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

• New Pupils to St Joseph's

  Wed 20 Sep 2023

  Today the boys and girls who joined our school from other schools at the beginning of this academic year met with Mr Traynor and Mr McMullan for a chat about how they were settling in to their new school and classes.  There were lots of stories told about good times and new friendships formed, all whilst enjoying a few morning treats.  We wish the boys and girls many happy years in St Joseph's!

  

• Beginning of Year School Mass

  Wed 20 Sep 2023

  Many thanks to Canon Colm for celebrating our beginning of the school year mass with our pupils from P4-7, our staff and wider school community this morning.  It was a very fiiting way in which to ask for God's blessing on our school community as we embark on another school year. 

   

  We pray that it will be another successful year in St Joseph's which brings good health and happiness to all.

  

• Primary 1 Visit Mr Traynor's Office

  Fri 15 Sep 2023

  Mrs McDonnell and Mrs McCallum's Primary 1 classes have been touring our school to help familiarise them with our school surroundings.  Today both classes popped in to say hello to Mr Traynor in his office and he was delighted to welcome them all.  Such wonderful smiles on their faces and lots of stories to be told. 

  They even sang a song before heading back to their classrooms. 

   

  We wish them lots of happy years and great memories as they journey throughout our school.

  

• Roots of Empathy First Baby Visit

  Thu 14 Sep 2023

  Mr McKenna's Year 5 class were very excited to meet this year's Roots of Empathy Baby Oisin.

   

  Along with Mrs McDonnell they spent time learning about all the things he can do and how he can tell his mummy how he is feeling. It was a lovely afternoon.  

   

  We look forward to our next visit from Baby Oisin and his mum!

  

• Blessing of our Schoolbags and Classrooms

  Thu 14 Sep 2023

  Many thanks to Canon Colm who called into school today to bless us, our schoolbags and our classrooms to mark the beginning of a new school year.  

  

• Marine Conversation Assembly

  Wed 13 Sep 2023

  Mr Stephen Kelly from the Marine Conversation Society visited our school today and delivered a very informative assembly to our Year 5-7 pupils. 

   

  The assembly focused on on marine litter, how litter reaches the ocean, how it can cause harm to wildlife, and how we can all do our bit to help reduce the plastic tide.  The presentation was followed by a question and answer session.  Many thanks Stephen!

  

• Erasmus Trip to Bath Draws Closer

  Tue 12 Sep 2023

  Our Year 7 pupils who will be travelling to Bath in England in October as part of our Erasmus Project have just met with Mr Traynor and completed their pupil profiles.  These will be exchanged with the host families so that everyone can make contact and connect before we arrive on Sunday 2nd October. 

   

  The boys and girls travelling are really looking forward to the trip .... so too are Mr McMullan, Mr McKenna and Mrs Downey who will be accompanying them.  Bath here we come!

  

• Mrs Kelly Retires from St Joseph's

  Fri 08 Sep 2023

  Many congratulations to Mrs Kelly on her Retirement from St Joseph's after 40 years dedicated service to our school.  During this time Mrs Kelly has held many roles to include Building Supervisor, Lunchtime Supervisor and Breakfast Club Supervisor.  She has indeed been a valued member of our school family who we will miss dearly.  After a special break, balloons, speeches, cards, cheers, cake and hugs the school choir sang for Mrs Kelly in the foyer of our school. 

   

  We wish Mrs Kelly every health and happiness to enjoy what we hope will be a retirement filled with lots of love, luck and laughter.  Enjoy every minute Mrs kelly - you deserve it!

  

• Rosary Beads Presentation

  Fri 08 Sep 2023

  Many thanks to our parishioners Bill and Eileen McLeave who sent in a set of Rosary Beads for all the children in Years 5-7 to celebrated Tha Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday 8th September.  Your kindness is very much appreciated.  Thank you!

  

• Cheque Presentation from The Friends of St Joseph's

  Thu 07 Sep 2023

  Thank you!

  Many thanks to the Friends of St Joseph's for their cheque presentation of £6,000 towards our school funds!  We are delighhted with the total presented and will put it to good use to purchase much needed resources for the children in our school.  

   

  Friends AGM

  The friends of St Joseph's will be hosting their AGM of Wednesday 21st September at 6.00pm in St Joseph's.  This is a great opportunity to become actively involved and help build  upon much needed resources which will benefit all the   children in the school.  Our PTA is a fun and lively organisation who have successfully raised thousands of pounds to purchase equipment and learning resources for the children in our school.  At the meeting the committee will be selected and plans for the  upcoming year will be discussed.  Please come along and support your school!

   

  First Fundraiser of the Year - BLINGO!

  Also for the Friends first fundraising event this year get your bling on and join us for a night of Blingo with a sprinkle of  sparkle in St Claire's Hall Glenavy on Friday 6th October! Ticket order forms will be sent home in schoolbags very soon.  We hope lots of you will join us and make our first fundraiser of the year a resounding success!  Bring your drinks and nibbles, gather up your friends and come along for some fun and the chance to win some super prizes!