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Primary 7 Diary for May and June

Our Primary 7 pupils have a very busy term ahead.  Below is a list of planned activities.  Please complete the attached sheet and return to school.
Wednesday 30th April           Giffnock Library
All Primary 7 classes will visit the library to get a better insight into the library system and all that this service has to offer.
Friday 2nd May                       Day at the Movies
A day at the movies has been organised as a celebration for their final year at primary school.  The children will come to school dressed as a character from a film or just be an extra (‘own clothes’).  There will be a charge of £3 to include lunch, popcorn and drinks.
Tuesday 6th May                    Mass in St Andrew’s Cathedral
10.30am Celebration Mass with Archbishop Tartaglia and other schools in the Glasgow South Deanery in St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Clyde St., Glasgow.
Wednesday 7th May              St. Ninian’s Library
All Primary 7 classes will visit St. Ninian’s library to gain first hand knowledge of what is available in the library and how it is used to enhance their learning.
Friday 9th May                        Scottish Parliament
Visit to Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, which will include a tour of the Debating Chamber and a visit to the National Museum of Scotland for a self guided tour.
We will leave school at 9am and return at 4.45pm, therefore children will have to be collected from school.  Full school uniform please, shirt and tie.  Packed lunch required.  The cost for this visit is £5 for transport.  There is a shop and if you wish your child to buy a souvenir,we would recommend a maximum of £2. 
Wednesday May 21st            (TBC)  St. Ninian’s High School All Day Visit
All Primary 7 classes will spend the whole day in St. Ninian’s.  Classes will leave school at 9am and return at 3pm.
Tuesday 17th June                Leavers’ Mass           St. Joseph’s Church 7pm
This is our Primary 7 ‘Graduation’ celebration.  It is always a very moving occasion, especially for those families for whom this will be their last contact with Our Lady of the Missions.  We would ask that children wear full school uniform, shirt and tie.  I look forward to welcoming family and friends.  Children will be presented with a bible, funded by our P.S.A.  All family and friends are welcome to join us. Please indicate number on return slip.
Monday 23rd June                 Leavers’s Ceilidh  6.45pm – 9.00pm             School Hall
The final celebration for our leavers is a ceilidh to be held in the school hall.  The children will be piped into the hall and we ask all parents to come into the Mensa to form a Guard of Honour to welcome the children.  At the end of the ceilidh, parents are invited to come into the hall where the children will sing their farewell songs!

Confirmation St. Mirin’s Cathedral Thursday 1st May 2014

We are delighted that the children will be confirmed by Bishop John Keanan.
An information sheet for sponsors is attached. It will also be on the school website.

Please see below some practical arrangements for the Mass.
Children should wear full school uniform; shirt and tie, black shoes
Due to the numbers involved, there is a suggested maximum of 5 guests per family (including sponsor)
Children and sponsors will meet teachers in the Cathedral Hall by 6.30pm.
Parents should go directly to the Cathedral where seats have been allocated on a first come basis behind the children and sponsors.
The procession into the Cathedral will begin by 6.45pm, pairing child and sponsor within each school group
Children will be seated on right side (pulpit side); sponsors on left
There should be no filming or taking of photographs during Mass
The Cathedral car park will not be available for parking; there is limited open parking on the right hand side of Gartmore Lane and some on Paisley Road, while the nearest public parking is in the car park opposite the Lagoon Leisure Centre
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Mrs. Devlin.

Confirmation St. Vincent’s Church 28th April 2014

Please find attached an information leaflet for your child’s sponsor. It will also be on the school website.

The children will be confirmed by Archbishop Tartaglia.

Please see below some practical arrangements for the Mass.

Children should wear full school uniform; shirt and tie, black shoes

Children and sponsors will meet teachers in the church by 7.10pm.

Children will be seated on right side, sponsors on left (pulpit side). Seats will be labelled on both sides with the child’s name

Parents should go directly to the seats behind the children and sponsors which will be allocated on a first come basis

There should be no filming or taking of photographs during Mass. Your are welcome to take photographs afterwards

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Mrs. Devlin

Resurrection Rock

Primary 6 are performing Resurrection Rock on Wednesday 2nd April in Eastwood Theatre. Primaries 4 & 5, and 7b & 7c pupils will be attending the dress rehearsal in the morning. Children will leave from the school after morning break at 10.30am, walking to and from Eastwood Theatre accompanied by members of staff. They will be back at school for lunchtime. Primary 7a will attend the performance in the afternoon leaving from school after lunch at 1.20pm and return by 3.00pm.

Tempest School Photographs

Our Tempest Photographer will be visiting the school on Monday 31st March and Tuesday 1st April to take class photographs.

 We ask that full school uniform (shirts, ties & self coloured socks) be worn on both days.

 There will be no obligation to purchase the photographs, which will be supplied on a Proof Basis, from which you may make your choice.

Schoenstatt

Congratulations to the children following the wonderful retreat to Schoenstatt. They were a credit to their parents and to the school. The children took part in several activities which gave them a greater understanding of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Along with the celebration of Mass with Fr Douglas from St Bridget’s Eaglesham, a highlight was a short visit to the shrine within the grounds.  I would encourage you to look at the Schoenstatt website. It is a beautiful location where families can make short visits themselves.
We are looking forward to the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation and the children are in fine voice as they prepare for the liturgy. Please continue to encourage your child to learn key prayers such as those overleaf.
An information leaflet for sponsors and further details about the service will be sent home immediately after Easter.
The children will wear full school uniform; shirt and tie, black shoes.

P4, Holmwood House, Cathcart

Primaries 4c and 4d            Tuesday 29th April 9.30 – 2.45
Primaries 4a and 4b            Wednesday 30th April 9.30 – 2.45
As part of our term 4 topic ‘Scottish Woodlands,’ 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. We shall also be touring inside the house to look at the tiling patterns and learn of the history of Holmwood House
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 wearing wellies, waterproof trousers and a waterproof jacket (they should also wear school shirt or polo shirt)
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
Please be advised that you will be notified if you will be accompanying us on the trip

Cantata – Resurrection Rock

Primary 6 will be performing an Easter Cantata called ‘Resurrection Rock” on Wednesday 2nd April at 1.45pm in Eastwood Park Theatre.  We would be delighted if you could come, as the children have been working extremely hard on this performance.
Rehearsal – A rehearsal is being held in Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 14th March 10.00am – 1.00pm.  Children will require to bring a packed lunch on that day.
Similarly, on Wednesday 2nd April, the children will be at the theatre from 10.00am until 2.45pm approx for rehearsal and actual performance.  Packed lunch will be required.
Tickets – Due to the number of children performing, we can only issue 2 tickets per child. Tickets will be sold from the school office, priced £3. Please complete the tear off slip below and return to school.
Pupils are required to wear black trousers and black shoes on the stage for the cantata performance.
T Shirts – Every child will also wear a coloured T-shirt in accordance with their part in the cantata.  These have already been ordered from Academy Uniforms at a cost of £2.60.  Please complete the tear off slip below and return to school office with payment.
There will be a collection at the door with all money going to our Lenten Charities.
We look forward to seeing you on the 2nd April.

European Elections – 22nd May 2014

I have been informed by East Renfrewshire Council that permission has been granted for Our Lady of the Missions Primary School to be used for election purposes on Thursday 22nd May 2014. This will mean that all educational activities within the school will be cancelled from 4.00pm on Wednesday 21st May until its re-opening on the morning of Wednesday 28th May (after the holiday weekend and in-service day).

Confirmation 2014

 We now have dates for Confirmations across our three parishes;
St. Vincent’s Church  Monday 28th April at 7.30pm
Holy Name Church    Tuesday 29th April at 7.00pm
St. Mirin’s Cathedral  Thursday 1st May at 7.00pm
Please complete the card attached and return to school as soon as possible. Further information for sponsors and details of the services will be sent home before Easter.