After a break of almost two months, the Head Teacher’s blog makes a long-awaited return today. Apologies for the delay in getting the site live again. I look forward, once again, to keeping you up-to-date with everything that’s happening in St Bartholomew’s.
I’d be here all day if I attempted to fill you in on absolutely everything that’s been going on in St Bart’s while the blog’s been off-air. However, here are a few highlights from the past couple of months:
Parents’ Evening had its usual high turn out back in October and there were lots of smiles from both parents and pupils after teachers gave great reports on so many of the children. Well done to our phenomenal pupils!
The Book Fayre ran throughout the same week as Parents’ Evening and raised an amazing £800 worth of books for the school. Many thanks for supporting this very worthwhile venture.
Primary 7 spent an action-packed week in Kilbowie earlier this term. We were extremely fortunate with the weather and the boys and girls had a fantastic time trying out lots of new activities including canoeing, gorge walking and skiing. Many thanks to Mrs Smillie for accompanying the class on the trip to Oban. I know you enjoy the experience as much as the children, Mrs Smillie, but it’s still above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you!
Primary 3 have started an exciting block of learning entitled ‘Roots of Empathy’. However, their teacher for these lessons isn’t a grown-up; he’s a little baby called Otto who visits the class every three weeks. We have set up a ‘Roots of Empathy’ display board in the main entrance area so you can find out more about this fantastic learning opportunity. A huge thank you to Mrs Duncan for agreeing to bring in baby Otto during the course of the year. It’s very much appreciated and he’s already won the hearts of the boys and girls.
Both Primary 6 and Primary 7 had their class assemblies recently. Primary 7 gave a fascinating presentation on Spain, including some authentic Spanish dancing! Primary 6 chose the Scottish Parliament and the recent referendum as the topic for their assembly and gave a humorous and thoroughly entertaining presentation to their audience which included Elaine Smith, MSP. Well done P6 and 7 (and Mrs McFarlane and Mrs McLean)!
Primary 6 also had their class Mass this term. Despite our oratory currently being out of commission, the Music Room provided a peaceful haven for this special celebration of the Eucharist.
The Primary 1’s had a great trip to Glasgow Science Centre last month. The boys and girls visited the planetarium and had lots of fun at the ‘Star Gazers’ workshop. Their behaviour was impeccable and they were a real credit to St Bart’s.
The Halloween disco was as popular as ever and there were some fantastic costumes parading around the hall. Many thanks, as always, to the amazing team of parents who got everything ready for the children and supervised on the night. I don’t know how we’d get by without you!
Mrs McLean accompanied a team of P5 and 6 pupils to a Cross country qualifying race last week. All of the children did extremely well. However, particular congratulations go to Ryan (P6) who came in 4th and Caitlin (also P6) who was 14th to cross the finish line. Mrs McLean and Mrs Keirnan have set up a running club this term, so the children’s fitness and running skills are definitely set to go from strength to strength.
Finally (and still on the theme of sport), one of our very talented P7 pupils picked up a gold medal at the recent Tae Kwon Do Scottish Open at Bellahouston Sports Centre. What an amazing achievement to come first place in a national competition! Well done! We’re so proud to have such a talented sportswoman in St Bart’s!
