The new term got off to a super start yesterday, with the boys and girls returning to school with their usual enthusiasm, positive attitude, good behaviour and great work ethic. Well done to you all!

As outlined in the letter sent to all parents/carers yesterday, I have been asked by Isabelle Boyd, Head of Service, to work in Headquarters two days a week from next Tuesday onwards. I have been carrying out some additional work for the local authority for a number of months and have now been allocated time to develop this further. From 12th January, therefore, I will be out of school every Tuesday and Wednesday; this will allow me to be in St Bartholomew’s at both the beginning and end of the school week.

Mrs Bolland will take up the position of acting Head Teacher on a Tuesday and Wednesday and Mrs MacFarlane and Mrs McLean will share the acting Principal Teacher post. Mr T. Dunz, a new member of staff, will teach Primary 4 on a Tuesday and Primary 7 on a Wednesday to allow Mrs McLean and Mrs MacFarlane to carry out their Principal Teacher duties; there will be no disruption to the learning of these two classes.

St Bartholomew’s is in a very settled position this year, with a fantastic team of highly competent teachers, and I have absolutely no concerns leaving the school in Mrs Bolland’s very capable hands.