We had a fabulous week last week! We had three performances of our Infant Nativity – Gabriel’s Big Break – and three performances of our upper school Carol Concert. Our children, as always, did us proud and were all ‘stars’ on the stage. The feedback from parents and friends was that this year was even bigger and better than last year and everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves. These events don’t happen by chance however, and it seems only right that once again I thank the truly amazing team at OLSF for their involvement; from walk-on parts, to making costumes, backdrops, props, musical direction, the list goes on…. We are blessed with a dedicated and exceptionally hard-working team that always makes sure they go the extra mile for our little people.
We also had a lovely Mass on Tuesday for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Primary 6 led the liturgy and represented our school exceptionally well.
On Thursday our whole school visited the Panto at Motherwell’s Civic Centre. The children had an absolute ball and enjoyed their bag of treats from our Parent Council. A huge thank you must go to all of our parent helpers, without which we couldn’t go. Thank you also once again to our fabulous Parent Council for organising a bag of treats for every single child in our school – every penny they generate goes straight back to our children – fantastic!
We have a very busy week ahead – we have confessions for our upper school each day from 11am until 12pm. Taylor High Continuity Programme continues for our P7 pupils. On Tuesday we have our Christmas lunch – the deadline for orders has now passed, so if your child hasn’t already placed their order then they will need to bring a packed lunch in on Tuesday.
Our Christmas parties kick off on Wednesday afternoon with P7. Please note, for all parties, children can be collected 15 minutes early for lunch but note that there will be no crossing patrol outwith the normal times. It will be the responsibility of parents and careres to cross their children safely on the main road.
Thursday it’s the P5 and P6 Christmas party – all children from P5 and P6, regardless of whether they are in a straight or a composite class, will have their party on Thursday afternoon.
On Friday, we have had to change the running order, so our P1 and P2 children will have their party on Friday.
Our P3 and P4 children (regardless of class) will have their party on Monday 21st in the afternoon.
Our backpack appeal continues – please take part if you can and donate a bag for Mary’s Meals.
…And one final push – tomorrow is the deadline for voting in the Regent Shopping Centre Choir Competition – if you haven’t already voted, please do so! It is very close between ourselves and St. Patrick’s New Stevenston and every vote counts. If we are successful, we will get the opportunity to go back to the Regent Shopping Centre on Friday to perform again and our school will receive £500. Fingers crossed!!
