Father Kane and Deacon David have been doing a wonderful job keeping in contact with the congregation and supporting families at home. Deacon David has also been out and about  sharing his pilgrimage around the parishes of Coatbridge. Please check out his video on twitter.  Please remember to follow Father Kane on twitter and to check out our own twitter account for updates and news. Our PTA also have a twitter account and regularly retweet information from the school, St. Ambrose and the Parish.

Bishop Toal has asked to share a message to all children who have had their First Holy Communion post-poned.

Please select the link below to hear his message for First Communicants.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIiHMQqh744&t=238s

In the meantime, Communicants, pupils and their families can take part in The Motherwell Diocese Daily Angelus Challenge.

https://youtu.be/P2Lw3p1Z1pw

For every weekday during May, a new video will be tweeted for families to do at home and these will also be  hosted on the website and on Facebook.

DOM Daily Angelus Challenge Card

Below are details  in regard of accessing glow on an x-box/play station.  This may provide you with another option in regard of accessing glow if there is limited access to PC/laptops/tablets.  Children will love to hear this 🙂

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When using glow for online learning please check out the ICT tile on SharePoint.  Mr. Mullen and Mrs.Drummond  have uploaded lots of new materials and links to great sites.  There are lots of great coding and programming opportunities.

Our week ahead involves spending time away from school and once again all teachers are on hand to ensure children are engaged in their learning and remain on track.  Teachers are uploading work to glow on a weekly and daily basis  and are readily available to give feedback and to chat. We understand that supporting your child’s learning at home will present it’s own challenges as you possibly may be juggling your own work demands, the care of younger children and managing the use of an electronic device that has to be shared among siblings. This is no easy undertaking and all while sharing the same space.  Please sit with your child/children and make your own timetable for the week ahead.  Review the activities/challenges set by your child’s teacher and agree what is the focus for the week ahead.  We don’t want anyone to feel overwhelmed or under pressure.  Keeping your child/children safe and happy is the priority.  Remember there are plenty of fun experiences that you can oversee at home that are opportunities for learning and developing essential life skills – setting he table, washing the dishes, making the bed, tidying up, riding a bike, baking, cooking, gardening.  Please encourage your child to pursue their own interests and develop how this can be shared- notes, mind map, journal, video , pictures etc. It has been great to see that so many of our children are developing great skills and effectively developing as independent learners.

Wednesday is International Dance Day so get your dancing shoes on! Please send us some clips of your moves.

Thursday is International Guide Dog Day.  Can you write a fact file about Guide Dogs?

Please know that we love and miss everyone!

Take care, stay safe and enjoy the week ahead.

We have had lovely sunshine this week so I hope you had a chance to get outside and play.   If you have the good fortune to have a garden or a shared open space why not build a den.  Be creative and use what you have at home – old sheets and cushions, bits of wood, sticks,  Let’s see the pictures of your amazing designs!!

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Ways to ease the burden of worry

If you are struggling financially as a result of the coronavirus outbreak there is a wealth of helpful information and advice on the web.

If you have been told by your employer not to work, Citizens Advice Scotland has information on what this means for you, including details around ‘furloughing’ – what it is, who’s eligible and how to arrange it.

If you’re really struggling to get by as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the Scottish Welfare Fund provides an emergency safety net for people on low incomes and benefits, especially in times of crisis. Visit NLC web page for more information and to find out if you might be eligible. The service is very busy just now so if you can’t get through straight away, please bear with us and keep trying.

Get practical help and advice to better manage and control your budget, keep energy bills down and remain on top of your finances while we all stay safe at home.

And remember If your income has been reduced, you may be entitled to help with your council tax/housing benefit. Calculate and claim housing benefit and council tax reduction.

You can find a range of additional useful pointers on our Coronavirus, ‘Your Money’ web page.

For more detailed money advice specific to your individual circumstances, contact our Financial Inclusion Team on 01698 332551 or by emailing Fit@northlan.gov.uk.