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

• School Book Fair

  Wed 15 Apr 2026

  We are delighted to let you know that our School Book Fair will run from Thursday 16th April to Monday 20th April.

   

  All classes have been timetabled to visit the Book Fair during the school day, giving every child the opportunity to browse and enjoy the wonderful range of books available.

   

  You can view a selection of the books that will be available at our Book Fair by clicking the link below:
  https://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/travelling-books/the-books

   

  Please note that books can be paid for online in advance or with cash on the day of the Book Fair. Unfortunately, card payments cannot be accepted in school.

   

  All money raised through commission will be reinvested directly into the school to purchase new books, supporting and enhancing our reading schemes and Accelerated Reading Programme.

   

  Thank you, as always, for your continued support in helping us to promote a love of reading within our school community.

  

• Easter 2026 Sway News @ St. Joseph's

  Thu 02 Apr 2026

  Please find below a link to our Easter 2026 SWAY News @ St Joseph's

  https://sway.cloud.microsoft/aG5zBO3VqzuXn510?ref=Link 

   

  We would like to wish our school community a very Happy and

  Egg-citing Easter Break.

   

  From all at St Joseph's!

• Easter Charity Campaign

  Thu 02 Apr 2026

  'It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.'  Mother Teresa

   

  St. Joseph's launched our Charity Campaign 2026 at the beginning of Lent.

   

  Copper Coin Challenge:  For 4 weeks during Lent all classes were collecting 1p and 2p coins.  We have been amazed at the response with a fantastic £481 being raised in coppers in such a short period of time.  Congratulations to all the classes on such a sterling effort - the saying 'Every Penny Counts' certainly does ring true on this occasion.   A special congratulations to Mrs. McDonnel's Year 1 class who were the highest collectors in Years 1-3 and Miss McMullan's Year 6 class who were the highest collectors in Years 4-7.  After Easter both classes will be awarded with a party supplied by Mr. Traynor.  

   

  Holy Week Charity Campaign:  During Holy Week our charity campaign continued.  There were lots of activities organised to include Bring a Toy Day, Nursery Easter Bonnet Parade and Name the Duck - this year it was called 'Waddles'.  Eight children guessed correctly and after a raffle it was won by Shannon Lawless with all children receiving an Easter Egg for great guessing. 

   

  Year 7 Entrepreneurial Afternoon:  Our Year 7 pupils were amazing and organised a host of stalls making, decorating and selling a variety of products.  They were just amazing - fabulous creativity and entrepreneurial skills on display.   The total raised so far from this very successful afternoon; a fabulous £483.  Dragon's Den better watch out!

   

  We look forward to announcing our final total when we return to school after the Easter Break.  Well done to all and thank you for your continued generosity and support.  It means so much!

   

  'For it is in giving that we receive.'  St Francis of Assisi

  

• Year 6 present 'The Passion of Our Lord'

  Wed 01 Apr 2026

  Many thanks to our Year 6 children on their wonderful Easter assembly.

  They presented 'The Passion of Our Lord' to the children in Years 4-7 and to parents, family and friends in a very meaningful and powerful manner which allowed all present to reflect on the key days and moments of the Easter season.

  Thanks also to the Year 6 staff who guided the children in what was a very poignant and reflective ceremony.

   

  'Because by thy holy cross, thou hast redeemed the world'.

  

• Easter Smiles at Tots and Tea

  Wed 01 Apr 2026

  A lovely Easter surprise awaited our Tots and Tea group this morning when the Easter Bunny paid a special visit, bringing Easter eggs for all the children. It was a joyful moment that delighted not only the little ones but the adults too.  Our sincere thanks to Aimee from the Friends of St. Joseph’s for all her hard work in organising these weekly sessions.

   

  Tots and Tea will recommence for Term 3 in the Minor Hall on Wednesday 15th April, after the Easter break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back.

  

• Nursery Easter Bonnet Parade

  Tue 31 Mar 2026

  Did some bunny say it's nearly Easter?

   

  Such eggsitement in our Nursery Unit today with some 'cracking' Easter bonnets on parade. Congratulations to all who took part.  The Easter Bunny hid some very special treats along the way.  However, all the boys and girls searched very hard and managed to find where he had hidden all those lovely chocolate eggs! 

   

  After some outdoor party games everyone headed back to the Minor Hall  and guess what? - The Easter Bunny joined the children in the hall and danced along with all the nursery girls and boys.  He certainly is a great dancer!

   

  Thank you so much to the parents, grandparents, family and friends who came along and took time and great care to create the wonderful pieces of art the children wore.

   

  HAPPY EASTER FROM ALL AT ST. JOSEPH'S NURSERY!

  

• Easter Golden Awards Assemblies

  Tue 31 Mar 2026

  We celebrated the end of another very successful term with our End of Term 2 Easter Golden Awards for Years 1-3 and Years 4-7.

   

  Today's assemblies allowed us to reflect on the importance of the events the important charity work which we had completed during the season of Lent for our chosen charity Trócaire.  We also had the presentation of our Term 2 subject awards, March Pupil of the Month certificates, Term 2 Principal Endeavour certificates and Accelerated Reading Certificates, Achievement in a variety of extra-curricular areas outside of school was also acknowledged and celebrated.  Mr. Traynor also spoke to us about the importance of staying safe during the Easter Break and wished all the pupils and staff a very Happy Easter.

   

  Well done everyone - a super talented bunch of children we have here at St. Joseph's! 

  

• Shared Learning Through Nursery Partnerships

  Mon 30 Mar 2026

  Our nursery children enjoyed a lovely shared education visit to Crumlin Integrated Pre‑School. The visit provided a valuable opportunity for the children to meet, play and learn together, supporting positive relationships and shared experiences.

  

• Paired Numeracy Programme – Learning Together

  Mon 30 Mar 2026

  This week marked the conclusion of our Paired Numeracy Programme, a successful six‑week initiative that brought together our Year 4 pupils and Year 7 pupils in a supportive learning partnership.

  
  Throughout the six week programme, each Year 4 pupil worked alongside a Year 7 buddy, exploring a wide range of numeracy concepts and developing confidence in their mathematical skills. Activities included work using the 100 square, tackling problem‑solving challenges, and reinforcing learning through numeracy board games and digital activities on Chromebooks.

  
  Our Year 7 pupils embraced their leadership roles, providing encouragement, guidance and support to younger pupils, while our Year 4 children grew in confidence and enthusiasm for numeracy.

  
  Well done to all the boys and girls who took part. It was wonderful to see such positive partnerships in action and to celebrate the impact of pupil leadership in supporting learning across the school.

  

• Year 3 First Confession

  Mon 30 Mar 2026

  Many congratulations to our Year 3 children on making their First Confession. The boys and girls were so reverent in the newly refurbished Mater Dei church. 

  They celebrated the special occasion in school today with a cake party.  We are very proud of you all!

   

  'One Family, One Flock'