During Financial Education Week, the boys and girls of Rooms 1 and 2 had a first look at money and how it is used in everyday life. They had in depth discussions about the importance of money and why money is so important. They used the Greengrocers Shop to buy items costing 1p, up to a maximum of 10 items – 10p etc. They also had a close look at other coins up to the value of £2 and used these coins to make money men pictures. They used the smartboard to sort the coins into the correct jars. Children worked co-operatively ensuringthat everyone had to listen carefully to each other, said kind things, took turns and shared resources carefully. So many learning opportunities within one focus. Well done boys and girls!!
Health Committee News
The P1-3 HWB Committee opened up our new kitchen yesterday at our first meeting since the kitchen has been ready to use. We discussed health & safety and hygiene before we split inot two groups to begin our tasks. The first group made healthy cucumber and cheese wraps in the kitchen area and the other group designed ‘Welcome Posters’ to be displayed in and around our kitchen area. These posters are to advertise and promote our new kitchen. We then swapped over so that both groups got to experience both activities.
The aim was to carry this message back to our teachers and peers in order to share this good news and encourage all classes to use our Healthy Kitchen area. We ar very grateful to our PTA for working so hard to support the school and fund this great asset. Our chairperson Adam, recorded the minutes of our meeting in our HWB Committee folder which is available on our display board.
Our Week Ahead
Our week ahead is extremely busy as ever, however there is an increased impetus to get everything ready for our very important visitors. Just as you do at home when people come to visit we want to ensure that we show off our school and the achievements of our pupils as well as we can. Our regular updates in regard of improvements to the school building mean that we are in a position to talk about our plans for specific parts of the school as we are at the mercy of contractors and delivery dates. We are proud of our school and delight in the wide variety of achievements that all our children attain and enjoy. We are confident that with so many children who are successful learners and confident individuals they will take the lead role in telling the story about our school and where we are going in order to further improve.
Mon– Netball League – competitive event 10 – 12
Staff training night – Focus on Food, capitalising on our newly fitted kitchen
Football- Pr.6 – 7
Tues. – Mrs.Docherty to attend several meetings with outside agencies
Swimming – Pr.5
St.Ambrose Information evening – Pr.7 – 7.00pm
Fun Fitness Afterschool Club – Pr.3
Cross Country Afterschool Club – Pr.5 – 7
Wed – Junior Sports Leader training – Pr.7
Assemblies – Pr.1 – 3
Pr.4 – 7
Netball Afterschool Club
Thurs – Healthy Eating Project led by St.Ambrose pupils – Room 9
Dance afterschool Club
Badminton Afterschol Club
Frid. – First Friday Mass
Interim Progress Reports to be issued
Afterschool Football Club – Pr.4 / 5
Catholic Education Week
Sunday is the start of Catholic Education Week with our senior pupils marking this very important week on our Liturgical Calendar by attending Holy Mass on Sunday to represent the school resplendent in their school uniform. Our senior pupils will say the Prayers of Intercession and will also participate in the offertory. Throughout the week ahead all classes will be involved in lessons and activities around the theme of ‘Learning to be Merciful’. At our school assemblies we have been discussing how we can put our faith into action and as our week progresses at school we will focus upon what it means to be merciful and how we can continue to put our faith into action.
Breaking News
Today all children went home with a very important letter in their school bags. We hope they remembered to give them to you. The letters inform our school community that week beginning February 15th the school will host some very special and also very important visitors. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate will visit the school to find out about the learning and teaching. They aim to speak to all staff, pupils and also parents in regard the school and the learning environment created for all. We are confident that our children will be eager to impress our visitors and to speak about their learning. Parents who received a questionnaire are kindly requested to return the completed questionnaire to Education Scotland by 3rd February.
Euro Quiz
A huge congratulations to the Euro Quiz team who took part and scored so highly at todays quiz. They did a wonderful job of representing the school. This was the first time the school had entered the competition and did wonderfully well. Mrs. Elliott was so proud of them and stated they should also 
feel really proud of themselves .
Maths in a real life context
The wonderful children of Room 1 and 2 have been learning about weight and carried out a number of activities last week to help them develop an understanding of heavy and light and also the need to weigh in a real life context. They baked cakes last week and had to weigh their ingredients before mixing and then baking in the oven. Oh and they had a lovely time eating them too. Later on in the week they also wrote instructions about how to bake a cake. No excuse not to bake at home now as we have plenty of Mary Berrys and Paul Hollywoods (Great British Bake Off)!!
Rabbie Burns Event
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.
Sportshall Athletic Champions
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!!!
The Week Ahead
Our week ahead is as busy as ever with children enjoying the challenge of new Interdisciplinary Projects. Children have reviewed what they already know, what they would like to find out and how they intend to do this and share their learning. Please look for the ‘What’s Happening in my Child’s Class?’ information sheet which will be issued this week.
Mrs.Docherty has quite a few important visitors to the school this week who will be reviewing the school budget, reviewing current attainment data and reviewing the schools progress to date. These visitors will provide some assistance in regard of the schools ongoing improvement agenda.
This week we continue with our review of teaching and learning with Mrs.Docherty and Mrs.Elliott visiting classes and also reviewing pupil work. We aim to discuss with children their learning and what they regard as their next steps in order to maintain progress and achievement.
Monday – Class Learning Visits
Rabbie Burns event – Rooms 13,14,15, and 16, Parents and grandparents of these pupils have been invited to our first Burns Supper taking place at 1.30pm.
Football -Pr.6 – 7
Tuesday – Class Learning Visits
Fun Fitness Afterschool Club – Pr.3
Cross Country Afterschool Club – Pr.5 – 7
Wednesday – Euro Quiz team to attend competition
Wednesday Assemblies -Pr 1 – 4, Pr. 4 – 7
Netball Afterschool Club – Pr. 5 – 7
Education Mass – 7.30pm, Cathedral, Motherwell
Thursday – Class Learning Visits
Dance Afterschool Club – Pr. 5 – 7
Badminton Afterschool Club – Pr. 5 – 7
Friday
Committe Meetings
Football Afterschool Club – P.r 4 – 5
