Monthly Archives: August 2017

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Eid ul-Adha

On Friday 1st September, Muslims in Scotland and all around the world will gather to celebrate Eid ul-Adha which marks the end of the Hajj – the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. All at OLM extend our warmest good wishes to our Muslim families on this very special occasion which we have also recognised with special assemblies in school. We also wish a safe journey back for those performing Hajj this year. Eid Mubarak!
Eid ul-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice or the Greater Eid, is an opportunity for prayer, forgiveness and celebration. The day commences with morning prayers in the Mosque with families gathering later to share a celebratory meal, exchange greetings and gifts, reflect on lessons of sacrifice and show compassion to those in need.
It honours the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, Prophet Ismael (Ishmael) as an act of submission to God’s command. As sacrifice is part of the tradition, Muslims all over the world who can afford it arrange for a sheep or similar animal to be sacrificed (through their local butcher) as a reminder of Ibrahim’s obedience. The meat is then divided into three equal shares and distributed among family, friends and the poor.
Our bilingual support assistant Ms Shariff is away performing Hajj this year and we look forward to hearing about her journey on her return.

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Parent Staff Association (PSA) Annual General Meeting

It is the PSA Annual General Meeting on Thursday 7th September, 7pm for existing members and 7.30pm for new members.  We will have vacant positions for Treasurer and Minutes Secretary this year so desperately need new members.

 The PSA is a great way of getting involved with the School especially if you are new to the School or if you have good ideas you would like to share.  You can commit as little or as much time as you would like.  Either helping organise the fundraising events, shopping for school parties or helping out at the events themselves.

 Come along and find out more and we look forward to meeting you.

 Victoria and Bernadine PSA Co-Chairs

 

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Primary 7 Hoodies

Primary 7 Hoodies’
This year we have decided to order the P7 ‘Hoodies’ now instead of in the last term. This will give the children the opportunity to enjoy wearing them throughout the year and also wear them to Lockerbie Manor in October.
The cost will be £15 and be paid by ‘Parentpay’ and must be paid before the order goes away on Wednesday 30th August.
Each ‘hoody’ will be embroidered with the school crest on the front, a generic print on the back with every child in P7’s’ name on it and will be royal blue in colour.
Academy uniforms will be coming on Tuesday 29th August to measure children for sizes.
It will not be possible to add to the order after it has been sent away so if you wish to purchase a ‘hoody’ for your child, please complete the tear off slip which has been sent home and return to school by Monday 28th August.

 

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Meet the Teacher Evening

Meet the Teacher Evening –Thursday 31st August 2017 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Wepropose to open the doors of the school on the evening of the Thursday 31stAugust and cordially invite you to visit the school. This will be an
opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and gain information about the
programme for the year ahead. You can also look around the school and visitother classes and even take a wander through our junior department building viathe link corridor.
Pleasenote that this event is a general invitation to all parent/carers and thereforeit should not to be used to discuss individual pupil progress. I would suggestthat this is best done by separate appointment, parents’ evening, etc.
Pleasefeel free to drop in for a short while any time between 6.00pm and 7.00pm andnote that there will be a high volume of traffic in and around the school asnoted from past experience. Whilst I appreciate the logistics for child carearrangements, this event, where possible, should be attended by parents/carers
only.

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Forthcoming Masses

Primary 7 pupils will walk to St Vincent’s Church next Friday 1st September and will be the first year group this session to attend First Friday Mass. Suitable clothing approriate to the weathe should be worn.

Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 8th September to mark Our Lady’s Birthday. Primary 5-7 will walk to St Vincent’s and Father Burke will celebrate Mass in school with P2-4. Prayer services will also be conducted for the pupils in primary 1 to mark the patronage of our school and to dedicate the coming yearto the intercession of Our Lady of the Missions. 

We are once again planning a series of Stage Masses with Fr. Jim. These will
normally take place in the school hall at 1.45pm and parents will be welcome tojoin us. Dates will be sent home shortly. The annual Diocesan Mass at St Miri’ns Cathedral for P7 pupils is on 29th September at 10am.

 

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Lockerbie Manor

We are fast approaching our trip to Lockerbie Manor on Monday 2nd October and the children are getting very excited about the trip and have endless questions for us!  I would like to invite you to a meeting on the 5th September to finalise arrangements for Lockerbie Manor

  • There will be an opportunity to look again at the programme andyou will be required to sign a consent form for the activities.
  • Copies of the kit list will be available
  • Important contact information will be given
  • The opportunity to ask questions or concerns you may have
    The final balance must be paid by Friday 25th August. The total cost is £280.  For those who have only paid the deposit of £50, a balance of £230 has still to be paid.  Money must be paid via parentpay.
    If there are any parents who are in receipt of benefits or indeed anyone who requires assistance, I would ask them to contact me. Enquiries of this kind will be dealt with confidentially.
    £5 pocket money should be handed in to the school by Friday 1st September.
    The meeting is just for parents but if you would have difficulty in attending without your child, please come along together. If you are unable to attend the meeting please let me know below and I will forward information.
    Tea / coffee will be provided before the meeting. Please complete the tear off slip below and return to school.
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Psychology of Parenting Project

East Renfrewshire Council are providing a range of local parenting programmes including The Incredible Years Programme,  these will be running throughout the authority in September 2017.

Julie Shields ( Depute Head of Centre at Glenwood Family Centre) has been trained to deliver this exciting new parenting programme for 3 and 6 year olds with challenging behaviour, we understand it can be incredibly hard to manage difficult behaviour  in small children at times. You may be entitled to a place on this helpful programme where parents will have the opportunity to meet weekly with each other and group leaders to work together  to develop new strategies for managing challenging behaviour. If you would like to know more about this Julie Shields is running a Popp taster session at Cart Mill Family Centre on Wednesday the 30th August at 9.30am until 11.30am if you would like to book a place please call Julie on 570 – 7520.