Category Archives: News

News

INTERNATIONAL DAY

Our first International Day of food, art, music, sport and dance celebrating the many nationalities and cultures in Our Lady of the Missions will take place on Sunday 10th September.

What would you like to do on the day to represent yours?

 Can you or anyone in your family cook, dance, play, sing, perform, run a craft/art activity or do anything else to share your nationality or culture?

Please either return the slip sent from school or email us on olm-parentcouncil@hotmail.com or olm-psa@hotmail.com with the following info asap:

are you likely to come?
what do you want to do?
what is your nationality?
name / child’s name / class / mobile phone/ email address

 Many thanks!

 

News

OLM HUB – COFFEE, CAKE…COMMUNICATE!

All parents / carers are welcome to the first of our regular coffee and cake events in school – to get to know each other better and share your thoughts on issues affecting the school.  We are delighted to welcome our new and acting Headteachers  Mrs Dillon-Ruddy and Mrs McGrotty to the first get-together which will be:

  • Thursday 22 June
  • 9 am to 10.15 in the Junior Department dining area
  • Topic – OLM is 60 in 2019….what is our vision? How can we as parents be involved?

This will be a very informal, friendly chat to hear what you as parents / carers think. It will also be a good chance to meet parents you may not have spoken to before and hear different points of view. As they say, it’s good to talk!

To gauge numbers /catering, please email olm-parentcouncil@hotmail.com  with your name and your child’s name but you can also turn up on the day if you can’t commit just now. Please note, we’ll experiment with different times and days over time to open sessions up.  We hope to see as many of you as possible!

Our Lady of the Missions Parent Council

News

Menu Monday 12th June

Starter
Crudités with Dip

BBQ Pizza
Sweet Potato Wedges
Roast Vegetables
Baked Potato with Quorn Pieces in BBQ Sauce
Beef Burgers
Toasted Burger Bun Served with summer salad

Dessert
Fruit Kebabs

(Filling station available as normal for all P4 – 7s)

News

RAMADAN

BEST WISHES to all in our school community and beyond who are observing the holy month of Ramadan, which started on 27 May.

We know it is a hugely important time for our Muslim families as they come together with family and friends in fasting, reflection, prayer and thinking of those less fortunate – extra charity is given in this month.

For those of us who are not familiar with Ramadan, Muslims believe that during Ramadan, the Qu’ran, the holy book of Islam, was revealed to mankind through the Prophet Muhammad. Many therefore devote extra time to the study of the Quran during this time. The end of Ramadan brings the festival Eid-ul-Fitr which will fall around 26 June.

Ramadan Mubarak to you all!

News

Summer Fun Day Donations Please

Please hand in nearly new toys, teddies and children’s books this week for our summer fun day – Saturday 3rd June 1 – 3.30pm.
Any unwanted bottles of wine, ketchup or shampoo ? All donations for our bottle stall gratefully received.
Please bring any home baking to the school on Friday until 8pm,
Thank you for your support.

OLM PSA

 

News

Used Blazer and Uniform Sale – Saturday 3rd June 2017 – 1.00pm – 3.30pm

 How does it work?
You donate, we sell!  Proceeds from the sale of blazers and all other uniform items go towards the school funds.  Larger blazers are particularly helpful.
How do I donate?
Blazers / uniform should be handed into the school office by the end of the school day on Friday 2nd June in good condition.
Blazers: please put a note in the top pocket of the blazer to confirm sex and approximate size.
Please also put each blazer in a separate bag.

What will things cost?
Most blazers sold for £10-£20 last year depending on condition. Clothing depended on quality and condition but was still a fraction of the usual cost – most items were £1 each. Some, if still in packets, will be sold for slightly more.  Leftover items will be kept for the next sale (if in v good condition) or donated for charity recycling. Thanks for your support!

What if I want to sell rather than donate?
If you would prefer to sell your blazer or other uniform items and keep the sale proceeds this can be done via the school’s PSA facebook page.
Contact olm-parentcouncil@hotmail.com  or 07954 582689 with queries. Our Lady of the Missions Parent Council

News

USED BLAZER AND UNIFORM SALE

Saturday 3th June 2017 1.00pm – 3.30pm

How does it work?

You donate, we sell!  Proceeds from the sale of blazers and all other uniform items go towards the school funds.  Larger blazers are particularly helpful.

How do I donate?

Blazers / uniform should be

  • handed into the school office by the end of the school day on Friday 2nd June
  • in good condition.Blazers: please put a note in the top pocket of the blazer to confirm sex and approximate size. Please also put each blazer in a separate bag.

What will things cost?

Most blazers sold for £10-£20 last year depending on condition. Clothing depended on quality and condition but was still a fraction of the usual cost – most items were £1 each. Some, if still in packets, will be sold for slightly more.  Leftover items will be kept for the next sale (if in v good condition) or donated for charity recycling. Thanks for your support!

What if I want to sell rather than donate?

If you would prefer to sell your blazer or other uniform items and keep the sale proceeds this can be done via the school’s PSA facebook page.

Contact olm-parentcouncil@hotmail.com  or 07954 582689 with queries. Our Lady of the Missions Parent Council

News

P4 Cricket

As part of our Health and Wellbeing Programme, Primary 4 children will be taking part in cricket sessions with Cricket Scotland coaches at Woodfarm Cricket Field. The pupils will take part in the event on:

  • Friday 2nd of June, 12.30pm – 2.30pm.
  • All pupils will require a packed lunch on the day
  • Children will walk to the field accompanied by members of staff.
  • They will need full P.E kit, and water bottle.
News

Primary 7 – June Events

Primary 7 – Month of June
After a very busy and successful year, our Primary 7 children will finish with a busy month in June.
Below is a list of planned activities. Please complete the attached sheet and return to school.
Thursday 15th June                   Day at the Movies
A day at the movies has been organised as a celebration for their final year at primary school. The children will come to school dressed as a character from a film or just be an extra (‘own clothes’).  There will be a charge of £3 to include lunch, popcorn and drinks.(money to be brought to school)
Monday 12th June                     Leavers’ Mass  St. Joseph’s Church 7pm
This is our Primary 7 ‘Graduation’ celebration. It is always a very moving occasion, especially for those families for whom this will be their last contact with Our Lady of the Missions.  We would ask that children wear full school uniform, shirt and tie.  I look forward to welcoming family and friends.  Children will be presented with a bible, funded by our P.S.A.  All family and friends are welcome to join us. Please indicate number on return slip.
Monday 19th June                     Leavers’ Ceilidh  6.45pm – 9.00pm       School Hall
The final celebration for our leavers is a ceilidh to be held in the school hall. The children will be piped into the hall and we ask all parents to come into the Mensa to form a Guard of Honour to welcome the children.  A finger buffet will be provided by the Parent Staff Association. At the end of the ceilidh, parents are invited to come into the hall where the children will sing their farewell songs!

News

Primary 7 Leavers’ Mass and Leavers’ Ceilidh

The children of Primary 7 will come together in St. Joseph’s Church, Clarkston, at 7pm on Monday 12th June, to celebrate their 7 years at Our Lady of the Missions before moving on to Secondary school. All families and friends are welcome.

Monday 19th June is the Primary 7 Leavers’ Ceilidh in the school hall, 6.45pm for 7pm.  More information will follow for both occasions.

News

Sports Day – Reminder

Sports Day  –  Wednesday 24th May
P1/2  –  9.30am   /  P3/4  –  11am     /     P5/6/7 – 1pm
Primary 1
Boys’ flat race
Girls’ flat race
Boys’ bat and bean bag race
Girls’ bat and bean bag race
Boys’ fun race
Girls’ fun race
Primary 2
Boys’ fun race
Girls’ fun race
Boys’ bat and bean bag race
Girls’ bat and bean bag race
Boys’ flat race
Girls’ flat race
Primary 3
Boys’ flat race
Girls’ flat race
Boys’ bat and bean bag race
Girls’ bat and bean bag race
Boys’ fun race
Girls’ fun race
Primary 4
Boys’ fun race
Girls’ fun race
Boys’ bat and bean bag race
Girls’ bat and bean bag race
Boys’ flat race
Girls’ flat race
Time permitting there will be a race for -Toddlers, Mums Dads
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 24th.
Children should come to school dressed in P.E. kit, ready for Sports Day. No football tops please. We would encourage children to wear house colours
If it rains heavily on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning, Sports Day will be moved indoors and unfortunately there will be no room for spectators
Please check the school website/twitter from 8.30amonwards http://www.ea.e-renfrew.sch.uk/ourladymissions
There will be no tuck shop at the sports field however the PSA will provide ice-cream in school after the races
Children should bring their water bottle into school
Sun cream if required, should be applied at home
Adults – Please bring a folding seat if you require to sit
We ask that you kindly refrain from standing on or using the area of artificial grass which belongs to East Renfrewshire Cricket Club

Primary 5
Boys’ Obstacle
Girls’ Obstacle
Boys’ Flat Race
Girls’ Flat Race
Boys’ Egg and Spoon
Girls’ Egg and Spoon
Primary 6
Boys’ Egg and Spoon
Girls’ Egg and Spoon
Boys’ Flat Race
Girls’ Flat Race
Boys’ Obstacle
Girls’ Obstacle
Primary 7
Boys’ Obstacle
Girls’ Obstacle
Boys’ Flat Race
Girls’ Flat Race
Boys’ Egg and Spoon
Girls’ Egg and Spoon
Primary 6 Relay Race
Primary 7 Relay Race
Time permitting there will be a race for -Toddlers, Mums Dads
Please note that children will remain in school until home time and should be collected at normal time.