{"id":455,"date":"2014-06-02T09:49:14","date_gmt":"2014-06-02T09:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/StBernadettes\/?p=455"},"modified":"2014-06-02T11:13:38","modified_gmt":"2014-06-02T11:13:38","slug":"summer-term-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/StBernadettes\/2014\/06\/02\/summer-term-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Term Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have had a very busy start to the new term with First Holy Communion, our P6\/7 visit to Aviemore, H Factor Awards, P2\/1 and P5 assembly. \u00a0Every event has been a real \u00a0success and all the children involved have benefited greatly from their experiences. \u00a0Thanks to all the children and staff who have worked so hard. \u00a0It was particularly pleasing to receive so many compliments about our children during our visit to the Cairngorms. \u00a0The children’s good manners, excellent behaviour and positive attitude were noticed and commented upon by many. \u00a0Well done!<\/p>\n

We have many exciting things to look forward to between now and the end of term. \u00a0We have at last got our vegetable plot ready to be planted. \u00a0It is situated in Fr. Stephen’s garden to allow for easy access and maintenance during the holiday period. \u00a0Fr Stephen will give the garden a special blessing on Tuesday 3rd June at 2pm, parents will be welcome to join us. \u00a0Mrs Moran has already been planting lettuce with P4 and we will be planting many more vegetables this week. \u00a0It is a very exciting project which we hope will have lasting benefits for all. \u00a0The vegetables will be used for cooking in school and any surplus will be sold to families and friends with any profit going towards the Malawi Partnership Project. \u00a0The partnership is continuing to grow with regular correspondence between the two schools and parishes. \u00a0We are really looking forward to the visit of Fr. Alfred at the beginning of the new term and Mrs McIntyre and I are well ahead in our plans for our visit in September. \u00a0We have even undertaken a painting and building skills course! \u00a0Please remember to do your best to contribute to our Back Pack Appeal. \u00a0The backpacks will go directly to our partner school in the container which will be sent off in August. \u00a0Please send any contributions into school. St Bernadette’s Parish Children’s Liturgy group are hosting a Family Fun Day on Sunday 22nd June which coincides with the collection date for the backbacks. It should be a really good event for children. On Sunday 22nd June the Parish are also doing the collection of bicycles between 12.00 & 2.00pm if any parents have bicycles to donate. Please note that bicycles must be roadworthy.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday P7 participate in the Yellow Walk for St Andrew’s Hospice. \u00a0We urgently require one or two parent helpers to allow the visit to take place. \u00a0Please contact the school if you can help. \u00a0It is always a really well organised and fun event for the children.<\/p>\n

On Saturday a team of P6 & P7 pupils will take part in the Shotts Highland Games. \u00a0I am confident we will do very well! Last year we were 2nd overall so we have a lot to live up to!<\/p>\n

A group of P6 pupils will take part in the Fire Reach programme on Tuesday 10th June at Coatbridge Fire Station. \u00a0The children will no doubt have a great experience being fire fighters for the day.<\/p>\n

P1-6 will go on their outing to Blair Drummond Safari Park on Wednesday 11th June. \u00a0The forecast is looking good for just now so hopefully we will have a fine day. \u00a0Please send in the money if you have not already paid. \u00a0The buses will not return until 4pm.<\/p>\n

P7 pupils go on their 2 day visit to OLHS on 10th and 11th June. \u00a0During the visit they will meet their new class and teachers and follow a typical timetable. \u00a0Lunch will be provided, although all pupils must have their Young Scot Card. \u00a0On Monday 9th June there will be a welcome Mass in OLHS for parents and pupils at 7pm. \u00a0It is expected that everyone attends.<\/p>\n

Mrs Bradley will begin our Commonwealth Games mural this week with children from across the school. \u00a0The design is fabulous and I’m really looking forward to seeing the end result which will be lasting memory of all the work we have been doing this year to celebrate the Commonwealth Games 2014. \u00a0Hopefully the weather will stay dry for us.<\/p>\n

Our Sports Day takes place on the 19th June. \u00a0It will have a Commonwealth Games theme including an opening ceremony. \u00a0The day will start at 10am. \u00a0All parents are invited to come along. \u00a0We also require a number of parent helpers, please contact the school if you can help.<\/p>\n

On 23rd June all pupils from P5-P7 will go to Ravenscraig Sports Arena for the Queen’s Baton Relay. \u00a0The children will see the baton and participate in a number of events. \u00a0It promises to be a very memorable day.<\/p>\n

The PTA end of term disco also takes place on Monday 23rd June. \u00a0It would be great if everyone could come.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday 24th June P7 will go on their outing to M&Ds. \u00a0If anyone can accompany the children please contact Mrs Smith.<\/p>\n

P7 will be presented with awards and new High School ties at a Mass and ceremony on Thursday 26th June at 1pm. \u00a0This will be a lovely occasion to celebrate the contribution the children have made to St Bernadette’s Primary over the past 7 years. \u00a0Parents and families of our P7 children are invited to attend this very special event.<\/p>\n

Our term will end on Friday 27th June at 1pm for hopefully a great and well deserved holiday for all.