Our week finished on a very strong note with Primary 4 pupils excelling themselves in their amazing assembly. A magnificent learning journey through Viking times, we learned through song, drama, art and verse. A huge congratulations to all in P4, every child participated throughout. Thanks to all P4 staff; Mrs Murphy, Mrs Cassidy, Miss Love and Mrs Findlay for all their work in preparing the children. Thanks also to our wonderful support staff who assisted with costumes and props. Our assembly was very well attended and from the adult response it was clear a most enjoyable morning was had by all.
Mr John Quinn (Grace’s dad) came along on Friday a kindly volunteered to photograph this wonderful event. Click on the link below to access the photographs, they are outstanding. Once again, we are indebted to John for all his work.
https://goo.gl/Wi4Eh8
Continuing on a tuneful note, on Monday of this week P6a recorded their entry for North Lanarkshire Council Song Writing Project. Thanks to Fr. Chromy for allowing us to make use of the wonderful acoustic in Cathedral Church.
You can come along and hear the children on Thursday 14th March in Motherwell Concert Hall. Posters with all the details are around the school with one attached to the photographs below.
Our school App has kept you all abreast of the progress of our ‘Big Build’. The outdoor classroom and al fresco orchestra are almost complete, we look forward to the grand opening. Have a look at the App for daily photograph updates.
Tuesday morning was very exciting for our Euro Quiz Team. Finn, Taylor, Emma, Elizabeth, Mya, Miss Donnelly & Miss Forsyth. The team took part in North Lanarkshire Council Euro Quiz and earned a fabulous First Place. A brilliant achievement, they now look forward to representing North Lanarkshire Council at the National Final in Holyrood later in the year. Photographs have been posted on the App.
Wednesday evening we had our first Fundraisers Meeting of the new year, thanks to all who braved the cold to come along. We are continually looking for new ways to involve everyone in supporting our school community. Why not come along to our next meeting on Wednesday 24th April? A great way to work together to create excellent experiences for our children. Don’t worry about remembering the April date, I’ll remind you nearer the time.
Meanwhile down in the nursery:
This week has been a super busy week in nursery with some special visitors.
As we continue with our ‘People Who Help Us’ topic the children continue to learn about the role of the Police Force. On Tuesday morning we had a special visit from a special Policeman who brought his big Police Van for the children to explore. He showed them some of his equipment and some children were able to name parts of it. He brought some hats for them to wear and let them try on his big helmet. He even put his handcuffs on one of the staff. Don’t worry it was only pretend!
Our afternoon children will have their visit next Wednesday.
As the week progressed the children added a Jail to the Police Station that they had started last week. They have been using the new costumes to role-play the job of a Policeman/woman and using scrunchies as handcuffs. In literacy they have been writing imaginative stories about the Police and some words for display. In art they have made collage Police cars and created their own Police Force from a range of art materials.
A new day dawned on Wednesday when another set of visitors arrived. These ladies were student nurses from the University of the West of Scotland. They gave a little talk to the children about the importance of keeping our bodies strong and healthy. Each group experienced a fun physical course outdoors using a range of equipment. Afterwards the children discussed the benefits of healthy exercise. The students were very impressed with our children’s participation.
In numeracy the children have been using the ‘People Who Help Us’ matching cards to match the job and the vehicle that goes along with the job. They have been watching a range of short Police videos helping them to understand all the different roles the Police do.
Outdoors they continue to be creative using our new bricks to create towers, cars and of course a Jail.
Finally, a very important message to all:
NOTICE TO ALL PARENTS/CARERS OF
O.L.G.A CATHEDRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY CLASS
Our children’s safety is being compromised on a daily basis because of inconsiderate parking.
Following multiple on-going safety concerns from our parent forum I bring to your attention parking guidance in and around our school and nursery.
NURSERY CAR PARK:
This is for parents/carers dropping off and collecting nursery children. NO SCHOOL PUPILS SHOULD BE DROPPED OFF OR COLLECTED IN THE NURSERY CAR PARK.
Disabled spaces are primarily for those children who require additional assistance.
TOP CAR PARK:
This is for parents/carers dropping off and collecting school pupils.
SCHOOL DRIVE:
This is ONLY for school transport (buses and taxis). NO PARENT/CARER should park on any part of the drive.
Let’s work together to ensure every child can arrive and leave school and nursery safely and happily.
Mrs Shields
NOTICE TO ALL PARENTS/CARERS OF O.L.G.A CATHEDRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY CLASS
Our children’s safety is being compromised on a daily basis because of inconsiderate parking.
Following multiple on-going safety concerns from our parent forum I bring to your attention parking guidance in and around our school and nursery.
NURSERY CAR PARK:
This is for parents/carers dropping off and collecting nursery children. NO SCHOOL PUPILS SHOULD BE DROPPED OFF OR COLLECTED IN THE NURSERY CAR PARK.
Disabled spaces are primarily for those children who require additional assistance.
TOP CAR PARK:
This is for parents/carers dropping off and collecting school pupils.
SCHOOL DRIVE:
This is ONLY for school transport (buses and taxis). NO PARENT/CARER should park on any part of the drive.
Let’s work together to ensure every child can arrive and leave school and nursery safely and happily.
Mrs Shields
NOTICE TO ALL PARENTS/CARERS OF O.L.G.A CATHEDRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY CLASS
Our children’s safety is being compromised on a daily basis because of inconsiderate parking.
Following multiple on-going safety concerns from our parent forum I bring to your attention parking guidance in and around our school and nursery.
NURSERY CAR PARK:
This is for parents/carers dropping off and collecting nursery children. NO SCHOOL PUPILS SHOULD BE DROPPED OFF OR COLLECTED IN THE NURSERY CAR PARK.
Disabled spaces are primarily for those children who require additional assistance.
TOP CAR PARK:
This is for parents/carers dropping off and collecting school pupils.
SCHOOL DRIVE:
This is ONLY for school transport (buses and taxis). NO PARENT/CARER should park on any part of the drive.
Let’s work together to ensure every child can arrive and leave school and nursery safely and happily.
Mrs Shields
