I hope that everyone enjoyed reading their handwritten invitations that the boys and girls have written, to join us in celebrating St Bartholomew’s day in church at 10am and afterwards, in school for a cuppa and an opportunity to meet … Continue reading →

I am looking forward to our first full week back at school, however, I suspect that there was a few tired boys and girls on Friday , who were perhaps in need of an early night. I am sure that … Continue reading →

  What a wonderful start to the new term, I firmly believe that St Bart’s pupils are truly the best! Our Primary 1 boys and girls confidently waved goodbye to family members this morning and listened very well to instructions … Continue reading →

A very warm welcome to all pupils, staff and parents/carers of St Bartholomew’s Primary and especially, to our new Primary 1 pupils. In addition, I would like to extend an equally  warm welcome to Fr James, who has been recently … Continue reading →

This can sometimes be a time of year of worry. There are many changes afoot and it is natural to respond to change with some trepidation. I was reminded in yesterday’s Gospel about Jesus’ reassurance to us that everything is in his … Continue reading →

Primary 1 – Gabrys Primary 2 – Maia Primary 2/3 – Cara Primary 3 – Harrison Primary 4 – Sean Primary 4 – Connot Primary 6 – Stella Primary 6/7 – Rebecca Cool Class Cup: Primary 4

Our Pre- School children in St Bartholomew’s nursery are graduating today!  I vividly remember these children starting our nursery two years ago, many of them not used to spending time apart from their parents.  There is now a huge difference in … Continue reading →

As the summer holidays are very nearly upon us , some of our mums and dads may need some ideas and inspiration for keeping the children busy! Our NLC Active School’s team popped in with a flyer that details the … Continue reading →

This photograph was taken a number of weeks ago and I forgot to post it! Apologies to this wonderful young man, who had made such a fantastic effort with his art work. As you can see, his enthusiasm knows no … Continue reading →

  Thought for the day… The philosopher Richard Taylor offers this thought experiment: A man goes for a walk in a forest and stumbles across a translucent white ball. The sky and earth he ignores, but this ball full of … Continue reading →