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

• Green Day Celebrations

  Fri 13 Mar 2026

  Today we celebrated the feast day of our patron saint, St Patrick, and the school was transformed into an amazing sea of green! From shamrock accessories to bright green outfits, pupils and staff alike entered into the spirit of the day with joy and enthusiasm.

   

  Our canteen staff also prepared a special Green Day Menu, adding an extra festive touch to the occasion.

  
  Wishing all our staff, pupils and families a very Happy St Patrick’s Day.

   

  Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!

  

• St. Patrick's Day Concert

  Thu 12 Mar 2026

  An amazing St Patrick’s Day concert was enjoyed by all, thanks to the incredible performances of our Year 2 children and Irish Dancers. The atmosphere across all three shows was simply unbelievable and filled us with pride as we celebrated our national saint in true Irish style.

   

  Well done, girls and boys — what dancing, singing, reciting and acting!
  Indeed… what a show!

   

  #superproudofyouall

  #LáFhéilePádraig

  

• Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026

  Wed 11 Mar 2026

  Today Mrs Matthews’ Year 7 class attended the Good Relations Seachtain na Gaeilge event in Antrim Old Courthouse Theatre.

   

  Alongside pupils from Ballycraigy Primary School, the children took part in a range of art and craft activities as well as some céilí dancing. They worked together to create bookmarks and Celtic patterns and learned a selection of céilí dances — even the teachers and classroom assistants had a go!  Some of the dancers were also traditional Irish music instrumentalists, and there was a lovely opportunity to listen to these talented musicians perform.

   

  It was a fabulous morning for the children and a wonderful way to celebrate Irish Language Week.

  

• Year 5 Fire Safety Talk

  Wed 11 Mar 2026

  Today two firefighters visited our Year 5 children to complete our annual Fire Safety Talk.  The children participated in discussions and educational conversations about how to prevent fire in the home.  In addition, they discussed with the Fire service, what measures to take in the event of an emergency fire situation.

  The firefighters gave the children TWO challenges:

  • To make sure they could remember their home address incase they had to make a 999 call and request the help of the Fire Service.
  • To make sure all smoke alarms were tested at home and were working properly.

  All children received a ‘Safety Team’ pack to discuss with adults at home.

   

  It is also possible to organise a Home Fire Safety Check.  A Home Fire Safety Check is a visit to the home to provide advice on how to stay safe from fire.  Each visit will be carried out by at least two staff from NIFRS who will be wearing NIFRS uniform and will carry a NIFRS photographic identification card.

   

  During the visit they will either fit a smoke alarm or show you how to test your existing smoke alarm, explain the potential fire risks in your home, provide fire safety advice and explain the importance of having a night time fire safety routine and a fire escape plan.  The visit will take up to 40 minutes. 

   

  To apply for a Home Fire Safety Check please follow the link below to complete the form.

  https://www.nifrs.org/home/staying-safe/community-safety/home-fire-safety/home-fire-safety/

  

• A Magical Visit from Cinderella

  Mon 09 Mar 2026

  To celebrate our World Book Day theme of 'Characters', our Year 1 and Year 2 pupils spent the day exploring their favourite storybook heroes and enjoying a range of activities. The children were thrilled to discover that a very special guest would be joining them — none other than Cinderella herself!

   

  Fresh from her enchanting performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella with Fusion Theatre Lisburn, Cinderella kept her fairytale promise and arrived at St Joseph’s in true magical style. Year 1 and 2 gathered in the hall as she made a dramatic entrance in her sparkling ball gown and famous glass slippers.

   

  Cinderella read her much‑loved fairytale, answered the children’s carefully prepared questions, and even sang for them — creating a truly unforgettable morning where stories came to life before their eyes.

   

  A heartfelt thank you to our past pupil Ella Matthews, who brought Cinderella to life so beautifully. We are incredibly proud of her wonderful performance in Fusion Theatre’s Cinderella last week and delighted to welcome her back to St Joseph’s. It is always special to see former pupils returning and watching their talents continue to flourish.

   

  A magical morning from start to finish — the perfect way to celebrate the joy of reading and the characters we love.

  

• Fairtrade Fortnight

  Mon 09 Mar 2026

  To raise awareness, the Pupil Council have been visiting classes to talk about Fairtrade and what it means for us in St Joseph’s. They have also shared a range of resources with teachers to help further promote Fairtrade in each classroom during Fairtrade Fortnight.

   

  More information on Fairtrade can be accessed at:
  http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/schools

   

  Our Year 6 Pupil Council members also hosted a Banana Break Fairtrade Tuck Shop to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight. The children in Year 6 were delighted to purchase a Fairtrade banana and, in doing so, support farmers in developing countries.

   

  Well done to our Year 6 Pupil Council for organising this meaningful event, which helped raise awareness of the importance of choosing Fairtrade products.

  

• Credit Union Quiz - Round 2

  Sun 08 Mar 2026

  Congratulations to our Credit Union Group A and B Competition Winners from the Camlin Credit Union Round 1 event, who travelled to Stranmillis University College, Belfast, on Sunday to take part in the next stage of the competition.

   

  Both teams performed exceptionally well, representing St Joseph’s with confidence, teamwork and great determination against very strong competition. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t their day this time—but we are incredibly proud of each and every one of them.

   

  Well done, boys and girls… wonderful ambassadors for St Joseph’s!

  

• Amazon Jungle Show Visits Year 4

  Fri 06 Mar 2026

  Today, Year 4 had a very exciting visit from Catherine from the Amazon Jungle Show! She came to school to teach and entertain us with an amazing presentation all about the world of reptiles as part of our topic on dinosaurs.

   

  Catherine helped the children explore the rainforest canopy, mini beasts, different habitats, and the importance of looking after our world through conservation. The boys and girls also had the chance to handle and feel lots of incredible creatures, including a lizard, snake, frog, gecko, spider, tortoise, and even a chameleon!

   

  The children were fascinated from start to finish and learned so much—while having great fun along the way

  

• Friends of St Joseph's Coffee Morning

  Fri 06 Mar 2026

  Today the Friends of St Joseph’s held a Coffee Morning to celebrate   International Women’s Day and Mothers’ Day.

   

  It was a lovely opportunity for our school community to come together to share conversation, enjoy high tea, and celebrate the important women in our lives.

   

  We are so grateful to the Friends of St. Joseph's for their continued support and for helping to make events like this such a success.

   

  Everyone Matters, Every Moment Counts — and today’s moments truly reflected that.

  

• World Book Day @ St. Joseph's

  Thu 05 Mar 2026

  On Thursday 5th March, we celebrated World Book Day in St Joseph’s. Of course, for us in St Joseph’s, every day is World Book Day! We have been so busy this term with our Silent and Accelerated Reading, pairing up with Reading Partners in Primary 3 and Primary 7, and enjoying reading time with our teachers in class.

   

  On World Book Day itself, the children from Nursery to Year 7 took part in a wonderful variety of events and activities based on the theme of 'CHARACTERS' as we celebrated our love of books and reading.

   

  • Nursery children painted or drew their favourite book characters.
  • Years 1 & 2 enjoyed a storytelling session led by much‑loved story characters.
  • Years 3 & 4 participated in an online art lesson with Sinead McDermott, inspired by Julia Donaldson’s The Snail and the Whale.
  • Years 5–7 created their own Paper Bag Characters, which they brought to school on World Book Day and wrote a matching blurb for.

   

  We hope the children enjoy spending their World Book Day tokens and treat themselves to a new book. Tokens are valid until Sunday 15th March.