St Joseph's Primary School and Nursery Unit, Bessbrook, Newry
Confirmation for P7 is Wednesday 22nd April at 3:30pm
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New Beginnings

Dear parents/guardians,

As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week please take time to reflect on the year that has passed and the year ahead.

The theme for this year is, 'United In Faith and Community.'

We in St. Joseph's are building on the strong links we have had for many years in our community. This is a perfect time to come together as celebrate what makes our 'School and Community and our Faith' so special.

Yours,                                                               

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

                                                                                                                      

 

Latest News

16th Feb 2026
 
 
 
 
7th Feb 2026
We were delighted to welcome Constable Matt and Constable Mark from the Slieve...
 
 
 
 
6th Feb 2026
Our P.4 - P.7 pupils rounded off a very busy five weeks with a fun-filled morning...
 
 
 
 
 

Latest Photographs

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Latest Videos

 
 
Catholic School's Week 2026
 
Primary 7 Snow White
 
Nursery Performance
 
Primary 1 Christmas Performance
 
Primary 5 Christmas Performance
 
Primary 2
 
Primary 3
 
Music Pathways November 2025 P4 SN
 
Music Pathways November 2025 P4 CO B
 
Halloween Walk 2025
 
Back to school
 
Primary 4 Music Pathways and Primary 5-7 soloists
 
Easter Disco
 
St Brigid’s Day
 
Welcome to Primary 1
 
Nursery Unit Christmas Stories and Songs.
 
Primary 5 Prayers, Poetry and Songs
 
Primary 2 Christmas Poetry and Songs
 
Red Riding Hood Primary 7
 
Whoops A Daisy Angel Primary 1
 
Primary 3 Christmas Poetry and Songs
 
Maths Week 2024

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Dear Parent, IMPORTANT – Register for School Photo Day 2025/26 EdenMourne Photography will be in our school on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th of February to take the children’s individual and sibling photos. To have your children’s photo taken, you must register them online before 7pm on Sunday 22nd of February. If you do not register, your child will not have their photo taken. 👉 Register at: www.edenmourneshop.com 👉 Use code: JRRRE9J3K4 Registration only takes a minute and must be done each year. Once the photos are ready to view on their website, the photographer will send you a unique access code by text/email. 📱 Tip: Register a mobile number for text updates, as emails may go to your junk folder. Don’t miss the deadline – register today!
Congratulations our past pupil Shane McParland who was part of the MacRory Cup winning team from the Abbey Grammar in Newry. Congratulations to Shane and all his team mates!!
See details below of a 6 week camp for children with additional needs.
Good luck to our past pupils Maisie and Danny!

Upcoming Events...

Monday, 16th March 2026
St Patrick's Day Holiday - school closed
Tuesday, 17th March 2026
St Patrick's Day Holiday - school closed
Wednesday, 18th March 2026
Staff Development Day (School Closed for Pupils)
Thursday, 2nd April 2026
School closes at 11:00am
Friday, 3rd April 2026
Easter Holidays - school closed
Monday, 6th April 2026
Easter Holidays - school closed
Tuesday, 7th April 2026
Easter Holidays - school closed
Wednesday, 8th April 2026
Easter Holidays - school closed
Thursday, 9th April 2026
Easter Holidays - school closed
Friday, 10th April 2026
Easter Holidays - school closed
Wednesday, 22nd April 2026
Confirmation for P7 (3:30pm)
Monday, 4th May 2026
May Day Bank Holiday - school closed
Saturday, 9th May 2026
Holy Communion for P4 (11:00am)
Friday, 15th May 2026
School Development Day (School closed for pupils)