Our Parent Council AGM took place last night.\u00a0 We are extremely grateful for the unwavering support from Lana and Gayle.\u00a0 Lana has been the chairperson of our Parent Council for\u00a0 a number of years and Gayle has been our treasurer despite her own children having left a number of years ago.\u00a0 THANK YOU so much for all you have done in supporting our school.\u00a0 You will be greatly missed.<\/p>\n
It was great to see some new faces last night and everyone is always welcome.<\/p>\n
Our new office bearers are;<\/p>\n
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- Chairperson – Shauna Stakim<\/li>\n
- Secretary – Conny Gollek<\/li>\n
- Treasurer – Laura Barker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Events\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Last week we visited Our Lady and St Patrick’s church to celebrate Mass.\u00a0 This special mass marked the beginning of our new school session.\u00a0 Thanks to the parents who supported us by walking with us and to those who joined us in mass.\u00a0 Our learners were a credit to our school community and to you, our families.\u00a0 Huge shout out to those who participated in the liturgy by reading and to those who took part in the offertory.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nWider Achievements <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Well done to Bodhi on his Rugby trophy and to Colt for his achievement with swimming and cycling.\u00a0 Thank You for sharing these with us.\u00a0 \u00a0You can share your child’s achievements from out with school with us by completing the form on the ‘surveys’ section of the school app.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nGolden Book\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
W\/B 1\/9<\/p>\n
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- Harmony<\/strong> – Bintou,<\/li>\n
- Equity<\/strong> –<\/li>\n
- Ambition<\/strong> – Kai, Shaun, James,<\/li>\n
- Respect<\/strong> – Kendall, Annlouise, Ella N, Aroosha,<\/li>\n
- Faith<\/strong> – Kayson, Cole, Enzo, Nathan, Stella<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
W\/B 8\/9 –<\/p>\n
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- Harmony<\/strong> – Dahlia-Rose, Zack, Farrah-Grace, Sloane,<\/li>\n
- Equity<\/strong> –<\/li>\n
- Ambition<\/strong> – Santi, Farrah, Aanya-Lillie, Sophia, Codi, Elliot<\/li>\n
- Respect<\/strong> – Saidou, April, Theia<\/li>\n
- Faith<\/strong> –<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Thank You to the P7 pupils who researched the newly canonised Saint Carlo Acutis and told the school all about this special occasion and the life of Carlo.<\/p>\n
Senior Pupil Leadership Team<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Elections have taken place for Leadership positions within the school. We are delighted to present to you our Senior Pupil Leadership Team for 2025\/26.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nHead<\/strong> Boy<\/strong> – Luke<\/p>\n
Head<\/strong> Girl<\/strong> – Kioni<\/p>\n
Depute<\/strong> Head<\/strong> Boy<\/strong> – Ezra<\/p>\n
Depute<\/strong> Head<\/strong> Girl<\/strong> – Codi<\/p>\n
House Captains<\/strong> – Amber & Kai (Blue), Ella A & Oscar (Red), Elliot & Sarah (yellow)<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThank you to all those who prepared speeches and presented these to the school today.\u00a0 There were some very hard decisions for voters!<\/p>\n
Transitions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
P7s who will move onto St Joseph’s Academy made their first visit to the school on Thursday.\u00a0 Our pupils were praised for their conduct during this visit.\u00a0 We were so pleased to hear our 7s come back enthusiastic and excited about St Joseph’s.\u00a0 Those moving onto RBA will hear about transition visits soon.<\/p>\n
After School Events\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Our Boys Football training will start after the September weekend.\u00a0 Letters will be given out to interested pupils from P5-P7 next week.\u00a0 Our girls training will also start shortly, we are just waiting on the safeguarding checks being completed for our volunteer.<\/p>\n
Next Week<\/strong> –<\/p>\n
Parent Literacy Workshop – Thursday 18th<\/strong>,\u00a0 1.45pm (please sign up using the link that was shared on the school app)<\/p>\n
Friday 19th and Monday 21st<\/strong> – Local Holiday.\u00a0 School Closed.<\/p>\n
Have a great weekend.<\/p>\n
Mrs Bradley and all the staff.<\/p>\n
And to finish… some of the learning going on in classes.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Star Writers – Elliot and Codi produced descriptive narratives imagining August from Wonder was coming into St Patrick’s for the first time. Both included figurative language and uplevelled vocabulary to create an absorbing scene.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/stpatrickpsmian2018\/uploads\/sites\/7069\/2025\/09\/12164358\/Star-writers-29Aug-225x300.jpg\")
<\/a>Elliot and Codi as two of our pupil experts this week: both were excellent at calculating interior angles of shapes and measuring and calculating reflex angles. As our student experts they shared their knowledge with their peers and helped people who were stuck to complete tasks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n
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<\/a>P6\/7 creating 3D objects using pasta and marshmallows and creating posters of their objects to show the number of faces, edges and vertices in each.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/stpatrickpsmian2018\/uploads\/sites\/7069\/2025\/09\/12164257\/shape4-rotated-e1757705560913-300x225.jpg\")
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<\/a>P3\/4 creating their class charter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/stpatrickpsmian2018\/uploads\/sites\/7069\/2025\/09\/12201448\/Screenshot-2025-09-12-211421-245x300.jpg\")
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<\/a>Flying to Spain with Spanish!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/stpatrickpsmian2018\/uploads\/sites\/7069\/2025\/09\/12201119\/PHOTO-2025-08-29-16-40-21-1-300x225.jpg\")
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Another week has come to an end. Here’s a wee round up of the last two weeks. Congratulations Mrs Tennent and her husband welcomed baby Amelia to their family.\u00a0 We are so excited for them and cannot wait for cuddles with Amelia when she comes to visit.\u00a0 \u00a0I’m sure you will join me in wishing … Continue reading Friday 12th September<\/span>
- Equity<\/strong> –<\/li>\n
- Equity<\/strong> –<\/li>\n
- Harmony<\/strong> – Bintou,<\/li>\n