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

Our Primary 7 pupils showed fantastic leadership this week as they organised a spooktacular Halloween celebration for the whole school!

Each class visited the hall to take part in the Halloween Activities. from forking for apples to testing their knowledge in a Halloween Kahoot quiz. We also had a craft table, children got creative making ghost decorations to take home.

A big well done to our Primary 7s and Miss Thomas, who worked hard to plan and run the activities so smoothly. They demonstrated excellent organisation, teamwork, and leadership,  setting a great example for the rest of the school.

Happy Halloween Everyone! 🎃🕸️👻

This week, our Primary 4–7 pupils were very lucky to have a special visit from the Bo’ness Fire Brigade, who came to deliver an important presentation about firework and bonfire night safety.

As Bonfire Night approaches, it’s a time of year that brings lots of excitement- bright colours, loud bangs, and fun celebrations. However, it’s also really important to remember how to stay safe while enjoying the festivities.

The firefighters shared lots of helpful tips on how to keep ourselves and others safe, such as standing well back from fireworks, never touching sparklers once they’ve gone out, and making sure bonfires are built in safe areas away from buildings and trees.

Our pupils listened carefully and asked some fantastic questions! The visit helped everyone understand how small actions can make a big difference when it comes to keeping safe.

A huge thank you to the Bo’ness Fire Brigade for taking the time to come in and talk to us. We really appreciate all the work they do to keep our community safe- not just on Bonfire Night, but all year round.

We hope everyone enjoys the celebrations responsibly and remembers the Fire Brigade’s top tips for a fun and safe Bonfire Night!

Your child can come to school in fancy dress on Friday 31st October and take part in Halloween themed activities.

This week, Primary 5 shared a wonderful message with the whole school — the importance of saying “yes” to God, just like Mary did. Their assembly reminded us that, like Mary, we can show courage, kindness, and faith in our own lives, even when we might feel unsure.

Through their reflections and prayers, Primary 5 helped us think about how trusting in God’s plan and showing love to others can make a real difference in the world around us.

The children also sang beautifully throughout the assembly, especially during our school hymn “The Girl Who Said Yes to God”, “Ave Maria”, and “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”. Their singing filled the hall with warmth and faith – a lovely way to celebrate Mary and the message of hope she brings.

Well done, Primary 5, for sharing such a thoughtful and inspiring message with us all, and thank you to your teacher for helping you prepare so well. You have truly reminded us to be brave, kind, and full of faith – just like Mary.

Primary 7 had a fantastic trip to Douglas Park to round off their Climate Change and Stewardship topic. During their visit, they became Climate Detectives, exploring the park to look for clues that show how the environment might be changing due to the climate. They used their thinking skills to analyse what they saw and worked together using great teamwork skills to discuss their findings and consider what they might mean for the local area.

They also took on the role of Carbon Heroes, using their knowledge to come up with practical ideas for how Douglas Park and the wider community could reduce their carbon footprint. From planting more trees to encouraging active travel, Primary 7 showed great creativity and responsibility as young stewards of the planet.

It was a brilliant way for them to bring their learning to life and to see how small changes can make a big difference!

A huge well done to our cross country team who represented the school so brilliantly at Callendar Park this morning! The pupils showed fantastic determination, resilience, and self-motivation as they took on the challenging course.

It was wonderful to see everyone giving their best effort and showing great focus from start to finish. We are incredibly proud of how they demonstrated key skills such as perseverance, confidence, and a positive mindset.

Today, at assembly, our pupils learned an important lesson that goes far beyond the classroom walls –  the importance of respecting our planet.

The pupils discovered how recycling helps reduce waste, save energy, and protect wildlife. They learned how to sort materials like paper, plastic, metal and glass.

It was clear that our pupils had not only learned the facts about recycling, but had also developed a deeper sense of responsibility toward the world around them.

Together, we can all make a difference — one recycled item at a time.

We are delighted to congratulate all of the children who received a Head Teacher Award this September!

These awards recognise pupils who have gone above and beyond – showing exceptional effort, kindness, perseverance, and enthusiasm for learning. Each recipient has demonstrated our school values in action, setting a wonderful example for others.

From settling in well to a new environment to acts of friendship and responsibility, every child who received an award should feel incredibly proud of their achievement.

Well done to all our September stars! You’ve made a brilliant start to the new school year, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.

Keep shining brightly, we’re so proud of you!

This week, some of our classes took part in Restart a Heart training – an important initiative that teaches children how to perform CPR and respond in an emergency.

During the session, pupils learned about what to do if someone is unresponsive, how to call for help, and the basic steps of CPR. They also had the chance to practise chest compressions and experience how teamwork and quick thinking can help save lives.

The children showed great enthusiasm and maturity throughout the session. We are so proud of how engaged they were in learning such an important life skill!