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

Our Mini Vinnies have been busy spreading kindness and making a difference in our school community!

Through their Easter egg raffle, they successfully raised an amazing £231.45 for SCIAF. The children worked hard to organise and promote the raffle, showing great enthusiasm and commitment to helping others.

Their efforts will go towards supporting vulnerable communities around the world, truly living out the values of compassion and service.

A huge well done to our Mini Vinnies for their fantastic work, and thank you to everyone who supported the raffle!

We are incredibly proud to congratulate our boys’ football team on their fantastic achievement of winning 1st place at the Bo’ness Cluster Schools’ Tournament today!

The boys have shown great commitment, teamwork, and determination in the lead-up to the event, working extremely hard during training sessions and giving their all on the pitch. Their hard work has truly paid off, and they represented the school with outstanding sportsmanship and pride.

A special thank you goes to Mr Heatherington for his dedication, encouragement, and for being such a wonderful coach. His support and guidance have played a huge part in the team’s success.

Well done, boys, a brilliant achievement that you should all be very proud of!

This term, Primary 7 have been learning about World War II, developing their understanding of this important period in history.

As part of their topic, pupils took part in a World War II Outreach Programme, where they explored life on the Home Front through hands-on activities. They learned about air raids, evacuation and wartime roles, while handling artefacts and trying on replica costumes.

A special thank you to Sean from the outreach programme for delivering such an engaging experience, our pupils were fully involved and thoroughly enjoyed every moment.

The experience brought their learning to life and highlighted the importance of resilience and teamwork. Well done to Primary 7 for their enthusiasm and engagement throughout!

We were delighted to come together for our Term 3 Achievements Assembly, a special opportunity to celebrate the many successes of our pupils both in and out of school.

Children proudly shared their wider achievements with the whole school, showcasing their talents and dedication across a range of areas. From impressive sporting accomplishments to musical performances and dance successes, it was w

onderful to see the confidence and enthusiasm our pupils bring to their passions.

In addition, many children spoke about the progress they have made in their learning. It was inspiring to hear them reflect on their hard work, perseverance, and the goals they have achieved in the classroom. These moments of personal pride are just as important as any award, and we are incredibly proud of each and every pupil for their commitment to doing their best.

The assembly was a true celebration of effort, growth, and achievement. Well done to all of our pupils for continuing to shine and for supporting one another along the

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.