St Bartholomews

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 with the diocese about the date for confirmations.

We have the final three stories from some of our current Primary 2 pupils, published in the book, ‘My First Story’. I hope you’ve enjoyed reading them over the past few days. Today’s stories are by Gracie, Rhys and Aimee.

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 Class Cup: Primary 1/2

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 children from this time three years ago. And with prospective parents looking around St Bart’s yesterday afternoon, it looks as if the roll is set to increase even more. This is great news and testament to our phenomenal pupils, talented and committed staff and supportive parents and carers. What a team!

The authors of today’s adventure stories, published in the book ‘My First Story’, are Cara and Connor.

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, they were actually published! The book is called ‘My First Story’ and I thought you’d enjoy reading the children’s stories on the blog over the next few days. Here are the first two stories, written by Brogan and Skye:

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 for some of our P7 pupils to chat with parishioners over a cup of tea (or juice!) and a biscuit.

Although the 5th November is not until tomorrow, most fireworks displays have been moved to this evening due to tomorrow’s match between Celtic and Molde. Local fireworks displays are being held at the following venues:

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 great first impression, even more so now that they’re looking so smart in their new P7 tie!

I’m planning to get the Term 2 newsletter out by the end of this week. However, in the interim, please note the following dates for the remainder of this term:

Monday 16th November: Inservice Day (school closed to pupils)
Saturday 28th November: Christmas Fayre, 10.00am
Monday 30th November: St Andrew’s Day, including Mass at 10.00am (children asked to wear a ‘touch of tartan’ on this day)
Wednesday 9th December: Primary 4-7 Christmas concert
Friday 11th December: Nursery Nativity
Wednesday 16th December: Primary 1-3 Nativity
Tuesday 22nd December: School closes for the Christmas holidays, 2.00pm

The date of the whole-school trip to the pantomime at the Pavilion Theatre should be finalised this week. The date of Christmas dinner and the class Christmas parties will be printed in the newsletter.

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 posted in the Pupil Voice section of our website later today.

Today is All Souls day, when the church remembers all those who have died and gone before us. Today, and throughout the month of November, St. Bartholomew’s school community joins with the whole church in praying for family and friends who have died.

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

The boys and girls had a great time at the Halloween disco last night and, as you can see from the photographs below, their costumes were absolutely fantastic! Check out Twitter (@bartholomew_st) for more photographs from the disco. A MASSIVE thank you to the team of parent helpers who decorated the hall, prepared the party bags, supervised the children, served the refreshments and helped tidy up afterwards. You were amazing!

The end of another action-packed week in St Bart’s! Have a great weekend, everyone!

After waiting patiently since the middle of last term, our Primary 7 pupils have finally received their dedicated P7 tie. This tie has been specially designed and produced in recognition of the children’s maturity, enthusiasm and outstanding work, manners and behaviour. It is very well-deserved and I know the children will wear it with pride throughout their remaining time in St Bartholomew’s. The boys and girls look absolutely fantastic in the photograph… we’re so proud of them!

Our Halloween disco takes place this evening and I know the boys and girls have been busy getting their costumes ready for the big event. The P1-3 disco runs from 6.00 – 7.00pm and the P4-7 disco from 7.15 – 8.15pm. Halloween snacks are included in the price of the ticket, as well as the opportunity to dook for apples! Tickets are still available from the office and can also be bought at the door. CHILDREN SHOULD ENTER AND EXIT THE SCHOOL VIA THE BACK DOOR ON DEVERON STREET. Thank you.

“A little help from my friends!”