Tuesday 11^th June        P2a 9.30am – 1.00pm      P2b 11.30 – 3.00pm
Wednesday 12^th June    P2c 9.30am – 1.00pm   P2d 11.30 – 3.00pm
We have arranged a visit to tour our original school home, Holmwood House in Cathcart.
The children have been studying the Katy Morag stories and have been invited to make a “Tattie Bogle” which will be displayed in the Victorian garden at Holmwood House. Continue reading Primary 2 Holmwood House →

P5a and P5b  Friday 14th June 
P5c and P5d      Monday 17th June
As part of the Primary 5 programme on the Scottish Wars of Independence, we have arranged a visit to Stirling Castle. The children will take part in a workshop and have a self led tour of the castle.
The classes will leave from school at 9.00am and return at 3.00pm.
There is a shop in the centre and we would recommend a maximum of £2, should you wish your child to purchase a souvenir.
The cost for the trip is £3, to include workshop and part of the travel costs. Our bus travel is being subsidised by a Heritage Education School Visits Travel Subsidy.
School uniform should be worn, including outdoor clothing suitable for weather conditions
Packed lunch required
£3 cost

Dear all,
Back to Toryglen this Saturday for 8.50am.
In addition all of OLM FC will congregate at Woodfarm Pavillion at the end of Berryhill Drive on Monday 10th June for annual team photographs for OLM FC newsletter. We will have a collective photo on the hill of P1 – P7 players at 7pm sharp.  This will be followed by year group photos starting with P1s to let the children away as early as possible.  We hope as many children as possible can attend. Enjoy Saturday morning.
Many thanks,
Paul MacConnell

Thursday 30^th May                   P7 Mass with Archbishop – 10.00am St Andrew’s Cathedral
Friday 31^st May                        Drop off items for fete 3.00pm – 8.00pm
Saturday 1^st June                      Summer Fete 1pm-3.00pm Continue reading DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES →

The response for donations for the Summer Fete has been disappointing.
If EVERY CHILD could bring in 1 or 2 items from the list below,
our stalls would be very healthy indeed!
DONATIONS
Teddies/Soft Toys – in good condition
Toys – in good condition and any boxed games well sealed;
Children’s books (no adult books this year);
Tombola gifts and gift bags of any shape and size or celebration theme. Gifts can include new toys, jewellery, toiletries, etc
Bottles – Wine, beer, juice, tomato ketchup or conditioner – any bottle much appreciated
Home baking – always a popular stall so let’s see lots of cup cakes, gingerbreads, shortbreads, scones, traybakes and other goodies
Donations can be handed in to the school any time from now onwards, with home baking on Friday, May 31^st (when the school will be open until 8pm) or from 11am on Saturday, June 1^st.
WE RELY ON YOUR DONATIONS FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE FETE!

Guide to Primary 1

School will close at 3.10pm on Thursday 23rd May and re-open on Wednesday 29th May at 9am. 

Hope the weather’s good!

As you know our Primary 7 classes have benefited from the teaching of Mandarin this session.  Mrs Zhou, the Mandarin teacher from St. Ninian’s, has not only introduced the language, but has presented many aspects of Chinese culture to the children, including Tai Chi and Chinese Calligraphy.
To celebrate the success of the programme, the East Renfrewshire Confucius Classroom Hub invites you to a Showcase Event on
Wednesday 5 June 2013 in St. Ninian’s High School from 6 – 8.30pm. Continue reading East Renfrewshire Confucius Classroom Hub Showcase Event →

Plans are well under way for this year’s fete but we still need help with donations of items for the stalls and offers of help on the day.
DONATIONS
Toys – in good condition and any boxed games well sealed;
Teddies/Soft Toys – in good condition
Children’s books (no adult books this year);
Tombola gifts and gift bags of any shape and size or celebration theme. Gifts can include new toys, jewellery, toiletries, etc
Bottles – Wine, beer, juice, tomato ketchup or conditioner – any bottle much appreciated
Home baking – always a popular stall so let’s see lots of cup cakes, gingerbreads, shortbreads, scones, traybakes and other goodies
Donations can be handed in to the school any time from now onwards, with home baking on Friday, May 31^st (when the school will be open until 8pm) or from 11am on Saturday, June 1st.
VOLUNTEERS
The fete is a great opportunity to come and join in for as much or as little time as possible. We will need helpers from 3pm on the Friday afternoon to set up and then from noon on the Saturday.
So, if you can spare a few hours please call or text on the numbers below – all help is needed and appreciated.
Joe Shaw – 07813 015742, Joanne Miller – 07865 078517 or
Cath Gallagher – 07960 905306

All children should have  full  P.E. kits in school next week,
indoor and outdoor plus a waterproof jacket.

We have arranged a visit to the Glasgow Science Centre on the above dates.
We shall leave the school at 9.30am and return at 3pm Continue reading Primary 1 Glasgow Science Centre Tuesday 18th June 2013 →

Curriculum for Excellence recognises the importance of building financial capability in all young people. At Our Lady of the Missions, children experience financial education in a range of contexts throughout the school year.

This year, along with schools across the country, we will be participating in ‘Money Week’. During this week each class will participate in activities related to money and financial planning to enhance their understanding and show them how the skills they are learning in school are applied in the wider world.

 If you have any ideas or expertise related to this area (perhaps you run your own business and could share your experience with a class) then we would be delighted to hear from you.

 Further information relating to Financial Education and Money Week can be found on the following websites:

 http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/learningteachingandassessment/learningacrossthecurriculum/responsibilityofall/numeracy/financialeducation/about/index.asp

 http://www.pfeg.org/

As the children continue to prepare themselves for their First Communion, a practice has been organised to allow the children the opportunity to have a final rehearsal at their church

The details are as follows:
St Joseph’s children receiving the Sacrament on 18th May will have their practice on Monday 13^th May. They will leave school at 10.40 and return 12.30.             

St Vincent’s children receiving the Sacrament on 18th May will have their practice on Wednesday 15^th May. They will leave school at 10.40 and return 12.30. Continue reading First Communion Practice – St. Joseph’s/ St Vincent’s →

1a    Wednesday 8^th May   10.30 am to 12.35 pm

1b    Wednesday 8^th May   12.30 pm to 2.30 pm

1c    Thursday 9^th May       10.30 am to 12.35 pm

1d    Thursday 9^th May       12.30 pm to 2.30 pm
We would like to walk our Primary 1 classes to Giffnock Library on the above dates (weather permitting).
We will use the emergency information provided on the Medical Consent Form submitted at the start of the year. Please inform school office of any changes.
We would be delighted to have parents with an East Renfrewshire Disclosure to accompany us.

Classes from Primaries 5, 6 and 7 will attend Mass in St. Vincent’s Church, Thornliebank on
Thursday 9^th May at 10am.
We will leave from school at 9.30am and will return by 11.00am.
The children will walk to/from church via a local route alongside Woodfarm High School and through parkland, thus avoiding any major road crossings.

• Children to dress appropriately for the weather conditions of the day.
• Parent helpers with a Disclosure Scotland certificate are welcome to assist. If you are able to help, please indicate on the tear-off slip below and return to school.
• If there is any change in medical conditions / medication, from information given at the start of term, please inform school office

Weather permitting, Primary 5 classes will attend Mass in St. Vincent’s Church, Thornliebank next Friday at 10am.
We shall leave from school at 9.30am accompanied by members of staff and will return at 11.00am.
The children will walk to/from church via a local route alongside Woodfarm High School and through parkland, thus avoiding any major road crossings.

• Children to dress appropriately for the weather conditions of the day.
• Parent helpers with a Disclosure Scotland certificate are welcome to assist. If you are able to help, please indicate on the tear-off slip below and return to school.
• If there is any change in medical conditions / medication, from information given at the start of term, please inform school office

As part of our Curriculum Afternoon Programme the pupils and staff of P2 would like to invite you to a Daffodil Tea. This will take place on:
P2a and P2b          Wednesday 8th May at 2.00pm
P2c and P2d          Thursday 9th May at 2.00pm
The pupils will entertain you with their Spring songs and poetry, you will get an opportunity to look at their art work and there will be a Spring bonnet parade. Tea and coffee will be provided.
We would be grateful if you could provide the following items by Friday 3rd May:
A yellow/green t shirt
A Spring bonnet – be as creative and adventurous as you dare!!
Owing to restricted space please note that only two people should attend from each family.
We look forward to seeing you at our Daffodil Tea!

Congratulations to the children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last week, their singing was superb and they led us in a very prayerful manner. My thanks to Archbishop Tartaglia, Fr. David Boyd and Fr. Jim Duggan for two beautiful services. Thanks also to all Primary 7 staff for preparing the children so well.
In keeping with the year so far, P7 has an action packed summer term! Please take note of the following dates for your diary. Continue reading Primary 7 Diary of Events May – June 2013 →