Our sports day was a resounding success with everyone in the school taking part and joining in the spirit of the event. The weather was extremely kind to us all day as we basked in the sunshine between races. Many thanks to the army of mums and helpers who came along to help out on the day to make sure everything ran so smoothly. Many thanks also to our Sports Leaders from St.Ambrose who did a marvellous job stewarding the event. We were delighted that so many of our mums and dads took part in the final races, you really showed the wonderful community we have here at St.Augustine’s? I am quite sure your children were proud of you even if you didn’t win as it is all about the taking part!!
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Almond Valley
Pupils from Pr.1 – 3 went off for a fun filled day at Almond Valley on Tuesday. Our prayers were answered as the sun shone to make it a wonderful day for everyone. Here a few pictures of the days events!
Hopscotch Theatre Company
This week has been an action packed week at school with lots going on for everyone. Monday got off to a flying start with a visit from Hopscotch Theatre Company with their production of ‘What a Load of Rubbish?’ This was a highly entertaining and informative show that was perfectly pitched for everyone. Here are a few pictures of the morning’s entertainment.
Summer Fete
Our summer fete was a huge success despite the unseasonal weather which did not dampen the spirits of the hoard of parents, grandparents and children who came out in force to support the great work of our wonderful P.T.A. members.Technology has let me down this evening so as soon as I get things working I will post pictures of the fete. Thank you everyone for your great support on the day and for spending your hard earned money. I will update you shortly on what was raised on the day.
Albion Rovers
The school was delighted to welcome an Albion Rovers coach to the school who worked with Pr.4 – 6 pupils and then visited the classes with the trophy that they won for winning the league title.
Room 15 and 16 and their Health Week Update
Rooms 15 and 16 have been busy this week with a wide variety of activities that took place around our Health themed week. They had a visit from SSPCA and Alcohol Awareness. They also enjoyed a highly informative workshop from Child-Line. They were kept active with a programme of activities that involved playing football, bubble football, cricket and self defence classes. Let’s hope the strong messages that were presented all week have left a long and lasting impression.
Summer Fete
The school will be a hive of activity today as we begin preparations for our Summer Fete. Our wonderful P.T.A. members have been hard at work planning and organising a wonderful array of activities, stalls and visitors to entertain all our visitors. We are keeping a keen eye on the weather forecast in anticipation of a good day!!
Here is just a sample of what will be on offer on Saturday so please come along.
Traditional Music Groups – Comhaltas and Grupai Ceoil (stage in school hall)
Tombola
Teddy Stall
Nail Bar and Tattoo Parlour
Bouncy Castle
Martial Arts Demonstrations
Police, Fire Brigade
Toy Stall and balloons
Homebaking and Tuck Shop
Please come along and support the great work of the P.T.A. and enjoy our family day.
Health Week Update
Our Health week is proving to be a resounding success with a wealth of visitors who have given the children much to talk about when they go home. Yesterday we had a visit from Frankie and Benny’s who worked with all classes across the school. We also had visits from Childline who delivered talks to Pr.6 and 7 pupils to alert them to the dangers of the internet and cyberbullying. Today our Pr.6 and 7 pupils received talks on alcohol awareness and Pr.1 – 3 received talks on dental hygiene. All stages enjoyed a challenging obstacle course that was set up in the hall on Monday and Thursday afternoon.
Tomorrow we look forward to welcoming Albion Rovers to work with our Pr.4 – 6 pupils. Coatbridge Action for Safe Play will work with Pr.1 -3 and our Pr.7 pupils will be in the hall for Bubble Football!!!
One of our parents, Mrs.Cassidy, carried on the good work of NL Development Officer, Dorothy Anne and worked with our Pr.2 pupils to cook their own Chicken Nugget Happy Healthy Meals. Once again, not a bit was left for Mrs.Docherty!
We look forward to posting a picture gallery to update you on all that has happened.
We would like to take the opportunity to thank parents who have given their time and came along to assist throughout the week. Your support has been greatly appreciated all week.
Artists at Work in Pr.7
Our Pr.7 pupils in Mrs.Murphy’s class have been busy at work creating beautiful pieces of art for our Sunflower Tea next Friday in aid of St.Andrew’s Hospice. Our Pr.1 – 3 pupils are also busy learning songs and poems to entertain our guests in the morning. We look forward to seeing our parents at this lovely event which we hope will be a feature in our school calendar.
SPCA Visit
The whole school were treated to visits by the SPCA today as they informed the children about how to care for animals and for their pets. It proved to be a highly informative and entertaining assembly as you can see.
