An excellent morning for our senior pupils today at the UCAS event at Ravenscraig.
Pupils attended seminars on the UCAS application process and student finance.
Lourdes (looking back)
Forty pupils, 4 staff and our school Chaplin Fr Krzystof were on pilgramage to Lourdes during the last week of the school term.
Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the experiences of visiting the Shrine of Lourdes where Our Lady appeared to St Bernadette. For most this was their first experience of going on pilgrimage and many say they wish they could return again.
On our way home we stopped off in Paris were we celebrated Mass in the Chaple of the Miraculous Medal as well as visited many tourist sights. On our final day of the trip we went to Disneyland Paris. This was a great way to finish off our pilgrimage before returning home to begin our Summer Holiday.
Faith at Cardinal Newmam
Cardinal Newman High School
Reporting and Parents’ Evening Summary
Caritas Prayer Project
Monday 4th September; By Conor Blessing S6
Lord,
We pray we can excel
Not just as a school but a community
In a society where social media controls the word, faith is considered out of date and selfishness minimises love for our neighbour.
Help us to refuse the negative
Accept the good
Help us to respect not only each other but our parents, families and teachers who want to inspire greatness in us.
Help us to work together as a peer group to reach a mutual understanding and peace, love and respect and to put this into action in the world around us.
We ask this through Christ our Lord
Amen
Tuesday 5th September by Nicole Irvine S6
God Our Father,
As you cherish and love us, unconditionally,
We pray that we too grow in love and compassion for others. To welcome the stranger we meet with open arms.
May we never take for granted, the ultimate act of love shown to us by your son, Jesus, whose eternal sacrifice allows us to be close to you in this life and the next.
Amen
Wednesday 6th September 2017 by Tiffany Hammond S6
Dear Lord,
I pray today to you Lord for success in my studies; that my hard work and effort will be blessed by you and the Holy Father in times of stress and worry. I pray not only for me, but for my family; the people who care for me and protect me even through the hardest of days. May my family be blessed by you and be protected by you forever and ever. Amen.
Our Lady of good success, Pray for us.
Blessed John Henry Newman, Pray for us.
Thursday 7th September 2017 by Jesteena Mathew S6
Heavenly Father,
We thank you for everything you have granted to us, let the life we lead may be a life filled with peace and prosperity for everyone to see.
Let your light shine through us, so more people may know more about you. We pray for peace for the world and that we may love each other as you have loved us.
Amen
Friday 8th September 2017 (The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary) by Joseph Staitis S6
Mary was born to be the mother of the Saviour of the world, the spiritual mother of all men, and the holiest of God’s creatures. Because of her Son’s infinite merits, she was conceived and born immaculate and full of grace.
Through her, Queen of heaven and of earth, all grace is given to men. Through her, by the will of the Trinity, the unbelieving receive the gift of faith; the afflicted are tendered the works of mercy; and the members of Christ grow in likeness of their Head.
In Mary all human nature is exalted. We rejoice in her birthday, as the Church has done from the earliest times. This is one of the three birthdays in the Church Calendar — the Birth of Jesus (December 25), the Birth of John the Baptist (June 24) and the Birthday of Mary. All three were born without original sin, although Mary and Jesus were conceived without sin, and St. John was cleansed of original sin while in the womb at the Visitation of Mary.
Hail Mary…
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom…Pray for Us
Caritas Prayer Project
Week Beginning 27/08/2017
By Gerard Casey and Rebecca McFarlane
Wednesday
God Our Loving Father,
We pray for all of our pupils, that you bless them on their studies throughout this year, inspire them to keep their faith in mind in all that they do this coming year…
Glory be to the father…
Thursday
Father in Heaven,
We pray for all members of our school community, give them the strength and guidance to help all pupils achieve their potential and fulfil their God-given talents.
Our father…
Friday
Dear God,
We pray that we will stay strong in our faith and continue our journey in love with God in our minds and love in our hearts.
Allow us to better understand how we can put our faith into action in order to make the world a better place.
Cardinal Newman, pray for us
Saint John Bosco, pray for us
40th Anniversary
On Friday we celebrated the beginning of our 40th Anniversary year with the opening of our MUGA pitch. The pupils gathered to make up the number 40 before showcasing their sporting talents.
Our School Calendar for 2017-2018
Below is a copy of our updated School Calendar for the year 2017-2018.
For a closer look, please click here
Vocations Mass
Last night staff and Caritas candidates attended the annual Vocations Mass at Mother well Cathedral.
What a joyful and uplifting occasion for our diocese.
Diocesan Vocations Mass
The annual Diocesan Vocations Mass takes place on Monday Aug 28 at 7:30pm in Motherwell Cathedral.
All staff are warmly invited to join the RE department and the large number of S6 pupils who will represent the school at this important event.
A coach will leave the school at 6:45pm, returning at 9pm.
For more information speak to Mrs Barr
Charity
St Andrew’s Hospice
The annual St Andrew’s 6K Fun Run takes place on Sunday 17th September at Strathclyde Park.
This event is open to all pupils from S4-S6, there will be a talk from hospice staff this Thursday
Every year, thousands of pupils and staff members from Lanarkshire high schools take part in this event to raise vital funds for St Andrew’s Hospice.
Participants can choose to: run, jog or walk the 6K route and can either wear their running kit or fancy dress outfits.
There will be trophies & prizes for the first 3 finishers in all running categories and each participant will receive a 6K Schools Race medal.
Parent Council
The Parent Counil AGM is being held in the JHNS at 7pm on September 11. The PC is a great way to help our school on the road to further success. New members are always welcome, and as this year is the schools 40th anniversary it will be a great time to get involved.
For more information visit:
https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/getting-involved/parent-councils
Charity
Thank you to everyone who donated money to the Spina Bifida zip-slide event today. An exciting and new way for us to raise money – nearly £600 for a worthy cause.
Senior School
The Guidance Team are organising a trip to the Higher Education Fayre set up by UCAS on Sept 14 – 9 am to 11 am..
UCAS exhibitions are a unique opportunity for students – and anyone supporting them – to explore the wide range of opportunities available after school or college, all in one setting. Whether they’re interested in applying to uni or looking at alternative options, they’re sure to find something that appeals to them!
There are 60 places on offer – contact your guidance teacher.
Thursday August 17
S1. Assemble in the red social area where Mrs Murray and your guides will meet you for registration before setting off to the theatre for a welcome presentation.
S2 – S4. Follow your timetable issued in June, replacement timetables can be picked up from the office throughout the day (Don’t all go at once)
S5 – S6. New timetables can be picked up from the office throughout the day. Attend the classes on your timetable unless you have already completed a re-coursing interview. Sign up appointment sheets are available for S5 with Mrs McDade and S6 with Mrs McGhee.
S6 – Period 6 assembly in the theatre with Mrs McGhee.
SQA Results
Congratulations to all our pupils’ on results day.
If you want to change your option choices for this year due to your achievements so far, come into school tomorrow (Wednesday Aug 8) between 10 am and 12.30 and meet with staff who will be on hand to advise you. Sign up at reception.
