Last week was filled with a wide variety of rich learning experiences. Primary 5 and Primary 6 pupils had the good fortune to receive training on how to prepare a healthy breakfast from a collaboration between Jamie’s Italian restaurants community link and Lidl. Twitter is abound with many pictures detailing this wonderful experience. Thank you to Mrs McLean for organising this fabulous event.

Primary 1 boys and girls wowed their parents and carers with a very special and meaningful prayer service on Thursday. It was fabulous to see how the children are already applying their new skills and knowledge in a practical context. They sung songs, hymns, recited prayers and made some beautiful art work. What an accomplishment! A huge thank you to Mrs Carlin for teaching the children all of these wonderful skills.

On Sunday, it was lovely to seee so many of our Primary 3 and Primary 4 boys and girls at 11.30am mass in St Bartholomew’s church. This mass celebrated the enrolment of all of the children who wish to proceed with sacramental preparation this year to make their First Confession and First Communion. Well done boys and girls! A huge thank you to Mrs MacFarlane for leading the choir in beautiful singing.

This week is again filled with many exciting learning opportunities. On Monday, I will be sharing in the learning experiences with Primary 2 and looking forward to my visit. On Tuesday, we have a nursery parent’s workshop from Sleep Scotland who will be on hand to give advice on this very important issue. I will also be visiting Primary 5, again, sharing in the learning experiences that go in class. Our second Parent Council meeting will take place at 6pm in the staff room, and I would strongly urge all of our parents to consider becoming involved in the life of the school by becoming a member of the Parent Council.

On Wednesday,  I will be visiting Primary 4/5 to share in all the wonderful work that goes on in class. I am looking forward to seeing the wonderful progress that these children have made. On Thursday, we are preparing for our first Parent’s evening of the session and please remember to book your appointment on line. We look forward to seeing you then.

Mrs Bolland