All classes had the opportunity to visit the Church today to see the statue of St Michael the Archangel. Father Krzysztof told us all about the important work of St Michael, who was brave and courageous.

This week is Maths Week Scotland (22nd-28th September 2025). The theme is WILD MATHS – bringing nature and numbers together. Wild Maths will explore plants and wildlife, weather and natural forces, astronomy, and outdoor learning.

Primary 4 took their learning outside to take on the sticks and angles challenge. Each group had to collect a range of sticks of different lengths. They had to work co-operatively to make a picture of a house using the sticks that included:
• a right angle
• an acute angle
• a straight angle
• an obtuse angle
• a reflex angle

This P4 boy has shown excellent patience, focus and determination to work on this build. We are so pleased to have this Encanto house to display in our classroom. Fantastic work!

Holy Family Parish and Primary School

Confirmation Enrolment Mass

Sunday 14^th September 2025     11am Mass

• All children should attend Mass in full school uniform.
• Children should sit with their family in the main section of the Church near the centre aisles if possible.
• Father will invite children to come to the Altar where he will welcome them.
• Children will return to their seat with their families.
• Parents and Children will be invited to stand (at their seats) by Father.
• Father will ask parents to confirm support to children, response will be “We do” and then children will confirm their commitment, response will be “We do” and “Amen” (handouts will be available)
• Children will be invited to present their scrolls with their signed declaration. At this point Father will invite children to come forward to the Altar where scrolls will be placed in a basket. Children should proceed to the Altar in the same way as they would for Communion, one behind the other.

We were delighted to have a visit from Leonard the Lion and author Debbie Quinn.  Her book ‘Leonard’s Lunch’ has a health & wellbeing focus, encouraging children to make healthy food and lifestyle choices.

The children really enjoyed learning a dance with Leonard and the older children took part in a Q&A session with Debbie, asking excellent questions about the writing/publishing process and what she is going to write next. We can’t wait for Leonard’s next adventures!

Bishop Toal invited all P7 children to Carfin Grotto today and celebrated a mass to mark the Jubilee Year, we are Pilgrims of Hope.

Thank you to P7 for leading our first school mass of the year.

Click on the link to view our diary for the coming week.

HF Diary 01092025

Dear Parents and Carers,

As part of our exciting expansion of play-based learning in the Primary 1 classroom, we’re looking to enrich our resources and create even more engaging experiences for our young learners.

We would be grateful for any donations of the following items:

Kitchen utensils (child-safe and suitable for imaginative play)

Baby care equipment (such as dolls, bottles, baths, blankets, etc.)

Jigsaws (age-appropriate)

Role play toys (props, or themed play items)

If you have any items at home that your child has outgrown, we’d love to give them a new life in our classroom. Donations can be handed in to the school office or brought in with your child.

Thank you for your continued support.