{"id":402,"date":"2018-08-22T09:01:21","date_gmt":"2018-08-22T09:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/olhshtblog\/?p=402"},"modified":"2018-08-22T15:26:43","modified_gmt":"2018-08-22T15:26:43","slug":"ht-blog-22nd-august-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/olhshtblog\/2018\/08\/22\/ht-blog-22nd-august-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"HT Blog – 22nd August 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the first blog of the 2018\/19 school session. We are back a week now and it feels like we have never been away! The pupils have settled in well to the routine of school life again, particularly our new S1 pupils who are making a good first impression. We have been having assemblies and these have focused on the expectations we have of the pupils over the course of the year.<\/p>\n

It was lovely to see some of the work that has taken place in the school over the holidays. This included the internal walls being painted, which has fairly brightened the place up, especially on the staircases. We have also had work done at the entrance to the school. Above out front doors, as well as our current school badge and motto,\u00a0 we also have the original Our Lady’s school badge along with the Greek motto. All of the work makes such a big difference as you approach the building and as you walk about the school.<\/p>\n

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NewTown Waste Solutions based in Motherwell had a competition recently to design the artwork for a new trailer they were purchasing. We were delighted that three of our pupils were successful in this design. Christine (S3) won the prize for the design concept and Erin & Megan for the slogans. Well done to the girls who were assisted in the process by Mr Weir, our PT Art & Design.<\/p>\n

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As you know our school app is available to purchase free of charge. The app will have the important calendar dates on it, links to school twitter accounts, blog, etc\u2026 We will also be using this eventually for communication instead of text messages. If you haven\u2019t already done so, please download the app to keep up to date with all that is happening in the school.<\/p>\n

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I have listed some of the forthcoming events in the school below but would like to draw your attention to a couple. The school photographs will take place between Tuesday 4th and Thursday 6th September \u2013 once organised, pupils should keep an eye on the bulletin for the date their photo will take place. You will see that the Patronal Feast Day celebrations will take place on Friday 7th September. We will now be celebrating our Feast Day around the 8th September, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It has been in March for a number of years but this did not allow for a proper school celebration due to the proximity of deadlines and exam preparation in S4\/5\/6.<\/p>\n

Forthcoming events<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\u2022 Monday 27th August \u2013 S4\/5 Textile Visit to Dumfries House
\n\u2022 Tuesday 28th August \u2013 Annual Vocations Mass in Cathedral
\n\u2022 Thursday 30th August \u2013 Real Madrid Information Evening at 6pm
\n\u2022 Thursday 30th August \u2013 UCAS Information Evening
\n\u2022 Friday 31st August \u2013 Go4SET Industry Link Visit
\n\u2022 Monday 3rd September \u2013 Parent Council Meeting
\n\u2022 Tuesday 4th \u2013 Thursday 6th September \u2013 School Photographs
\n\u2022 Friday 7th September \u2013 Patronal Feast Day Celebrations
\n\u2022 Friday 14th September \u2013 S1 Author Visit (Alex Scarrow)
\n\u2022 Tuesday 18th September \u2013 Senior Awards Ceremony
\n\u2022 Friday 21st & Monday 24th September \u2013 School Holidays
\n\u2022 Saturday 22nd September \u2013 Real Madrid Trip leaves<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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