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St Joseph's Primary School and Nursery Unit, Bessbrook, Newry

New Beginnings

                                                                                27th August 2025

Dear parents,

It is with great pleasure that I write to you at the start of a new academic year. I hope you all have had an excellent summer and have created some unforgettable memories with your children and families.

After speaking to the staff, and a number of parents in recent weeks, the summer period has provided us with a real opportunity to recharge and prepare for the year ahead.

The staff are excited about the start of a new academic year and what new opportunities this will bring for us all.

We look forward to seeing you all in the coming days and we would like to extend an extra welcome to the new pupils and staff who have become part of our 'St. Joseph's P.S. Bessbrook family'.

Regards,

Mr. Michael Doran
Principal
St. Joseph’s P.S. Bessbrook
                                                                                              

                                                                                                                      

 

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4th Dec 2025
A very proud day in St. Joseph’s P.S. Bessbrook. Mr Doran and Miss Smith presented...
 
 
 
 
2nd Dec 2025
As the festive season approaches, we know that for some families, this time of year...
 
 
 
 
1st Dec 2025
Primary One have been learning about 2D shapes.  This week the children created...
 
 
 
 
 

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Music Pathways November 2025 P4 SN
 
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Primary 4 Music Pathways and Primary 5-7 soloists
 
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St Brigid’s Day
 
Welcome to Primary 1
 
Nursery Unit Christmas Stories and Songs.
 
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Red Riding Hood Primary 7
 
Whoops A Daisy Angel Primary 1
 
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A very proud day in St. Joseph’s P.S. Bessbrook. Mr Doran and Miss Smith presented Emma Greer from Women's Aid Armagh Down a cheque for £1872.50 which was raised as part of our Halloween Walk. 💜 To all our parents, carers, pupils and staff, this money will make a big difference especially as we enter the Christmas period. Be very proud of the community spirit we have in St. Joseph’s P.S. Bessbrook.
Thanks Catherine for coming along to our fayre, our pupils loved your stall! 😊
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We are beyond grateful to all those who made today’s fayre such a success! 💙
🎄 Just one more sleep! 🎄 We are so excited to welcome you to the Friends of St. Joseph’s Primary School Christmas Craft Fayre tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know: ✨ Over 30 stalls inside the school, including crafts, decorations, crepes, delicious bakes, sweets, popcorn and so much more! 🍕☕️ The Pizza Wagon and Coffee Shack cart will be in the bottom car park, where you’ll also find a gazebo with a seating area to relax and enjoy your treats. 🎅🏻Santa’s Grotto will be open from 2:00–4:00 pm – don’t miss the chance to meet Santa! 🎶Live music all day including our wonderful school choir from 3-4pm. Important: 💰Please bring cash for purchases. ⚠️Children must be supervised at ALL times as there will be many fragile products on sale and we anticipate a busy event! Spread the word and bring your family and friends – it’s going to be a fantastic day! We can’t wait to see you all there! 🎅🏻🎄
🎄✨ CHRISTMAS FAYRE RAFFLE TIME✨🎄 We cannot begin to thank you for the unbelievable kindness and generosity shown over the past week with the vast amount of donations that have come into school! We have truly been blown away! ❤️ We appreciate every single one of them and because of you, we have been able to put prizes towards the raffle and tombola at the Fayre this weekend, set aside prizes for the raffles at our upcoming Christmas shows AND a raffle at the next Friends of St. Joseph’s event. That is impressive! We’ve got a great line-up of prizes waiting to be won — from gorgeous gift hampers, gift vouchers & festive treats! 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now Grab yours at the school office or they’re available to purchase at the Fayre — every ticket helps support our school! ❤️ 💰£1 strip or 6 for £5 📅 Winners will be drawn at 4:30pm at our Christmas Fayre, with the Tombola running all day. Don’t miss the fun, food, music and all the festive cheer! Please spread the word and let’s make it a very merry event for all! 🎄🎅🏻
🎄✨ CHRISTMAS FAYRE VENDOR SPOTLIGHT ✨🎄 Laura from Zen in the Glen is a passionate and caring reflexology practitioner, and Tropic Skincare Ambassador based in a cosy cabin in Glenanne. Laura will have all the festive gift sets and many of Tropic’s Signature Skincare products for people to try on the day. Who doesn’t love a try before you buy! These beautiful gift sets will be available to try & purchase at 📍 St Joseph’s Primary School, Bessbrook 🗓️ Sunday 30th November ⏰ 1-5pm

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