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Christmas Enterprise
Christmas Enterprise day is Thursday 10th December. This is a non uniform day (Christmas jumpers optional). Primary 7 have been working very hard to bring a lot of fun and games to all classes. Lots of stalls to spend their money on – hand made gifts, raffles, tombola, games and much more. All money raised will go to our Advent Charities. Please support the P7’s on this day to help them raise as much money as possible for our charities.
Over £4500 raised at the Christmas Fayre!
Thank you so much to the PSA and all the volunteers who worked so hard to ensure that our Christmas Fayre was a success. So far we have made a profit of just over £4500 from the fayre and raffle!!
Change of date for P6 Hockey and Football Tournament
Please note the change of date for the P6 Hockey and Football Tournament.
P6a/b Wednesday 9th December 9:50-11:15
P6c Friday 11th December 11:40-13:40
Primary 7 Christmas Disco
Tuesday 15th December 7pm – 9pm
The disco this year is in Our Lady of the Missions school hall.
Children should wear casual clothes as it becomes very warm in the hall.
PSA will provide juice and a treat therefore no money is required.
Christmas Concert P4/5
P4 and P5 will be entertaining you this year with a medley of Christmas songs from ‘A Star, a Stable and Me!’
The children should wear a plain red, white or green T shirt / black trousers / leggings and black shoes. A piece of silver tinsel can be added for some festive cheer.
All costumes should be brought to school by Tuesday 8th December, bagged and labelled with the child’s name.
We look forward to seeing you at our Christmas concerts.
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE – FINAL REMINDER AND NEW PRIZES
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE – FINAL REMINDER AND NEW PRIZES
Please return all ticket money and stubs (and unsold tickets) to the Our Lady of the Missions School Office on or before Friday 5th December. Tickets will be sold at the fete and the raffle will take place at 3pm in the Gym hall.
For every book of 5 tickets sold before Friday 2 house points will be awarded
PRIZE LIST
A tour of Celtic Park for a family of 4
Tickets to any Glasgow Rocks Basketball home fixture this season
Family Ticket to the Hampden experience for a family of 4
Tickets to the Carnival for a family of 5
4 ball from Mearns Castle Golf Academy
A block of children’s golf lessons from Mearns Castle Golf Academy
2 tickets to the Scottish caravan, motor home and holiday home show
Month pass for Nuffield
Enhance Hair and Beauty Blow dry voucher
Cut and blow dry at MB salon Glasgow
£50 worth of L’Oreal hair products
Voucher from JAM school of Dance
£25 voucher from the New Turban Tandoori
2 free pizzas from Dominos
Voucher from A Crawford Kiltmakers (Eastwood Toll)
Champagne, wine and Christmas goodies
A prize from each stall holder:
Wishfelt, Ollaberry, The Really Good Candle Company, Glasgow Comics, DollyPolly, Jamie Coulter Photography, Arbonne, Glitter Glasses, Party Light, Forever Living, Joanie Cunningham Framed Pictures, Jane Henderson Photography, Helena Jean Framed Pictures, Mirren Kelly, WeeBearFeet Children’s shoes, In graceful hands, Woofers Pet Services, Drizzle and more…….
Enterprise Day – Non Uniform – Thursday 10th December
Thursday 10th December is our Enterprise Day. It is also a non uniform day. All monies raised will be going to our Advent Charities. Lots of stalls and fun activities will be available throughout the morning, where Primaries 1 – 7 can spend their money.
In the afternoon, Primaries 5- 7 will be entertained by Our Lady of the Missions X Factor contestants, for a bargain admission price of £1. Who knows they may be witnessing a future star!
Primary 7 pupils will be selling raffle tickets in all classes from tomorrow until Thursday 10th , when the raffle will be drawn at the end of Enterprise Day. There are LOTS of great prizes for the children to win. Tickets are priced at 20p.
Please support our Advent Charities.
P 4 First Friday Mass
Father Hill has had to cancel First Friday Mass for Primary 4 on Friday 4th December.
Christmas Nativity Musicians
Musicians will perform in hall at 1pm
Monday 14th December – Brass
Tuesday 15th December – Woodwind
Wednesday 16th December – Strings – as this is such a large group some pupils will be playing in the mensa prior to the concert from 12.45pm
Thursday 17th December – Guitars
Registering your child 2016
Lockerbie Manor
There has been a change to one of the activities at Lockerbie Manor next week. ‘Team Games’ has been replaced by ‘Paddle Boarding’
First Friday Mass Primary 4 Friday 4th December
Weather permitting; Primary 4 classes will attend Mass in St. Vincent’s Church, Thornliebank on Friday 4th December at 10am.
We shall leave from school at 9.30am accompanied by members of staff and will return at 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.
- Full school uniform, shirt, tie, school shoes
- Children to dress appropriately for the weather conditions of the day.
- Parent helpers are needed 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
P4 Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion
Please find below information regarding the children in Primary 4 who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion.
Any parents or carers, from any parish, who wish to attend the Information Evening for Parents in St Joseph’s Church, are welcome to do so.
Please note that pupils may attend any Mass at their chosen Parish for the Mass of Enrolment. Holy Name Parish will confirm the date that the children will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation after the Mass of Enrolment.
| St Joseph’s | St Vincent’s | Holy Name | |
| Information Evening for Parents | Monday 11th January 7pm | ||
| Mass of Enrolment | 20th / 21st February any Mass | 16th / 17th January any Mass | 21st / 22nd November any Mass |
| Reconciliation | Thursday 3rd March 7pm | Tuesday 8th March 7pm | TBC |
| First Communion | Saturday 7th May
P4b&c – 10am P4a&d – 12.30pm |
Saturday 7th May 10am | Sunday 8th May 10am |
P7 Mass of Enrolment
Sat 21st Nov or Sun 22nd Nov 2015
Reminder:There will be a short Rite of Enrolment for Confirmation during all masses on the weekend of 21st /22nd November in St. Joseph’s Church, Clarkston.
All children who will be receiving the sacrament of Confirmation in St. Mirin’s Cathedral on 21st April 2016 should attend one of the Masses.
Parents should bring their child to any Mass and ideally sponsors, if they live locally.
Children should wear their own clothes, NOT school uniform.
The children will present their letter to Fr Jim to be passed onto Bishop John, asking to receive the sacrament.
Please remember to take it with you to Mass.
Reminder of Mass times in St. Joseph’s Church – Vigil 6pm, 10am 12pm and 6pm
Medical Form for Lockerbie Manor
Parental Instructions for Long/Short Term
Administration of Medicines
1
| Name of child/young person |
| Name of medicine |
| Dose or doses |
| Time(s) of day to be given |
2
| Name of family Doctor |
| Address of family doctor |
| Phone number of family doctor |
Signature of parent/guardian
Date
COUNT DOWN TO LOCKERBIE MANOR
Primary 7 children and staff are preparing for our visit to Lockerbie Manor. We are all getting excited and looking forward to a fun filled outdoor activity week. In order to ensure that it all goes smoothly could you please take the time to read the information below.
Medication All Medication has to come into school on Monday morning clearly labelled and handed over to Mrs Wright in the Mensa. An administration of medicines form must be completed. This can be downloaded from the school website or completed in school on Monday but please leave enough time to do this.
Luggage Luggage should be taken to the Mensa before 9:00am. Each class will have a designated area to leave their luggage. It will be clearly signposted. The bus company is happy to accommodate children with luggage travelling to school on Monday. Remember to pack a couple of plastic bin bags for dirty clothes! All clothes, sleeping bags, water bottles, cameras etc must be clearly labelled with your child’s name.
There are two water activities so please pack an old pair of trainers that can get wet! In addition, indoor and outdoor footwear is essential.
Packed Lunch & Pocket Money Please provide a packed lunch in a disposable bag – no plastic containers/lunch boxes for the journey to Lockerbie Manor. Please bring a water bottle (labelled). Children should not bring sweets. NO money should be brought on the trip.
Electronic Equipment No electronic equipment (including mobile phones or games) is permitted; however children are welcome to bring a pack of cards, a book and of course a teddy bear!
Social Media As this is a very exciting time for children and parents you can follow our adventures on Twitter. The school twitter account is: OLM_Primary
Departure/Arrival We will be leaving the school at approximately 9.30am and parents are welcome to wave farewell to their intrepid travellers. We will return to school on Friday 27th November at approximately 2.45pm. We will use Twitter to keep you constantly updated on a more accurate time of arrival.
Emergency Contact Numbers Our Lady of the Missions staff at Lockerbie Manor are in close contact with the school. If you wish any information regarding the visit, your first point of contact should be the school office – 0141 570 7280. In case of emergency, you can contact Lockerbie Manor on 01584 861333 (normal office hours) and Mrs Devlin can be contacted on the school mobile 07531 621 345.
Mrs Devlin will contact any parent directly should this be necessary during the course of the children’s stay.
Hopefully this should be a most memorable experience for your child and they return from their visit full of stories of their achievements and new friendships.
Nativity Times 2015
14th Dec
1a Welcome at 11am – Performance at 11.30am
4a/5a performance at 1.30pm
2a/3a performance at 2.00pm
15th Dec
1b Welcome at 11am – Performance at 11.30am
4b/5b performance at 1.30pm
2b/3b performance at 2.00pm
16th Dec
1c Welcome at 11am – Performance at 11.30am
4c/5c performance at 1.30pm
2c/3c performance at 2.00pm
17th Dec
1d Welcome at 11a – Performance at 11.30am
4d/5d performance at 1.30pm
2d/3d performance at 2.00pm
18th Dec
1e Welcome at 11am – Performance at 11.30am
Musicians will perform at 1.00pm each day- details to follow.
Choir will perform at 1.15pm each day- details to follow.
Curriculum Evening
Reminder that the Curriculum Evening is on tomorrow (Tuesday) from 6pm – 7pm. This event is for parents and guardians and will not be suitable for children.
Electrical Waste Recycling Campaign
Following on from last year’s successful ‘Towards a litter-free East Renfrewshire’ campaign, the Environment Department is running a new initiative this term which raises awareness of the impact of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) on the environment.
We are looking for your support as we host a WEEE bin for a period of four weeks during the month of November. The bin will be used for any small WEEE that the school may need to dispose of but crucially, we are asking pupils to bring in any small WEEE that they may have lurking in drawers at home, such as old computer consoles, hair-dryers, IPod, mobile phones and chargers etc.
The box will be in the school mensa throughout this month and there is an incentive of 20 house points for the house that brings in the most items.
We thank you for your support.
Eco Committee
