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

Well done to all of our pupils for their fantastic effort, enthusiasm and sportsmanship during Sports Day. It was wonderful to see everyone taking part, encouraging one another and enjoying the day together.

A huge thank you to all parents and carers for coming along to support the children, your encouragement helped make the event so special.

We would also like to give a special thank you to Mrs Young for all of her hard work in organising such a successful and enjoyable day for everyone.

Finally, thank you to the Parent Council for organising teas, coffees and snacks throughout the day. Your support and help were greatly appreciated by all.

Primary 1 and 2 had a fantastic day at Briarlands Farm. The children enjoyed animal handling, playing in the park and going on a tractor ride.

It was a fantastic day filled with smiles, laughter and new experiences. Well done to all of our pupils for representing the school so well throughout the trip!

Our Primary 7 pupils organised and hosted a fantastic fundraising day for the whole school. The event was filled with excitement, laughter and creativity, and everyone had a wonderful time taking part in the different activities on offer.

There was something for everyone to enjoy, including “Beat the Goalie”, “Soak the P7”, nail painting  and a popular stalls selling bracelets and impressive 3D printed models created by the pupils. The children showed excellent teamwork, organisation and enthusiasm throughout the day, helping to make the event such a success.

A huge thank you to all pupils, staff and families for your generous donations and support. Thanks to your kindness, the Primary 7 pupils raised a fantastic amount of money which will go towards their end of term fun day.

Well done to our Primary 7 pupils for all of their hard work and effort in organising such an enjoyable event for the school community!

This week, we were delighted to welcome members of the Legion of Mary to speak with our Primary 5, 6 and 7 pupils about the Miraculous Medal. Pupils learned about the history and meaning of the medal and reflected on the importance of faith, prayer and living out Gospel values in everyday life. The visit provided a valuable opportunity for learners to deepen their understanding of Catholic traditions and engage in thoughtful discussion about their faith.

Primary 6 and 7 pupils also had the exciting opportunity to work with Sarah Gallacher to discuss the development of the new Scottish curriculum. During the session, pupils shared their thoughts, ideas and experiences about what learning should look like for children and young people in Scotland today.

The children’s contributions will help to inform and shape the future direction of the curriculum, ensuring that young people’s voices are at the heart of educational change. We are very proud of the thoughtful, respectful and enthusiastic way our pupils represented our school throughout both visits.

A huge congratulations to some of our Primary 7 pupils who recently took part in the Bo’ness Basketball Fair Cup! 🏀

The team showed fantastic teamwork, determination and sportsmanship throughout the tournament and played brilliantly against strong competition from across the area. After a series of excellent performances, they proudly secured 2nd place overall.

We are very proud of the pupils for representing our school so positively and for demonstrating resilience, encouragement and great team spirit throughout the event. Well done to everyone involved! 👏

We are delighted to celebrate our April Head Teacher Award winners, recognising pupils who have truly shone across our school community. From showing wonderful enthusiasm, determination and pride in their learning to demonstrating a genuine interest in the world around them, our pupils continue to contribute positively to school life and beyond.

A huge well done to Primary 1 for their fantastic class assembly this week! The children confidently shared some of the many things they have learned throughout the year and made everyone incredibly proud.

From their wonderful speaking parts to their beautiful singing, the assembly was a joy to watch and a real celebration of all their hard work, growth and achievements this year.

Thank you to all families who came along to support the children, and a special well done again to our amazing Primary 1 pupils and staff for such a memorable performance!

Our pre-school children recently enjoyed a very exciting milestone as part of their transition to Primary 1  – having lunch in the school dining hall with their P6 buddies.

This experience gave the children an opportunity to become familiar with the lunch hall environment, routines and expectations in a relaxed and supportive way. From carrying trays and choosing their lunch to sitting with friends and joining in conversations, the children embraced the experience with confidence and enthusiasm.

Our buddies played an important role in helping the children feel safe, welcome and included. They supported them patiently throughout lunchtime, encouraging independence while also offering reassurance when needed. It was wonderful to see the caring relationships already beginning to develop between the older and younger children.

Transition experiences like these are invaluable in helping children feel prepared and excited for the move to Primary 1. By becoming familiar with different areas of the school and building positive connections with staff and pupils, children can approach this next step with growing confidence.

We are very proud of how well all of the children managed during their first lunch hall experience and we look forward to many more transition opportunities in the weeks ahead.