Please note the next Parent Council meeting has been changed from 8th May to 29th May – still in the school at 7pm.
All parents and carers are welcome.
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Confirmation St. Mirin’s Cathedral Thursday 1st May 2014
We are delighted that the children will be confirmed by Bishop John Keanan.
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 St. Vincent’s Church 28th April 2014
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 7.10pm.
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
School Choir
Choir will resume next Wednesday 30th April from 3.10-4.10.
Event for Parents of Children on the Autistic Spectrum-15th May
East Renfrewshire Carers’ Centre and the Local Area Co-ordination Team
| Are you a parent carer looking after a child age 12 or under on the Autistic Spectrum?
Would you like the chance to meet up with other parents in East Renfrewshire doing the same? Then please come along! |
This evening is intended to give those caring for younger children on the autistic spectrum an opportunity to meet with other parents, have time out, share valuable information, get connected and talk with people who understand. This informal event has been arranged in response to requests from parent carers for opportunities that will reduce isolation and provide peer support.
Thursday 15th May
6.30-8.30pm at
The Osprey
Stewarton Rd, Newton Mearns (back room) If you would like to attend, please call the Carers’ Centre to book your place Tel: 0141 638 4888
*If you require support for your child or need help with transport to allow you to come, please let us know in advance and we will try to arrange this.
| The Gatehouse| Eastwood Park| Rouken Glen Road| G46 6UG
or c/o Voluntary Action| 56 Kelburn Street| Barrhead| G78 1LR email: enquiries@eastrenfrewshirecarers.co.uk East Renfrewshire Carers Centre Scottish Charity No SC033142
|
House Easter Bonnet Competition
Well done to everyone who made and brought in an Easter bonnet in their house colours today. Our house captains and vice captains were bowled over by the creativitiy and originality of the designs!
St Mirin House
St Andrew House
St Margaret House
St Mungo House
St Conval House
ERC Parent Workshops
East Renfrewshire Psychological Service invites you to come along to our “Managing Behaviour” workshops in Eastwood High School starting on Tuesday 29 April and running for the next 3 Tuesdays (6, 13, 20 May from 7 – 9pm. This year in addition to our usual workshops we are running workshops specifically for parents who have children with ASD. To get more information or to book your place please call 0141 577 8510 or email ps@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk.
Holmwood House Funtastic Easter Weekend
Holmwood House has a “Funtastic” Easter weekend lined up.
There will be an egg trail, games, tearoom, ice creams ( weather permitting !!), and event runs from Friday 18th, until Easter Monday. The Sunday and Monday events are sponsored by Kraft, and have some extra items. All costs will be on Holmwood website or telephone 0141 571 0184. Time 12noon until 4p.m.
East Renfrewshire Dance Championships
Well done to the following girls who represented Our Lady of the Missions in the recent East Renfrewshire Dance Championships and gave superb performances!
Alana Dean, Sophia Fraioli, Arianna Fraioli, Sophie Burns, Sophie Ferguson, Eva McLaughlin, Anna Gibbons, Charlotte Baxter, Hannah Deehan.
East Renfrewshire Active Schools Netball Final
East Renfrewshire Active Schools Netball Final – 1st April.
Our netball team coached by Miss Dunn, Miss Fawcett and Miss Lamb put on a terrific performance recently in the East Renfrewshire Active Schools Netball Final. We won against Uplawmoor Primary 19-0 and Netherlee 6-4 in the first round. Then went onto meet St Thomas’ Primary in the final where we won 9-4!!
A well deserved win!
P7 Karate Club
Your child has the opportunity to attend a P7 Karate Club at St Ninians High School. This club will run in conjunction with Active Schools, Scottish Karate and St Ninians High School. The details of the club are as follows: Continue reading P7 Karate Club
NETBALL FINAL
Resurrection Rock
Primary 6 are performing Resurrection Rock on Wednesday 2nd April in Eastwood Theatre. Primaries 4 & 5, and 7b & 7c pupils will be attending the dress rehearsal in the morning. Children will leave from the school after morning break at 10.30am, walking to and from Eastwood Theatre accompanied by members of staff. They will be back at school for lunchtime. Primary 7a will attend the performance in the afternoon leaving from school after lunch at 1.20pm and return by 3.00pm.
Easter House Competition and Non-uniform day
Easter Competition
School House Captains and Vice Captains have organised a design an Easter bonnet competition. Pupils who wish to take part can design and make an Easter bonnet in their house colour and bring it to school on Friday 4th April. There will be prizes for the winning bonnets in each house for pupils in infant, junior and senior departments.
Fundraising for SCIAF
Friday 4th April will also be a non-uniform day– children should bring in a donation and all money will go to SCIAF.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
Tempest School Photographs
Our Tempest Photographer will be visiting the school on Monday 31st March and Tuesday 1st April to take class photographs.
We ask that full school uniform (shirts, ties & self coloured socks) be worn on both days.
There will be no obligation to purchase the photographs, which will be supplied on a Proof Basis, from which you may make your choice.
Newsletter 28th March 2014
Dear Parent/Carer
As we continue through Lent here in the school Iwould like to share some of the special moments and events of this term here in Our Lady of the Missions. Continue reading Newsletter 28th March 2014
Diana Award Anti-Bullying Ambassadors
4 of our P6 Peer Mediators are attending training today to become ‘Anti-Bullying Ambassadors’ as part of the Diana Award. We are looking forward to them sharing what they have learned with the rest of the school on their return!
Choir
After school Choir rehearsals will resume after Easter. Children will be issued with a list of dates before the Easter break.
Family Ceilidh
Many thanks to all who helped make our family ceilidh a huge success and a a great social night for the community.
Joe Shaw
Schoenstatt
Congratulations to the children following the wonderful retreat to Schoenstatt. They were a credit to their parents and to the school. The children took part in several activities which gave them a greater understanding of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Along with the celebration of Mass with Fr Douglas from St Bridget’s Eaglesham, a highlight was a short visit to the shrine within the grounds. I would encourage you to look at the Schoenstatt website. It is a beautiful location where families can make short visits themselves.
We are looking forward to the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation and the children are in fine voice as they prepare for the liturgy. Please continue to encourage your child to learn key prayers such as those overleaf.
An information leaflet for sponsors and further details about the service will be sent home immediately after Easter.
The children will wear full school uniform; shirt and tie, black shoes.
