Please remember to drive slowly in and around the school grounds. We have a number of traffic calming measures in place to try to keep everyone concerned safe, please adhere to them. The roundabouts at the bottom of the drive can be very busy at times so be careful, the safety of our pupils, parents and those passing by is important to us.
Friday 27th January 2017
St Angela Merici
She was born around the year 1470 at Desenzano near Brescia. She became a Franciscan nun and gathered together girls whom she formed in the works of charity. In 1535 she formed the institute of the Ursulines – a society of women with the task of teaching poor girls to be good Christian.
We pray that like the charity and wisdom you showed St Angela, this may inspire us to treasure your teaching and express it in our lives.
Our Father …….
School Prayer
Lord, I thank you for bringing me to another day.
May I live it completely for You,
Through you,
With You and in you. Amen
Blessed John Henry Newman, Pray for Us.
Thursday 26th January 2017
Saint Timothy and Saint Titus, Bishops
Timothy and Titus were disciples and helpers of the apostle Paul. Timothy was placed in charge of the Church at Ephesus and Titus was in charge of the church at Crete. St Paul wrote his pastoral letters to them containing a lot of useful advice for the instruction of the clergy and the people in the faith.
We pray that like Timothy and Titus, we will be given the power to preach your word. Grant that living a life of integrity and holiness in this world, we may through their prayers come to our true home in heaven.
Our Father…..
School Prayer
Lord, I thank you for bringing me to another day.
May I live it completely for You,
Through you,
With You and in you. Amen
Blessed John Henry Newman, Pray for Us.
Wednesday 25th January 2017
The Conversion of St Paul the Apostle
St Paul is undoubtedly one of the most famous people in the history of the Western world. Famously converted on the road to Damascus, he travelled tens of thousands of miles around the Mediterranean spreading the word of Jesus and it was Paul who came up with the doctrine that would turn Christianity from a small sect of Judaism into a worldwide faith that was open to all.
We pray that St Paul will help us to carry your name to the whole world. Help us to follow in his footsteps by witnessing to your truth before men and women today.
Our Father…..
School Prayer
Lord, I thank you for bringing me to another day.
May I live it completely for You,
Through you,
With You and in you. Amen
Blessed John Henry Newman, Pray for Us.
Monday 23th January 2017
Daily Scripture Reading – Mark 3:7-12
Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea, and a great multitude from Galilee followed; also from Judea and Jerusalem and Idumea and from beyond the Jordan and from about Tyre and Sidon a great multitude, hearing all that he did, came to him. And he told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, lest they should crush him; for he had healed many, so that all who had diseases pressed upon him to touch him. And whenever the unclean spirits beheld him, they fell down before him and cried out, “You are the Son of God.” And he strictly ordered them not to make him known.
We pray that we will have the strength to give ourselves to God without fear or reservation. Jesus offered freedom to everyone who sought him out and wherever he went, people came to him because they had heard about his wonderful deeds. May we seek his presence in our lives that he may touch and heal us.
Our Father……..
School Prayer
Lord, I thank you for bringing me to another day.
May I live it completely for You,
Through you,
With You and in you. Amen
Blessed John Henry Newman, Pray for Us.
Pupils have been issued with a letter and a leaflet giving information about the exciting planned upgrade of our school. For information click on the link to our information page or look at the photographs below.
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/CardinalNewmanWebsite/information/about-us/
Friday 20th January 2017
St Sebastian was a fervent servant of Christ. Although he did not see any need for combat Sebastian joined the army so that he would be able to aid the confessors and martyrs in their sufferings without suspicion. He went to Rome, the scene of bitter opposition arising from the Christians’ zeal for the faith. Sebastian was discovered and every effort was made to turn him from his faith but he would not. He was ordered to be put to a post and pierced with arrows. When everyone thought him dead, a devout woman named Irene arranged for his burial during the night; finding him still alive, she cared for him in her own house. After his recovery the emperor ordered him scourged until he expired. His body was thrown into a sewer.
We reflect today on the suffering of Christ. Following Christ the Suffering Servant, Christians are called to solidarity with all who suffer.
Hail Mary …….
Lord, I thank you for bringing me to another day.
May I live it completely for You,
Through you,
With You and in you. Amen
Thursday 19th January 2017
St. Canute was king of Denmark. He opposed the aristocracy and kept a close association with the church in an attempt to create a powerful and centralized monarchy. Canute generously patronized several churches and supported apostolic preaching throughout Denmark. He was assassinated with the entire royal party at St. Alban’s Church, Odense because of his faith and his zeal in working for its extension in his kingdom.
Canute was buried in St. Alban’s Church which was renamed St. Canute’s Cathedral. Miracles were recorded at his tomb, and, at the request of King Erik III Evergood of Denmark, he was canonized by Pope Paschal II.
Our Father…..
Lord, I thank you for bringing me to another day.
May I live it completely for You,
Through you,
With You and in you. Amen
Blessed John Henry Newman, Pray for Us.
Last night staff and pupils attended Mother Civic Centre for the Battle of The Bands event. It was a fantastic evening with talent on show from nine schools in North Lanarkshire. Our entry – Ultra Violet – did us proud gaining second place. Well done to our band members Stefanie Boyle, Rainne Downey, Nicole Smith, Jody Mullen, Dougie Steadman and Marje Batucan. A big thank you also to our music department and especially Mr McLaughlin for all his hard work.
Tuesday 17th January 2017
Memorial of St Anthony, abbot
St. Anthony, the father of monks, retired to the desert at about the age of eighteen in order to live in perfect solitude. “His was a perfectly purified soul. No pain could annoy him, no pleasure bind him. In him was neither laughter nor sadness. The sight of the crowd did not trouble him and the warm greetings of so many men did not move him. In a word, he was thoroughly immune to the vanities of the world, like a man unswervingly governed by reason, established in inner peace and harmony.”
We pray for those in monastic life and pray for a resurgence of vocations to this life.
Our Father …..
School Prayer
Lord, I thank you for bringing me to another day.
May I live it completely for You,
Through you,
With You and in you. Amen
Blessed John Henry Newman, Pray for Us.
“Breakfast Club has moved”
17th January 2017 Cardinal Newman High School Careers Fayre
The Careers fair will be an opportunity for students in all year groups, and the parents of students in S5/6 employers/education to discuss and exchange information on employment goals and opportunities. It is hoped that the pupils will get an insight into the courses, career options and post school destinations offered.
The fayre will also look to introduce pupils to the world of work while still at school and see the potential of their coursework relating to key skills needed in order to become a successful professional.
The fayre will offer pupils the opportunity to develop skills in communication, and networking preparing them for professional interactions beyond school.
At the parents evening the parents will have the opportunity to engage with the attendees. Employers and Further education providers who will be attending include: GTG Training, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, Army, RAF, Navy, Qualitas International (Hair and Childcare), Glasgow Kelvin College, UWS, NCL Foundation Apprenticeship team, Glasgow Caledonian University, City of Glasgow College, the Police and the Fire Service.
The S5/6 Parent Meeting will be held in school on Tuesday January 17 from 4.05pm. Parents should sign in at the yellow entrance where they will be given some important information leaflets.
A Careers Fayre is also included in this evening with a large number of stalls offering information and advice. Have a cup of tea or coffee and browse the interesting and informative displays.
Please check your Young Scot Card and make sure it has the pink strip along the middle. If not, it is invalid and you should visit http://young.scot/upgrade to order a new one.
Miss McKenny’s “Junk Kouture” club have designed and produced some outstanding outfits this term. The pupils used wire, paper and plastic bags to fashion their own creations – well done.
These are coming to a catwalk near you!
