Dear Parent/Carer,
Please find a copy of the December newsletter below, thank you.
NLC: Off-Road Bikes – Parental Survey
Off-road bikes in North Lanarkshire
Local communities have told us through our Community Boards that they’re increasingly concerned about the potentially illegal and inconsiderate use of off-road bikes and similar vehicles in their areas.
People have raised different types of complaints, but most are about how these bikes are being used in ways that cause a range of problems in local communities.
Riders are seen driving through residential areas, town centres, pavements, parks and in open and green spaces and complaints have been received that they are putting themselves and others in potential danger.
Have you experienced any issues regarding off-road bikes in your community? Please take a few minutes to fill in the survey linked below. This survey will close on the 10th October 2025.
Your feedback will help us and our partners – including North Lanarkshire Council, Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service – to:
- Measure how serious the problem is
- Identify areas where it’s happening most
- Work together with communities to find practical solutions
If you’ve been affected or have ideas to help, we’d really appreciate you completing the survey.
September Newsletter
New School Term!
We are looking forward to welcoming all of our children back to school tomorrow!
As usual, P.2-P.7 will begin at 9am with P.1 coming at 9.30am.
See you in the morning!
Outdoor Education Info for P.6 Parents
P.6 Outdoor Education Booklet Link
Pope Leo XIV
Congratulations to our new Pope, Leo XIV on his election.
Pope Francis: Rest in Peace
Pope Francis
1936-2025
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
And let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
Through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
St. Barbara, pray for him.
St. Barbara’s Waste Warriors: Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Dear Families of St. Barbara’s,
In Primaries 5/6 and 6, we have been exploring ways in which we can care for our amazing planet by living more sustainably.
One way in which we have been doing this is through recycling.
In order to promote recycling within our school an community, we are planning on holding a BIG Spring Bring and Buy Sale on the morning of Wednesday 2nd April.
We would be very grateful for donations of the following preloved items – in excellent condition, please:
- Books
- Games
- Children’s clothing
- Toys
- Soft Toys (pre-washed, please)
- Unwanted gifts
Donations will be gratefully accepted from now until Monday 31st March 2025.
Funds from our sale will be used to develop sustainable practices within our school.
You will be very welcome to come to along to our sale and times can be seen below.
We have to arrange slots in order to accommodate everyone safely in the hall.
| Time Slot | Families of children in… |
| 9.30 – 10.15 | Primaries 1 and 2 |
| 10.30 – 11.15 | Primaries 3, 4 and 4/5 |
| 11.30 – 12.15 | Primaries 5/6, 6 and 7 |
Thank you for your support
St. Barbara’s Waste Warriors
Primary 3 Celebrate the Sacrament of First Reconciliation
Congratulations to the children of Primary 3 who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for he first time this morning.
Many thanks to Fr. O’Brien and to Fr. Rooney as well as to their parents, the staff and to their friends who supported them every step of the way.
SKY UP – Media Technicians and Presenters of the future!
The Primary 6 children have been learning about Planet Earth; specifically the impact of plastic pollution, fast fashion and climate change on the planet.
This culminated in a visit to the SKY UP studios in Livingston where they worked together to create a series of news reports.
While quite a number of children are seen on screen, the others worked behind the scenes learning about cameras, editing etc.
Please use the link below to view the media technicians and presenters of the future!
Skills for learning, life and work.
