St James’ Primary School - Paisley

01/09/2026

💚A fantastic Meet the Teacher event at St James’!💛

It was lovely to welcome so many parents and carers into school, strengthening the important partnership between home and school and starting the year together on such a positive note. 🌟

31/08/2026

⭐️Well done, Team St James’! ⭐️

A fantastic achievement from our staff who took part in the Shine Night Walk this weekend, raising an incredible £2,360 for Cancer Research UK! 💜✨

A huge thank you to everyone who supported their fundraising! 💚💛

28/08/2026

⛪ Wednesday Mass Reminder ⛪

A reminder that we will be celebrating our monthly first Wednesday Mass of the new school session on Wednesday 2nd September at 9:30am in St James' Church.

Parents and carers are warmly invited to join us. We would especially like to extend a special invitation to our Primary 1 parents and carers as their children attend their first Wednesday Mass as part of the St James’ school community.

Please also remember to return your child’s EV5 Local Consent Form if you have not already done so. This provides permission for your child to take part whenever classes leave the school building for local outings and activities, including visits to the church.

We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating Mass together. 💚💛

26/08/2026

📢 Reminder – Meet the Teacher - Monday 31st August 2026✏️🍎

We’re looking forward to welcoming you along to our Meet the Teacher event. This is a great opportunity to see your child’s classroom, hear about their learning for the year ahead, and ask any questions.

We hope to see as many of you as possible – your support makes such a difference to our school community. 💚💛

18/08/2026

Good luck to the Class of 2026 on their first day at secondary school. 🍀

Stay curious, be kind, and always believe in yourself. You’ve got this! 💪

17/08/2026

Msgr. Joe and Fr. Paul wish all the boys and girls starting back at school after the summer holidays a wonderful year ahead, and we pray that this is a good year for all. May God Bless you all and our schools. 😀🙏🏻🎓🍎📚🎒✏️

17/08/2026

The big day is almost here! 🌟

Tomorrow, your little ones will begin their exciting journey with us in Primary 1. ✏️

We know this is a significant milestone, for both families and children alike. We are thrilled to welcome each of you into our school community and we are here to support you and your child every step of the way. ❤️

Primary 1 children will start at 9:15am in the morning and can be collected any time between 2:30pm – 3pm. 😊

We also look forward to welcoming back all of our pupils in Primary 2 - Primary 7 at 9am. Children in these classes should be collected at 3pm as normal. It will be wonderful to see our school family together again after the summer break. 🌈

Here’s to a wonderful first day and a fantastic year ahead for all pupils and staff! 📚

15/08/2026

🌟 A Special Reminder for Our New Primary 1 Families 🌟

We’re so excited to welcome our newest pupils on their very first day of school on Tuesday. 📚

Here’s what you need to know for Day 1:

✏️Start at 9:15am through the classroom door.
✏️You can bring the children in to find their peg.
✏️We ask you don’t stay longer than around 5 minutes.

A soft finish will be in place, where children can be collected any time between 2:30pm and 3:00pm from the classroom door.

We can’t wait to see their smiling faces (and perhaps a few proud tears from parents too!)

Here’s to a happy first day and the start of a wonderful school journey! 💚💛

07/08/2026

📚 Getting Ready for Back to School – Tips for the Week Ahead! ✏️

With just over a week to go until we welcome our pupils back after the summer holidays, here are some simple ways to help make the transition smooth and positive:

✨ Sleep routines – Gradually bring bedtime and wake-up times closer to the school schedule so children feel rested and ready.
🥪 Healthy habits – Reintroduce regular mealtimes and encourage balanced snacks to keep energy levels steady.
🎒 Get organised – Check uniforms still fit, and gather school bags, shoes, and stationery so everything is ready for Day 1.
📖 Read together – Spend time each day enjoying a book, story, or even spotting words in the world around you to switch those learning brains back on.
💬 Talk about it – Chat about what’s coming up, what they’re looking forward to, and anything they’re feeling unsure about.
🛋 Plan some calm time – Avoid cramming too much into the last few days so children start school feeling refreshed, not worn out.

We can’t wait to see all our pupils and families back at school soon – let’s make it a happy, confident start to the new term! 💚💛

02/07/2026

Link below for Paisley Summer of Fun programme. Various activities across Renfrewshire.

See a list of free activities and events for families, children, and young people in Renfrewshire during the school summer holidays that are part of the Summer of Fun programme.