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 their lunch in our Lunch Hall. The arrangements are as follows: Continue reading School Meals – Primary 1
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Safety in the Park – Thursday 28th August /Vocations Mass – St Mirin’s Cathedral – Friday 19th September
Primary 7 is always a busy year and we are getting off to a flying start with our first visits out of school!
On Thursday 28th August, we shall take part in “Safety in the Park” in and around the grounds of Arthurlie House, Barrhead. This is a very worthwhile, half day event where the children will join in small group activities to highlight danger issues in areas such as traffic, fire, and internet safety.
P7a and P7b will attend 9am – 12 pm and P7c and P7d, 12pm – 3.00pm. We will travel by coach.
On Friday 19th September our Primary 7 children will be joining other Primary Schools in St Mirin’s Cathedral, Paisley to celebrate the annual Vocations Mass with Bishop John Keenan.
We shall leave the school 10am and return at 12.30pm.
SWIMMING LESSONS – Primary 4
As part of our Health and Wellbeing Programme, Primary 4 children will be taking part in swimming sessions at Eastwood Baths on the following dates
| Class | Dates – Tuesdays | Times |
| P4a | 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September | Leaving the school at 9.45am (Children will be in the pool from 10.15 to 10.45). |
| P4b | 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September | Leaving the school at 10.15am (Children will be in the pool from 10.45 – 11.15) |
| P4c | 23rd September, 30th September, 7th October | Leaving the school at 9.45am (Children will be in the pool from 10.15 to 10.45). |
| P4d | 23rd September, 30th September, 7th 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.
Sports Activities 2014-2015 – Primary 5
As part of our Health and Wellbeing Programme, Primary 5 children will be taking part in sports sessions at St Ninian’s High School
| Class | Dates – Tuesdays | Activity | Times |
| 5c | 26th August | Cardio Tennis | Leaving 11.00 and returning for 12.30 |
| 5d | 26th August | Leaving 1.30 and returning for 2.50 | |
| 5a | 2nd September | Leaving 11.00 and returning for 12.30 | |
| 5b | 2nd September | Leaving 1.30 and returning for 2.50 | |
| 5a | 23rd September | Athletics | Leaving 11.00 and returning for 12.30 |
| 5b | 23rd September | Leaving 1.30 and returning for 2.50 | |
| 5c | 30th September | Leaving 11.00 and returning for 12.30 | |
| 5d | 30th September | Leaving 1.30 and returning for 2.50 |
- Children will walk to St Ninian’s accompanied by members of staff
- They will need full P.E kit, water bottle, waterproof jacket etc for walking up.
- 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.
P7 – Lockerbie Manor – Parents’ Meeting
TUESDAY 9th SEPTEMBER 2014
School Hall 6.30pm – 7.30pm
I would like to invite you to a meeting on the 9th September to finalise arrangements forLockerbie Manor.
The children are getting very excited about the trip and have endless questions for us!
There will be an opportunity to look again at the programme and
you 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
If your child requires medication whilst we are away, please let me know on the evening
This 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.
If you have any particular questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me for a chat.
Tea / coffee will be provided before the meeting. Please complete the tear off slip below and return to school.
The total cost of the trip is £235 and must be paid by Friday 29TH August
Used Uniform Sale – Thursday 19th June 6pm – 7.30pm
Only cash will be accepted for purchases made tonight.
Sports Day
Weather looking good. Looking forward to Sports day.
P1& P2 – 9.30
P3 & P4 – 11.00
Primaries 5 – 7 – 1pm
Children should come to school dressed in P.E. kit, ready for Sports Day. No football tops please
We would encourage children to wear house colours
Don’t forget the sun cream
Leavers’ Mass – Leavers’ Ceilidh
Leavers’ Mass – St Joseph’s Church – Tuesday 17th June – 7pm
- Children should wear shirt and tie
- Children should be seated by 6.50pm
- The children will sit in the first 10 rows on the right hand side of the church. Parents and families are welcome to sit anywhere else.
- At the end of Mass the children will be presented with a gift from the PSA
Leaver’s Ceilidh – Monday 23rd June – 7pm – 9pm
- Children should come at 6.45pm to be piped into the hall.
- Parents should stay in Mensa and form a Guard of Honour.
- Parents should return at 9pm when the children will sing their songs of farewell.
- The Year Book and a DVD of their adventures at Ardentinny will be on sale after the ceilidh at a cost of £5 in the Mensa.
Cashless CafeteriaAll leavers should please remember to spend all reaming monies on their cashless catering card. If they have a balance of £5 or over they can move the money to an account belonging to their brother/sister. They should tell their teacher if they wish to do this
Sports Day – Thursday 19th June
Primaries 1 – 4
P1& P2 – 9.30
P3 & P4 – 11.00
Primaries 5 – 7 – 1pm
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday 19th
Children should come to school dressed in P.E. kit, ready for Sports Day. No football tops please
We would encourage children to wear house colours
If it rains heavily on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning, Sports Day will be moved indoors and unfortunately there will be no room for spectators
Please check the school website/twitter from 8.30am onwards
http://www.ea.e-renfrew.sch.uk/ourladymissions
There will be no tuck shop at the sports field however the PSA will provide ice-cream in school after the races
Children should bring their water bottle into school
Adults – Please bring a folding seat if you require to sit
Craigholme School – Friday 6th June
We are intending to take primary 6 and primary 7 girls to Craigholme School on Friday 6th June to attend a talk given by Cathy Cassidy, author of the “Chocolate Box Girls” series of books. Continue reading Craigholme School – Friday 6th June
Bannockburn P5
P5a/b Tuesday 10th June 2014
P5c/d Wednesday 11th June 2014
As part of the Primary 5 Environmental Studies programme on the Scottish Wars of Independence, we have arranged a visit to Bannockburn. The children will take part in a workshop at Bannockburn Heritage Centre .
The classes will leave from school at 9.00am, accompanied by members of staff 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 £6, to include bus and workshop. The PSA will subsidise the remainder of the cost.
Please return the tear off slip with the payment.
.School uniform should be worn, including outdoor clothing suitable for weather conditions
.Packed lunch required
.£6 cost
Holmwood House Primary 3
Primaries 3a and 3c Tuesday 3rd June 9.30am – 12.30pm
Primaries 3b and 3d Tuesday 3rd June 12.00pm – 2.30pm
As part of our term 3 topic ‘The Local Area,’ we have arranged a visit to our original school home, Holmwood House in Cathcart, where we will be looking at the flora and the fauna in the grounds.
On our visit, the children will take part in activities in Holmwood House itself and also in the surrounding grounds.
Buses will leave school at 9.30 and return at 2.45.
Children should come to school dressed appropriately for the weather and outdoor activities
Children should bring a packed lunch, labelled and in a plastic bag for ease of disposal
Cost of the trip is £1 towards transport, the remainder being subsidised by the P.S.A.
There is a shop in the house and if you wish your child to buy a small souvenir, we would recommend a maximum of £2
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
Any parent with an East Renfrewshire Disclosure /PVG Certificate who wishes to accompany the class please indicate on the slip below
Holmwood House Primary 2
Primaries 2a and 2b Wednesday 4th June 9.30am – 12.30pm
Primaries 2c and 2d Wednesday 4th June 12.00pm – 2.30pm
As part of our term 3 topic ‘The Local Area,’ we have arranged a visit to our original school home, Holmwood House in Cathcart.
On our visit, the children will take part in activities in Holmwood House itself and also in the surrounding grounds – story telling, scavenger hunt, mini beast hunt and more.
Buses will leave school at 9.30 and return at 2.45.
Children should come to school dressed appropriately for the weather and outdoor activities
Children should bring a packed lunch, labelled and in a plastic bag for ease of disposal
Cost of the trip is £1 towards transport, the remainder being subsidised by the P.S.A.
There is a shop in the house and if you wish your child to buy a small souvenir, we would recommend a maximum of £2
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
Any parent with an East Renfrewshire Disclosure /PVG Certificate who wishes to accompany the class please indicate on the slip below
Newsletter 21st May 2014
A few pieces of information before our long weekend. Continue reading Newsletter 21st May 2014
Overflow carpark closure Tuesday 20th May
The overflow carpark at the Woodfarm MUGA will be closed from 9:10 on Tuesday 20th May and for rest of the day.
Health Week – Monday 19th May – Wednesday 21st May
Next week is our annual Health Week in the school. A number of activities have been planned including cookery demonstrations, electrical safety talks, a visit from a farmer and the “Riderz Stunt Team” to name just a few. It would be very helpful if your child had their P.E kit and a full water bottle at school on these days. Continue reading Health Week – Monday 19th May – Wednesday 21st May
Primary 1 Visit to Giffnock Library
Dear Parent/Carer
1d Monday 19th May 1.00pm
1a Tuesday 20th May 10.30am
1b Wednesday 21st May 1.00pm
1c Wednesday 21st May 10.30am
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 a PVG / East Renfrewshire Disclosure to accompany us.
P6 Visit to the Glasgow Museum of Religious Life
P6a Tuesday 3rd June
P6b Thursday 5th June
P6c Thursday 12th June
P6d Tuesday 17th June
We have arranged a visit to the Glasgow Museum of Religious Life to take part in an introduction to the museum and to world faiths with a specific focus on Islam. We shall also visit Glasgow Cathedral.
Weather permitting, we hope to walk around the grounds of the Cathedral and the Necropolis.
The children will leave the school by coach at 9:30 am and return at 3.00pm.
School uniform to be worn
Packed lunch required
Cost of trip is £4, towards the cost of transport and a donation to the Cathedral, the remainder being subsidised by the P.S.A.
There are small gift shops at the venues, if you wish your child to buy a souvenir we would recommend a maximum of £2
If there is any change in medical conditions/medication/contacts, from information given at the start of term, please inform school office
We would be delighted to welcome parents with an East Renfrewshire Disclosure or PVG Certificate to accompany us. Please complete the tear off slip below
‘Give Me Cycle Space’ The Riderz
East Renfrewshire is backing the nationwide Give Me Cycle Space campaign and as part of the programme, primary pupils have been treated to a stunning display of riding from one of the country’s top stunt teams.
We are delighted the Give Me Cycle Space campaign and The Riderz have been visiting East Renfrewshire, not only to pass on sound safety advice but also to entertain the young people with daredevil cycle stunts.”
The RIDERZ will be visiting our school on Tuesday 20th May and we ask that ALL the children in Primary 6 who are taking part in BIKEABILTY bring their bikes to school on that day.
National Spring Clean – THURSDAY 29th May
The Eco Team are taking part in the National Spring Clean on THURSDAY 29th May from 11am. Continue reading National Spring Clean – THURSDAY 29th May
