Last week we enjoyed a number of whole school events that brought our school community together whilst we following all risk assessments around virus control. Our children have enjoyed
*retreats to the Parish Centre (many thanks to Father Kane and youthworker Jan ) to further develop faith formation
*with the exception of Pr. 7, all classes enjoyed the sunny weather on their trips to Summerlee Heritage Museum. This wonderful facility is on our doorstep and we took full advantage of the excellent workshops on offer when the venue opened.
*Pr 1 and 2 classes had a special visit to local attraction Ice Lab and got to concoct their own recipes. Many thanks to Father Kane who paid for this lovely treat.
*Pr.7 leavers garden party. Many thanks to the PTA who provided the food on the day. The event was a huge success and was a fitting send off for a most fabulous Pr.7 cohort.
*Nursery graduation – the nursery team went all out to provide a wonderful party and graduation ceremony for our children who will be transferring to primary school in August.
*Lunch time Beach Party – a huge thank you to PTA for providing juice, ice lollies and ice poles to add to the summer vibe. A huge thank you to Pr.7 who organised the event. It has become an established school event that has become a highlight of the school year for everyone.
*Scotland day was celebrated on Monday as we joined the hype around the Euros. The school was a sea of tri-colours and there were quite a few renditions of Yes Sir I Can Boogie. Good fun was had by all.
Our final week will see us say a final farewell to our Pr. 7 pupils. The Pr. 7 Leavers Mass will take place on Monday in the church and will also serve as the Leavers/Retirement Mass for Mrs.Margaret Fraser, Principal Teacher, who retires this week after 23 years service to St.Augustine’s Primary. At the Mass we will be joined by Pr.7 parents, Margaret’s family and the family of Mrs. Sarah Cannon who very sadly and suddenly passed away this year. This will be Sarah’s 6 month anniversary and we felt it was most fitting that her family join us at this service and awards ceremony. Sarah, as you know continues to be missed at St.Augustine’s.
We aim to have our end of term Mass on Tuesday afternoon, weather permitting this may take place outside and if the weather is not kind representatives from each class will attend the service in the church. Our end of term assembly will also take place on Wednesday morning. The school will also be a busy place as teachers pack away resources and begin to make plans for August.
At present we are unable to provide information about classes and teachers as we await confirmation about our staffing for next session. As soon as this information is confirmed we will inform everyone about their classes for next session. Due to current restrictions we cannot have children moving from class to class and therefore cannot run with our move up afternoon as we would have done previously. We will, however, endeavour to ensure that children leave school knowledgeable about their class for next session and their teacher’s name. We sincerely hope that after a most challenging two years our children enjoy their summer holidays and get to spend precious time with friends and extended family. Let’s hope the weather is kind to us all and that our staycations are filled with glorious sunshine.
