Primary 7 will arrive home from Oban this afternoon after a fantastic few days in Kilbowie. As you can see from the photographs above, the boys and girls have been kept busy with a whole range of exciting activities and their huge smiles show just how much they’ve loved their time away. Once again, a HUGE thank you to Mrs McLean and Mrs Smillie for giving up their time to accompany the children… if anyone has earned their September weekend, it’s you two!

Primary 1 pupils will be welcoming parents and other invited guests to their special prayer service this afternoon to give thanks for the great start they’ve made to school. The children will play a lead role in the service with prayers, songs and a presentation of photographs of their learning; it’s sure to be a very special time. The prayer service will take place in the main hall at 2.00pm and guests are invited to the P1 and P1/2 classrooms afterwards for refreshments. Here are the P1s after yesterday’s rehearsal… they’re looking forward to seeing you later today!

Please note that the first Parent Council meeting of the session takes place this coming Tuesday at 6.00pm in the Staff Development Base.

It’s hard to believe that the September weekend is upon us already. It’s been a great start to the year and I’m so proud of the children for their enthusiasm, hard work and manners. Well done to you all! Please can I also take this opportunity to thank staff for all their hard work. The school show has made it a particularly busy term for all members of staff and starting in a new school has made it especially hectic for our six new teachers. I know the whole St Bart’s team will welcome the arrival of the long weekend – have a very enjoyable and relaxing few days, everyone.