St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Bo’ness

We are delighted to celebrate the pupils who received Headteacher’s Awards during the last term, covering October, November and December. These awards recognise pupils who have gone above and beyond in their learning, relationships, faith and/or wider achievements.

We are extremely proud of all the pupils who received Headteacher’s Awards last term. Their achievements reflect our school values and highlight the positive, supportive environment we strive to create every day.

Well done to all of our winners, keep up the fantastic work!

We would like to wish all our pupils, families, and staff a very happy New Year. We hope you enjoyed a restful and joyful break, filled with special moments with family and friends.

As we begin this new term, we are excited to welcome everyone back to school and to continue our learning journey together. The weeks ahead are full of opportunities for growth, curiosity, and success, and we are looking forward to all the exciting learning experiences, events, and achievements the term will bring.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to working closely with you to ensure every child feels happy, supported, and inspired to do their very best.

Wishing you all a positive and successful year ahead.

As we come to the end of the term, we would like to thank all our families for their continued support throughout the year. Your encouragement, involvement, and partnership make such a positive difference to our children and our wider school community, and we are truly grateful.

We are also incredibly proud of how hard our pupils have worked this term. They have shown great effort, resilience, and enthusiasm in their learning, and it has been wonderful to see their progress and achievements both in and out of the classroom.

We would like to wish all our families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope the holiday season brings you joy, rest, and special time together, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in the New Year for another exciting term of learning and achievement.

Warmest wishes from everyone at St. Mary’s!

Thank you to all the children who shared their wonderful achievements with us at our recent termly Achievements Assembly. We always love hearing about the fantastic things our pupils are doing beyond the classroom, and it was a real pleasure to celebrate these moments together as a school community.

From sports and music to clubs, hobbies, and personal milestones, the children’s achievements highlight the wide range of skills, confidence, and determination they are developing outside of school. These experiences play an important role in supporting their learning and personal growth, and we are incredibly proud of everything they accomplish. Well done to everyone who took part, we look forward to hearing even more success stories next term!

Our nursery was filled with festive cheer as the children enjoyed a wonderful Christmas party full of excitement, laughter and holiday fun.

The celebration began with lots of dancing and music, as the children showed off their best moves and enjoyed getting into the Christmas spirit together. This was followed by a delicious selection of party food, which the children loved sharing with their friends.

The highlight of the day was a very special visit from Santa Claus. For this magical moment, family members were invited to join us, making it an extra special experience for the children. There were smiles all around as Santa arrived with plenty of festive cheer, spreading joy and Christmas magic throughout the nursery.

It was a truly memorable day for everyone involved, and a lovely way to celebrate the festive season together. Thank you to all our families and staff for helping to make our nursery Christmas party so special.

Our Primary 1 and Primary 2 children delivered a wonderful school nativity performance. With bright smiles, confident voices, and plenty of enthusiasm, our youngest pupils took to the stage and reminded us all what this special time of year is really about.

For  Primary 1 children, this was their very first school performance. They played their roles with care and excitement. Our Primary 2 pupils were fantastic narrators and they all proudly sang their songs.

The children worked hard in the weeks leading up to the performance, learning songs, practising lines, and rehearsing movements. Through this process, they developed important skills such as teamwork, listening, and confidence, while also learning about the Christmas story in a meaningful and memorable way.

The nativity was filled with joyful singing, colourful costumes, and moments that made everyone smile. From angels and shepherds to Mary, Joseph, and the stars lighting the way, every child played an important part in making the performance a success.

We are incredibly proud of all our Primary 1 and 2 pupils for their hard work and positive attitudes. A big thank you also goes to our staff and families for their support in helping the children prepare for this special event.

Well done to our young performers for spreading so much Christmas cheer – you truly shone on stage!

Primary 5, 6 and 7 pupils enjoyed a festive visit to the Old Kirk to attend a Christmas Carol Concert with all of the Bo’ness cluster primary schools. Pupils retold the Christmas story and joined together to sing a selection of well-known carols.

This lovely morning at the Old Kirk always creates a strong sense of community as schools came together to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Our pupils represented the school very well, singing enthusiastically and behaving respectfully throughout.

The concert was a memorable and meaningful way to mark the festive season, and pupils thoroughly enjoyed sharing this special experience with other local schools.

Our Primary 7 pupils have been busy taking part in a very special project as we prepare our new holy space in school. This week, the children worked together to measure the windows that will soon be transformed with beautiful stained glass designs.

Using their everyday numeracy skills, the pupils carefully measured the height and width of each window, recording their results and checking them as a team. They discussed which tools to use, compared measurements, and supported one another to make sure their work was accurate.

This hands-on activity was a wonderful example of learning in action. The children demonstrated excellent teamwork, communication, and thinking skills, while also seeing how maths is used in real-life situations. Measuring the windows helped them understand why accuracy is so important, especially when creating something meaningful for a shared space.

We can’t wait to see how their hard work contributes to the finished stained glass windows and to our new holy space, which will be a place of reflection and calm for our whole school community.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing families for their generous donations to the Bo’ness Storehouse Foodbank. Your kindness, compassion, and community spirit have made a real difference to local families who need support.

Over the past few weeks, we have been overwhelmed by the number of items brought into school, from cupboard staples to thoughtful extras that will truly brighten someone’s day. Every contribution, big or small, helps create a stronger, more caring community, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.

The Bo’ness Storehouse Foodbank does vital work in ensuring that no one in our area goes without essentials, especially during challenging times. Thanks to your generosity, they are now better equipped to continue this important service.

We are so proud of our school community for coming together to help others. Thank you once again for your kindness and for showing our pupils the true value of empathy and giving.