On Sunday 7th June, pupils from our school took part in the Antrim junior parkrun, held in the beautiful surroundings of Antrim Castle Gardens. A fantastic total of 97 young participants completed the 2km course, showcasing great enthusiasm and determination.

It was wonderful to see a mix of first-time runners, newcomers to the Antrim event, and several pupils achieving personal bests. Every single participant represented the school brilliantly.

A special highlight of the morning was receiving a warm welcome during the pre-run briefing, along with a lovely mention on the Antrim Castle Gardens junior parkrun Facebook page.

Well done to all the boys and girls who took part—we are incredibly proud of you!

Mr. Traynor and Mrs. Wray were delighted to receive the Take 5 Level 2 Accreditation award today on behalf of St Joseph’s Primary School at a special awards ceremony held at Galgorm, Ballymena.

St Joseph’s Primary School is proud to have achieved this recognition, which reflects our continued commitment to prioritising the mental health and wellbeing of our pupils, staff and wider school community.

Being awarded Level 2 highlights the positive journey we are on as a Take 5 School, where wellbeing is embedded in everyday school life. Over recent years, we have seen the Take 5 approach grow across our school and within the wider community, and it is encouraging to see so many schools embracing these shared values.

We are extremely proud of our pupils and staff for their ongoing dedication to wellbeing. A special word of thanks goes to our Pupil Council members, who ensure pupil voice is at the heart of our work and act as positive ambassadors for wellbeing across the school.

At St Joseph’s, we are proud to be a Take 5 School – where we Connect, Keep Learning, Be Active, Take Notice and Give.

Mrs. Campbell’s Year 5 class attended a wonderful celebration event for the 'For Arts’ Sake' Project at Black Mountain Shared Space on Thursday 4th June. The children took part in a range of engaging art, drama, and dance workshops, all of which were highly interactive and enjoyed with great enthusiasm.

At the end of the day, there was a valuable opportunity for reflection. The boys and girls confidently shared their artwork and spoke about the creative processes behind their pieces, showcasing their learning and pride in their achievements.

Mrs. Campbell was extremely proud of the class, and rightly so—well done P5!

This month's theme is Online Scams & Digital Footprints.

This video provides a quick overview on online scams targeting young people and the importance of digital footprints.

Please click on the link below:

https://www.knowsleyclcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Scammers-and-Digital-Footprints-June-2026.mp4