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

• Year 7 Mark Confirmation Day

  Thu 07 May 2020

  Many congratulations to all our Year 7 pupils who created art relating to their Confirmation names and uploaded it on to Seesaw so we could create videos for each of the classes. (The videos can be seen in the Parent section under Online Learning)

  The children have been preparing for their Confirmation Day through online lessons and on Thursday sang songs, said a prayer and participated in a class blog to mark what should have been the day of this special sacrament.

  Father Colm said a special private mass for the children and our wider school community joined in prayer for our boys and girls.

• Primary 1 Learning at Home

  Mon 04 May 2020
  Have a look at some of the wonderful learning and activities our Primary 1 boys and girls have been doing - super impressive!

  

• MAY IS THE MONTH OF MARY

  Mon 04 May 2020

  During May we remember Mary in a special way. In school we make a May Altar in the foyer of our school with pictures of Mary, a candle and beautiful Spring flowers. We would add some Rosary Beads and we would say the Hail Mary or a Decade of the Rosary - 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Mary and 1 Glory be to the Father.

   

  You are invited to create your own May Altar at home and to pray together for any special intentions.  Also please pray for all those currently affected at this difficult time, for all those working so hard to protect us all and for the love and care of our families and friends.

   

  Please email a picture of your May Altar  to: info@stjosephs.crumlin.ni.sch.uk 

   

  We will share these on our school website.

   

  God Bless.

  

• What a Memory - 5 Years Ago Today: Back to Blackboard Day

  Fri 01 May 2020
  Five years ago today (1st May 2015) we celebrated our 'Back to Blackboard Day' as part of our 100 Years celebrations.  Have a look though the photographs and take a trip down what is now memory lane!

  

• Eat Well Live Well

  Mon 27 Apr 2020

  The Eat Well Live Well programme is delivered by the Education Authority Youth Service as a safety net for the provision of free school meals to children and young people during Covid-19.

  Anyone aged 4-25 years can access a five day food box providing breakfast and lunch, Monday to Friday.

  See the link below for more details:

  https://www.youthonline.org.uk/eatwelllivewell/

   

   

• Nursery and Primary 1 Admissions 2020

  Wed 22 Apr 2020

  Nursery and Primary 1 Admissions 2020

  Due to the uncertainty of the current situation EA has made arrangements to prepare and issue notification of placement letters for Nursery and Primary 1 children who are due to start school in September 2020.  

  Parents/guardians should receive these letters by 29th April – however due to the impact of Coronavirus some may be slightly delayed. The letter will outline the application outcome, the appeals process and contain a link to the EA website for other information.  The Citizen Portal will be open from Wednesday 29th April and parents/guardians who applied online can log on to view confirmation of their child’s placement. Guidance on how to log on and view placement offers will be available on the EA website.

  In addition to the EAs letter, St. Joseph’s PS will be forwarding a letter to parents/guardians of children who have been offered a place in both the nursery and primary school.  This will contain further information on allocation of an am/pm session for nursery children and how to confirm acceptance of your offer of placement.

  Thank you.

   

   

   

• The Great Isolation Activity Book

  Tue 21 Apr 2020

  The Great Isolation Activity Book

  This is a huge activity book full of different activities, to doodle, draw and have a little fun.  Have a look – click on the link below. 

  There's such a great range of things to do.  Enjoy!

   

  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gasHX74OYHHH4hrrP5Y823FarA_TgnuI/view

• Easter Memories - Stations of the Cross

  Thu 09 Apr 2020
  This year in school we did not get to present our Stations of the Cross to pupils, parents or the wider St. Joseph's community.  However, please have a look at some of the photographs from previous Year 6 assemblies depicting the journey to the cross.

  

• Parent Support Groups

  Fri 27 Mar 2020

  Parent Support Groups

  Please see below a number of contacts that may be useful

  Please feel free to contact us at info@stjosephs.crumlin.ni.sch.uk if you need advice about anything over the coming weeks.

  Take Care.

  Mr. Traynor

   

  Lifeline

  Lifeline is the Regional Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing crisis. No matter what your age or where you live in Northern Ireland, if you or someone you know is in distress or despair, Lifeline is here to help.

  People living in Northern Ireland can call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000.

  Calls to Lifeline are FREE to people living in Northern Ireland who are calling from UK landlines and mobiles.

  Lifeline counsellors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to listen and help, in confidence.

  Lifeline counsellors are experienced in working with trauma, suicide, self-harm, abuse, depression and anxiety

   

  Parenting NI (Mon - Thurs 9am - 8pm & Fri 9am - 5pm)

  For free, confidential support on any parenting issue call us on 0808 8010 722.

   

  Youngminds

  Call the Parents Helpline   0808 802 5544

  Call us for free Mon-Fri from 9.30am to 4pm – available in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

   

  Autism NI Support Group

  Helpline on 028 9040 1729

   

  Telephone and Web Support for Children:

   

  Who can Help?	What Do They Do?	What Topics Can They Help With?	How Can They be Contacted?
  Anna Freud	Supporting children’s mental health during periods of disruption	Anxiety Mental Health	www.annafreud.org
  Lifeline	Crisis response line for people in distress	Depression Mental health Textphone users (for deaf and hard of hearing):	0808 800 8000 18001 0808 808 8000
  Childline	Childline provides support and guidance on multiple topics including:	Bullying You and your body Home and Family Relationships School	0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk 1-2-1 counsellor chat
  NSPCC	Advice on safeguarding and child protection issues and somewhere to report concerns Web support	Safeguarding Child abuse Child protection	0808 800 5000 www.there4me.com
  The HideOut	Web space to help children and young people understand domestic abuse and how to take positive action of it’s happening to you	Domestic Violence	www.thehideout.org.uk
  Family Support NI	Website to access support in your area – for a wide range of issues – giving local contact details		www.familysupportni.gov.uk

   

   

  Who can Help?	What Do They Do?	What Topics Can They Help With?	How Can They be Contacted?
  Anna Freud National Centre	Supporting young people’s mental health during periods of disruption	Anxiety Mental health	www.annafreud.org
  Lifeline	Crisis response line for people in distress or despair	Depression Mental health Suicidal thoughts Textphone users (for deaf and hard of hearing):	0808 808 8000 18001 0808 808 8000
  Childline	Childline provides support and guidance on multiple topics including:	Bullying You and your body Home and Family Relationships Sex School	0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk 1-2-1 counsellor chat
  The MIX	Crisis messenger text service	Alcohol Homelessness Suicidal thoughts General advice Mental health Sex/ relationships	0808 808 4994
  NSPCC	Advice on safeguarding and child protection issues and somewhere to report concerns Web support for teenagers	Safeguarding Child abuse Child protection	0808 800 5000 www.there4me.com
  Aware	Aware is a mental health charity working exclusively for those with depression and mental health concerns	Depression Bipolar disorder	02890 357 820
  Frank	Confidential advice on drugs	Alcohol Drugs	0300 123 6600
  SIMON Community	Support for individuals and families who are at risk of becoming homeless	Homelessness Housing	0800 171 2222
  Informing Choices NI	Advice on sexual health	Sexual health Pregnancy Contraception STDs Access to family planning	0345 122 8687 Monday - Friday 9-5
  Common Youth Clinics	Clinics, advice & guidance on sexual health	Emergency contraception Pregnancy testing Counselling	02890 328 866
  Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline	Advice for anyone affected by domestic and sexual violence	Domestic violence Sexual violence	0808 802 1414
  The Migrant Centre NI	Financial Health and Well being		euss@migrantcentreni.org
  Cara-Friend/ LGBT Switchboard NI	Support and counselling for the Gay, Lesbian and Transgender communities	LGBTQ+ advice Sex and relationship advice	0808 8000 390
  Women’s Aid	Specialist services for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic and sexual violence.	Domestic Violence Sexual violence Relationships	0808 802 1414
  Family Support NI	Website to access support in your area – for a wide range of issues – giving local contact details		www.familysupportni.gov.uk

   

• Year 2 St. Patrick's Concert

  Fri 13 Mar 2020
  An amazing concert for St. Patrick's Day from our Irish Dancers and our Year 2 children. The atmosphere over the four shows was unbelievable and really made us feel very proud to come from Ireland and celebrate our national saint in style.