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

• Year 1 Construction Visit

  Thu 27 Mar 2025

  P1 are learning all about the Construction Site this term and we were lucky enough to have a visit from Fintan’s daddy Declan Reynolds who works for McLaughlin and Harvey in the construction industry.  He told us loads of interesting facts about safety on site, jobs, tools and equipment and we had lots of questions for him.  Thank you so much to Declan for preparing such a fabulous morning for us all. 

  

• Arc 21 Recycling Visit to Year 6 and 7

  Wed 26 Mar 2025

  Today Noel from Arc21 (the waste management group for 6 councils in the eastern part of Northern Ireland) returned to our school to complete a series of talks and crafts workshops which centred on waste and recycling, this time with our Year 6 and 7 pupils.

   

  The children found the workshops very interesting and informative and were thoroughly engaged in the arts and crafts which involved making flying saucers in Year 6 and some bridge building in Year 7.  Many thanks Noel for your informative and fun workshops!

  

• Year 4-7 March Golden Assembly

  Tue 25 Mar 2025

  Today Year 4-7 marked the end of another month in school with our March  Golden Assembly.  Mrs. Campbell's Year 5 pupils led our assembly today.

   

  Mrs. Campbell's Year 5 class chose the theme of promoting our physical and mental health by taking part in the Parkrun.  Parkrun is a free, community event where people can walk, jog, run, or volunteer in a 5km event every Saturday morning. Their assembly today highlighted the numerous benefits of participating in Parkrun, such as improved Physical and Mental Wellbeing, Social Connections and Personal Growth.  Their assembly also included testimonials from those who have participated in Parkrun, to encourage a healthier, happier lifestyle for all.

   

  We also had time to sing Happy Birthday to all of our March girls and boys; present our March Pupil of the Month Awards, Accelerated Reading Certificates; celebrate lots of success both within and outside of school and deliver some important messages. 

   

  Well done everyone - it's nearly April and Easter is getting closer!

  

• Year 1-3 March Golden Assembly

  Tue 25 Mar 2025

  Today Year 1-3 marked the end of another month in school with our March  Golden Assembly.  Mrs. O'Doherty's Year 3 pupils led our assembly today.

   

  Mrs. O'Doherty's Year 3 class chose the theme of Spring for their assembly.  This theme enabled us all to celebrate the arrival of spring and explore the themes of renewal and growth. It included activities and discussions about the changes in nature, such as blooming flowers and baby animals as well as incorporating poems, songs, and stories that highlight the beauty and significance of spring. It did indeed provide us with an opportunity to reflect on new beginnings,  All of the children were wonderful representatives for their class and school.

   

  We also had time to sing Happy Birthday to all of our March girls and boys; congratulate our Year 1 & 2 pupils on their weekly Headteacher Awards; present our Year 3 March Pupil of the Month Awards, celebrate lots of success outside of school and deliver some important messages. 

   

  Well done everyone - it's nearly April and Easter is getting closer!

  

• Book Fair @ St. Joseph's

  Fri 21 Mar 2025

  Thank you to all who supported our Annual Book Fair which was held in our school to help mark World Book Day.  Any commission money received from the purchase of books will be used to order additional books to support our Accelerated Reading Programme!  Our total commission raised to follow! 

   

  A Book is a Dream You Hold in Your Hand!

  

• A&N Borough Council Girls' Soccer League

  Thu 20 Mar 2025

  Our Girls' Soccer Team were in great form this week and embraced their four games during this round of the Antrim and Newtownabbey Girls’ Soccer League with enthusiasm, sportsmanship and skill!  This resulted in four great wins for the girls from St. Joseph's and not one goal conceded. Roll on the next round - well done girls!

  

• Community Archaeology Programme Northern Ireland (CAPNI)

  Thu 20 Mar 2025

  We were delighted to have been asked by the Centre for Community Archaeology to act as a School Hub to host the Community Archaeology Programme Northern Ireland (CAPNI).  The CAPNI School Hub introduces children to the work of archaeologists and the importance of our archaeological  heritage, using cross-curricular skills and practical teamwork. 

   

  Indeed engaging children with archaeology can help them explore how we piece together the story of the distant past and gain a better understanding of people’s lives through the material remains they have left behind.  By engaging pupils in meaningful research, archaeological learning can  provide real and cohesive links across a range of curricular areas.

   

  Our pupils In Years 5 & 6 had a wonderful opportunity to partake in a variety of archaeology workshop as part of this programme.  We would like to thank CAPNI for providing this unique, practical and engaging experience for our children - such fun had and many wonderful learning opportunities to support learning across the curriculum!

   

  

• Gaelic for All

  Wed 19 Mar 2025

  Well done to the boys who played with great skill and speed in a sun soaked Allen Park. A great team effort from all today!

  

• Year 3 Health & Wellbeing Sound Bath

  Wed 19 Mar 2025

  As part of our Health and Wellbeing Programme Primary 3  have been participating in their first full 'Sound Bath' experience .

   

  A sound bath is a full-body meditative experience where you lie down and listen to resonant sounds. This is very good for helping children to relax and let go of any worries or anxieties . It is also very enjoyable getting to lie down, wrapped up snug in a blanket and having some quiet time to yourself!

   

  

• Cumann na mBunscoil Half Time Games

  Sun 16 Mar 2025

  Congratulations to our Year 7 girls who represented our school, their families, club and county during the Antrim v Sligo NFL Cumann na mBunscoil Half Time Games in Corrigan Park.  They displayed great skill, determination and teamwork which made for an excellent game of football.  Many thanks to Cumann na mBunscoil Antrim, the coaches, officials, staff and parents who enabled our pupils to take part in this wonderful experience!