Due to the success of last year’s appeal, Our Lady of the Missions are hoping to support the ‘Mary’s Meals Backpack Appeal’ again. Continue reading Mary’s Meals Backpack Appeal
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First Friday Mass, Primary 4 St. Vincent’s Church Friday 2nd June 2017
Weather permitting; Primary 4 classes will attend Mass in St. Vincent’s Church, Thornliebank on Friday 2nd June at 10am. Continue reading First Friday Mass, Primary 4 St. Vincent’s Church Friday 2nd June 2017
OLM PSA SUMMER DISCOS
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Back by popular demand… summer discos for each year group P1 to P6 (OLM pupils only). Continue reading OLM PSA SUMMER DISCOS
OLM Summer Fun Day Saturday 3rd June (1 – 3.30pm)
No entry fee (and all money raised at every stall goes to the PSA to purchase equipment and events for OLM pupils) Continue reading OLM Summer Fun Day Saturday 3rd June (1 – 3.30pm)
SCIAF Fun Run
SCIAF Fun Run Strathclyde Park Sat 24th June
Click on link above for further information.
Summer Fayre – Teddy Tombola
As you are aware,the summer fayre is fast approaching (Saturday 3rd June). More information will be coming home via the PSA very soon. As the Teddy Tombola stall requires a lot of preparation, I should be very grateful if any soft toys could be sent in to school a.s.a.p. and brought to the office to Mrs Wright
Many Thanks
Athletics Club
Due to a variety of reasons, we are unable to run the Athletics Club on the 19th May, 26th May and 9th June.
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. Continue reading USED BLAZER AND UNIFORM SALE – Saturday 3th June 2017 1.00pm – 3.30pm
Ascension Thursday Mass – St. Vincent’s Church – 25th May 2017
Weather permitting, classes from Primaries 5, 6 and 7 will attend Mass in St. Vincent’s Church, Thornliebank on Thursday 25th 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
- Please only return the slip if you are able to help.
Primary 7 Induction Day -Thursday 18th May
Primary 7 children will be attending their St. Ninian’s induction day on Thursday 18th May.
We shall leave the school at 9am and walk to St. Ninian’s, returning at 2.45pm.
P.E. kit should be worn to school / appropriate clothing – sun cream, waterproof –weather dependent
£2 to be brought for lunch – eg chicken burgers / hot dogs / sausage rolls / pizza, a snack and a drink – if there are dietary requirements pupils may bring a packed lunch
MICROSOFT APPS
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Sports Day
Sports Day – Wednesday 24th May
P1/2 – 9.30am
P3/4 – 11am
P5/6/7 – 1pm
Booklet to follow
Tesco Bank Football Festival 2017
As part of our Health & Wellbeing programme, primary 2 children will be taking part in a football festival at Kinston Playing Fields, Neilston tomorrow Thursday 11th May, leaving the school at 11.40am and returning at 3pm. They will be travelling by coach. Pupils must bring a packed lunch (it was too late for the kitchen to provide packed lunches), a water bottle and bring a full PE kit with sessions being held outdoors.
Josephine McGrotty
Acting Head Teacher
BUFFET THEME DAY WEDNESDAY 10 MAY
World Travellers Theme Day
Menu
Starter – Sliced Melon
Italian Fingers of Pizza
Indian Vegetable Pakora
Haggis Sausage Rolls
Choose as much as you can eat salad bowls
Tuna Pasta / Tomato Pasta
Curried Rice/ Citrus Cous Cous
Sliced Beetroot
Carrot / Tomato /Lettuce / Cucumber
Pickled Onion
Mediterranean Crudities with Dips
Dessert Selection
Bite Size Fudge
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Scottish Fresh Fruit Platter
Assorted Drinks
Equalities Forum 11 May
The last parent equalities forum of this session takes place on Thursday 11th May in Mearns Primary School at 7pm. This will be, as before, a small showcase event with 4 of our schools presenting on the good practice which takes place around the important area of equalities. An invitation is extended to anyone who wishes to come along.
Health Week – 8th – 11th May 2017
At Our Lady of the Missions we are always promoting healthy eating, exercise and general well-being for all our children and their families. Over the course of Health Week children will be taking part in a variety of different activities indoors and outdoors, so must be dressed with appropriate clothing. Children can therefore come to school dressed in the school PE kits every day.
We will also be focusing on the importance of a healthy diet, and we will be encouraging children to have a healthy snack and make healthy choices at lunch.
Parent HIIT Class
On Thursday 11th May, Wendy Macleod is holding a parent’s circuit class in the main gym hall from 3:20-3:45pm. The class will focus on high intensity interval training (HIIT). It is for all levels and everyone is welcome! If you would like to take part, please fill in a ‘par q’ form at the main office before 3rd May.
National Youth Training Orchestras
Link to information leaflet
P7 WORLD OF WORK WEEK
P7c were visited today by Mr Kelly who came in to tell them
about his job as a Judge at the Sheriff Court. We found him very interestingand loved the joke wig! I think he has influenced some of our pupils to findout more about Law.
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Primary School Meals – A day in the life of school meals (Video)
Facilities Management and Communications have recently put together a short video of a day in the life of school meals within primary. The aim is to ensure parents and carers are aware of how the school meals service works and how they can ensure their child can access the service on a daily basis. Click on link below to view the video.
HEALTH WEEK PARENT WORKOUT!
On Thursday 11th May, Wendy Macleod will be taking a free parent HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) class in the main gym hall from 3:20-3:45pm. If you would like to join in the spirit of Health Week then please fill in a ‘par q’ form available from the main office before 3rd May.
