{"id":1090,"date":"2022-11-11T07:48:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T07:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/olhshtblog\/?p=1090"},"modified":"2022-11-11T07:48:32","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T07:48:32","slug":"ht-blog-11th-november-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/olhshtblog\/2022\/11\/11\/ht-blog-11th-november-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"HT Blog – 11th November 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

Caritas Commissioning Service<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Before the October week, around 60 of our S6 pupils gathered along with many other S6 pupils from the diocese for the Motherwell Caritas commissioning Service.\u00a0 We have always had a good record of pupils working on the Caritas award, serving the school and Parish, and are delighted once again with the numbers participating this year.\u00a0 It was a lovely service led by Bishop Toal.<\/p>\n

St Andrew\u2019s Hospice<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Following the 6K run in September we were visited by a representative from St Andrew\u2019s Hospice to pick up a cheque from the school for \u00a31426 from sponsorship at the event.\u00a0 There will be a number of pupils involved in the Santa Dash for the Hospice this weekend to raise funds, which will also include me and some pupils heading over the loch on a zipwire!<\/p>\n

Halloween Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Our S6 pupils organised a very successful Halloween dance for our S1 pupils. \u00a0There was dancing and games organised and there were many excellent outfits on display. Well done to S6 pupils for arranging this event for the S1 pupils!<\/p>\n

\"Image\"All Saints Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Feast of All Saints is a holiday of Obligation and we had the opportunity for the first time in several years to have a whole school Mass.\u00a0 Fr Bobby Kane was good enough to help us out and celebrate the Mass for us.\u00a0 The participation and behaviour of pupils was excellent.<\/p>\n

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Primary Schools<\/strong><\/p>\n

We do a lot of work with our Primary Schools to ensure the transition from primary school to secondary school is a smooth one for the hopping people.\u00a0 As part of this programme, Mr Lang and I visited Cathedral, St. Brendan\u2019s and St Bernadette\u2019s primary Schools and had the opportunity to speak with parents and pupils, to pass on information about the school and outline the work that will be done over the coming months as part of that transition process.<\/p>\n

S1 Parents Evening<\/strong><\/p>\n

After online Parents evenings, we were delighted to welcome parents back into the building for our first face to face reporting evening for a while. It was a great turnout and feedback from staff and parents was positive.\u00a0 Forthcoming evenings for some of the other year groups are listed below.<\/p>\n

Bannockburn trip<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Our annual S2 trip to Bannockburn resumed again this year and around 60 pupils attended. They had the opportunity to participate in a virtual battle which included a 3D projection of the Battle of Bannockburn in a state-of-the-art digital theatre. They handled weapons and armour from the period, participated in a role-play workshop, and visited the battle ground and surviving monuments. Pupils had a great time and once again staff were impressed with the way in which they represented the school.<\/p>\n

Parent Council<\/strong><\/p>\n

Th AGM took place recently where office bearers were appointed.\u00a0 Gerry Bonnar has stepped down as the Chairperson and we thank him most sincerely for his great work for the Parent Council.\u00a0 The Vice-Chairperson, Ian Munro, has stepped up as Chairperson with Stuart Angell as Vice Chairperson.\u00a0 The Catholic rep will be Elaine Fitzpatrick.\u00a0 I would like to thank them all for their contribution to the Parent Council and to everyone who forms this group, who have been very supportive to me and the school over a number of years. \u00a0If you are interested in joining the Parent Council, please contact the school.\u00a0 Currently it only involves 5 meetings a year which usually last no more than an hour.<\/p>\n

Forthcoming Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Monday 14th November – Inservice Day (holiday for pupils)<\/p>\n

Thursday 17th November – S4 Parents’ Evening<\/p>\n

Wednesday 23rd November – Christmas Fayre<\/p>\n

Thursday 24th November – Diocesan Education Mass<\/p>\n

Thursday 1st December – S5\/6 Parents’ Evening<\/p>\n

Friday 2nd December – Main diet of S4 Prelims begins (practical exams take place beforehand)<\/p>\n

Wednesday 7th December – Christmas Concert<\/p>\n

Thursday 15th December – S4\/5\/6 Ceilidh<\/p>\n

Friday 16th December – S1\/2\/3 Ceilidh (in the afternoon to replace Future Fridays)<\/p>\n

Thursday 22nd December – last day of term<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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