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.
Category Archives: Whole School
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.
ELECTION FEVER
The boys and girls of Pr.7 really demonstrated their skills of persuasion as they presented their speeches and manifestos to their classmates this week. All candidates were eager to demonstrate they had the qualities that would make them ideal House Captains and Vice Captains and that they could be trusted to lead by example and to be ambassadors of the school. Tough decisions. Look out for the announcement in regard of who were successfully elected. It was great to see so many children putting themselves forward for election. Well done boys and girls!
Parent Council /PTA Meeting
Please note the first Parent Council and PTA Meeting will take place on Wednesday 31st August and not the 24th as previously advertised in the newsletter last week.
Local Football Clubs
New sessions for budding young footballers are being launched next week by North Lanarkshire Leisure.
The hour long lessons, for boys and girls aged 18 months to 12 years old, focus on team play, co-ordination, passing, shooting and game time.
Nicky Laughlin, Football Programme Co-ordinator with NL Leisure said: “Play time means football for loads of youngsters and we have designed lessons to help them develop their talents.
“Our lessons boost youngsters’ confidence, teach them the rules, improve fitness and make new friends.
“We have top quality 3g pitches and indoor sports halls which provide a safe and fun place for kids to learn.
“Parents are welcome to come along and watch their kids, and our training is designed to ensure everyone learns and improves.”
The soccer schools are running at Airdrie Leisure Centre, Birkenshaw Sports Hall, Broadwood, Iain Nicolson Centre, Kirkwood Sports Barn, Ravenscraig, Shotts Leisure Centre and St Ambrose HS.
Classes run in 10 week blocks, can be joined at any time and cost £41 for Ravenscraig and £31 for all other sites. Day, evening and weekend classes are available.
For further information contact Nicky Laughlin on 01236 341968 or [ mailto:nicky.laughlin@nlleisure.com ]nicky.laughlin@nlleisure.com
To find out about other sports programmes including golf, balanceability, yoga, dance, musical theatre, tennis, athletics and many more visit NL Leisure website http://links.govdelivery.com
Go for Green
This session the school is implementing a new whole school policy to promote positive behaviour and to reward the outstanding children who work so hard to be excellent ambassadors of our school. A new school policy has been created and information will be issued this week in regard of how this new initiative will operate in your child’s class.
The Week Ahead
Our week ahead is action packed with lots included in the school diary. Please check your child’s bag for letters that will be issued this week in regard of data information and permission letters. Our August Newsletter was issued last week.
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| Wednesday | Mrs.Docherty to meet Carole Pattison to discuss school budget
Wilson Photography to visit – class groups, whole school picture Our first ‘Celebrating Success Assembly’ takes place this afternoon with an assembly for Pr.1 – 3 and an assembly for Pr.4 – 7. Pupil achievements in class will be shared. If any pupil has an achievement from a club or event from the summer, they should bring it to share at assembly. |
| Thursday | Mrs Gillooly will attend Active Literacy Training Course – am. Mrs. Elliott will teach the class in the morning.
Stars Lunch with Mrs.Docherty and Mrs.Elliott – St.Augustine Superstars and Class Ambassadors (Names announced at the Wed. Assembly) |
| Friday | Year of Mercy Mass – Carfin Grotto Pr.7. to attend this service that involves schools across the Diocese.
School Feast Day – Patronal Mass – 10.00am Whole school celebration – movie afternoon |
Lunch Menu for the Week Ahead
Newsletter
Our first newsletter of the school year has been published and will be with every pupil today. It has important dates for the term ahead and gives a flavour of the community life of the school. Please take note of important dates for your diary. An electronic copy is also available on the drop down menu of our blog for easy reference.
Welcome Back To School
Hello everyone, I hope you have enjoyed a well earned break away from school and enjoyed a holiday with your family. It was wonderful this morning to see so many excited faces ready to start a new school year and to take on the challenges that lie ahead. A huge welcome is extended to our new Pr.1 pupils and their parents who joined us today. I can report that I have visited the classes this morning and all pupils have settled in extremely quickly to their new learning environment. There were no tears but I don’t feel quite so convinced about the parents. Please remember to check the school blog for regular updates in regard of the life of the school and up and coming news and events.
