What a special and memorable afternoon it was yesterday at St Bartholomew’s. The Leavers’ Mass was both joyful and moving and we are truly grateful to Fr Patrick Duffy for stepping in at such short notice. The Prize Giving was uplifting, with some kind words from Mark Millar OBE and a beautiful performance of the song ‘Seasons of Love’ from our Primary 7 pupils.

The evening saw the hall transformed into a seaside-themed party zone, complete with disco and bouncy castle. Our P7 pupils had an absolutely fantastic night and there were a few of us holding back the tears when we formed a circle for ‘Loch Lomond’ at the end of the night. A MASSIVE thank you to the team of parent helpers who organised and ran last night’s event. You are very, very much appreciated by both pupils and staff alike. We wish our P7s all the very best as they move on to high school.

Today is the Feast of St Peter and St Paul and is a holiday of obligation. Our school community will be attending the 10.00am Mass at St Bartholomew’s Church this morning and all parents and carers are welcome to join us.

On this last day of term, please can I take this opportunity to thank St Bartholomew’s staff – both teaching and support staff – for their dedication, enthusiasm and hard work throughout this year. The pupils and parents of St Bartholomew’s are very blessed indeed to have you! We’re very sorry to see Miss Brennan and Mr Fowler leave St Bart’s today, but wish them all the very best in their new schools. Enjoy a well-deserved summer holiday, everyone!

So, we arrive at the end of another school year. You only need to look back through the Head Teacher’s blog and our Class Pages to see what an action-packed, fruitful and exciting year it’s been. We’re definitely ready for our holidays! To all St Bart’s pupils, parents, parishioners and friends: have a fantastic summer and see you for the start of the 2016/17 school year on Wednesday 17th August (9.00am start for Primary 2 – 7 and 9.45am start for our new Primary 1 pupils).

LET THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS BEGIN!