Friday 19th November 2021
This week has seen all classes take part in the national Anti- Bullying Campaign – One Kind Word. We are so proud to see so many acts of kindness shown across the school. We know that this kindness is not just for one week but is demonstrated every day, in every week at St. Patrick’s. This week has acted as a reminder for us all and as an opportunity to highlight the kindness shown in our daily lives. Thank you to all our families who participated in the Big Talk task this week to support our message of kindness.
Staffing
A letter has been issued to all parents and carers of Primary 2 pupils. If you did not receive this letter, it is available digitally on the school app. We know and understand that changes in staffing can cause upset and uncertainty but please be assured we are doing everything possible to maintain continuity where we can. We thank you for your support and understanding.
After interviews today, Mrs Sharon Sinclair has been appointed as Depute Head Teacher. Please see the letter sent on the school app for further information.
Food Bank Donations.
We will continue to collect donations for the East Ayrshire Food bank until Friday 10th December.
Winter Warmer
Please note that Winter Warmer initiative is no longer taking place in person. Should you or your family require any winter clothing please contact the school. We will still have access to these items. Any contact would be in the strictest confidence.
#TwitterTakeOver
Well done to P6/7 who did a great job of sharing their learning via our twitter platform this week. We loved reading about what our learners were doing! Remember you can follow our twitter feed @eacStPatrcksPS. Look out for next week when P3 will be responsible for the ‘TakeOver’. We can’t wait to find out about their learning.
Catholic Education Week
This takes place each year between the Feast of St. Margaret of Scotland (16th November) and the Feast of St. Andrew (30th November). This year the theme is ‘Celebrating and Worshipping’. Our school will be represented at the three parishes on the 27th & 28th November.
Mass Times are
Our Lady and St. Patrick’s, Auchinleck, Vigil, 6pm
St. Thomas’, Muirkirk, 9am
St. John’s, Cumnock, 11am
It would be lovely to see as many of you there as possible as we reflect on the significance of education and the role that each of us has within it. This might be in a school, in the home or in the wider community.
Oran led our prayer in assembly this afternoon with the prayer for Catholic Education Week.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK PRAYER
Jesus our Teacher,
in your love for us,
help us to develop our own talents
so that we may become like you
and lead lives of goodness.
Bless all learners
and all teachers.
May our Catholic schools continue to serve our families,
our communities and our country.
Help us, through our learning,
to believe in you
and to celebrate the life of your Church.
Help us to grow in holiness
as we grow in friendship with you
and try to become saints.
We make this prayer
in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen
Catholic Schools: Good for Scotland
Scottish Catholic Education Service
www.sces.org.uk
December Diary Dates
Please see the attached document with dates for events happening in December.
Golden Book
Well done to
Phoebe, Cole, Kendall, Ford, Kioni, Callagh, Katie A, Maisie M, Layla, Isaac, Sofia, Katy, Kaitlyn, Skye, Oran, Shaunna, Kai J, Grace, Alfie, Lia and Myla
Bronze Awards
James, Ada, Eternity, Hayley
Wider Achievements
Eternity, Tristan, Callie, Aanya-Lillie, Mya, Jessica, Kioni, Karah, Lewis, Noah, Juliette, Cleo, Mya L and Tyler K.
We will leave you once again with a gallery of photos highlighting some of the amazing learning across the school. Apologies to Mrs Dumigan and P4/5 – your photos are still on the i-pad and to P3 and Miss Ní Shúilleabháin. We will give you your very own gallery on Monday.
Have a fantastic weekend.
All the Staff
