Today, 11th November, is Armistice Day, when we remember those who gave their lives in the two World Wars and more recent conflicts. Our school community will pause to mark a one-minute silence at 11.00am. Please remember Primary 1/2’s cake … Continue reading →

The rain that suddenly appeared just before the 9 o’clock bell yesterday morning was like something out of the story of Noah and I’m sure many of our pupils and parents would have appreciated an ark to get them to … Continue reading →

There are still a couple of dates to confirm before the newsletter goes out this week. I’m waiting to hear back from Mark Millar about the definite date for this year’s trip to the pantomime and I’m still in discussions … Continue reading →

Pupils of the Week Primary 1 – Ellie Primary 1/2 – Carla Primary 2 – Emma Primary 2/3 – Stephanie Primary 4 – Ellie Primary 5 – Justin Primary 5/6 – Lauren Primary 7 – Ryan Winning House:  Summerlee Cool … Continue reading →

St Bartholomew’s reached a special (and very encouraging) milestone earlier this week when a new pupil started in Primary 7. For the first time in many, many years, the Primary 1-7 school roll officially reached 200 pupils: up by 60 … Continue reading →

A beautiful book arrived in the post yesterday afternoon and it turned out to be very special, indeed. Seven of our current Primary 2 pupils wrote space adventure stories at the end of Primary 1 and these were so impressive, … Continue reading →

The ‘Pray for our School Group’ met in the oratory yesterday morning. We are extremely grateful to this faithful group of parishioners for their commitment to praying for the needs of St Bartholomew’s each month. It’s also a great opportunity … Continue reading →

We will be welcoming staff from St Ambrose High School this morning to begin their transition work with those Primary 7 pupils who will be transferring to St Ambrose next August. I know the boys and girls will give a … Continue reading →

I met with the chairperson of each of our six Pupil Voice groups on Friday afternoon. These six Primary 7 pupils articulated extremely well the latest news, ideas and plans from their groups. The minutes from Friday’s meeting will be … Continue reading →

Pupils of the Week Primary 1: Cody Primary 1/2: Connor Primary 2: Kaitlyn Primary 2/3: Andrew Primary 4: Lucie Primary 5: Ally Primary 5/6: Niama Primary 7: Declan Winning House: Drumpellier Cool Class Cup: Primary 5