🏆 Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Primary Schools Cup for Girls 2025! 🏆

What an incredible journey it has been for this exceptional group of girls! From the very first whistle to the final penalty kick, they displayed outstanding skill, teamwork, and determination every step of the way.

Their path to glory was paved with dominant performances:

• First Game: 5 – 0 win
• Second Game: 3 – 1 win
• Third Game: 0 – 0 draw
• Fourth Game: 1 – 0 win
• Fifth Game: 3 – 0 win
• Sixth Game: 3 – 0 win
• Seventh Game: 0 – 0 draw
• Eighth Game: 3 – 0 win
• Quarter Final: 4 – 0 win
• Semi Final: 3 – 0 win

In a thrilling final, the girls showed incredible resilience and composure, drawing 1 – 1 in regular time and holding their nerve in a tense penalty shootout to triumph 5 – 4.

This victory is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and unity of a truly talented team and great coaches. Every player contributed to this unforgettable achievement, and they should be immensely proud of what they’ve accomplished. 

Congratulations to the 2025 Champions!

Many congratulations to our 4 Year 7 pupils who travelled to South Lakes Leisure Centre, Craigavon for the 'straight to the final' Sentinus STEM Experience Day. 

Pupils took part in two separate challenges.  In the Primary STEM Challenge Rory and Daire had to design and build a air balloon powered vehicle capable of travelling a certain distance.  In the K'Nex Construction Challenge Ronan and Senán had to use K'Nex pieces to design and build a draw bridge with a specified span.  Their drawn plans from both challenges were very impressive and their models met all the requirements set.  After the challenge the children had an opportunity to participate in a workshop about the magic of science led by Mark the Science Guy.  The children were indeed a credit to their school and had a very enjoyable day out!

It's looking like we definitely have future engineers and scientists in the making!

Our Year 5 pupils had the opportunity to showcase their class investigation projects at ESB’s Science Blast in the ICC Waterfront, Belfast.

The class projects were:

• Why do we get bumps on our arms when we are cold?
• How fast can humans run?
• What are the properties of water?

All three classes presented their work with great confidence using appropriate scientific vocabulary and received lots of excellent feedback from the judging panels.  They were very impressed by the children’s knowledge and skills and how articulate they were in presenting their findings from their chosen areas of study.

Pupils also had the opportunity to view projects from other schools attending, meet Mark the Science Guy and enjoy some amazing science related workshops.

Great learning and fun was had by all.  Well done Year 5 on being such wonderful science ambassadors for St. Joseph's!

'The science of today is the technology of tomorrow'.

Edward Teller

We are delighted to congratulate our wonderful Primary 1 and Primary 2 pupils who received last week’s Headteacher Award, the final awards for the month of May.  These young learners were recognised for demonstrating a range of admirable qualities, and we are incredibly proud of each and every one of them. Well done!

“Friends, fun, and a splash of adventure!” 

What a wonderful way to wrap up the year! Our brilliant Primary 1 children headed off to Ballycastle Beach for their end-of-year trip.

From splashing in puddles to digging in the sand, the children had a fantastic time exploring the beach, playing games, building sandy creations and laughing with their classmates.  There were smiles all around as they made special memories to mark the end of their first year at school.

It was a joyful celebration of all they’ve achieved in Primary 1 — a day filled with giggles, friendship and a whole lot of splish-splashing fun! 

“Sandy toes, happy hearts, and memories that last forever!” 

“We didn’t mind the weather — we made our own sunshine!” 

#P1BeachDayBliss

We had another great day hosting our Year 5–7 Sports Day, filled with lots of sunshine and excitement! A massive thank you to all the mums, dads, grandparents, families, and friends who came along to cheer on our pupils— your support truly made the day special.

Pupils took part in a variety of thrilling events, showcasing their energy, enthusiasm, and team spirit. Congratulations to our winning teams in Years 5, 6, and 7 who proudly received gold, silver, and bronze medals. Every participant was awarded a Sports Day certificate in recognition of their fantastic effort and sportsmanship.

A huge thank you goes to Mrs. Campbell our PE Co-ordinator for organising such a fun-filled day, and to all the staff who helped make it a success by setting up and supporting the teams throughout.

We are incredibly proud of all our pupils for giving their best and making the day one to remember!

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We are delighted to congratulate our wonderful Primary 1 and Primary 2 pupils who received this week’s Headteacher Award. These young learners were recognised for demonstrating a range of admirable qualities, and we are incredibly proud of each and every one of them. Well done!

On Thursday 22nd May, pupils from our four partner schools came together to mark another fantastic year of collaboration through the Shared Education Project. The celebration was filled with energy and excitement as the children took part in a variety of fun and engaging activities led by Activity NI Kidz Academy.

Each pupil received a certificate in recognition of their hard work and the friendships they’ve built throughout the year. This event was a reflection of the strong bonds and meaningful learning experiences created through our partnership.

We’re proud of all that’s been achieved and look forward to continuing our journey together next year.

'Working Together for a Brighter Future'

This May, our school community came together for two special assemblies, beautifully led by our talented pupils. Mrs. McCallum’s Primary 1 class guided the Year 1–3 assembly, while Mrs. Wray’s Primary 6 class took the lead for Years 4–7. Both assemblies centred around the theme of Mary, honouring her during this special month of devotion.

The children impressed everyone with their confidence and creativity, delivering powerful messages through heartfelt readings, expressive drama, and traditional songs dedicated to Our Lady. Their performances were not only moving but also deeply meaningful for all who attended.

A highlight of the Year 4–7 assembly was the humorous portrayal of staff members — Mr. Traynor, Mr. McMullan, Mrs. Matthews, Mr. McCarthy, and Mrs. Wray — by our talented Year 6 pupils, adding a delightful touch of fun to the occasion.

These assemblies also gave us the opportunity to celebrate the many achievements within our school. We proudly presented Headteacher Awards, Pupil of the Month certificates, Accelerated Reader awards, and recognised both individual and group successes from inside and outside the classroom. We also sang a joyful Happy Birthday to all our May birthday boys and girls!

It’s been a busy and fun-filled month, and we look forward to an equally exciting June. Let’s hope the sunshine continues as we embrace the many opportunities ahead!

Primary 7 visited Antrim this afternoon to take part in the 2025 Bee Safe Event. This event is tailored towards Year 7 pupils and informs them about how to react and deal with challenging situations that they potentially may be faced with over the coming years, as they move on to their new schools.  Each agency present used interactive scenarios and role-play exercises to encourage the pupils to think for themselves. 

BeeSafe covered: bus safety; fire safety; safety in the home; safe use of the Internet; staying safe around electricity; personal safety; farm safety; water safety and how to act if approached by strangers.  Pupils were also provided with a healthy snack and received a goody-bag filled with stationary for their pencil cases. An afternoon well spent!