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

• Living Our Values: £950 Raised for Those in Need

  Mon 24 Nov 2025

  We were delighted to receive our school certificate from Trócaire in recognition of the incredible £950 raised through our charity efforts earlier this year.

   

  A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our Trócaire campaign. Your generosity will make a real difference to many people who are less fortunate than ourselves.

   

  Thank you for helping us live out our values in such a meaningful way!

  

• A Big Win for Ellis – Enjoy the Show!

  Mon 24 Nov 2025

  Ellis is the lucky winner of a family ticket to see Jack and the Beanstalk at the Belfast Waterfront Hall on Thursday, 25th November. This fantastic prize was kindly donated to our school by Michelle Maternal Promotions.

   

  We hope Ellis and her family have a magical time at the show!

  

• Carols at Switch-On of Crumlin Lights

  Fri 21 Nov 2025

  A huge thank you to all the members of our school choir who took part in the Crumlin Christmas Lights Switch-On on Thursday evening. The atmosphere was fantastic and made even more special by the beautiful singing of our boys and girls.

   

  We are also very grateful to Mrs McDonnell and Mrs Matthews for their dedication and hard work in preparing the choir, especially as we move into the busy Christmas season. Thanks also to all staff who came along to help with supervision of the children on the evening.  Well done, everyone!

  

• Twinning Programme in Partnership with Sport Changes Life

  Thu 20 Nov 2025

  We were delighted to welcome pupils from Crumlin Integrated Primary School for the first of our two Twinning Days as part of the 6-week Twinning Programme in partnership with Sport Changes Life. This initiative, fully funded by Clanmil Housing, promotes friendship, inclusion, and teamwork through sport and shared learning experiences.

   

  Our Primary 6 pupils enjoyed a fantastic day of inclusive sports and values-based workshops focusing on equality, respect, and excellence. It was wonderful to see new friendships forming and both schools working together.

   

  The next Twinning Day will take place at Crumlin Integrated Primary School on Thursday 11th December, and we look forward to continuing this exciting programme that strengthens community links and celebrates diversity.

  

• Year 4 Enjoy an Inspiring World War II Workshop

  Wed 19 Nov 2025

  Our Year 4 pupils had a fantastic visit from Will and Lou from Langford Lodge as part of their World War II topic. Arriving in an authentic army jeep, they brought history to life with a fascinating collection of wartime artefacts, including a military police uniform, medals, cameras, radios, typewriters, and photographs.

   

  The children were thrilled to see these objects up close, gaining a real sense of what life was like during the war. The visit sparked curiosity and inspired further learning, giving pupils plenty to explore as they continue their topic.

  A huge thank you to Will and Lou for such an informative and enjoyable experience!

  

• Dream Space Ambassadors Programme

  Tue 18 Nov 2025

  We are proud of our Digital Leaders who successfully completed their first online training session on micro:bits as part of the Dream Space Ambassadors Programme. This exciting opportunity marks the next stage of their journey to develop advanced digital skills and share their knowledge with others.

   

  They are looking forward to the work ahead—exploring creative coding, problem-solving, and innovation—and will play a key role in upskilling others across the school. Watch this space for updates as they inspire others and lead the way in digital learning!

  

• School Orchestra at the Waterfront Hall

  Mon 17 Nov 2025

  The school orchestra members attended the Ulster Orchestra Concert in the Waterfront Hall, Belfast. It was a fabulous morning of musical entertainment and, as usual, the children represented the school so well. They were treated to a range of beautiful musical pieces. This year’s concert was themed around the Take 5 initiative, encouraging everyone to focus on wellbeing through five simple steps: Connect; Be Active: Take Notice; Keep Learning and Give.

   

  Thank you to the Ulster Orchestra for giving us such a memorable day out!

  

• St. Joseph's Christmas Card 2025

  Mon 17 Nov 2025

  Congratulations to Cliodhna (Year 1) and Hannah Rose (Year 7) whose Christmas Card Designs have been chosen as the official cards to be sent from St Joseph's this year.

   

  Well done Cliodhna and Hannah Rose - Your cards will be dropping through letterboxes this Christmas bringing good wishes and blessings from all at St. Joseph's! 

   

  #ChristmasThroughOurEyes

  

• Children in Need Ice Cream Treat

  Fri 14 Nov 2025

  Many thanks to Mr. John Duff from Coco Ice Creams who must have broken a record as he delivered an Ice Cream treat to all the boys and girls (and staff) in our nursery unit and school today.

   

  It was all for a very good cause with a donation being made from St Joseph's to 'Children in Need' which is celebrated today Friday 14th November.

   

  #EveryMomentCountsForChildrenInNeed

  

• World Kindness Day

  Thu 13 Nov 2025

  Today, November 13th, we joined millions around the globe in celebrating World Kindness Day—a day dedicated to encouraging kindness towards others, ourselves, and the world around us.

   

  Our Faith Group marked this special occasion by visiting every classroom and presenting each class with a poster titled “Every Day is a Great Day to Show Kindness.” The posters include simple, practical ideas for spreading kindness in our daily lives. Their inspiring message, “Let’s Put the ‘I’ in Kind,” reminds us that each of us has the power to make a difference.

   

  We hope these posters will serve as a lasting reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a big impact—strengthening friendships, building community, and making our school an even happier place to learn and grow