School will close at 3.10pm on Thursday 23rd May and re-open on Wednesday 29th May at 9am. 

Hope the weather’s good!

As you know our Primary 7 classes have benefited from the teaching of Mandarin this session.  Mrs Zhou, the Mandarin teacher from St. Ninian’s, has not only introduced the language, but has presented many aspects of Chinese culture to the children, including Tai Chi and Chinese Calligraphy.
To celebrate the success of the programme, the East Renfrewshire Confucius Classroom Hub invites you to a Showcase Event on
Wednesday 5 June 2013 in St. Ninian’s High School from 6 – 8.30pm. Continue reading East Renfrewshire Confucius Classroom Hub Showcase Event →

Plans are well under way for this year’s fete but we still need help with donations of items for the stalls and offers of help on the day.
DONATIONS
Toys – in good condition and any boxed games well sealed;
Teddies/Soft Toys – in good condition
Children’s books (no adult books this year);
Tombola gifts and gift bags of any shape and size or celebration theme. Gifts can include new toys, jewellery, toiletries, etc
Bottles – Wine, beer, juice, tomato ketchup or conditioner – any bottle much appreciated
Home baking – always a popular stall so let’s see lots of cup cakes, gingerbreads, shortbreads, scones, traybakes and other goodies
Donations can be handed in to the school any time from now onwards, with home baking on Friday, May 31^st (when the school will be open until 8pm) or from 11am on Saturday, June 1st.
VOLUNTEERS
The fete is a great opportunity to come and join in for as much or as little time as possible. We will need helpers from 3pm on the Friday afternoon to set up and then from noon on the Saturday.
So, if you can spare a few hours please call or text on the numbers below – all help is needed and appreciated.
Joe Shaw – 07813 015742, Joanne Miller – 07865 078517 or
Cath Gallagher – 07960 905306

All children should have  full  P.E. kits in school next week,
indoor and outdoor plus a waterproof jacket.

We have arranged a visit to the Glasgow Science Centre on the above dates.
We shall leave the school at 9.30am and return at 3pm Continue reading Primary 1 Glasgow Science Centre Tuesday 18th June 2013 →

Curriculum for Excellence recognises the importance of building financial capability in all young people. At Our Lady of the Missions, children experience financial education in a range of contexts throughout the school year.

This year, along with schools across the country, we will be participating in ‘Money Week’. During this week each class will participate in activities related to money and financial planning to enhance their understanding and show them how the skills they are learning in school are applied in the wider world.

 If you have any ideas or expertise related to this area (perhaps you run your own business and could share your experience with a class) then we would be delighted to hear from you.

 Further information relating to Financial Education and Money Week can be found on the following websites:

 http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/learningteachingandassessment/learningacrossthecurriculum/responsibilityofall/numeracy/financialeducation/about/index.asp

 http://www.pfeg.org/

As the children continue to prepare themselves for their First Communion, a practice has been organised to allow the children the opportunity to have a final rehearsal at their church

The details are as follows:
St Joseph’s children receiving the Sacrament on 18th May will have their practice on Monday 13^th May. They will leave school at 10.40 and return 12.30.             

St Vincent’s children receiving the Sacrament on 18th May will have their practice on Wednesday 15^th May. They will leave school at 10.40 and return 12.30. Continue reading First Communion Practice – St. Joseph’s/ St Vincent’s →

1a    Wednesday 8^th May   10.30 am to 12.35 pm

1b    Wednesday 8^th May   12.30 pm to 2.30 pm

1c    Thursday 9^th May       10.30 am to 12.35 pm

1d    Thursday 9^th May       12.30 pm to 2.30 pm
We would like to walk our Primary 1 classes to Giffnock Library on the above dates (weather permitting).
We will use the emergency information provided on the Medical Consent Form submitted at the start of the year. Please inform school office of any changes.
We would be delighted to have parents with an East Renfrewshire Disclosure to accompany us.

Classes from Primaries 5, 6 and 7 will attend Mass in St. Vincent’s Church, Thornliebank on
Thursday 9^th May at 10am.
We will leave from school at 9.30am and will return by 11.00am.
The children will walk to/from church via a local route alongside Woodfarm High School and through parkland, thus avoiding any major road crossings.

• Children to dress appropriately for the weather conditions of the day.
• Parent helpers with a Disclosure Scotland certificate are welcome to assist. If you are able to help, please indicate on the tear-off slip below and return to school.
• If there is any change in medical conditions / medication, from information given at the start of term, please inform school office

Weather permitting, Primary 5 classes will attend Mass in St. Vincent’s Church, Thornliebank next Friday at 10am.
We shall leave from school at 9.30am accompanied by members of staff and will return at 11.00am.
The children will walk to/from church via a local route alongside Woodfarm High School and through parkland, thus avoiding any major road crossings.

• Children to dress appropriately for the weather conditions of the day.
• Parent helpers with a Disclosure Scotland certificate are welcome to assist. If you are able to help, please indicate on the tear-off slip below and return to school.
• If there is any change in medical conditions / medication, from information given at the start of term, please inform school office

As part of our Curriculum Afternoon Programme the pupils and staff of P2 would like to invite you to a Daffodil Tea. This will take place on:
P2a and P2b          Wednesday 8th May at 2.00pm
P2c and P2d          Thursday 9th May at 2.00pm
The pupils will entertain you with their Spring songs and poetry, you will get an opportunity to look at their art work and there will be a Spring bonnet parade. Tea and coffee will be provided.
We would be grateful if you could provide the following items by Friday 3rd May:
A yellow/green t shirt
A Spring bonnet – be as creative and adventurous as you dare!!
Owing to restricted space please note that only two people should attend from each family.
We look forward to seeing you at our Daffodil Tea!

Congratulations to the children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last week, their singing was superb and they led us in a very prayerful manner. My thanks to Archbishop Tartaglia, Fr. David Boyd and Fr. Jim Duggan for two beautiful services. Thanks also to all Primary 7 staff for preparing the children so well.
In keeping with the year so far, P7 has an action packed summer term! Please take note of the following dates for your diary. Continue reading Primary 7 Diary of Events May – June 2013 →

• Scottish Ballet is holding auditions on May 11th and 12th for next session at Scottish Ballet Studios at Tramway 25 Albert Dr.
• Open to children currently in P4 and P5. No previous dance experience required.
• If they are interested then they need to get an application form from the school office asap
• Or they can download forms from Scottish Ballet website at www.scottishballet.co.uk
• Closing date this Monday 29th April

The children have enjoyed their work on the River Clyde this year and we have arranged an exciting visit to the New Lanark World Heritage Centre next Tuesday. Continue reading New Lanark World Heritage Centre Primary 4 Tuesday 30th April 2013 →