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

• 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.