It was a lovely surprise over the weekend to receive an email all the way from Detroit, Michigan in the United States. Maria Meszaros had come across our school website and was particularly taken with the selection of prayers in … Continue reading →

After going around the classes this morning, I noticed that all of our pupils were highly motivated and working hard. They have obviously benefited from their well deserved rest over the September weekend and of course, the ‘wee extra’ day on Thursday… Keep up … Continue reading →

Today is International Peace Day and we are very fortunate at St Bartholomew’s Primary to have a beautiful Oratory to celebrate this as a faith comunity and I would urge you to join us. Our weekly prayer service is on … Continue reading →

Three ex-pupils from St Bartholomew’s are helping out on a Monday afternoon in P6/7,P2/3 and P1. Pupils and  staff are delighted to have an extra pair of hands from the St Ambrose senior pupils in the classrooom and I have … Continue reading →

Our two parent/family events were a huge success on Friday. It was great to see Primary 1 parents and carers choosing and reading a book with their child and it was equally fantastic to see Primary 5 mums, dads, grannies, … Continue reading →

Priamry 1 – Jasmin Primary 2 – Kaidyn Primary 2/3 – Lilianna Primary 3 – Harrison Primary 4 – Leah Primary 5 – Leon Primary 6 – David Primary 6/7 – Andrew   Winning House: Drumpellier Cool Class Cup: Primary … Continue reading →

I’m not quite sure how we’re going to manage to fit in all our various activities today! First of all, some of our Primary 1 parents and carers will be taking part in a ‘Stay and Read’ session in the … Continue reading →

It’s good to be back in St Bartholomew’s this morning after two days at Headquarters. A new after school club begins today. A number of our Primary 5 pupils and their parents have signed-up for ‘Make Some Noise’, an opportunity … Continue reading →

I have been in and out of classes today and been amazed at some of the wonderful work going on! It would have been Roald Dahl’s  100th Birthday today and as result, children all over the country have been producing … Continue reading →

Hopefully, you checked your child’s bag at the end of the day yesterday and found the ‘Dates for your Diary’ sheet which lists our various events over the coming months. I have included the sheet on today’s blog and, if … Continue reading →