{"id":2249,"date":"2022-03-19T09:58:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T09:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/stpatrickpsmian2018\/?p=2249"},"modified":"2022-03-19T09:58:02","modified_gmt":"2022-03-19T09:58:02","slug":"friday-18th-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/stpatrickpsmian2018\/2022\/03\/19\/friday-18th-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday 18th March"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Welcome to another School Update.<\/h3>\n

Originally we had planned that updates would be sent weekly.\u00a0 It has just not been possible – we will update the blog as often as possible – the school app is our main communication channel and we would urge parents and carers to ensure that this is downloaded.\u00a0 It is possible to set up push notifications on devices to ensure you receive all up to date communication.<\/p>\n

No doubt you will be aware of the prevalence of Covid across Scotland and in particular East Ayrshire.\u00a0 We are very fortunate that we have not seen this reflected within our school.\u00a0 \u00a0We do have a few cases and this has mainly affected staffing.\u00a0 Next week is going to be challenging in terms of staffing and we ask that you are patient if you are waiting on a response from someone.\u00a0 Our staff in St. Patrick’s are amazing and are going above and beyond to ensure the continuity in learning and teaching.\u00a0 All Parents appointments on Tuesday are going ahead as planned.<\/p>\n

We ask that you continue to be vigilant of any symptoms and if you or your child is a close contact then LFT testing is carried out each day for 7 days.\u00a0 If you or your child develop symptoms then a PCR must be booked.<\/p>\n

St. Patrick’s Day<\/h3>\n

We had a wonderful day celebrating the Patron Saint of our school.\u00a0 Thanks go to all the pupils, staff and Fr Phillip who made sure this was a joyful and special occasion.\u00a0 We are confident that next year, we will once again be able to celebrate alongside you all in our school.<\/p>\n

Please see the link at the end of this blog post to watch the highlights of the day.<\/p>\n

End of Term Mass<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We hope to be able to attend Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Patrick’s Church to celebrate mass with the parish on Friday 1st April at 10am mass.\u00a0 This is very much dependant on the Covid cases at the time.\u00a0 We will keep you posted.<\/p>\n

SCIAF Fundraising<\/strong><\/h3>\n

link to watch the SCIAF video<\/a><\/p>\n

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Thank you so much for your continued support with this.\u00a0 Loose change can be brought into school and put into the SCIAF\u00a0 box inside each classroom.\u00a0 \u00a0Next week is our walk\/pedal to school week.\u00a0 We are encouraging everyone to walk\/cycle\/scoot to school rather than travelling by car.\u00a0 This is one of the Acts of Hope that we can do together as a whole school and help fight climate change.\u00a0 \u00a0We look forward to seeing as many pupils and staff as possible travelling actively to school.\u00a0 \u00a0Where it is not possible, we ask that you consider journeys during the week that you can make without the car.<\/p>\n

This week pupils can also have a go at guessing the Bear’s Birthday.\u00a0 If you have purchased this through ParentPay your child will be able to choose dates from the calendar.\u00a0 Mrs Bradley will miss the bear when they leave the office but we know that whoever wins will look after them and make sure they are well loved and cared for.<\/p>\n

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A video of the week 3 fundraising obstacle course can be found at the end of the blog.\u00a0 Thank you so much to P6\/7 and Miss Quinn for ensuring that this was so successful!\u00a0 Well done!<\/p>\n

Transition Visits<\/h3>\n

P7 pupils will all visit their respective secondary schools this week.\u00a0 Those going to St. Joseph’s will visit on Wednesday and the visit to Robert Burns Academy takes place on Thursday.\u00a0 Please keep our P7 pupils in your prayers as they embark on this next chapter of the educational journey.<\/p>\n

Student Teachers<\/h3>\n

We have been joined by student teachers from the University of the West of Scotland this term.\u00a0 School placements are a fundamental part of the Initial Teacher Education programme.\u00a0 Due to Covid, placements have been unable to take place until now.\u00a0 We are so grateful to be part of the process of developing the next generation of teachers.\u00a0 We gain so much from their enthusiasm and creativity – it is a two way development process.\u00a0 Miss Farrow finished with us on Friday, Miss Edgar and Miss Ramsay will finish on Friday 25th and Miss Frame and Miss Higgins will finish on 1st April.\u00a0 \u00a0We wish our students all the best with the remainder of their studies and training.<\/p>\n

What’s Happening Next Week<\/strong><\/p>\n

All Week<\/strong> – sponsored walk to school week – donations can be made via ParentPay<\/p>\n

Tuesday<\/strong> – P2 DanceFest at Palace Theatre Kilmarnock<\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/strong> – P7 Transition Visit to St. Joseph’s Academy<\/p>\n

Thursday<\/strong> – P4\/5 DanceFest at Palace Theatre Kilmarnock<\/p>\n

P7 Transition Visit to Robert Burns Academy<\/p>\n

East Ayrshire Heat of EuroQuiz<\/p>\n

Friday<\/strong> – School Photographs<\/p>\n

P4\/5, P5\/6, P6\/7 Rugby<\/p>\n

Guess the Bear’s Birthday (donations via parent pay)<\/p>\n

Staffing\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We have a temporary classroom assistant post advertised.\u00a0 This can be found on the My Job Scotland website.\u00a0 This is funded through additional Scottish Government Funding.\u00a0 This post is temporary until the end of May 2022.\u00a0 In the coming days we expect to advertise another post which is funded through Pupil Equity Funding.\u00a0 This post will be temporary until the end of June.\u00a0 \u00a0Please share this with anyone who might be interested.\u00a0 The hours are Monday – Friday, 8.45am – 3.00pm.<\/p>\n

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We continue to keep our Ukrainian brothers and sisters in our prayers and indeed all who are affected by war in our world.\u00a0 We pray for peace in our world and our own communities.<\/p>\n

From all the staff,\u00a0 have a wonderful weekend in the spring\u00a0 sunshine.\u00a0 Don’t\u00a0 forget to view the videos before you go. \u00a0\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

SCIAF – Week 3<\/a><\/p>\n

St. Patrick’s Day<\/a><\/p>\n

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