Mike Russell, the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, thoroughly enjoyed his visit to St Bartholomew’s yesterday and was extremely impressed by our fantastic pupils (no surprise there!). Mr Russell has posted a photograph and written about his visit on his own blog which can be accessed by clicking HERE.

Many thanks to all of those pupils, parents and parishioners who made a special contribution to yesterday’s visit and to staff for making the school look as good as ever. I’m so proud of everyone and absolutely delighted that St Bartholomew’s has received recognition and compliments from someone in such high a position. You all deserve the praise!

Primary 4 and 5 are off to the Primary Games in Motherwell today. A fantastic banner has been produced to cheer on the team (thank you Mrs Dolan and Mrs Payne for your help!) and I’m sure the boys and girls will have a great day competing in the various events.