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

Our Mini Vinnies group at St Mary’s are delighted to be hosting a coffee morning in support of the St Vincent de Paul Society. The children have been working hard to organise this special event and are looking forward to welcoming members of our school and local community.

The coffee morning will take place on Wednesday, 11 February, from 9.30am to 10.30am in the school. Everyone is very welcome to come along, enjoy some refreshments, and support the children in their efforts to help others.

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a church charity with branches in many parishes, including here in Bo’ness, and our Mini Vinnies group are proud to play a small part in its important work. We hope you can join us for what promises to be a warm and friendly morning.

As a special thank you for all their hard work and time, Mr McPeake treated our wonderful Breakfast Club volunteers to a delicious breakfast this morning.

Our volunteers give up their time to help pupils start the day in a happy, calm, and welcoming environment, and their support makes a real difference to our school community. It was lovely to have the chance to show our appreciation and enjoy some time together.

A huge thank you to all our Breakfast Club volunteers, we are very grateful for everything you do!

Primary 2 have been enjoying learning all about Scotland. As part of their topic, the children made their own shortbread last week. They read the recipe carefully, followed the instructions step by step, and worked brilliantly together to create the final product.

The shortbread smelled delicious while it was baking, and everyone was excited to taste what they had made. The children agreed it tasted just as good as it looked!

Well done, Primary 2, for being such super cooks and enthusiastic learners.

It has been fantastic to see our football team back in action after the Christmas break. The energy on the pitch has been brilliant, and there is a real sense of excitement as the boys return to the sport they love.

Mr McPeake and Mr Heatherington are leading the sessions this year, and they have been incredibly impressed with the commitment shown by everyone involved.

We are looking forward to a successful season ahead and can’t wait to see this hard work pay off in upcoming matches. A huge well done to all the players for a flying start!

Our school came alive with music and poetry this week as pupils joined together to celebrate Scotland’s rich culture. Each class performed a variety of Scottish songs and poems with confidence, enthusiasm and lots of smiles.

It was wonderful to see everyone supporting one another and taking pride in their performances. A big well done to all our pupils for making it such a special and memorable event.

We had an amazing time today when M n M Productions came to our school to perform the pantomime Cinderella for pupils from Nursery to P7.

The show was full of fun, music and lots of laughs. Everyone loved joining in, cheering for Cinderella and shouting at the Ugly Sisters! The colourful costumes, familiar characters and silly moments kept all the children engaged, from our youngest pupils right through to P7.

It was great to see the whole school enjoying the magic of live theatre together. A big thank you to M n M Productions for a brilliant performance that gave us plenty of smiles and memories to talk about!

 

This term, Primary 2 have been learning all about canals. To bring their learning to life, the children took part in an exciting STEM challenge, designing and building their own boats!

Working in teams, the pupils used a variety of materials to create boats that could float and move along water, just like boats on a canal. They discussed their ideas, shared roles, and worked together to solve problems as they tested and improved their designs.

This hands-on activity helped develop key STEM skills, including planning, experimenting, and evaluating, while also encouraging teamwork, communication, and creativity. The children showed fantastic enthusiasm and resilience, especially when designs didn’t work first time.

Well done, Primary 2, for your brilliant teamwork and imaginative boat designs!

This week, our Primary 5–7 pupils had a special opportunity to come together in prayer with members of the Legion of Mary. It was a beautiful and meaningful experience that brought our school community closer in faith.

During the session, pupils learned more about the Rosary- its history, purpose, and the importance of quiet reflection and prayer. With guidance from members of the Legion of Mary, the children prayed together in a calm and respectful atmosphere.

We would like to thank the members of the Legion of Mary for visiting our school and sharing their time, wisdom, and devotion with our classes. Their presence helped our pupils grow in their understanding of prayer and the power of faith within a community.

Primary 7 recently had the pleasure of hosting our Burns Supper. We were delighted to welcome Primary 6 as our special guests, along with invited guests from the parish and our breakfast club.

The hall was filled with enthusiasm as both Primary 7 and Primary 6 pupils confidently performed a range of Burns poems. The children spoke clearly and proudly, showing great respect for Scotland’s rich literary heritage. It was a pleasure to see their hard work and preparation come to life in front of an appreciative audience.

The event was a wonderful opportunity for pupils to come together, celebrate Scottish culture, and share their learning with others. A huge well done to all the children involved for their fantastic performances, and thank you to our guests for helping to make the day so special.

Some of our Primary 6 and 7 children have recently been involved in painting the walls in our new P6/7 learning space, helping to bring this exciting area to life.

By taking part in this project, the children have played a direct role in shaping the environment where they will learn, collaborate and grow. The fresh colours will help to create a welcoming, calm and purposeful atmosphere, supporting focus, creativity and a sense of pride in the space.

Throughout the process, the children developed a range of important skills. They showed teamwork by working cooperatively, responsibility by caring for equipment and the space, and practical problem-solving as they planned how to complete the task effectively. They also demonstrated resilience and perseverance, recognising that transforming a space takes time and effort.

We would like to say a big thank you to Mr Heatherington and Mr Bett for supporting and guiding the children throughout this project. Their encouragement and supervision helped ensure the work was carried out safely and successfully.

We are very proud of the effort and commitment shown by our Primary 6 and 7 pupils, and we are looking forward to seeing the positive impact this refreshed learning space will have on teaching and learning.