Our pupils of Room 13,14,15 and 16 entertained parents and grandparents to a collection of poetry recitals and song as we celebrated Burns Day.  Our visitors were also delighted to tuck into a lovely plate of haggis, neeps and tatties thanks to our wonderful catering staff. Our raffle and donations also raised money for our partner St. Andrew’s Hospice.  A wonderful afternoon was had by all with all visitors passing their compliments to the kitchen staff, teachers and especially the children.  Many thanks to Mr.William Devoy who joined us from the Burns Society.

As promised and with thanks to Mrs.Robb who went along as a parent helper to cheer on our team of superstars we have a few pictures of our star team.  Well done to you all!!!

Our athletes left the school today to take part in the finals at Ravenscraig.  The competition involved all the finalists from across the authority.  We are delighted that they put on a great display and represented the school so well in such a highly competitive event.  We will be in a position to post some photographs of the event next week.  Well done boys and girls you were wonderful and a real credit to the school!!

The school is absolutely delighted that our first attendance at the NL Championship resulted in a medal haul!!! One of our teams won gold and we also have several gold, silver and bronze individual medal winners.  Impressive stuff!! They won’t be going to Rio for the Olympics but give it a few more years and we could be looking at a future Commonwealth or Olympic Champion.

The school could not be more proud of our fantastic gymnasts who attended the NL Championships being held at Airdrie Academy this morning. Agile, graceful and poised they did a wonderful job of showing off their abundant talent. Great work boys and girls. We are all looking forward to the next event.  Below is a slide show that highlights the morning event.

Our talented football team attended their latest fixture as part of the Coatbridge Friendship League on Wednesday.  They were a real credit to the school on a cold and windswept park at St.Ambrose High School.  At half time the score was 4 – 1 to Kirkshaws but the team dug deep and produced a marvellous performance to bring the final score to 4-3.  It was a very narrow defeat that left the boys annoyed that they missed out on a draw that would have been more reflective of the game.  Great work boys!!! You really did the school proud and showed once again your excellent skills and sportsmanship!  Roll on the next fixture!

As noted within our newsletter the boys and girls of Room 13,14,15 and 16 will host a Burns Supper for parents and grandparents of those classes.  However, the event clashes with pupils from that stage who will be attending the NLC Sportshall Athletics Championships.  At the time of going to print I thought the event was to take place from 10 – 12, however, the event is from 10 – 2.00 that day.  As a result of this clash our Rabbie Burns Supper will take place on Monday 25th January at 1.30pm. Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience this may now cause if required to alter previously set arrangements.  Children from the stated classes will be sending their invites home with the amended date.

Our pupils of Pr.6 & 7 joined in festivities this afternoon as they enjoyed their Christmas party.  There were plenty of interesting dances moves on display !!!  Below is a slide show of the afternoon!!

Our Pr. 7 pupils have responded wonderfully well to an appeal from Father Kane to support a charity and to work together as a collective team to raise money for Lepra as part of their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.  The project is all about working together and responding to an appeal to put their faith into action by carrying out good deeds that will impact upon others.  The children gave up their own time to help prepare for a Christmas Fun Day that was held in the Church Hall after the Sunday services. The school looks forward to welcoming a representative of Lepra in the very near future to talk to the Pr.7 pupils about the impact of their fundraising on the lives of others. Here are a few pictures of our Pr.7 pupils working together to show Faith in Action.

I was delighted to receive a visit today from a group of Pr.6 girls who had worked hard to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.  They popped into the office to share the good news that the hospital had recognised them for their contributions.  Well done girls keep up the great work.