To enable our children to become valued members of society and their own community with a high regard for their own and other people’s dignity, worth and individuality, moving forward in developing a love of life-long learning and spirit of social understanding of justice and compassion for all. This is our Heritage and Horizon.

• To build within the school a sense of Christian community based on Gospel values and to nurture the Roman Catholic faith in our children.
• To create a secure, ordered, happy and caring environment within which all are valued and can work in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
• To encourage self respect and respect for others as a framework within which to develop and maintain a high standard of social behaviour and responsibility and a tolerance and respect for all cultures, religions and philosophies.
• To deliver the curriculum in accordance with National Guidelines to allow each child the opportunity to achieve his or her potential across the curriculum and to foster a love for lifelong learning.
• To work in partnership with parents in an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect and co-operation.
• To be pro-active in developing current educational initiatives and to support staff in their continuous professional development met through reflective practice.

Welcome to St. Joseph's Nursery page.

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Nursery Prospectus

St. Joseph's School had a very humble beginning in the small gardener's cottage at the far end of the grounds under the direction of the Sister's of the Scared Heart who founded the school.

In November 1895 a private Secondary School was founded for day/boarders. St. Joseph's Primary was founded in January 1896. The School entrance gate was on Queen's Lane South. The staff then consisted of a Head Teacher and five student teachers.

In 1970, St. Joseph's was housed in the main building on Queen's Cross - following the leasing of the premises to Aberdeen Education Authority by  the convent of the Sacred Heart. This leasing continues presently.

By the year 1974 the school was firmly established in the main buildings, an amalgamation of four Victorian dwellings discreetly linked and with a gymnasium/hall extension facing northwards onto Queen's Road.

The Sisters retained the first house, linking the school with the hall as their Convent residence and for years a feature of schools life was the walk through the Convent to the school hall for assembly , gym, drama or other hall activity.

In 1993, a new convent was built in the grounds facing Queen's Lane South and the sisters moved out of the main building altogether. The Convent then became the residence of the Bishop.

Boys:      Navy trousers

                 Navy socks

                 Navy pullover/sweatshirt

                 White/blue shirt and school tie

Girls:      Navy skirt/pinafore/trousers

                 Navy/white socks

                 Navy cardigan/pullover/sweatshirt

                 White/blue blouse and school tie

A navy blazer may be worn if desired.

School uniform is stocked by: John Lewis Ltd., Bon-Accord Centre,  Aberdeen.  Sweatshirts with a school logo are also available from John Lewis.  The P.T.A. also sell sweatshirts and fleeces.

P.E. Uniform

Boys:  White shorts, jade green T-shirt, sweatshirt and gym shoes

Girls:   Navy shorts, jade green T-shirt, sweatshirt and gym shoes.

Outdoor trainers must never be worn for P.E. as these can damage the gym floor.

The wearing of school uniform is expected and encouraged.

Clothing  Grant

A clothing grant is available to families in need.  An application form can be obtained from the School Office.

The School curriculum in St. Joseph's follows Aberdeen City Council guidelines and is consistent with the Curriculum and Assessment in Scotland National Guidelines issued by the Scottish Office Education Department.

The following subjects are taught:

* Mathematics

* English language

* Environmental studies: Science, Technology and Social Subjects

* Health education and Personal and Social Education

* ICT skills programme and cross-curricular work

* Expressive arts: Music, Drama, P.E. and Art

* Religious and Moral Education

* Enterprise and Citizenship Education


Our Support for Learning teacher works with teachers in classes supporting the learning of groups and individuals.