Meet the Teacher Evening –Thursday 31st August 2017 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Wepropose to open the doors of the school on the evening of the Thursday 31stAugust and cordially invite you to visit the school. This will be an
opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and gain information about the
programme for the year ahead. You can also look around the school and visitother classes and even take a wander through our junior department building viathe link corridor.
Pleasenote that this event is a general invitation to all parent/carers and thereforeit should not to be used to discuss individual pupil progress. I would suggestthat this is best done by separate appointment, parents’ evening, etc.
Pleasefeel free to drop in for a short while any time between 6.00pm and 7.00pm andnote that there will be a high volume of traffic in and around the school asnoted from past experience. Whilst I appreciate the logistics for child carearrangements, this event, where possible, should be attended by parents/carers
only.
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P7 Lockerbie Manor Letter
In the letter that was sent out today about Lockerbie Manor it stated that payments should be made through ‘PayPal’ but in fact payments should be made through ‘parentpay’
Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Forthcoming Masses
Primary 7 pupils will walk to St Vincent’s Church next Friday 1st September and will be the first year group this session to attend First Friday Mass. Suitable clothing approriate to the weathe should be worn.
Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 8th September to mark Our Lady’s Birthday. Primary 5-7 will walk to St Vincent’s and Father Burke will celebrate Mass in school with P2-4. Prayer services will also be conducted for the pupils in primary 1 to mark the patronage of our school and to dedicate the coming yearto the intercession of Our Lady of the Missions.
We are once again planning a series of Stage Masses with Fr. Jim. These will
normally take place in the school hall at 1.45pm and parents will be welcome tojoin us. Dates will be sent home shortly. The annual Diocesan Mass at St Miri’ns Cathedral for P7 pupils is on 29th September at 10am.
Lockerbie Manor
We are fast approaching our trip to Lockerbie Manor on Monday 2nd October and the children are getting very excited about the trip and have endless questions for us! I would like to invite you to a meeting on the 5th September to finalise arrangements for Lockerbie Manor
- There will be an opportunity to look again at the programme andyou will be required to sign a consent form for the activities.
- Copies of the kit list will be available
- Important contact information will be given
- The opportunity to ask questions or concerns you may have
The final balance must be paid by Friday 25th August. The total cost is £280. For those who have only paid the deposit of £50, a balance of £230 has still to be paid. Money must be paid via parentpay.
If there are any parents who are in receipt of benefits or indeed anyone who requires assistance, I would ask them to contact me. Enquiries of this kind will be dealt with confidentially.
£5 pocket money should be handed in to the school by Friday 1st September.
The meeting is just for parents but if you would have difficulty in attending without your child, please come along together. If you are unable to attend the meeting please let me know below and I will forward information.
Tea / coffee will be provided before the meeting. Please complete the tear off slip below and return to school.
Psychology of Parenting Project
East Renfrewshire Council are providing a range of local parenting programmes including The Incredible Years Programme, these will be running throughout the authority in September 2017.
Julie Shields ( Depute Head of Centre at Glenwood Family Centre) has been trained to deliver this exciting new parenting programme for 3 and 6 year olds with challenging behaviour, we understand it can be incredibly hard to manage difficult behaviour in small children at times. You may be entitled to a place on this helpful programme where parents will have the opportunity to meet weekly with each other and group leaders to work together to develop new strategies for managing challenging behaviour. If you would like to know more about this Julie Shields is running a Popp taster session at Cart Mill Family Centre on Wednesday the 30th August at 9.30am until 11.30am if you would like to book a place please call Julie on 570 – 7520.
School Meals
Any child who will be having a school meal on the first day back will be using the choices from the Monday menu of week 1.
Primary 1 to 3 menu
Fish Goujons
Tomato pasta
Egg sandwich
Primary 4 to 7
Fish
Tomato pasta
Pizza
Cold lunch
SCIAF 5k Run
Congratulations to Michael N from P7b, was the first child to complete the run. He was 8th overall in the run and completed it in an impressive 23 minutes. Michael had his picture taken with the first three winners and was awarded with a SCIAF running top for his achievement. He also had a short interview with the SCIAF press person.
A big congratulations to everyone who took part in the run!
Appeal for Outdoor Resources
We are appealing for the help of parents and friends of Our Lady of the Missions to help us develop our outdoor learning provision and playground facilities. The aim is to create a learning environment that will allow our children to develop a range of important physical, social and academic skills whilst having fun outdoors. It will also enhance the playground experience for our pupils by providing them with a larger, more attractive social space to meet and play.
Please see attached document for further details.
outdoor learning – parent appeal for donations
Classes 2017-2018
Classes 2017-2018 | |
Class | Teacher |
1a | Mrs J. Church/Mrs D. Meehan |
1b | Mrs J. Neil |
1c | Miss C. McKenna |
1d | Miss A. Kelly |
1e | Miss L. Ferris |
2a | Mrs N. Sannino |
2b | Miss L. Caldwell (NQT) + Mrs P. McGuinnity |
2c | Mrs LA McBride |
2d | Miss G. Quinn |
2e | Miss N. Dunn |
3a | Miss C. Thomson (NQT) + Mrs C. Duns (DHT) |
3b | Miss E. Gavin + Mrs AM McNicol/Mrs R. McKendry |
3c | Miss M. Convery + Miss M. Harris |
3d | Mrs F. Mullan |
4a | Miss L. Jackson |
4b | Mrs K. Taylor |
4c | Mrs S. Burke |
4d | Mrs A. Copstick/Mrs W. Collins |
5a | Miss E. McCann |
5b | Mr D. McCrea (NQT) + Mr P. MacConnell |
5c | Mr P. McCann |
5d | Mrs L. Kennedy |
6a | Mrs F. Dissanaike |
6b | Miss S. Brew |
6c | Miss R. Lamb |
6d | Miss P. Walker |
7a | Miss H. Bruce (NQT) + Miss M. Kane (Acting PT) |
7b | Miss C. Collins |
7c | Mrs J. Kirkwood |
7d | Mrs C. Haveron/Mrs F. Bilsland |
P6 Reminder – Bikeability Test
The bikeabilty test will take place –
P6c/d – Thursday 22nd June
P6a/b – Friday 23rd June
OLM Hub Coffee Morning
Please come along to the first OLM Hub coffee and cake get together on Thursday 22nd June at 9am in the Junior Department.
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/OurLadyMissions/2017/06/12/olm-hub-coffee-cake-communicate/
Matthew Carney Tournament
We were delighted and honoured by Hugh Keevins and Davy Hay presenting the prizes at this year’s Matthew Carney Tournament. Hugh captured the spirit of the event beautifully. Please follow the link-
https://planetradio.co.uk/clyde/sport/football-news/haunted-hopeful-always/.
Congratulations to Oliver McLachlan who was awarded ‘The Matthew Carney Cup’. Oliver was selected by his coaches for all his positive attitude and work ethic throughout his football journey to date.
Thank you to everyone who supported the day – it could not happen wen without you..
Buddies Outing
The Buddies/Captains/Vice Captains’ outing is on Monday 19June and not August as stated in the letter.
Parking at Woodfarm ‘Cages’
Please be mindful of parking on the access road to the Woodfarm ‘cages’. This access road should be free of parking at all times.
Thank You
P6 Bikeability Test
The date for bikeability testing has been changed. The test will now take place over two days. P6c/d will be on Thursday 22nd June and P6a/b will be on Friday 23rd June.
New Primary 1 Parents’ Induction
PSA End of Year Discos
Once again the PSA have organised end of year discos.
More information to follow on Monday
Tuesday 13 June
P1 6.30-7.30
P4 7.45-9.00
Wednesday 14 June
P2 6.30-7.30
P5 7.45-9.00
Thursday 15 June
P3 6.30-7.30
P6 7.45-9.00
Menu Monday 12th June
Starter
Crudités with Dip
BBQ Pizza
Sweet Potato Wedges
Roast Vegetables
Baked Potato with Quorn Pieces in BBQ Sauce
Beef Burgers
Toasted Burger Bun Served with summer salad
Dessert
Fruit Kebabs
(Filling station available as normal for all P4 – 7s)
School Closed Thursday 8th June
The school will be closed on Thursday 8th June as it is being used as a Polling Station for the General Election.
RAMADAN
BEST WISHES to all in our school community and beyond who are observing the holy month of Ramadan, which started on 27 May.
We know it is a hugely important time for our Muslim families as they come together with family and friends in fasting, reflection, prayer and thinking of those less fortunate – extra charity is given in this month.
For those of us who are not familiar with Ramadan, Muslims believe that during Ramadan, the Qu’ran, the holy book of Islam, was revealed to mankind through the Prophet Muhammad. Many therefore devote extra time to the study of the Quran during this time. The end of Ramadan brings the festival Eid-ul-Fitr which will fall around 26 June.
Ramadan Mubarak to you all!