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

• Fire Drill

  Fri 14 Oct 2022

  Our Term 1 Fire Drill was completed on Friday to mark the end of our Child Protection and Safeguarding Week in school.

  

• World Mental Health

  Fri 14 Oct 2022

  Many thanks to Francesca Verzelli from Action Mental Health who delivered staff development on Mindset - a Mental and Emotional Health and Wellbeing Awareness Programme - to all teaching staff today as part of the programme for our Safeguarding Week and World Mental Health Week. 

  

• Friends of St Joseph's AGM

  Thu 13 Oct 2022

  The Friends of St Joseph's held their AGM on Thursday 13th October.  Our elected committe for 2022/23 are:

   

  Chairperson Mrs Jennifer Kerr

  Vice Chairperson: Mrs Rachel Lee

  Treasurer/Secretary: Ms Jennifer McLernon

  Teacher Rep: Mrs Louise O'Doherty and Mr Stephen McCullagh

   

  We would like to thank all those who came along on the evening.  Events planned for November are our Smartie Tube fundraiser and we hope to hold our annual Christmas Draw in December.

   

  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!

• Accelerated Reading Success

  Wed 12 Oct 2022

  Our Accelerated Reading Programme is up and running for this school year.  There has been a tremendous effort shown by all Year Groups and we already have a number of pupils who have achieved 100,000 and 500,000 words read.  These boys and girls were presented with their certificates along with our Eco-School memberes who were presented with their badges at this week's assembly.  Well done everyone and keep up the great work.

  

• Nursery Curriculum Evening

  Mon 10 Oct 2022

  Many thanks to all our Nursery parents for attending the Nursery Curriculum Evening.  A very informative and enjoyable evening was had by all in attendance.

  

• World Smile Day

  Fri 07 Oct 2022

  Today was World Smile Day - here are some wonderful smiles caught on camera in school this afternoon!

  

• Roots of Empathy

  Thu 06 Oct 2022

  This year Mrs Downey’s class are participating in the Roots of Empathy programme with our instructor Mrs McDonnell.  They enjoyed meeting our new baby Eoghan and his mummy Eugena.  We are looking forward to watching baby Eoghan grow and develop this year and just loved having him visit us in school this week!

  

• NI Water Visit Year 5

  Wed 05 Oct 2022

  The NI Water Education Team visited Year 5 today and spoke on a range of water topics to include the water cycle, saving water and WaterAid.  

  

• Forest School Award

  Tue 04 Oct 2022

  We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded Elder Forest School status for our continued work in promoting outdoor learning.  Mr Robert Thompson (EA – North Eastern Region) joined us for our plaque presentation.

   

  Forest School is a unique method of outdoor education that allows children to develop confidence, independence, self-esteem and awareness and knowledge of the natural environment.  We look forward to building further on the success of this very successful and enjoyable scheme.  

   

  Well done to all involved!

  

• Macmillan Coffee Morning

  Fri 30 Sep 2022

  Many, many thanks to all who organised and supported our Coffee Morning for Macmillian Cancer Care. There were so many beautiful cakes, tray bakes and buns on display. There was a great atmosphere in the hall with so many staff, volunteers from 'The Friends of St Joseph's', grandparents, parents, past pupils and friends from the local community who popped in to show their support.

   

  We are delighted to announce to date over £1,100 has been raised for this very worthy cause.  We will announce the final total next week.  Again many thanks to all - what a team effort and what a great morning!   

   

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