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

• Calling All Pupils - It's Election Time at St Joseph's!

  Fri 22 Sep 2023

  Election fever hit St Joseph's this week with the first of out two election campaigns for Pupils Council and Eco Council.  Next week we have elections for Digital Leaders and the Faith Group.

   

  Congratulations to all those who have been elected so far and good luck to all next weeks candidates!

  

• Friends of St Joseph's AGM

  Thu 21 Sep 2023

  The Friends of St Joseph's held their AGM on Wednesday 20th September.  Our elected committee for members for 2023/24 are:

   

  Chairperson Mrs Jennifer Kerr

  Vice Chairperson: Mrs Rachel Lee

  Treasurer/Secretary: Ms Jennifer McLernon

  Teacher Rep: Mrs Louise O'Doherty

   

  First Fundraiser of the Year - BLINGO!

  The Friends first fundraising event this year get your bling on and join us for a night of Blingo with a sprinkle of  sparkle in St Claire's Hall Glenavy on Friday 6th October! Ticket order forms will be sent home in schoolbags very soon.  We hope lots of you will join us and make our first fundraiser of the year a resounding success!  Bring your drinks and nibbles, gather up your friends and come along for some fun and the chance to win some super prizes! 

   

  We would like to thank all those who came along this evening.  If you feel you could help in some way, please telephone the office and leave your name and a contact number and a member of the Friends Committee will be in touch.

   

  Thank you for your continued support!

  

• New Pupils to St Joseph's

  Wed 20 Sep 2023

  Today the boys and girls who joined our school from other schools at the beginning of this academic year met with Mr Traynor and Mr McMullan for a chat about how they were settling in to their new school and classes.  There were lots of stories told about good times and new friendships formed, all whilst enjoying a few morning treats.  We wish the boys and girls many happy years in St Joseph's!

  

• Beginning of Year School Mass

  Wed 20 Sep 2023

  Many thanks to Canon Colm for celebrating our beginning of the school year mass with our pupils from P4-7, our staff and wider school community this morning.  It was a very fiiting way in which to ask for God's blessing on our school community as we embark on another school year. 

   

  We pray that it will be another successful year in St Joseph's which brings good health and happiness to all.

  

• Primary 1 Visit Mr Traynor's Office

  Fri 15 Sep 2023

  Mrs McDonnell and Mrs McCallum's Primary 1 classes have been touring our school to help familiarise them with our school surroundings.  Today both classes popped in to say hello to Mr Traynor in his office and he was delighted to welcome them all.  Such wonderful smiles on their faces and lots of stories to be told. 

  They even sang a song before heading back to their classrooms. 

   

  We wish them lots of happy years and great memories as they journey throughout our school.

  

• Roots of Empathy First Baby Visit

  Thu 14 Sep 2023

  Mr McKenna's Year 5 class were very excited to meet this year's Roots of Empathy Baby Oisin.

   

  Along with Mrs McDonnell they spent time learning about all the things he can do and how he can tell his mummy how he is feeling. It was a lovely afternoon.  

   

  We look forward to our next visit from Baby Oisin and his mum!

  

• Blessing of our Schoolbags and Classrooms

  Thu 14 Sep 2023

  Many thanks to Canon Colm who called into school today to bless us, our schoolbags and our classrooms to mark the beginning of a new school year.  

  

• Marine Conversation Assembly

  Wed 13 Sep 2023

  Mr Stephen Kelly from the Marine Conversation Society visited our school today and delivered a very informative assembly to our Year 5-7 pupils. 

   

  The assembly focused on on marine litter, how litter reaches the ocean, how it can cause harm to wildlife, and how we can all do our bit to help reduce the plastic tide.  The presentation was followed by a question and answer session.  Many thanks Stephen!

  

• Erasmus Trip to Bath Draws Closer

  Tue 12 Sep 2023

  Our Year 7 pupils who will be travelling to Bath in England in October as part of our Erasmus Project have just met with Mr Traynor and completed their pupil profiles.  These will be exchanged with the host families so that everyone can make contact and connect before we arrive on Sunday 2nd October. 

   

  The boys and girls travelling are really looking forward to the trip .... so too are Mr McMullan, Mr McKenna and Mrs Downey who will be accompanying them.  Bath here we come!

  

• Mrs Kelly Retires from St Joseph's

  Fri 08 Sep 2023

  Many congratulations to Mrs Kelly on her Retirement from St Joseph's after 40 years dedicated service to our school.  During this time Mrs Kelly has held many roles to include Building Supervisor, Lunchtime Supervisor and Breakfast Club Supervisor.  She has indeed been a valued member of our school family who we will miss dearly.  After a special break, balloons, speeches, cards, cheers, cake and hugs the school choir sang for Mrs Kelly in the foyer of our school. 

   

  We wish Mrs Kelly every health and happiness to enjoy what we hope will be a retirement filled with lots of love, luck and laughter.  Enjoy every minute Mrs kelly - you deserve it!