“It is vital that we sow the seeds of goodness in order to cultivate justice, foster accord, and sustain integration, without growing weary.”

Pope Francis

We have had another busy few weeks recently with plenty happening on top of all the hard work going on from staff and pupils as they prepare for the SQA exams beginning in May.

Mr Sikora and senior pupils organised a concert for S1 – 3 pupils recently as part of the fundraising going on in the school for SCIAF. We have so many very talented young people here in St. Joseph’s – absolutely brilliant!

The East Ayrshire Schools’ Art & Design Exhibition opened recently at the Dick Institute.  The exhibition has a number of excellent works of art displayed from across the schools in East Ayrshire, including from our very own James Johnston and Courtney Cameron as well as from last year’s S6 pupil Christian Kerr.

Our gymnasts were entered in the East Ayrshire Gymnastics Competition and were delighted to be placed 2nd – a great achievement!

Google have launched a programme called expeditions where they are going into selected school throughout the UK to deliver taster sessions of a virtual reality app built for the classroom. This is seen as a revolutionary tool that teachers can use to make lessons truly immersive.  Mrs Whiteford managed to organise a session in St. Joseph’s where pupils had the opportunity to ‘visit’ the Pyramids, Paris, the Great Barrier Reef, Pearl Harbour  and many more.

Congratulations go to Daniel and Marco who went on to win the Frankie & Benny’s Final. Rabbie’s pasta will be on the menu in Kilmarnock soon!

Four of our S6 pupils were recently recognised for the work they did on a World War 1 Research project.  They attended a ceremony at the Council Chambers in London and were presented with their certificates from the Provost. Well done to Sophie Gallagher, Ava Hepburn, Ann McGiffen and Zara Ainsworth.

Holidays are now approaching – I hope everyone has a restful and peaceful break.

Have a Happy and Holy Easter when it comes.

Some dates for the diary!

• Friday 31^st March                                School closes at 2.30pm for the end of term.
• Monday 3^rd – Monday 17^th April       School Holidays
• Tuesday 18^th April                               Pupils Return
• Friday 28^th April                                   Last day for S4/5/6 pupils before study leave.
• Monday 1^st May                                  May Holiday
• Tuesday 2^nd May                                 Study Leave begins for S4/5/6 pupils
• Thursday 4^th May                                Inservice Day (Local Elections)