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Fairtrade Market

Thanks to Dr Lyon, Mrs Cumming and P7 pupils for organising and running our Fairtrade Market.
Many thanks to parents and carers for sending money in with your children to spend. The day has been a huge success. Total amount raised to follow!

           

Masses of Enrolment for P4 children

Children in Primary 4 who will receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion this year at St Joseph’s are invited to attend any Mass on the weekend of the 15th and 16th of March. School uniform need not be worn. Children do not need to take anything with them. During the Mass they will be presented with a prayer card to help them prepare for these important events.

National Entitlement Cards for P7 Pupils Entering S1 in August 2014

Secondary school pupils now all have a National Entitlement Card, which replaced the Young Scot card and is used for library and cashless catering in secondary school.

Forms will be issued to Primary 7 pupils that are to be completed and signed by their parent/carer. The majority of the form will be pre-populated with pupils’ details.

Following the success of last year’s arrangements, Customer First will organise a suitable date over March and Ajpril to take pupils’ photgraphs in the primary school to attach to their application.

The secondary school will  give out the cards to pupils in  August 2014.

Confirmation 2014

 We now have dates for Confirmations across our three parishes;
St. Vincent’s Church  Monday 28th April at 7.30pm
Holy Name Church    Tuesday 29th April at 7.00pm
St. Mirin’s Cathedral  Thursday 1st May at 7.00pm
Please complete the card attached and return to school as soon as possible. Further information for sponsors and details of the services will be sent home before Easter.

Cartsbridge Evangelical Church – Busby

Primary 7a  9.00- 11.00
Primary 7b 11.00- 1.00
Primary 7c  1.00 – 3.00
On Wednesday 12th March we have arranged a visit to Cartsbridge Evangelical Church to take part in their annual exhibition on Christianity. It is always a very interesting session, which the children really enjoy.
Primary 7b should either bring a packed lunch or children may purchase a cold lunch.

For Primary 7a and Primary 7c, lunchtime arrangements are as normal.
SCHOENSTATT RETREAT CENTRE – CAMPSIE GLEN
On Tuesday 18th 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.
http://www.schoenstatt.co.uk

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.

Talent ID Day: Saturday 15th February

 East Renfrewshire’s Active School Team and Swimming Development have organised in partnership with Scottish Disability Sport their annual Talent Identification Day. This is an opportunity for young people across East Renfrewshire who have a physical disability or visual impairment to come along and participate in a number of sports delivered by top coaches from around Scotland. Continue reading Talent ID Day: Saturday 15th February