Reflection – what’s in a smile?
Your smile is a great asset, it is your cutest accessory, and your best friend! When someone walks by you and smiles it catches and then you smile. You then smile at the next person and they catch it. Pretty amazing when you think about it! Just by smiling at one person you can make hundreds of people smile every day! We have plenty opportunities each day to smile and plenty opportunities to allow the slightest smile brighten the day of another person in school. That small selfless meaningful act is a beautiful thing.
Prayer – Lord, your presence warms my heart
As Blessed Mother Teresa is a shining example to us of a selfless spirit, may we today strive to do a selfless act and help one another. Sometimes the smallest gesture of kindness, a smile can brighten someone’s day. Lord allow us the confidence and strength to look for opportunities today in Cardinal Newman High school and at home, to treat every encounter like an encounter with Christ. May we genuinely seek to allow our smile to warm someone’s heart, just a little.
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
For Canon Glackin
Eternal Rest, grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace.
Canon Edward Glackin (1934-2016)
Canon Glackin, Parish Priest of St Columba’s, Viewpark, for over 30 years, passed away at the weekend after a short illness. Canon was a great supporter of the school during his time as parish priest at St Columba’s, always making himself available for confessions and mass and always more than prepared to visit classes and speak to pupils, which he did with such warmth and sincerity. His love of all things Spanish was highlighted in the great service he gave to our Day of the Dead celebrations in school and his contribution to that over the last few years was immense. Although he was unable to take a leading role in the last celebrations he did manage to attend and took the opportunity to speak to our third years about his illness, his acceptance of death and the important role that his faith had in helping him approach his death. Sharing his thoughts and inspiration with the young people and telling them how lucky they were to have the gift of faith to face trials such as these was a very moving and touching experience.
The funeral arrangements will be finalised at some point this week, Fr Grant has intimated that it will take place either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.
Eternal Rest, grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace. Amen
Sutton Trust Summer School – S5 Pupils
The Sutton Trust Summer Schools are FREE subject-specific residential courses that allow pupils a taste of life at one of eleven leading universities. To be eligible to apply, S5 pupils must have achieved at least 5A/B passes at National 5 and be taking subjects related to the course they are applying for.
Pupils should also meet all (or most) of the following criteria
• will be the first generation in their family to attend university
• have been eligible for free school meals or EMA
• attend school or live in an area with high levels of socio-economic deprivation
Please see the information posted in the S5 Common Room or speak to Ms McGin
ley or Mrs O’Keane.
THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING IS FRIDAY 11TH MARCH 2016
Daily Prayer
Reflection
God is with us in our every breath. He knows our needs and provides for us even when we cannot see what he wants for us. It is often easy to be put off by hurdles and sometimes hard work can leave us feeling drained. Our fourth year pupils are embarking on their prelim exams this week and we know that there is an answer to each question, a reassuring thought for every doubt, a lesson from each missed opportunity and a chance to improve their tomorrows.
Prayer – Lord, I place my trust in you
Let us take a moment in the hustle and bustle of our day to put or faith in God. My we know that he is with us in times of stress, times of challenge and times of joy. Allow his presence to be with you as we give our best to our lessons in Cardinal Newman High School. Let us all think about our fourth pupils who have prepared well and giving their best to their exams. Let us also pray for people throughout our world who face challenges today, may our Lord be with them and give them strength to do their best.
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
For Canon Glackin
Eternal Rest, grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace.
Daily Prayer
“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”
Mother Teresa
Reflection: The news in France of the terrorist attacks and the ongoing war in Syria has been filled our media with images of violence which continue to shake the world. We must remember those who have been killed or injured at the hands of others. We must remember them and their families in our prayers.
Prayer: Jesus, help the world become a more tolerant and peaceful place. Amen.
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. V. Pray for Us
Group 1 – Outward Bound Pupils
The first Outward Bound group of this yea
r, led by Mr Reddick and Miss Gallagher returned safe and sound on Friday, more photographs to follow.
Outward Bound
We have just recived confirmation that pupils will be back at school between 4pm and 4.30.
Daily Prayers- Friday, January 15
“Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses and disappointments; but let us have patience and we soon shall see them in their proper figures.” Joseph Addison
Reflection: In times of struggle, pain and anguish we sometimes look to God and ask, why? Why does this happen to me? What have I done to deserve this? Remember that God has created this path for you to test you, to challenge you. Stay strong and persevere and you will find the true meaning of life.
Prayer: Lord, make me more patient so I can hold on until you turn things around for my favour. This I ask through your son Jesus Christ, my friend and saviour. Amen. 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
Upper School Ceilidh
Last nights Upper School Ceilidh was a fantastic event enjoyed by S5, S6 and attending teachers. The pupils were all beautifully turned out and as expected behaved impeccably. The night began with some very energetic ceilidh dancing and finished with some modern day tunes. Thanks to everyone who came along to support the evening.
S1 Interim Reports
Thank you to all parents who have timeously returned the tear off slip for the S1 Interim Reports. The photographs show some of our pupils who received “Excellence Awards”
for consistent high standards of behaviour, homework, effort and progress. Well Done.
Careers Advice
Over the past two days all of S1 have been given advice on possible careers and help to identify their skills and talents. Ruth Robertson of Skills Development Scotland presented information to the pupils, and played a variety of enjoyable and interesting interactive “Skills” games. The results of one game surprisingly showed that many of our talented pupils should be ballet dancers!!!
S1 Science
S1 Science pupils confidently presented their research findings on whether there could be life on other planets – well done to all groups. Their presentations were peer marked and the results will be shared with feedback during the next lesson.
Daily Prayer
Thursday, 14th January
“The king of love my shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never.
I nothing lack if I am his, and he is mine forever.”
Henry William Baker
Reflection: I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me, but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.
Have you ever doubted the word of the Lord? What can we do to build our faith in him?
Prayer: Jesus, tender shepherd hear us, bless the staff and pupils of Cardinal Newman tonight, through the darkness please stay near us, keep us safe till morning light. Amen.
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.
Daily Prayers – Wednesday, 13th January
Feast of St Kentigern, Patron of Glasgow
“The heart that is generous and kind most resembles God.”
Robert Burns Reflection: When Jesus sacrificed himself on the cross for us, he cried out, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Even after he was betrayed Christ still forgave his people. We should think to ourselves, do we forgive our friends, family or peers when they do wrong? Is there any point to hold a grudge? We should all remember to love one and other as Jesus loved us.
Prayer: Holy Spirit, help all of us to forgive people who have hurt us. Heal our emotions that have been wounded and teach us how to love unconditionally. Continue to extend your love and mercy toward us to remind us to use your power of living. Amen.
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. St Kentigern, Pray for Us.
Daily Prayers
Prayer for Tuesday 12 January
Reflection: With the senior pupils of CNHS about to start getting ready for their prelim SQA qualifications, they are beginning to prepare their work and study over notes.
Take a moment and think to yourself, am I giving ‘this’ my all? Could I do more?
Should I watch less television and study a little more?
Could I stop taking my phone out all the time?
Work hard and you will be rewarded.
Prayer: God of Love, you are with us in every transition and change. As we enter into this new era with excitement and even some anxiety, we recall your deep compassion, presence, and abounding love. We thank you for the gifts, talents and skills with which you have blessed us. We thank you for the experiences that have brought us to this moment. We thank you for the work of others that gives breadth and depth to our own work. Be with us as we move forward, rejoicing with you and supporting one another. We ask this in your Holy Name. Amen.
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.
