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

A huge well done to our fantastic Head Teacher Award winners for March!

This month, we are so proud to celebrate pupils who have truly gone above and beyond in a variety of ways. From working incredibly hard across the curriculum, to showing genuine kindness and respect towards others, our winners have demonstrated the values we are so proud of in our school community.

We have also recognised children who have confidently used their unique talents, sharing their skills with others and inspiring those around them.

You should all be very proud of your achievements, keep shining and setting such a wonderful example for others. Well done!

Primary 7 have been diving into their World War 2 topic this term, learning all about how people stayed safe during such a challenging time in history. From air raid precautions to evacuation, the class has developed a strong understanding of the strategies used to protect communities.

To bring their learning to life, pupils were set an exciting challenge by Miss Thomas and Mrs Alexander. Using their knowledge of WW2 alongside the resources and technology available in 2026, they were asked to design and present their own ideas for staying safe in a disaster scenario.

The creativity on display has been fantastic! Some groups chose to create stop-motion videos, while others used LEGO to build imaginative models. We’ve also seen designs for bulletproof boats, hidden safe rooms within homes, and many more innovative solutions.

We are incredibly proud of the thought, teamwork and creativity shown by Primary 7. We can’t wait to see the finished projects and for the children to share their ideas with their peers!

Primary 3 have thoroughly enjoyed reading George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl this term. The children loved exploring the story, sharing their thoughts on the characters, and imagining their own magical creations.

Inspired by George’s adventurous experiment, the class had great fun making their very own marvellous medicines! Using a variety of different ingredients, they carefully mixed, measured, and created some wonderfully imaginative potions.

There was lots of excitement and creativity on display, with everyone eager to explain what their medicine could do. It was a fantastic way to bring the story to life and encourage imaginative thinking.

Primary 1 have been enjoying learning all about People Who Help Us, and yesterday they focused on the important role of a nurse. The children discovered how nurses care for others, help people feel better, and play a vital role in keeping us healthy.

A big thank you to our lovely parent who kindly came in to share their knowledge and experiences. The children were fascinated by all the interesting information and loved asking questions to learn even more.

It was a fantastic, engaging experience that really brought their learning to life!

Our nursery was full of smiles, laughter and the delicious smell of baking today as the children prepared something very special for the important women in their lives. To celebrate Mother’s Day, the children rolled up their sleeves and got busy in the kitchen making cakes for a wonderful afternoon tea.

Once everything was ready, we were delighted to welcome mums, aunties and grannies into the nursery for our afternoon tea celebration. The children were so proud to show off their cakes and enjoyed sharing them with their special guests. The room was filled with happy chatter as families sat together, enjoyed tea and cake, and spent some lovely time together.  Thank you to all the mums, aunties and grannies who joined us and helped make the celebration so special.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing women in our nursery community!

Primary 6 have been learning all about life in Victorian times. Yesterday, their classroom was transformed into a Victorian classroom, giving the children the chance to experience a little of what it might have been like to attend school during that era.

The pupils discovered how strict Victorian classrooms could be and learned about the routines, expectations and rules that children had to follow. They took part in traditional activities and experienced a very different style of learning from what they are used to today.

It was a fantastic way to bring their topic to life and helped the children develop a deeper understanding of what school life was like for children in the Victorian period.

Our P4 Explorers Club had great fun celebrating British Science Week. To get inspired, the children read the story “The Curious Why”, which sparked lots of interesting discussions and questions about how and why things work.

After the story, the young scientists took part in two exciting experiments. First, they made their own ice cream using a clever scientific method. The children placed flavoured milk in a small zip-seal bag, which was then put inside a larger bag filled with ice and salt. As they shook the bag, they discovered how the ice and salt mixture made the temperature cold enough to freeze the milk into ice cream!

Next, they put their engineering skills to the test by designing and building their own boats. Using a range of materials, they carefully constructed their creations and tested them to see if they would float.

It was a fantastic afternoon of curiosity, creativity and hands-on learning, and our Explorers Club scientists did a brilliant job investigating, experimenting and working together.

Some of our Primary 6 and Primary 7 pupils took part in the Cross Country event at Callendar Park today. The children showed great determination as they tackled the course and represented the school brilliantly.

We are very proud of their effort, resilience and excellent sportsmanship throughout the race. Well done to everyone who took part!

To celebrate World Book Day, Primary 7 teamed up with Primary 1 for a fun-filled morning of reading and book-themed activities.

The children worked together to complete a Book Detective Hunt, searching for clues and solving questions linked to different stories. They also got creative by designing and making their own colourful bookmarks to use when reading their favourite books.

One of the highlights of the morning was paired reading, where Primary 7 pupils shared stories with their Primary 1 partners. It was lovely to see the older pupils supporting the younger children and helping them develop their love of reading.

A fantastic morning was had by all, celebrating books, stories and the joy of reading together! 📖✨

Primary 1 have been learning all about what it means to be a good friend. As part of their learning, the children created their very own friendship spells! They thought carefully about the ingredients needed to make and keep good friendships, such as kindness, sharing, helping others and including everyone.

After creating their magical spells, the children practised their writing skills by creating instructions explaining how to make them. They used sentence starters First, Next, Then and Finally to organise their ideas and clearly explain each step.

It was wonderful to see the children thinking about how their actions can help others feel happy, included and valued. Well done, Primary 1, for spreading a little friendship magic! ✨🪄