The centenary celebrations included a special anniversary Mass held by Archbishop Cushley, bringing together pupils past and present as well as staff and residents to reflect on the school’s legacy and look forward to its exciting future.

St Joseph’s was founded by the local community in 1925 to provide faith-based education for children in Bonnybridge.

Since then, the institution has only continued to grow, expanding its connection with the community and developing new facilities over the years to maintain a modern learning environment.

St Joseph’s has now been a part of many families’ lives for generations, as parents enrol their children in the same school they once attended to pass on their core values.

Pupils played a central role in the recent celebrations, leading prayers and reflecting on what the school means to them.

A pupil-led project highlighted key moments from the school’s history through movie slides, showcasing its evolution from 1925 to today, providing an opportunity to learn about the school’s story and understand past generations.  

Former pupils who attended ranged from councillors to high school students, as representatives from each year at St Mungo’s High School, an associated secondary with St Joseph’s, took part in the celebrations.

While the centenary was a chance to honour the past, it also served as an opportunity to look ahead.

Further celebrations will take place throughout the year, including parent afternoons in August, where visitors can explore old registers and photographs over tea and coffee, joint events with the parent council, activities for pupils, and opportunities for the school community to reflect while looking forward to the future.