The children were absolutely fantastic in our school show, ‘A Night on Broadway’, last night. ‘THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC!’, boys and girls, and thank you to all the staff for doing such a fantastic job in the lead up to the show and behind the scenes yesterday. What a brilliant way to round off the term!

As it’s the last day of term, we have a non-uniform and crazy hair day today, with all £1 donations going to SCIAF. The children will be taking part in our annual egg decorating competition and there’s a prize for the winning egg from each class. We’ll also be squeezing in an Easter egg hunt before our assembly. Please remember that the school closes at the slightly earlier time of 2.30pm today.

I can’t quite believe that, after five years of sharing daily news on the school website, this is my last blog. I took the opportunity last night to look back at some blog entries from the past few years and it was a reminder of just what a special and vibrant school community St Bartholomew’s is. There’s never a day goes by without something exciting going on up and down the corridors of our fantastic wee school and I will be taking so many special memories with me as I hand over the reins to Mrs Bolland at the end of today.

Please can I take this opportunity to thank all pupils, staff, parents, carers and parishioners for their love and support over the past five years. You are an absolutely amazing bunch! Although I’m going to really miss being around the school every week, my full-time role in Headquarters will include giving support to St Bartholomew’s, so I’ll still be popping in from time to time. As the wee phrase says: Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end, they only mean “I’ll miss you!” until we meet again.

Have a wonderful Easter holiday, everyone, and see you soon!

Mr Young 😘