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

• Accelerated Reading Goes from Strenght to Strenght!

  Wed 08 Feb 2023

  Congratulations to those boys and girls on achieving 100,000 and 500,000 words read.  We are also delighted to announce we have two new Word Millionaires. 

   

  Our Accelerated Reading Programme continues to go from strenght to strenght.  ALL classes had a higher percentage of children reaching their personal target this half term.  This in itself increases reading attainment for the children. Well done. 

   

  This half term we have joined class winners. Congratulations to Mrs Campbell's Year 6 class and Mrs Matthews' Year 5 class on reaching 84% of their children achieving their targets. It was a very close race to the finish between some classes!  We hope they enjoy their class rewards after the Mid-Term!

  

• Futsal Success for St Joseph's

  Wed 08 Feb 2023

  Well done to the boys and girls who travelled to Antrim Forum for the recent heats of the Futsal competition.  Both teams played with great commitment, determination and team work and their behaviour was excellent.  

   

  On top of having a great day out the Boy's Team finished top of the leaderboard with the Girl's Team finishing Runners-Up. Celebrations all around - well done folks!

  

• Valentine's Dinner Menu

  Tue 07 Feb 2023

  Many thanks to Mrs Weldon and the canteen staff for hosting our Valentine's Special Dinner today - we LOVED it!

  

• Digital Leaders Host a Safer Internet Day Assembly

  Tue 07 Feb 2023

  Today our Digital Leaders led an assembly to reinforce the Safer Internet Day theme 'Want to Talk About It?'  The children spoke with knowledge and confidence, delivering the key point that it is important to talk.  They also used this ans an opportunity to launch a Safer Internet Day Colouring Competition with our Year 1-3 children.  In usual St Joseph's style we also used this gathering of our pupils as an opportunity to acknowledge success and celebrate various achievements. 
  
  As a followup to our Digital Leaders assembly, in school we plan to deliver lessons and activities throughout the week related to Safer Internet Day.

   

  The links below provide a variety of educational resources for children, as well as providing advice and information for parents and carers.

   

  https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2022/educational-resources

   

  https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parents-and-carers

  

• HIP Psychology Online Megathon Extravaganza

  Mon 06 Feb 2023

  Year 6 began Children's Menatla Health Week by taking part in a series of online workshops facilitated by HIP Psychology. 

  They joined children from a number of different school to explore the different types of anxiety and the impact anxiety can have on our bodies and minds. 

  Follow up resources were then used to embed the workshop strategies within the classroom post-workshop.  The children enjoyed the online experience and have gained valuable knowledge and practical tips to support themselves if and when needed.

  #childrensmentalhealthweek

  

• The Art and Design Factory Workshop

  Mon 06 Feb 2023

  Years 2-5 kicked off Children's Mental Health Week with a brilliant online Art lesson with Sinead McDermott from the Art and Design Factory. 

   

  The aim was to create a landscape painting based on the work of David Hockney.  The children produced lots of great work and picked up some great tips. 

   

  A lovely way to spend a Monday morning.

  #childrensmentalhealthweek

  

• Year 7EA Shared Education

  Fri 03 Feb 2023

  Today we had our breakfast together as a class in the canteen, this was before we went to Crumlin Integrated college for our shared education lesson. We played people bingo, ridiculous riddles, maths problem solving activity and parashoot and beanbag games. We also got to have outside break with our new friends and we are looking forward to our next lesson together.

  

• School League at Allen Park

  Thu 02 Feb 2023

  A number of our boys and girls attended the 7-a-side School's League at Allen Park on Wednesday the 1^st of February. Both teams attending showcased some wonderful skill, attitude, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the day which led to them producing a string of outstanding team performances and results.  Well done boys and girls!

  

• Practice for the Peace Proms 2023

  Wed 01 Feb 2023

  Our school choir have been practising really hard for the upcoming Peace Proms and have been having so much fun doing so.  They will be taking part in the Peace Proms Concert in the SSE Odyssey Arena on Sunday 26th February 2023  Tickets for the event are currently on sale.

   

  Parents who wish to see the performance in Belfast should buy their tickets directly from the SSE Odyssey Arena.  Log on to: ssearenabelfast.com (Commission may apply) 

   

  In order to avoid disappointment, please ensure that you purchase your tickets beforehand as there is no guarantee that tickets will be available for purchase on the day.  Thank you.