All posts by Mrs Docherty
Open Evening/Meet the Teacher
Many thanks to all the parents who came out in such large numbers to visit the school on Thursday evening. I hope you found the presentation informative and that it explained the school’s recent journey and the commitment of all to move forward and improve the quality of teaching and learning for all pupils across the school. A copy of the powerpoint is available for those who were unable to attend. Many thanks for the feedback you provided in regard of homework and curriculum rationale. All responses will be collated and reviewed by staff with a view to reviewing our current policies to ensure they have taken account of your views and the views of your child(ren). I hope you enjoyed the opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher, to see their learning environment and discuss their future learning.
Peer Mediation Training
Primary 7 attended peer mediation training last week where they learned how to become a better friend, developed new skills in effective communication, self-control, problem solving and understanding. They competed their two day training by acting out scenarios to put their new skills into practice. We look forward to seeing our peer mediators in action. Our slide show below captures their intensive training sessions. Well done boys and girls!!
Primary 3 at the ICT Suite
Room 11. Pr.3 went to the ICT room for the first time this term. The children were learning how to put the computers and laptops on, how to access the Internet and were working together to complete maths challenges. They loved it as you can see!!
Parent Council/PTA and Open Evening
Please note our Parent Council Meeting will take place tomorrow evening at 6.00pm. Our PTA meeting takes place afterwards at 7.15pm and new members are warmly welcome. Our Meet the Teacher /Open Evening takes place at 6.30pm on Thursday 1st September and all are welcome.
Pr.7 at the ICT Suite
Primary 7 have been very busy researching their Scottish island in ICT. It demonstrated a great use of search criteria and judgement of reliable sources. Fantastic collaboration was demonstrated. Well done room 8 pupils.
The Week Ahead
Lunch Menu
| Monday | Heather Ewart – Kodaly Music Classes for Pr.5 Community Involvement from St.Ambrose – 1.20 – 3.00 – Christina Lennon, Emma Cannon, E. Cassidy, Chelsea McAuley.
In-service Training – all staff – pm |
| Tuesday | Wilson Photography – Individuals/ Families
Mrs.Docherty attending Head of Establishment Meeting Mrs. McGlone attending in-service training – am |
| Wednesday | Pr. 1- 3 – Assembly -pm
Pr. 4 – 7 Assembly- pm Stars of the Week, Good Citizen Award and Cool Class Awards to be announced at asembly. Please remind children to bring along achievements – certificates/trophies from out of school involvement to be shared at asembly. PARENT COUNCIL MEETING – 6.15pm PTA – 7.15pm – new members very welcome. |
| Thursday | Mrs.Drummond attending in-service training
Inclusion Support Base to work with the Pr.6 children not involved in peer mediation training last session – now Pr.7 pupils. MEET THE TEACHER – OPEN EVENING – 6.30pm. Parents and pupils invited. Mrs. Docherty to address parents at 6.30pm and canvas parent views on homework and curriculum. LAUNCH OF FIRST MINISTER’S READING CHALLENGE – Pr.4 – 7 |
| Friday | Curriculum Improvement Officers to visit school to met with Mrs.Docherty and Mrs.Elliott – 9.00am
First Friday Mass Peer Mediation to continue with Pr.7 pupils – am |
Mass at Carfin
Our Pr7 pupils did an excellent job of representing the school community at Friday’s Year of Mercy Mass at Carfin Grotto. It was a splendid occasion and one to remember as Pr. 7 pupils and secondary pupils from across the Diocese of Motherwell joined together for a concelebrated Holy Mass lead by Bishop Toal. Our film slide below captures images from a lovely day shared with our fantastic Pr.7 pupils.
Year of Mercy Mass
Our Pr.7 pupils will leave tomorrow morning to attend Holy Mass at Carfin Grotto with over 4,000 children in attendance from across the diocese. Our fingers are crossed that it stays dry and the sun shines.
House Captain/ Vice Captain Announcement
Congratulations to our successful House Captains and Vice Captains. I am sure they will be fine ambassadors for the school in the months head.
