There has been a change to my days in headquarters this week and I will be in St Bartholomew’s over the next three days, as well as Friday afternoon. I’m looking forward to joining pupils, staff, parents and parishioners for the weekly prayer service this morning at 8.50am.

Many thanks to our Primary 2 pupils for their super assembly on Friday. You spoke out and sang exceptionally well, boys and girls… Thank you for encouraging all of us grown-ups to use our talents wisely!

As Mrs Bolland mentioned in yesterday’s blog, the art exhibition/auction of Joe McDade’s paintings (the artist who painted the image of St Bartholomew which hangs at the main entrance) takes place this coming Friday at 1.00pm. Joe’s family will be travelling up from Liverpool to join us for this special event in memory of Joe, so please can encourage all parents, carers and friends to make a special effort to be there on Friday. It will be a great opportunity to pick up some original works of art at bargain prices and raise money for school funds.

Primary 3 are only one week away from their First Reconciliation. A letter outlining arrangements for next Tuesday will be sent out to P3 parents/carers today. Please remember the boys and girls in your prayers over the coming days.