IMPORTANT NEWS!

An opportunity has arisen for GB Hammer Thrower Chris Bennett to visit the school on Friday 2nd October. Chris was born and bred in Glasgow and began focusing on hammer throw in 2005. Chris is 4th of Scotland’s All Time Rankings and 7th in the Commonwealth. Chris will be leading a sponsored fitness circuit with all pupils and will follow-up with a talk and question & answer session. The aim of the event is to inspire St Bart’s pupils to take up sport generally as well as encourage them to discover and pursue their passion in life. Due to Chris’s visit including a sponsored event, I have made the decision to cancel this year’s sponsored walk which was scheduled for a week today. However, I’m sure you’ll agree this is just too good an opportunity to miss.

John Wilson photographers will be in St Bartholomew’s today to take individual and family photographs. The boys and girls always look ultra-smart in their St Bart’s uniforms, but I’m sure a few pupils will be taking a wee bit extra time with the hair gel this morning, brushing those shiny teeth for a few extra seconds and making sure their tie is absolutely perfect!

It’s only two weeks before Primary 7 head off to Oban for an action-packed week at Kilbowie. An information evening for pupils and parents/carers will take place this evening at 6.00pm in the Performing Arts Studio.

Finally, I noticed on Twitter last night that Primary 1/2 have a new addition to their class. This individual, however, won’t be donning a St Bart’s tie or lining up with the rest of the class as he’s actually a goldfish! I’m looking forward to meeting him (or her?) today and finding out their name. What a great opportunity for the children to learn how to care for one of God’s amazing creatures! St Francis, the patron saint of animals, will be very pleased indeed!