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

The children then thought carefully about what they can do in Primary 5 to make God proud. They shared some truly thoughtful and touching ideas, speaking about kindness, helping others, showing respect, working hard and being a good friend. Their contributions to the discussion were wonderful and showed great maturity and understanding.

Each child wrote their promise or idea on a footprint, which will be displayed in our classroom as a reminder of the ways we can follow Jesus’ example throughout the year.

We were incredibly proud of the children’s reflections and the enthusiasm they showed during our discussion. Their kind hearts and thoughtful responses were a joy to see.

The challenge required lots of communication, careful listening and problem-solving as pupils worked together to achieve their goal. It was wonderful to see everyone encouraging one another, sharing ideas and demonstrating excellent teamwork throughout the activity.

Well done, P7, for showing such fantastic communication and listening skills while working together to overcome the challenge!

Mr McPeake warmly welcomed all of our pupils back after the summer break and gave a special welcome to the new children and families joining our St. Mary’s family. He spoke about the importance of kindness, friendship and looking after one another as we begin the year together.

During the assembly, Mr McPeake shared a Bible story with the children, encouraging them to reflect on how they can live out the values of faith, love and respect in their daily lives. It was a lovely way to begin the new term and to remind us of the strong faith and sense of community that make St. Mary’s such a special place.

Throughout the school, children spent time getting to know their new teachers, settling into their classrooms and catching up with classmates. From sharing holiday stories and taking part in team-building activities to exploring new learning spaces, there was a positive and enthusiastic atmosphere from the very start.

Our staff are looking forward to supporting every child to learn, grow and thrive in a happy, nurturing environment rooted in our Catholic faith and values. We are excited to continue working in partnership with our families as we make this another successful year for our school community.

Welcome back, and best wishes for a wonderful year ahead at St. Mary’s!

Today was a truly special day in our nursery as we celebrated an amazing year of learning, friendship and teamwork with a Teddy Bears’ Picnic!

The children were delighted to head outdoors with their buddies, bringing along their favourite teddy bears to join in the fun. The sunshine made it the perfect setting for our picnic, with lots of smiles, laughter and chatter filling the air.

Throughout the year, our nursery children have worked so hard – building new skills, forming friendships and supporting one another along the way. Today was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate everything they have achieved together and to enjoy some relaxed time as a group.

Sharing stories, snacks and special moments with their teddies and buddies helped create a lovely atmosphere of togetherness and joy. It was a fantastic way to reflect on a successful year and make more happy memories before the summer

These tops will be worn at sporting events, competitions and training sessions, ensuring our pupils feel confident and united as they represent our school within the wider community. It has already been wonderful to see the excitement and enthusiasm as the children wear them for the first time.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to PM Garden Services – Garden and Property Maintenance for generously sponsoring the tops. Your support has made a real difference and is greatly appreciated by our whole school community.

We would also like to thank Mr Mitchell for his continued hard work and support around our school grounds. His efforts help ensure our outdoor spaces are always well-maintained and ready for our pupils to enjoy.

The group has been recognised for their fantastic efforts in supporting the Bo’ness Storehouse foodbank, collecting an amazing 96 food items, just shy of the 100 mark. This achievement reflects their commitment to helping others and living out our Gospel values.

We are so proud of the kindness and generosity shown by our Mini Vinnies. Their work continues to make a real difference within our local community.

Well done to all involved!