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St Josephs Primary School, Slate Street, Belfast
Sports Day at Grosvenor Leisure Centre; P4-P7 4th June 9.30-12, P1-P3 5th June 9.30 - 12. Come to school as normal in PE uniform. Parents meet us at Grosvenor | School closes 11.45am for Summer Break on Tuesday 30th June | Mid term break 25th-29th May (school closed)Transform Ed staff training will take place on Monday 1st June. Children return on Tuesday 2nd June | School office closed daily from 1pm -1.45pm
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Using scissors in Year 1 ✂️

24th Sep 2025
✂️ Learning how to use scissors is an important skill for our children in Year 1 because it develops their fine motor skills, hand strength, and hand-eye coordination, all of which are essential for writing and other everyday tasks.
✂️ Cutting along lines also helps children practise focus, control, and patience. 
✂️ Parents can help at home by giving their child child-safe scissors and encouraging them to cut out simple shapes, pictures from magazines, or even help with craft activities.