Dear Parent\/Carer<\/p>\n
\u00a0On behalf of all of the staff here at Our Lady of the Missions may I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy and successful 2014.<\/p>\n
This first newsletter of the New Year contains information on recent events and details of forthcoming events leading up towards Easter.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Advent Charities<\/strong><\/p>\n We are delighted once again to be able to support very worthwhile causes as a result of the superb fund raising activities which took place during Advent. The magnificent sum of \u00a33886 was raised and will be donated towards our chosen charities: The Southern General Hospital in memory of Enya Doohan, The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, SCIAF, The Kuya Centre and the Lassalian Project. This has been achieved through everyone\u2019s efforts, particularly the parents\u2019 contributions in the donation baskets during our school concerts, the Enterprise Day organised by our wonderful P7 year group and also a staff raffle. \u00a3200 was also raised from the sale of Christmas Cards on behalf of the charity Let the Children Live.<\/p>\n \u00a0Beauty and the Beast<\/strong><\/p>\n M & M Theatrical Productions once again entertained the pupils this year, on this occasion with a fantastic performance of \u201cBeauty and the Beast\u201d. The pupils were thoroughly entertained at this final event in our Christmas season of activities.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0Parent Council<\/strong><\/p>\n The Parent Council of Our Lady of the Missions School continues to work on behalf of all parents and pupils and will meet here in the school at 7pm on Thursday 30th January. The Council has made very good progress in taking forward a number of initiatives so far this session including traffic management, the transition to the Robslee building, updating our school handbook and developing a communication strategy.<\/p>\n \u00a0Parent Staff Association<\/strong><\/p>\n A very big thank you to the PSA for coordinating and organising yet another extremely successful Christmas Fayre and Prize Raffle. The grand total raised will be announced after the next PSA committee meeting.<\/p>\n The PSA recently funded the P7 Christmas Disco and school parties for P1 \u2013 P6 which were great fun and highly entertaining. In addition the PSA has made funds available for the purchase of a number of replacement multi-active projectors and for the annual round of science workshops, in addition to helping subsidise the cost of buses for school excursions.<\/p>\n Next Committee meeting is Tuesday 4th<\/sup> February at 7.00pm.<\/p>\n \u00a0Lunch Vouchers<\/strong><\/p>\n Can I request parents of pupils who use the pre-payment system for school meals ensure that sufficient funds are in place in order that children do not regularly require to be issued with a \u201cvirtual voucher\u201d from the school office. \u201cVirtual vouchers\u201d should be repaid immediately by topping up your child\u2019s account. The number of children who repeatedly appear at the school office and request help to pay for their school meals is exceptionally high and causes an increased work load on office staff.<\/p>\n \u00a0Attendance\/Late Coming<\/strong><\/p>\n The level of absenteeism and late coming remains within target and acceptable limits for the vast majority of pupils there are however a few \u201cworrying\u201d exceptions. Family holidays and out of school visits should only take place during term time in exceptional circumstances. May I take this opportunity to remind everyone that when a child is absent the school should be notified at the earliest opportunity. Office staff will continue to check all registers before 9.30am each day and text the parents of those children for whom we have no notification of absence. It is the parent\u2019s responsibility then to contact the school. I\u2019m sure you would agree that this shared responsibility should ensure that the whereabouts of all pupils is known and safeguarded.<\/p>\n \u00a0I would ask that we all work together to reduce incidences of avoidable late coming and absenteeism. Parents should ensure that pupils arrive for school by 8.55am, when the school doors open.<\/p>\n \u00a0Catholic Education Week<\/strong><\/p>\n From 23rd February to 1st March 2014 Scotland’s Catholic schools and parishes will celebrate how they support children and young people to ensure that they are “Shining the Light of Faith”<\/strong> in their daily lives. This theme has been inspired by the first Encyclical of Pope Francis: ‘Lumen Fidei’ (The Light of Faith). A range of activities will take place both here in school and in our local parishes. The purpose of Catholic Education Week is to highlight the significance of education, not only for young people, but for society as a whole. Students, parents, teachers and others are asked to reflect on their roles in the education process, at home, in schools and in their parishes.<\/p>\n \u00a0Primary 7<\/strong><\/p>\n Mr Docherty, Head Teacher of St Ninian\u2019s High School, enjoyed a very successful visit to the school during the month of December along with some former pupils. They met with pupils at the primary seven stage who are due to transfer to secondary education in August of this year.<\/p>\n This is the next step in the liaison process to ensure the smooth transition of all pupils from primary to secondary school. The P7 pupils will attend a transition Ceilidh with other cluster primary schools on the afternoon of Thursday 30th<\/sup> January. Pupils will also attend St Ninian\u2019s for a series of lessons with Graphic Communication, Art & Design and Science Departments \u2013<\/p>\n P7c – 13th<\/sup>, 20th<\/sup>, 27th<\/sup> February and 6th<\/sup> March.<\/p>\n P7a and P7b – 13th<\/sup>, 20th<\/sup> ,27th<\/sup> and 3rd<\/sup> April. <\/sup><\/p>\n \u00a0Stage Mass \u2013 P5<\/strong><\/p>\n Father Duggan will celebrate Mass on Thursday 30th<\/sup> January here in the school at 1.45pm. The children in Primary 5 are looking forward to organising and participating in the Mass and cordially invite their parents to attend.<\/p>\n \u00a0Mid Term Holiday Weekend <\/strong><\/p>\n School will close at the usual time on Thursday 6th<\/sup> February. Staff will attend in service training on Friday 7th<\/sup> and school will re-open on Wednesday 12th<\/sup> February.<\/p>\n \u00a0Fair Trade Stall – Friday 28th<\/sup> February<\/strong><\/p>\n In support of Fair Trade, Dr Lyon will organise our annual one day Fair Trade sale on Friday 28th<\/sup> February. Further details will be sent home and posted on the website. The children will also take part in Fair Trade assemblies and activities during the month of February.<\/p>\n \u00a0World Book Day \u2013 Thursday 6th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/p>\n The school will organise a day of events to mark World Book Day. Separate information will be sent home nearer the time regarding proposed activities including author visits.<\/p>\n \u00a0Lost Scooters!<\/strong><\/p>\n The janitor currently has seven scooters that have been left at the bicycle rack and remain unclaimed. If your child has \u2018mislaid\u2019 their scooter please ask them to speak to the janitor.<\/p>\n \u00a0Parents\u2019 Evenings \u2013 Wednesday 19th<\/sup> and Thursday 20th March<\/strong><\/p>\n We are looking forward to welcoming you into school on Wednesday 19th<\/sup> and<\/p>\n Thursday 20th<\/sup>\u00a0 March when we will be conducting the second of our round of Parents\u2019 Evenings. These appointments will give you the opportunity to meet class teachers and to receive an update on your child\u2019s progress. Members of the Senior Management Team and Support for Learning staff will also be on hand to answer any questions. Primary 6 and 7 pupils are encouraged to attend the meeting with their parents.<\/p>\n \u00a0Mass of Enrolment, Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation<\/strong><\/p>\n Parents with a child in Primary 4, who attend Holy Name Parish, should enrol their child at any Mass on Saturday 18th<\/sup> or Sunday 19th<\/sup> January.<\/p>\n Parents with a child in Primary 4, who attend St Joseph\u2019s Parish should enrol their child at any Mass on Saturday 1st or Sunday 2nd March.<\/p>\n Parents with a child in Primary 4, who attend St.Vincent\u2019s Parish will be informed in due course.<\/p>\n \u00a0The Sacrament of First Reconciliation will take place in St Vincent\u2019s on Tuesday 25th<\/sup> March at 7.00pm, Holy Name on Wednesday 26th<\/sup> March at 7.00pm and St Joseph\u2019s on Thursday 27th<\/sup> March at 7.00pm.<\/p>\n \u00a0First Communions are due to take place in St Vincent\u2019s and St Joseph\u2019s on the morning of Saturday 17th<\/sup> May.<\/p>\n First Communions are due to take place in Holy Name on 24th and 31st<\/sup> May and Father Burke will confirm dates for particular families in the near future.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a very special year for the children in Primary 4 who are making the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion. The children will be given a paper copy of all important information including dates. This can also be found within the Pupil Site in Glow in the Primary 4 section under The Sacraments. (All of the children have their own username and password and can access the site.)<\/p>\n \u00a0The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred on P7 pupils by Archbishop Tartaglia in St Vincent\u2019s Church on Monday 28th<\/sup> April and for St Joseph\u2019s parishoners in St Mirin\u2019s Cathedral Paisley on Thursday 1st<\/sup> May . More information will follow nearer the time from Holy Name Parish.<\/p>\n \u00a0School website<\/strong><\/p>\n This newsletter is an important way of keeping parents\/carers up to date about events that are happening in the school. All newsletters are on the school website and are easily accessible:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n In-Service<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Close at 3.10pm<\/p>\n September Weekend<\/p>\n September Weekend<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/td>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Thursday 25th<\/sup> September 2014<\/p>\n Monday 29th<\/sup> September 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Friday 19th<\/sup> December 2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Close at 3.10pm<\/p>\n Mid Term<\/strong><\/p>\n Mid Term<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Close at 2.30pm<\/td>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Thursday 5th<\/sup> February 2015<\/p>\n Tuesday 10th<\/sup> February 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Close at 3.10pm<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Close at 3.10pm<\/p>\n May Weekend<\/strong><\/p>\n In-Service<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Close at 1.00pm<\/td>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Friday 1st<\/sup> May 2015<\/p>\n Monday 4th<\/sup> May 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n Tuesday 5th<\/sup> May 2015<\/p>\n Thursday 21st<\/sup> May 2015<\/p>\n Monday 25th<\/sup> May 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n Wednesday 27th<\/sup> May 2015<\/p>\n Wednesday 24th<\/sup> June 2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \u00a0Good Friday 3rd<\/sup> April 2015 Dear Parent\/Carer \u00a0On behalf of all of the staff here at Our Lady of the Missions may I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy and successful 2014. 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\n Date<\/strong><\/td>\n Event<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tuesday 14th<\/sup> January<\/td>\n Beauty and the Beast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0<\/td>\n After school Italian Class P5 \u2013 P7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Wednesday 15th<\/sup> January<\/td>\n P6 Fitness Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Thursday 16th<\/sup> January<\/td>\n After school Cookery Club P7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Saturday 18th<\/sup> January\/Sunday 19th<\/sup> January<\/td>\n Mass of Enrolment P3 pupils \u2013 Holy Name Church<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Monday 20th<\/sup> January<\/td>\n After school Netball Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0<\/td>\n After school Badminton Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tuesday 21st<\/sup> January<\/td>\n Swimming P5d & P5c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0<\/td>\n P2b & P2c Amazonia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0<\/td>\n After school Zumba Club P3\/P4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0<\/td>\n After school Commonwealth Club P6 4\/45pm St Ninian\u2019s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Wednesday 22nd<\/sup> January<\/td>\n P2a and P2d Amazonia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0<\/td>\n After school P2 and P3 Multi Sports Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0<\/td>\n After school P2 Dance Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Thursday 23rd<\/sup> January<\/td>\n After school P5-P7 Golf Club at MCGA 4.00-5.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Friday 24th<\/sup> January<\/td>\n Burns Assemblies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0<\/td>\n P7 Burns Supper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0<\/td>\n After school Judo Club P5- P7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tuesday 28th<\/sup> January<\/td>\n Swimming P5c & P5d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Monday 3rd<\/sup> February<\/td>\n P1 Generation Science \u201cDay and Night\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0<\/td>\n P2a-c Generation Science \u201cGet Fizzy\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tuesday 4th<\/sup> February<\/td>\n P2d Generation Science \u201cGet Fizzy\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0<\/td>\n P3 Generation Science \u201cFuture Earth\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0<\/td>\n P5a-c Generation Science \u201cFizz Boom Bang\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0<\/td>\n Swimming P5c & P5d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Wednesday 5th<\/sup> February<\/td>\n P4 Generation Science \u201c Body Builders\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0<\/td>\n P5d Generation Science \u201cFizz Boom Bang\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Wednesday 12th<\/sup> February<\/td>\n P4-P5 After School Ski Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tuesday 18th<\/sup> February<\/td>\n Swimming P5c & P5d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Sunday 23rd<\/sup> February<\/td>\n Catholic Education Week<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Monday 24th<\/sup> February<\/td>\n Ride & Stride Week (more to follow)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tuesday 25th<\/sup> February<\/td>\n Swimming P5c & P5d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Friday 28th<\/sup> February<\/td>\n Fair Trade Stalls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Wednesday 4th<\/sup> March<\/td>\n Ash Wednesday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n\n
\n \u00a0<\/strong>TERM<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n \u00a0<\/strong>DATES OF ATTENDANCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0First<\/td>\n \u00a0Teachers return<\/p>\n In-Service<\/h1>\n
Pupils return<\/h2>\n
Re-open<\/h2>\n
\u00a0<\/h1>\n
Close at 3.10pm<\/h2>\n
In-Service<\/h2>\n
Re-open<\/h2>\n
Close at 2.30pm<\/h2>\n
\u00a0Monday 11th<\/sup> August 2014Monday 11th<\/sup> August 2014Tuesday 12th<\/sup> August 2014<\/p>\n Wednesday 13th<\/sup> August 2014*<\/h2>\n
Friday 26th<\/sup> September 2014<\/h1>\n
Tuesday 30th<\/sup> September 2014<\/h2>\n
Thursday 9th<\/sup> October 2014<\/h2>\n
Friday 10th<\/sup> October 2014<\/h2>\n
Monday 20th<\/sup> October 2014<\/h2>\n
\n \u00a0Second<\/td>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Re-open<\/h2>\n
In-Service<\/h1>\n
Re-open<\/h2>\n
\n \u00a0<\/h2>\n
Monday 5th<\/sup> January 2015*<\/h2>\n
Friday 6th<\/sup> February 2015<\/h1>\n
Monday 9th<\/sup> February 2015<\/h1>\n
Wednesday 11th<\/sup> February 2015<\/h2>\n
Thursday 2nd<\/sup> April 2015<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n \u00a0Third<\/td>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Re-open<\/h2>\n
May Day Holiday<\/h1>\n
Re-open<\/h2>\n
May Weekend<\/h1>\n
Re-open<\/h2>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n Monday 20th<\/sup> April 2015<\/h2>\n
Friday 22nd<\/sup> May 2015<\/h1>\n
Tuesday 26th<\/sup> May 2015<\/h1>\n
\nEaster Monday 5th<\/sup> April 2015<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"