Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Friends of St Joseph's December Ballot and 100 Club Draw

  Thu 19 Dec 2019

  FRIENDS OF ST. JOSEPH’S 2019 CHRISTMAS BALLOT

   

  1st Prize                  Child’s Bicycle—Oaktree Day Care Nursery             Matthew Kinnaird

  2nd Prize                 1 Night B&B for 2 in Oakfield B&B                          Hanna Lynn

  3rd Prize                 City Bus Tour & Meal for 4 in Nandos                      Helen Doran

  4th Prize                 Ballymac Voucher                                                     Jamie Kerlin

  5th Prize                 Bouncy castle Party Package — Safe Space Hub      Sheila Lavery

  6th Prize                 Crooked Glen Lunch for 2                                         Kerry Ferguson

  7th Prize                 Mini Valet Service — Ross Supplies                          Helen Doran

  8th Prize                 £20 Chip Factory Voucher                                        Julie Hartley

  9th Prize                 Avon Luxury Hamper                                                 Mary Collins

  10th Prize               Dad & Son Haircut — Outlaw Barbers, Crumlin           Hannah Flynn        

  11th Prize               Ogah Beauty Voucher                                                 Grainne Corey

  12th Prize               M&M Meet Voucher                                                   B Moore                         

   

  Also, congratulations to the winners of the Friends of St Joseph's December 100 Club Draw.

   

  They were:

   

  1st Prize      £250                   Colm McMullan          

  2nd Prize      £150                   Jennifer Kerr

  3rd Prize      £120                   Deirdre Downey

   

  Thank you to all you have signed up for the 100 Club Draw to date.  You can still join for the remaining 7 months. 

  Simply contact the school office and register your interest. 

  Our next Draw will take place on Friday 31^st January.

   

  Remember if you’re not in, you can’t win!

  

• Ourstanding Year 5 Christmas Show

  Fri 13 Dec 2019
  A massive congratulations to our Year 5 pupils on their performances this week. The children performed to the whole school over two shows and to parents on Thursday. They were simply outstanding giving such a wonderful message about the true meaning of Christmas. Many thanks to the Year 5 team for all the hard work.

  

• Year 1 Amazing Nativity Show

  Fri 13 Dec 2019
  Congratulations to our Year 1 children who performed so well for our school and parents this week. Their singing, dancing and actions put us all in a wonderful Christmas spirit. Many thanks to the Year 1 staff on all the hard work.

  

• Shared Education Christmas Carol Singing

  Tue 10 Dec 2019

  On Monday 9th December the schools in Crumlin came together to perform Silent Night in Crumlin Integrated College.  There was a combination of solo groups, class groups and a full chorus of everyone, performing this carol for a video recording to be made and shared with everyone.

  It was a great experience for all, very festive and we’re looking forward to seeing the finished product!

  

• Nursery Trail

  Tue 10 Dec 2019
  A magical Christmas experience for our Nursery children. Many thanks to all who helped in any way with the Trail. Our children had a wonderful time walking though our magical forest to collect the fabulous work they had made for their families, meeting Santa, having stories read by  Mrs Claus, decorating cookies, toasting marshmallows, singing Christmas songs, collecting reindeer food and a party in the minor hall.

  

• Santa's Silly Strings

  Fri 06 Dec 2019

  Today our Primary One, Two and Three pupils were treated to a fabulous performance by Mr Heron and his pupils.  "Santa's Silly Strings" performed Jingle Bells and Silence Is Easy and Mr Heron played a beautiful cello solo of Silent Night.  What a wonderful way for our younger children to see the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for them when they get bigger!  Well done to all Mr Heron's pupils for all their hard work.

  

• Christmas Dinner

  Fri 06 Dec 2019

  Many thanks to Mrs Weldon and her staff for a wonderful Christmas Dinner! Beautiful food and a wonderful festive atmosphere!

  

• Online Digital Admissions for 2020-2021 School Year

  Wed 04 Dec 2019

  If your child is starting pre-school or primary school in September 2020, you can apply online between
  Tuesday 7 January 2020 and 12.00 noon on Thursday 30 January 2020. Please note that places are not
  allocated on a first come, first served basis and applications will only be considered after the closing
  date. Further information is available on the EA website under the Admissions section at

  https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions

  https://www.eani.org.uk/school-management/ea-digital-admissions-online-resource-hub/videos-and-presentations

• Open Night

  Wed 04 Dec 2019

  Many thanks to all those who came along to our recent Open Night. The choir sang so beautifully and our Digital Leaders and Year 7 pupils showcased ICT to our prospective Year 1 and Nursery children and parents. Our Year 7 Tour Guides were just fabulous and gave our visitors an overview of life in our school.

  

• It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

  Sun 01 Dec 2019

  It looks very like the Christmas Season is in full swing here in school. 

  With the foyer decorated and rehearsals in full flow for our Christmas Shows and Carol Service it is indeed the season to be jolly!

   

  And talking of reasons to be jolly, congratulations to the winners of the Friends of St Joseph's November 100 Club Draw.

   

  They were:

   

  1st Prize                 £250              Catherine Linskey          

  2nd Prize                £150              Kathryn Freeman

  3rd Prize                 £120              Jenny Kerlin

   

  Thank you to all you have signed up for the 100 Club Draw to date.  You can still join for the remaining 8 months. 

  Simply contact the school office and register your interest. 

  Our next Draw will take place on Thursday 19th December.

   

  Remember if you’re not in, you can’t win!