The boys and girls did us proud yesterday when we had our two special visitors in St Bartholomew’s. Andy Bathgate and Elizabeth McDowall from Scripture Union were extremely impressed with the children’s behaviour, manners, smart uniforms, Biblical knowledge and singing. Most importantly, they left without any doubt in their minds that faith is central to life in St Bartholomew’s. Andy and Elizabeth spent part of the morning observing RE in Primary 4/3. You can find out what they saw the children learning by visiting the P4/3 class page (click on the ‘Learning’ pencil).

I received an Email from Elizabeth McDowall not long after she left. She wrote:

‘Just wanted to say a big thank-you to you and all your staff for your hospitality towards Andy and myself during our visit today. You put in a lot of effort to give us a good overview of prayer and religious input in a Catholic school, and we now feel better informed.’

Well done, boys and girls! I’ve said it before, but I must be the proudest Head Teacher in the whole of North Lanarkshire! Also, a special thank you to Mrs O’Neill, Mr Hughes and Mrs McAuley for preparing the children for yesterday’s visit. It was very much appreciated.

Keep an eye on the Scottish Catholic Observer over the next few weeks for an article on Andy Bathgate and Elizabeth McDowall’s visit to St Bart’s.