Easter House Competition and Non-uniform day

Easter Competition

 School House Captains and Vice Captains have organised a design an Easter bonnet competition. Pupils who wish to take part can design and make an Easter bonnet in their house colour and bring it to school on Friday 4th April. There will be prizes for the winning bonnets in each house for pupils in infant, junior and senior departments.

Fundraising for SCIAF

Friday 4th April will also be a non-uniform day– children should bring in a donation and all money will go to SCIAF.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

Tempest School Photographs

Our Tempest Photographer will be visiting the school on Monday 31st March and Tuesday 1st April to take class photographs.

 We ask that full school uniform (shirts, ties & self coloured socks) be worn on both days.

 There will be no obligation to purchase the photographs, which will be supplied on a Proof Basis, from which you may make your choice.

Schoenstatt

Congratulations to the children following the wonderful retreat to Schoenstatt. They were a credit to their parents and to the school. The children took part in several activities which gave them a greater understanding of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Along with the celebration of Mass with Fr Douglas from St Bridget’s Eaglesham, a highlight was a short visit to the shrine within the grounds.  I would encourage you to look at the Schoenstatt website. It is a beautiful location where families can make short visits themselves.
We are looking forward to the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation and the children are in fine voice as they prepare for the liturgy. Please continue to encourage your child to learn key prayers such as those overleaf.
An information leaflet for sponsors and further details about the service will be sent home immediately after Easter.
The children will wear full school uniform; shirt and tie, black shoes.

‘Lots of Socks Day’

Primary 5 took part in the Lots of Socks day to raise money for Down’s Syndrome Scotland.
We took part in lots of activities about how we are all the same, but different too! Everyone is unique and everyone is special.
We had so much fun wearing silly socks and raised a fantastic £101.32!
Well done everyone from Primary 5 for helping us raise money and awareness for Down Syndrome.

P4, Holmwood House, Cathcart

Primaries 4c and 4d            Tuesday 29th April 9.30 – 2.45
Primaries 4a and 4b            Wednesday 30th April 9.30 – 2.45
As part of our term 4 topic ‘Scottish Woodlands,’ we have arranged a visit to our original school home, Holmwood House in Cathcart, where we will be looking at the flora and the fauna in the grounds. We shall also be touring inside the house to look at the tiling patterns and learn of the history of Holmwood House
On our visit, the children will take part in activities in Holmwood House itself and also in the surrounding grounds.
Buses will leave school at 9.30 and return at 2.45.
Children should come to school wearing wellies, waterproof trousers and a waterproof jacket (they should also wear school shirt or polo shirt)
Children should bring a packed lunch, labelled and in a plastic bag for ease of disposal
Cost of the trip is £1 towards transport, the remainder being subsidised by the P.S.A.
There is a shop in the house and if you wish your child to buy a small souvenir, we would recommend a maximum of £2
If there are any changes to medical conditions / medications from the medical consent form you completed at the beginning of this session, please inform the school office
Any parent with an East Renfrewshire Disclosure /PVG Certificate who wishes to accompany the class please indicate on the slip below
Please be advised that you will be notified if you will be accompanying us on the trip

Parent Council Minutes January 2014

Our Lady of the Missions Parent Council

Minutes of Meeting

30th January 2014

Present

Gillian Boyle, Anne Forsyth, Michelle Hynes, Charlie Jamieson, Mary Moore, Gerry Devenney, Marie-Claire Darroch, Brendan Docherty, Jackie Devlin, Mary O’Reilly, Lesley Garety, Callum Houston, Karen Kelly, Gary Bhatti, Joe McLachlan, Peter Hesset, Christine McCudden, Clare Bowes, Josephine McGrotty, Nadia Salim, Cllr Waters, Cllr Fletcher, Cllr Montague, Cllr Robertson, Cllr McAskill, Cllr Wallace

 Apologies

A. Hussain, J. Taggart, A. Friel, P. Rogers, R. Spooner, C. James, M. McBryde, J. Heraghty

 Approval of the Minutes for the December PC Meeting

Proposed- G. Boyle

Seconded- G. Bhatti

Update on Transition

C. Jamieson had received updates from F. Morrison and H. DeLombardi, stating that the tender was due back on 7th February and that the contract would be issued by late February/ early March, allowing time for the job to be finished by August.

C. Jamieson had had a walk around the Robslee building with a view to assessing what furniture and fittings would be required as most current furniture etc is being removed. He noted that eight classes would be available in the new building, five on the ground floor and three on the upper floor. There is also an assembly hall and stage, a cafeteria, two support-for-learning bases and some offices. There are also some large classrooms and a computer suite. He indicated that one hut may be retained.

Following extensive discussion by staff in the school, it is proposed that P4 and P5 pupils will be accommodated in the new building. It was felt best not to move P1-3 into the new building because thirteen classrooms would be required to accommodate P1-3, with five P1 classes next session.

It is anticipated that there will be regular movement between the two buildings, such as for IT and gym. This is particularly true for the P7 pupils in view of their responsibilities as mentors and wet-play / lunch monitors.  It is hoped that the P 5- 7 pupils will benefit from increased computer time following the transition.

C. Jamieson added that there are some smaller spaces in the new building that will prove useful too.

C. McCudden asked about the current P6 and P7 classrooms and whether there would now be no double bases. C. Jamieson replied that one partitioned room had been sound-proofed and would continue to be used but that the other two partitioned rooms would be used as bases.

C. Jamieson suggested that House assemblies might be a way of bringing together children who are in different buildings. It is also hoped that children will be able to move between playgrounds at break times. He also said that there would be clerical, janitorial and catering staff in both buildings.

M-C. Darroch asked whether the gym hall in the new building is smaller and whether it would continue to be used by Glenwood. C. Jamieson replied that Glenwood would continue to use the gym hall. He added that having the extra gym space would enable pupils to have two indoor PE sessions per week and only one outdoors.

Continue reading Parent Council Minutes January 2014

Sport your Trainers Day

On Monday 10th March, we took part in ‘Sport your trainers on Commonwealth Day’ in preparation for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth games.
We had special assemblies where we had a presentation from a gymnast and coach that will actually be taking part in the games!
From 27th July -3rd August, the best atheletes from 71 nations and territories will come to compete in Scotland’s biggest ever sporting event.

We are looking forward to taking part in Commonwealth Games themed topics in term 4. By Mia Adair

Renfrewshire Association of Burns Clubs Competition

Once again, we were successful at the Robert Burns World Federation Schools Competition. Three pupils from Primary 7 enjoyed their day at the annual Renfrewshire Association of Burns Clubs (RABC) competitions run by the Robert Burns World Federation.  Leo McCarrey, having addressed the haggis at our school Burns supper in January, delivered a fine recitation again, narrowly missing a medal.  Sophie Inglis played ‘Loch Lomond’ beautifully on the piano and gained second place while Aidan Lau impressed the adjudicators with an amazing performance of  ‘Shetland Fiddler’ on the piano.  He won a gold medal and the overall winners’ cup and will go forward to the National competition in May where we are sure he will astound judges with his musical talent.

School Choir

Congratulations to our fantastic choir for their performances at the Glasgow Music Festival on Monday. They were ranked 4th place in the Hymn Singing Class and 3rd place with a First Class Certificate in the Scots Song class. Adjudicators commented on the two and three part harmonies and the expression that was evident in their voices. Well done!

There will be no choir rehearsal after school on Wednesday 12th March

Cantata – Resurrection Rock

Primary 6 will be performing an Easter Cantata called ‘Resurrection Rock” on Wednesday 2nd April at 1.45pm in Eastwood Park Theatre.  We would be delighted if you could come, as the children have been working extremely hard on this performance.
Rehearsal – A rehearsal is being held in Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 14th March 10.00am – 1.00pm.  Children will require to bring a packed lunch on that day.
Similarly, on Wednesday 2nd April, the children will be at the theatre from 10.00am until 2.45pm approx for rehearsal and actual performance.  Packed lunch will be required.
Tickets – Due to the number of children performing, we can only issue 2 tickets per child. Tickets will be sold from the school office, priced £3. Please complete the tear off slip below and return to school.
Pupils are required to wear black trousers and black shoes on the stage for the cantata performance.
T Shirts – Every child will also wear a coloured T-shirt in accordance with their part in the cantata.  These have already been ordered from Academy Uniforms at a cost of £2.60.  Please complete the tear off slip below and return to school office with payment.
There will be a collection at the door with all money going to our Lenten Charities.
We look forward to seeing you on the 2nd April.

World Book Day

Today we are taking part in many activities to celebrate World Book Day 2014. We have visits from a storyteller, an author, classes at different stages are working together to write  a big book and we have lots of different interactive online literacy activites for everyone to enjoy too! All of this whilst being dressed as a character from our favourite book!