The boys and girls of Room 4 were busy today working on a variety of mathematical challenges in the activity area today. They were happy to share their learning with their peers. Great work boys and girls!!
Ministerial Visit
Here are a few pictures of Monday afternoon’s visit by Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Angela Constance MSP. She visited the wonderful children of Pr.1, Room 2, and their teacher Miss Ross who was delighted to welcome a large group of visitors to her classroom. The children were wonderful hosts and were keen to share their learning with everyone. Well done to the boys and girls of Room 2, you did St.Augustine’s proud!!
Ministerial Visit
The school community were delighted to welcome Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Angela Constance MSP to the school this afternoon. She was welcomed at the school entrance by our newly elected House Captains who did a wonderful job of introducing themselves and informing her of their very important positions. On her arrival she met Mrs.Docherty and several other members of the local authority including Chief Executive for Learning and Leisure, Andrew Sutherland. Her planned brief chat extended to thirty minutes with a focus on the National Improvement Framework and the Scottish Attainment Challenge. The school feels very honoured to be involved in such discussions and for the opportunity to contribute to national debate. The Minister visited the Pr.1 pupils in Room 2 and got the opportunity to chat to the children about their learning. The children were a delight and made the Minister smile throughout her visit to the class. Plenty of successful learners and very confident individuals!!
The Week Ahead
This week will be a very important week for the school community as we host a visit by Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Angela Constance MSP. This is a great honour for the school and a wonderful privilege. Our esteemed guest will join us on Monday and will be introduced to NLC Chief Executive of Learning and Leisure, Andrew Sutherland and Curriculum Improvement Officers, Gillian Hanlon and Jim Beers. Our newly appointed Depute Head Teacher, Mrs. Margaret Maria Elliott will also join the welcoming party who will be involved in discussions around the National Improvement Framework. Our children know this very important visit will be taking place on Monday with a possibility that they may be filmed or photographed during the visit. Please ensure all forms are returned in order that permission is granted or not for such photography of your child.
This week several members of the staff will be out of school for staff training, this will involve training in regard of literacy and the Pope Francis Faith Award of which we will be a part of this year.
On Thursday our Pr.1 pupils will be photographed by the Advertiser. it goes without saying that all children will be in full uniform. Our uniform policy has been fully supported and our pupils look resplendent everyday. A great big thank you for your support in this regard. This gives a strong message in terms of how we present ourselves in the local community and the pride that we have in being part of St.Augustine’s community of faith and learning. Your children are a real credit to you all!!
On Friday we hope the weather looks kindly upon us for our sponsored walk along the leafy lanes of our locality. This is the school’s main fundraising event to raise money for school funds that will benefit all children throughout the school year. As a school community we thank you in anticipation of your generosity and support. Parents who would like to walk with us on Friday please contact the school. This will be an own clothes day and children have been reminded to dress appropriately for the walk and to prepare for inclement weather. Our fingers are crossed that we have a dry day and perhaps even some sun!!
Our Pr.7 pupils are due to leave on the 21st September for their visit to Kilbowie. Please ensure all payments are made in advance of next week. Thank you.
Road Safety Magic Show
Our pupils from Pr.1 – 5 were entertained at the beginning of the week with a Magic Show that had the aim of raising awareness about Road Safety. The school foyer resounded to the sound of laughter and chanting as children were entertained and learning at the same time.
Open Evening
A huge thank you to all parents who joined us on Thursday evening. We had a massive response and it was wonderful to see the school packed full with interested parents and children eager to show off their learning environment to their parents. Our parental questionnaire that was completed by all parents indicated that you found the evening both highly helpful and informative. We aim to build upon this partnership work throughout the school year. Many thanks to our wondeful P.T.A. who attended and provided tea and cake on the evening. They are delighted to announce that they acquired the names of several people who were interested in becoming members. This is great news as the school greatly values its links with parents and strives to work in partnership to raise essential funds. Many thanks to our Parent Council who were represented on the night by Chairperson Mr.Iain Kinnear and Vice Chairperson Mrs.Kathleen Robb. They are keen to seek your views about representing the Parent Forum and working in partnership with to support the work of the school.
Rugby Festival
Our Pr.4 – 7 pupils were invited to a Rugby Festival on Monday 7th at the Waysiders Rugby Club in Drumpellier. The children returned to school full of energy and enthused about their morning. They gave it a resounding 10 out of 10. The event was very well organised and accommodated the 180 pupils who attended from St.Augustine’s. A huge big thank you to everyone at the Rugby club for hosting such an event. We hope you to make a return visit soon.
Catholic Head Teachers Conference
Mrs.Docherty will be out of the building on Thursday and Friday to attend a conference. If you wish to contact the school during that time, Mrs.Elliott our new Depute Head Teacher will be happy to help.
Pr.7 Summer Trip
As you will see from our newsletter the school is proposing a summer trip for Pr.7 pupils to either London or York. The itinery for both trips will be issued shortly and parents will be consulted in regard of expressions of interest and preferred trip. The cost for both trips will be included giving all parents the opportunity to give due consideration to both options. I look forward to updating everyone on the outcome of this consultation very soon.
Afterschool Clubs
This term we have a number of afterschool clubs running – football, cross country, netball, badminton and dance. We hope to add to this throughout the term for other stages. Any parents who would like to assist with the delivery of our clubs or would like to run a club for pupils please contact the school.
