Prior to Confirmation in Holy Name , there will be a meeting on Thursday 21st April at 7pm in Holy Name Church to discuss the arrangements for the Sacrament.
Confirmation will take place on Sunday 24th April in Holy Name Church at 12.15pm.
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Confirmation Letters and Booklets
Confirmation Letter – Primary 7 Holy Name
The children from Holy Name parish will be confirmed on Sunday 24th April during the 12.15 Mass. Rows will be reserved for the confirmandi, parents and sponsors.
Children should wear full school uniform.
Father Burke will have a meeting with parents at a date prior to Confirmation, more information will be published in the Church bulletin.
Confirmation Letter – St. Mirin’s Cathedral Thursday 21st April at 7pm
We are delighted that the children will be confirmed by Bishop John Keenan.
An information sheet for sponsors is attached. It will also be on the school website.
Please see below some practical arrangements for the Mass.
- Children should wear full school uniform; shirt and tie, black shoes
- Due to the numbers involved, there is a suggested maximum of 5 guests per family (including sponsor)
- Children and sponsors will meet teachers in the Cathedral Hall by 6.30pm.
- Parents should go directly to the Cathedral where seats have been allocated on a first come basis behind the children and sponsors.
- The procession into the Cathedral will begin by 6.45pm, pairing child and sponsor within each school group
- Children will be seated on right side (pulpit side); sponsors on left
- There should be no filming or taking of photographs during Mass
- The Cathedral car park will not be available for parking; there is limited open parking on the right hand side of Gartmore Lane and some on Paisley Road, while the nearest public parking is in the car park opposite the Lagoon Leisure Centre
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Mrs. Devlin
Confirmation Letter – St. Vincent’s Church Monday 25th April 2016
Please find attached an information leaflet for your child’s sponsor. It will also be on the school website.
The children will be confirmed by Archbishop Tartaglia.
Please see below some practical arrangements for the Mass.
- Children should wear full school uniform; shirt and tie, black shoes
- Children and sponsors will meet teachers in the church by 6.45pm
- Children will be seated on right side, sponsors on left (pulpit side). Seats will be labelled on both sides with the child’s name
- Parents should go directly to the seats behind the children and sponsors which will be allocated on a first come basis
- There should be no filming or taking of photographs during Mass. Your are welcome to take photographs afterwards
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Mrs. Devlin
sponsors’ leaflet st mirin’s 2016
sponsors’ leafletst holy name 2016
sponsors’ leafletst vincent’s 2016
East Renfrewshire Saturday Music Centre ‘P4 Come and Try Event’
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First Friday Mass for P5 Cancelled
First Friday Mass on 1st April has been cancelled.
Easter Bonnet Competition – Friday 1st April
Easter Bonnet Competition
The house competition this month is to design an Easter Bonnet. You can use any materials to make your bonnet but it must be in your house colours.
Entries
The deadline for the Bonnet is Friday 1st April. All bonnets should be taken to Miss McKenna (P4d) to be photographed on the 1st April, when she will select the winner. There will be an infant, middle and upper school winner plus runners up!
Good luck with the competition! Be creative and put your talents to good use!
Parental Feedback – March 2016
The above document displays the very positive results from our most recent Parent’s feedback form.
SCHOENSTATT RETREAT CENTRE – Monday 21st March 2016
First of all I would like to congratulate all of our Primary 7 pupils on their full participation and excellent behaviour in the Bibleworld exhibition. From sitting in an aeroplane to using a printing press, the activities were very informative and interactive!
On Monday, 21st March, we shall visit the Schoenstatt Retreat Centre in Campsie Glen. This will be an opportunity for all children and staff to take “time out” from our busy lives and reflect upon our relationships with those who are important to us. Further details about the centre can be found on their website.
- Packed lunch required
- Full school uniform
- There is small gift shop and if you wish your child to buy a small souvenir I would suggest a maximum of £3
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.
Class Photographs
The photographer will be in school tomorrow, Thursday 17th and Friday 18th, to take class photographs. Children should wear full school uniform – shirt and tie.
P5 CHOIR MEMO
P5 CHOIR MEMO
Dear Parent/Carer,
Following the letter regarding the school choir performing at the Glasgow Music Festival on Tuesday 15th March, we have important information for the parents/carers of Primary 5 children wishing to attend on the day. Due to the number of children in the choir this year, we are required to split the Primary 5 children between the two performances.
Primary 5c and d will be performing in the Hymn Singing category at 11:45am.
Primary 5a and b will be performing in the Scots Song category at 3:45pm.
When the children are not performing, they will be supporting the choir as members of the audience.
Miss Kane and Miss McKenna
P1a Parents’ Night
Due to the unforeseen absence of Miss Quinn, it has been necessary to postpone parents’ evening for P1a. Appointments will be rescheduled and you will be notified as soon as possible.
I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Primary 7 Parent’s Evening
Primary 7 children should accompany their parents on parents’ evening.
Family Ceilidh – Friday 18th March – 7pm – 10pm
The PSA are organising a Family Ceilidh which will take place on Friday 18th MARCH in St Ninian’s High School. Tickets are available from the school office priced £2.50 per child and £7.50 per adult. The Ceilidh will start at 7.00pm and finish at 10.00pm. Donations for the raffle would be appreciated and can be dropped off at the school office or brought along on the night.
Please support the work of our PSA.
Easter Cantata Thursday 31st March
Primary 6 will be performing an Easter Cantata called ‘Miracle Man’ on Thursday 31st March in Eastwood Park Theatre. The afternoon will commence at 1.00pm with an opportunity to listen to our wonderful school choir. There will be a short in interval and then our Primary 6 pupils will delight you with their performance of ‘Miracle Man’.
Rehearsal – A rehearsal is being held in Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 30th March, 10.00am – 2.00pm. We will walk to Eastwood Park Theatre at 9.30am and return at 2.30pm.
Children will be required to bring a packed lunch on that day
Similarly, on Thursday 31st March, the children will be at the theatre from 10.00am – 2.30pm approximately for the rehearsal and actual performance. Packed lunch will be required.
For the Cantata performance, boys are required to wear school or black trousers and black shoes. Girls should wear black leggings or trousers and black shoes. No joggers please.
T-shirts will be ordered for every child from Academy Uniforms at a cost of £2.60 and payment should be made to the school.
Tickets are available from school at a cost of £3.50. At the moment, only 2 tickets per child will be allocated.
Children cannot be taken home after the performance but if you wish they can be collected from school.
There will be a collection at the door with all money going to our Lenten Charities.
We look forward to seeing you on the 31st March.
Newsletter 29th February 2016
Dear Parents/Carers
As we make our religious journey through this Lenten period here at Our Lady of the Missions Primary School and look forward to the great celebration of Easter this is a good opportunity to reflect on the term so far and to update the school community on activities and developments taking place here in our school. Continue reading Newsletter 29th February 2016
St Ninian’s Easter Sports Camp
Please use the link below to find out more information about the Easter Sports Camp.
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/StNinians/2016/02/29/easter-sports-camps-2016/
ERC Facilities Management Job Fayre
Job Vacancies: ERC Facilities Management require cleaning staff 10-20hr posts in various locations. Please come to Fairweather Hall, Barrhead Road, Newton Mearns on 9/3/16 between 10.30am-2pm for more information.
P6 First Friday Mass
Unfortunately First Friday Mass for P6 in St Vincent’s on Friday 4th March has to be cancelled.
ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM- PARENTS’ EVENING APPOINTMENTS
Appointments are booking up quickly for Parents’ Evenings on 9th and 10th March. If you haven’t done so already, please go to
https://ourladyofthemissions.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/
as soon as possible to ensure that you get an appointment time that suits you. Please only phone the school office for assistance if you have tried to log on using all of the instructions provided and are still not gaining access.
Please see the instruction below on how to use the system. TemplateParentGuide-online-system-amended-olm
East Renfrewshire: Primary Music Programme
Final arrangements for Sacrament of Reconciliation – St Vincent’s 8th March at 7pm
Final arrangements for Sacrament of Reconciliation
St Vincent’s Church – Tuesday 8th March at 7pm
- Children should be seated in the church by 6.50pm at the latest.
- Each pew will have a name card showing where each child has to sit.
- Parents/carers/relatives will sit with their child.
- When children have been to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, they are encouraged to go quietly back to their family and offer them a hug/Sign of Peace and then kneel down to say their penance.
- Full school uniform should be worn.
We look forward to joining with you for this special occasion, thank you for your continued support.
