As part of Financial Education Week, Primary 1 have been introduced to money. They have been exploring real money and are beginning to understand the value of some coins and notes. They also explored other representations of money such as bank cards, credit cards, gift vouchers etc. The children were successful in their learning as they can now identify a variety of coins and differentiate between cards that represent money and cards that do not. Both classes made a grocer’s shop in their classroom. They enjoyed taking on the roll of the till operator as well as the customer. They now understand that everything we buy has a price and money is exchanged for goods.
Sportshall Athletics Finals
Mrs Drummond and our fabulous team attended the finals of Sportshall Athletics on Friday at Ravenscraig to compete against other schools throughout the authority. Unfortunately we didn’t win but were delighted to get so far and to be awarded the Sportmanship Award.
This award was very well deserved. Our boys and girls were a total credit to the school, cheering each other on and congratulating team mates as well and dancing and singing to keep spirits high. Well done everyone we are so proud of you all.
Digital Leaders help set up new technology
Some of our great digital leaders were busy this week helping set up some new ICT equipment the school has recently purchased to enhance learning and teaching across the school. We definitely have some technological whizz kids on our team!
Visit from Bishop Toal & Father Kane
Our Confirmandi children received a very special visit today from Bishop Toal and Father Kane in preparation for their sacrament on 26th February. The children got to ask lots of questions and share with the Bishop details of their confirmation saints. A most enjoyable afternoon. Thank you very much for visiting us today.
Wider Achievement in P6/7
This fabulous young lady has won a competition run by a national magazine for her artwork. We have such talented children at St Augustine’s. Well done we are all super proud.
Celtic v Hearts with the Kano Foundation
Some very lucky pupils got to go and see Celtic play Hearts last night at Parkhead courtesy of the Kano Foundation. From all accounts a fantastic time was had by all. Thank you once again to Joe Bradley for this amazing opportunity.
House Captain Nominees
Primary 7 pupils presented their manifestos today for the new term of office for house captains and vice captains. It was a delight to see how confident our children have become over the last few months as many lacked the confidence to put themselves forward last term. Well done boys and girls we can’t wait to hear who was successful.
HMRC workshop in Primary 7
Primary 7 learned about the work of HMRC and got to decide how to manage a budget. Lots of debating over how funds should be spent. Lets just say there were different opinions!
Assembly Awards
Well done boys and girls who were recognised at assembly today for working hard in class, having a positive attitude and being a good citizen.
Enterprise is the Business at St Augustine’s
The boys and girls of P6 took part in a great workshop today where they started off with £25 and had to use this to buy materials, manufacture a product and make as much profit as possible.
The hall was a hive of activity with the winning team being whoever raised the most money. There was also a prize for the team who worked best together. Successful learners indeed boys and girls. Watch out Alan Sugar.
