The rosary group will run for 4 Tuesdays in October (3^rd/ 10^th/ 24^th/31^st) at 8.30am.
It will now take place in the main hall and NOT the Junior Department and there will no longer be refreshments afterwards.

As discussed at the Parent Council meeting, you will be aware that we have started the process of creating a school library in the main building. We are looking for support in the coming weeks to catalogue the books and create an engaging space for our children. If you are able to volunteer for an amount of time, even an  hour or so, please get in touch with the school office : WrightC1@ourladymissions.e-renfrew.sch.uk

FREE – ALL WELCOME

Waterworks 22nd September 2017 12 -4pm
BBQ
Outdoor Games
Sow a Meadow
Seed Bomb Making
Face Painting
Music

Just off Blackbyres Road Roundabout, Glasgow Road, Barrhead, G78 1ET

Hopefully you have all seen the improvements made over the summer which the children are loving – there is still a lot we can do to make the playground a wonderful environment for our children and to enhance their outdoor learning opportunities.
Next steps?
– meeting St Ninian’s lecture theatre – 7pm Wednesday 27th September  – come and find out more about plans and let us have your thoughts / get involved. We need to set up project and fundraising teams  – all are welcome.
– Parent Power day – Sunday 8th October from 11 – in Our Lady of the Missions. Please save the date and bring the family down to make our plans into reality! More info to follow
Hope to see as many as possible take part in this important project for the school.
Many thanks
Catherine Dillon-Ruddy

Through this short survey Scottish Government would like you to help them find out what matters to parents about their school and their child’s education, focusing on what needs to be done to make the improvements we all want to see.

The survey will close on October 16th and will inform the annual report for the National Improvement Framework parental involvement driver.

Reminder – the Parent Council AGM will take place on Thursday 14th September at 7pm in the junior dept dining area (enter through junior dept main entrance please).  This is the only chance to join the parent council this year though parents/carers are always welcome to attend any meeting (and you do not need to join if you come along). please see attached agenda

AGENDA
1. Apologies and  approval of minutes of meetings
2. Update on PC activities and overview of PC role
3. Plans and developments  / parental involvement – Mrs Dillon-Ruddy
4. Achievements and successes
5. Head teacher’s report
6. Self nomination of new members
7. AOCB

Glasgow Doors Open Day festival run through September with a programme of open buildings, walks, talks, tours, special events and children’s activities
OLM’s Diversity and Inclusion group would like to take this opportunity to raise awareness of some of the history, belief and heritage themed activities on offer throughout the city which celebrate many aspects of our culture – whether it is visiting a church, synagogue or mosque for the first time or going behind the scenes of a factory or theatre. Please see this link for further details and enjoy exploring!
http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/media/3551/glasgow2017design-by-zag-gdodf-programme-isuu-pages.pdf
The end of September also sees the start of National Inclusion Week – an annual campaign run by Inclusive Employers to raise awareness of the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce.
http://www.nationalinclusionweek.co.uk/

Primaries 5,6 and 7 will be celebrating the feast of Our Lady’s Birthday  with Mass at St. Vincent’s Church, Thornliebank on Friday 8th September.  We shall leave school at 9.30am. If you are able to help walk with the children to Mass, please phone the school on 0141 570 7280.

The Parent Council AGM will take place on Thursday 14th September at 7pm in the school. The PC represents the views of parents on all issues concerning the school and works on projects to help the school such as playground development, communications and inclusion.
Although all parents/carers are welcome to attend any meeting, the AGM is the only time in the year you can join – by attending and nominating yourself (nothing intimidating, just filling in a form!)
At this year’s AGM, we look forward to our new head Mrs Dillon-Ruddy sharing plans for the school with us and to discussing how we can support and be involved in these. Joining the PC takes place at the end of the meeting so you can take part in this discussion whether or not you wish to become a member at the end.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on the night. If you have any queries, please contact us on olm-parentcouncil@hotmail.com or message us on Facebook.

Gillian Boyle (Chair)

John Paul Sheridan (Vice chair)

On Friday 1st September, Muslims in Scotland and all around the world will gather to celebrate Eid ul-Adha which marks the end of the Hajj – the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. All at OLM extend our warmest good wishes to our Muslim families on this very special occasion which we have also recognised with special assemblies in school. We also wish a safe journey back for those performing Hajj this year. Eid Mubarak!
Eid ul-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice or the Greater Eid, is an opportunity for prayer, forgiveness and celebration. The day commences with morning prayers in the Mosque with families gathering later to share a celebratory meal, exchange greetings and gifts, reflect on lessons of sacrifice and show compassion to those in need.
It honours the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, Prophet Ismael (Ishmael) as an act of submission to God’s command. As sacrifice is part of the tradition, Muslims all over the world who can afford it arrange for a sheep or similar animal to be sacrificed (through their local butcher) as a reminder of Ibrahim’s obedience. The meat is then divided into three equal shares and distributed among family, friends and the poor.
Our bilingual support assistant Ms Shariff is away performing Hajj this year and we look forward to hearing about her journey on her return.

The religious celebration of Eid-Ul-Adha will be marked as an authorised absence.