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

Today, our Senior pupils set up a Treat Tuck Shop for the younger children to enjoy. Families kindly donated sweet treats, and the pupils also bought extra goodies to sell in order to make a profit.

The event was a great success and a lot of fun! The pupils worked together to organise the stall, display the treats, and handle the money throughout the day. They demonstrated a range of important skills, including teamwork, communication, thinking skills, and everyday numeracy (money management).

Everyone enjoyed the delicious selection of treats, and all funds raised will go towards improving the Primary 6/7 Learning Space.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated and supported the Tuck Shop- we really appreciate your kindness and enthusiasm!

We’re delighted to announce that our much-loved Cakes and Carols performances are coming up soon! This special festive event is a wonderful way to celebrate the season together as a school community.

Each class (Nursery & P3-7) will be performing two Christmas songs, filling the hall with festive cheer. Families are invited to enjoy cakes and refreshments while watching the performances, making it a truly warm and joyful occasion.

Please check your emails for full details about tickets. We can’t wait to welcome you all and share the joy of Christmas through music, laughter, and a few sweet treats!

Today, Tuesday 11th November 2025, our Head Boy, Head Girl, and Deputes proudly represented our school at the Bo’ness Cenotaph for the Remembrance Day Service.

The ceremony brought together members of the local community to pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed in conflicts past and present. Our pupils laid a wreath on behalf of the school, showing our respect and gratitude for the courage and dedication of the Armed Forces.

It was a moving and meaningful occasion, giving our young leaders the opportunity to reflect on the importance of remembrance and to represent the school with dignity and pride.

“At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.”

Primary 2 have been busy creating some spectacular firework pictures to celebrate the season! The children worked carefully to design eye-catching night sky scenes filled with bursts of colour and excitement.

Before creating these wonderful pieces, the class learned about firework safety and discussed how to enjoy Bonfire Night responsibly- keeping a safe distance, wearing gloves when using sparklers, and always having an adult present.

This activity helped pupils develop a range of art and design skills, including cutting, layering, and blending colours to show movement and light. They also practised their fine motor skills and creative expression while experimenting with different textures and materials.

We think their finished artwork looks amazing on display! Well done, Primary 2- your firework pictures are truly dazzling!

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This week, our nursery was filled with colour, light, and joy as we celebrated Diwali – the Festival of Lights!

We were delighted to welcome one of our wonderful nursery parents, who kindly came in and helped to decorate our nursery with beautiful, festive decorations. The children loved seeing all the bright colours and sparkling lights that transformed our space!

To help our pupils learn more about Diwali, we enjoyed a range of fun and creative activities. The children made their own lanterns and diyas (small lamps), which they decorated with glitter, sequins, and vibrant paints. We also had a special Diwali-themed Bookbug session, where we read stories that helped us understand the meaning behind the celebration.

Throughout the day, the children coloured in pictures, sang songs, and explored the idea of light, love, and togetherness that Diwali represents. To finish off our celebrations, everyone got to take home some tasty treats to enjoy with their families.

It was a truly magical day full of learning, laughter, and community spirit. A big thank you to our wonderful parent helper and to all the children for joining in so enthusiastically.

Happy Diwali! 🪔✨

Our Primary 1 children have been busy developing their creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills at the tinkering table this week!

Wearing their safety goggles, the children carefully explored different tools and materials, including bolts, screws, and wooden pieces. They experimented with how things fit and move, showing wonderful curiosity and perseverance.

Through this hands-on learning, the children are developing early engineering and thinking skills, as well as everyday numeracy. This experience is also helping them build confidence in using real tools safely and responsibly. It was fantastic to see their focus, creativity, and excitement as they explored and constructed at the tinkering table.

Well done, Primary 1!

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.