A very sincere thank you to everyone who contributed in any way to the ceremony of First Communion on Saturday.  It was a beautiful mass, the children sang and read extremely well in P4 and the choir were in top form singing each song really sweetly.  Well done boys, girls Mrs Forster and Dr Ellis.  A special word of thanks to Miss Flanagan who prepared the children so well, they were confident, relaxed and professional in every aspect of the mass.  Thank you also to Fr Henry for putting the children at ease and guiding them in their practises and on the big day.

A big thank you also goes to all the parents who contributed pastries for the refreshments back in the school.  A good crowd came back and enjoyed the lovely spread.  Also, thank you must go to the parents for bringing their children to the mass, Mrs Marcelle Orsi for her reading and Mrs Alana Bell for the calligraphy on the certificates. Thank you also goes to all the staff who gave up their afternoon to serve the tea, coffee and refreshments.   It would not have been possible without everyone’s help.

There are some photographs in the gallery under Communion 2012.

 

Congratulations to Inter Milan in winning the latest lunchtime soccer league in St Joseph's Primary School.  Leona, Conor, Se, Samuel and Rian won all of their matches to comfortably seal the league title.  They were presented with their cup and medals at a recent assembly.

It's hard to believe that we are in the final term of the school year.  Below are some important dates to remember.

Monday 7th May – School closed for bank holiday. 

Saturday 12th May – First Communion at 10:30am
Monday 14th May - Parent Meeting for Confirmation at 7:00pm.

Wednesday 16th May -   Service of Light 7:30pm  

Tuesday 22nd May – School closed for staff training.
Thursday 24th May – Confirmation.             

Monday & Tuesday 4/5th June – School closed for bank holiday
Monday 11th June – School closed for staff training.
Wed/Thur/ Fri 13th, 14th and 15th June – Residential for P6 and p7.
Friday 29th June – School closed half day for Summer Holidays.

Thank you to everyone that returned their Sports Day vote.  It will be held on a Sunday as per the majority vote.  The date and venue will be confirmed.

Many thanks to everyone that returned their parental questionnaires.  The principal is currently analysing the responses and will feedback to parents when this is completed.  These responses will help inform the school of areas to be developed in the new School Development Plan for 2013 - 2015.

Congratulations to Cait Stapleton on a very unlucky second in the Down County Final of the Eason Spelling Bee competition. 

Congratulations also to four children who all passed their music exams recently in the flute and clarinet.  Dylan, Emma, Rebecca and Adam were successful in Grade 2 and Grade 3 exams

Thank you once again to everybody that contributed in any way to Trocaire this year. 

Our total of £761 is the highest to date in the school.  Congratulations to Suzie, Abbie and Mary on winning the St Josephs Got Talent Show hosted by Conor and Caolan.  The girls performed a fantastic dance routine to Jessie Jay!

On Thursday 15th March St Joseph's had a Green Day to celebrate St Patrick's day and to raise money fo rthe school council.  The children dressed in green and took part in games, competitions and had a cake and bun sale.  It was organised by the school council and Primary Seven.  The grand total raised on the day was £255, thank you to everyone who contributed.  The school council will now meet to decide what they would like to spend their budget on.  We will keep you up to date with any developments in this area.