As you know, this is a very important year in the Sacramental life of your child. During this session, the children will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of First Communion. Continue reading Primary 4 Sacramental Preparation
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OUR LADY OF THE MISSIONS PARENT STAFF ASSOCIATION (PSA) AUTUMN UPDATE
Firstly, many thanks to all those that turned up at the AGM and the Meet the Teacher evening. We now have many new
volunteers, particularly from the P1 community which is fantastic, but we could always do with a few more!
I would just like to introduce you to our new committee office bearers, a mixture of youth and experience, which I believe can help drive the PSA forward;
Chairperson Joe Shaw 07813 015 742
Vice Chair Bernadine Nordmann 07977 596 802
Treasurer Joanne Miller 07865 078 517
Secretary Emma McAndrew 07841 517 396
Lottery Colette Carruthers 07740 986 393
Minute Secretary Teresa MacPherson 07931 801 059
Raffle Coordinator Catherine Gallagher 07960 905 306
Sincere thanks to our retiring office bearers, Catherine, retiring Secretary, but who as you can see is still involved, and particularly to Clare Deehan, a former Chair and I believe a committee member for 11 years. Upon this rock we built this stone, (with help from quite a few others). Continue reading OUR LADY OF THE MISSIONS PARENT STAFF ASSOCIATION (PSA) AUTUMN UPDATE
Day of Prayer and Fasting for Syria Saturday 7th September 2013
Pope Francis had designated tomorrow as a day of prayer and fasting for Syria.
Fr Jim Duggan will have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following 6pm Vigil Mass in St. Joseph’s Church until 10.00pm.
Please remember the people of Syria in your prayers. If you can spare 15 minutes tomorrow evening, please go along to St. Joseph’s.
Thank you,
Charles Jamieson
Head Teacher
P4a Athletics – St Ninian’s High School
The athletics session scheduled for Tuesday 1st October will not now take place because the class is going swimming that day.
Athletics will be re-scheduled for a later date.
SWIMMING LESSONS – Primary 4
As part of our Health and Wellbeing Programme, Primary 4 children will be taking part in “taster* swimming sessions at Eastwood Baths on the following dates
Class | Dates – Tuesdays | Times |
P4c | 10th September, 17th September, 24th September | Leaving the school at 9.45am (Children will be in the pool from 10.15 to 10.45). |
P4d | 10th September, 17th September, 24th September | Leaving the school at 10.15am (Children will be in the pool from 10.45 – 11.15) |
P4a | 1st October, 8th October, 22nd October | Leaving the school at 9.45am (Children will be in the pool from 10.15 to 10.45). |
P4b | 1st October, 8th October, 22nd October | Leaving the school at 10.15am (Children will be in the pool from 10.45 – 11.15) |
- The children will walk to the baths accompanied by members of staff
- Children should bring appropriate kit for swimming – costume, trunks, towel, verruca sock (if needed) etc. and should wear warm clothing for the walk.
- There is no charge
Any parent with East Renfrewshire Disclosure Scotland who would like to accompany us, please tick the box and return the tear off slip only if you are able to assist.
Meet the Teacher Evening Wednesday 4th September 2013 6pm-7pm & Non Uniform Day Friday 6th September
Your child is welcome to accompany you tonight. This would be a good opportunity for you to meet the class teacher and for your child to show you round their class where resources can be viewed.
Non-Uniform Day Friday 6th September 2013
Sister Lucy Kurien from the Maher Project in India will visit some senior classes next Monday. We would like to support the good work she does with the disadvantaged by holding a Non Uniform Day on Friday. For our new P1 parents this means that children wear their own clothes to school (no football colours). This will also add to the celebration of our school Feast Day.
A small donation would be appreciated to support this worthwhile cause.
Please click on the following link for more information:
Parent Staff Association
Dear Parents, Carers and Staff 30th August 2013
OLM LOTTERY
I would like to invite you to consider joining the Our Lady of the Missions PSA monthly lottery draw if you have not already done so.
This is a fundraising activity which contributes towards the funds raised by the PSA. The monthly draws take place at PSA meetings which are usually on the first Tuesday of each month. There are two prizes each month: £50 and £25. There is also a £100 special prize draw which takes place each year at the Summer Fete.
If you would like to take part, all you have to do is return the tear off slip below with your one off payment of £12 for the school year 2013-2014. Continue reading Parent Staff Association
cashless lunch sytem
East Renfrewshire Council has recently introduced a cashless lunch system. It has been a great success here at Our Lady of the Missions. Pupils are reporting reduced queuing times and catering staff have noted a significant increase in the uptake of school meals.
Your child has been allocated an identification number (pin) and you will also need to know your child’s Scottish Candidate Number (SCN). These numbers are given below.
Making Payments
We would like to take this opportunity to explain the methods of payment.
Pupils can bring a desired amount of lunch or tuck money to school and pay this into the Revaluation Machine. This can be paid daily or can be a pre-payment of your choice. It is often more advantageous for your child to have their account preloaded with a larger amount as the credit can then last them for a longer period of time If sending cash to be loaded the machine can only accept 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 coins, £2 coins or notes. The machine does not accept 5p coins or bronze.
When making an online payment the number to be used is the 8 or 9 digit number e.g. 13578492 (do not prefix it with SCN: number only). Please remember to include your child’s name when making an online payment. Our preferred method of payment is online.
The 4 digit pin number is used when the pupils are paying cash into the Revaluation Machine outside the office. We have a record in the office of every child’s PIN number.
Children can check their balance at the Revaluation Machine using PIN number
If your child is absent the money will still be kept on the system, they will not lose their money.
Parents/Carers can make payment on line via the Payment4Schools system. This can found on ERC home page “Online Services” or via the link on the school website. If you do not have access to a computer to make online payments, Customer First at ERC Headquarters can help – 577 3008.
Free School Meals
Pupils receiving free school meals will be automatically allocated £1.95 per day for their lunch. This will be added onto the system at 11am each day. Should your child be absent from school their £1.95 free meal allocation will be removed from the system. This means your child cannot build up their free meal allocation during a period of absence. This free meal allocation does not apply to tuck shop.
Lost Lunch Money
Credit of £1.95 will be given if a child has lost or forgets money. The school office staff will issue a “virtual voucher” for £1.95. This must be paid back into your child’s account via the web or the machine as soon as possible.
SCHOOL LUNCH PRIMARY 1
Dear Parents,
It is time for the pupils of P1 to have the opportunity of having a school lunch in the canteen. To ease their transition into this and to allow you the chance to view this process in operation I would like to extend an invitation for you to join your child for lunch in our Lunch Hall. The arrangements are as follows:
P1A Tuesday 3rd September
P1B Thursday 5th September
P1C Monday 9th September
P1D Tuesday 10th September
Please arrive at the school at 12 o’clock and assemble in the Mensa where your child will join you for lunch. Your child’s SCN Number/Pin and the procedure for paying for lunch is explained in the attached letter.
I look forward to seeing you for lunch!
Josephine McGrotty DHT
P5, P6 & P7 St Vincent’s Church Friday 6th September
As part of our Feast Day celebrations, Primaries 5, 6 and 7 will be attending Mass in St. Vincent’s Church Thornliebank.
The children will leave the school at 9.30am, walk to St. Vincent’s and return at 11.00am.
Full school uniform to be worn
Appropriate outdoor clothing for the weather
You should have already completed a Medical Consent Form and we shall use that for all visits out of school this year. If you have not returned it to school please do so as soon as possible. A copy can be found on the school website.
Any parent with an East Renfrewshire Disclosure Scotland Certificate, who would like to accompany us, please complete the tear off slip below and return to school as soon as possible.
Primary 5 Cricket: St Ninian’s High School
As part of the Active Schools Programme, primary 5 pupils will be going to St Ninian’s High School for Cricket.
- Dates: 5a Monday 2nd September : 5b and 5c Monday 9th September; 5d Tuesday 10th September
- Time: Leaving school at 9.10 to go to St. Ninian’s and leaving St. Ninian’s at 10.15
- The sports will be indoors
- Children should bring a PE kit that day
- Children will walk to and from St Ninian’s High School accompanied by members of staff
- Please ensure that children bring appropriate clothing for bad weather (waterproofs, jackets, jumpers etc). .
- Any parent with East Renfrewshire Disclosure Scotland who would like to accompany us, please tick the box and return the tear off slip ONLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO ASSIST
Education City
We currently use EducationCity.com in the school, and we have the option to allow your child access to this at home through our school subscription. Continue reading Education City
Primary 1 Information
It has been an exciting start to P1 and the children have all settled well into their new routines. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support. There are a few matters that I would like to clarify and these are detailed below. Continue reading Primary 1 Information
Meet the Teacher Wednesday 4th September 2013 6pm-7pm
We welome you into the school to meet your child’s class teacher in an informal setting. Please take this opportunity to look around the school. Parent Council and PSA members will also be there to share information on their involvement within the school. Next week a full school newsletter will be issued.
Parent Staff Association (PSA) 2013/2014
The PSA would like to welcome you back for another school year which promises to be a very exciting one as the transition to a larger campus gathers pace. We are here, as always, to promote a community spirit within the school, with a chance for parents to get together at various social events. We also raise funds to provide extra activities for the children. These include subsidising school buses for trips, science festivals, Christmas parties, First Communions and P7 leavers’ events! Continue reading Parent Staff Association (PSA) 2013/2014
EASTWOOD PARK THEATRE SAFETY in the PARK PROVOST’S DEBATE
Primary 7 is always a busy year and we are getting off to a flying start with several visits out of school!
Next Tuesday 20th August, we shall walk across to Eastwood Park Theatre to attend a “Meet the Author” Edinburgh Book Festival Outreach event at 2.00pm. The author is Joseph Delaney who has written a series of “Spooks” books. There is no charge for this event; however Mr Delaney will be signing copies of his books priced at £4.50. More information can be found on his website, www.spooksbooks.com Continue reading EASTWOOD PARK THEATRE SAFETY in the PARK PROVOST’S DEBATE
Buddies and Monitors
As a reward for their hard work and commitment throughout the year, P7 buddies and monitors will go to McDonalds Restaurant, Thornliebank on Friday 21st June.
The children, accompanied by members of staff, will walk to and from McDonalds, leaving school at approx 11.30 and returning at around 12.30.
Sports Day
Sports Day is on Thursday 20th June 2013
We would encourage the children to wear their house colours. It can be a Tshirt, shorts, socks, or hairband! Please do not go out and buy anything.
Primary 1 – 2 9.30am
Primary 3 – 4 11am
Primary 5, 6 and 7 1pm
There will be no tuck shop on the day but the Parent Staff Association will provide an ice-cream for the children.
If you require to sit during the races please bring a folding chair.
We hope that the weather is kind to us on the day but in the event of bad weather please check the website and Twitter to find out if it is going ahead outside.
If it is not possible to take place outside it will take place in the gym hall. Unfortunately because of numbers we are unable to invite parents to attend.
Football Newsletter
Lottery
I would like to invite you to consider joining the Our Lady of the Missions PSA monthly lottery draw if you have not already done so.
This is a fundraising activity which contributes towards the funds raised by the PSA. The monthly draws take place at PSA meetings which are usually on the first Tuesday of each month. There are two prizes each month: £50 and £25. There is also a £100 special prize draw which takes place each year at the Summer Fete. Continue reading Lottery