St. Brendan's Primary School and Nursery

A final farewell to our incredible P7s

As we bid a heartfelt farewell to our wonderful Primary 7s we do so with pride and joy in our hearts. Their show, I’m a P7, Get Me Out of Here, had us all laughing, cheering, and beaming with admiration—it truly showcased their creativity, confidence, and sense of fun. A huge thank you to Miss McShane and Mr Bradley for their witty script writing and support to the P7 pupils as they prepared them in their final chapter here at St. Brendan’s. Not to mention last night’s ceilidh, where they danced their hearts out and filled the room with energy and smiles! Watching them grow into such kind, capable young people has been a privilege for us all here in St. Brendan’s. As they head off to high school, we want them to know just how proud we are of all they’ve achieved in the past 7 years and all that lies ahead.

Our amazing end of year awards!

As we reach the end of another memorable school year, we were thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our pupils with special end-of-year awards. The Class Spirit award went to those who consistently lifted others up with kindness, enthusiasm, and a fantastic team attitude.

Congratulations to:

Ruby -P1, Aaron-P2, Luna-P3/2, Riley-P3, Ellis-P4, Ollie-P5/4, Max-P5, Julia-P6, Alfie-P7/6, Valentina-P7

For our Endeavour award, we honoured pupils whose determination, resilience, and sheer hard work never went unnoticed, what an inspiration they’ve been.

Congratulations to:

Kaelan-P1, Georgia-P2, Hollie-P3/2, Zimuzo-P3, Thea-P4, Harris-P5/4, Julia-P5, Israela-P6, Charlie-P7/6, Luke-P7

And our Sports Award recognised students who gave their all during PE and extra-curricular activities, demonstrating not only skill but also teamwork and great sportsmanship. We are incredibly proud of every single one of them.

Congratulations to:

Heidi-P1, Noah-P2, Ailbe-P3/2, Killian-P3, Junior-P4, Josh-P5/4, Rogan-P5, Aidan-P6, Daniel-P7/6, Julia-P7

Our Sports Day

Sports Day was an absolute blast filled with sunshine and lots of laughter, cheers and fantastic team spirit! From the high-energy races to the hilarious chaos of the three-legged challenge, every event brought out determination and big smiles. Pupils skipped like pros, powered through the obstacle course with determination and giggles and showed remarkable focus in the classic egg and spoon race—no easy feat with that wobbly cargo! It was a brilliant day of fun and friendly competition, and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone who took part.

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A final word for this session!

As the school year ends, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our pupils and families for making it such a vibrant and memorable one. From the amazing St Andrew’s Day performances and the magic of our Christmas Nativity. We’ve been inspired by our pupils developing their meta skills through Skills Academies, dazzled by their achievements in football, the North Lanarkshire Dance Finals, and Glee, and deeply proud of their creativity on show through our wide range of Golden Time clubs highlighted through our very successful creativity showcase.

Pupils have experienced the hands-on excitement of computing science through LEGO challenges and the KNEX challenge where we reached the regional final. This year has been a celebration of growth, talent, and togetherness.

We survived the storm, and the unforgettable trip to Largs for the P7 residential which gave us memories to treasure. We were also honoured to welcome Education Scotland to our school this year, who recognised the incredible work happening in our classrooms—including the filming of P6 and Mrs Williamson for a non-fiction literacy pilot. We were also thrilled to welcome the Education Cabinet Secretary and even made our debut on the national news!

Throughout the year, we’ve been privileged to journey alongside our pupils as they celebrated important milestones in their faith through the sacraments. From the reverence of First Reconciliation and the joy of First Holy Communion to the deep reflection and commitment shown at Confirmation, these moments have been truly special. Each celebration was a testament to the pupils’ growth in faith and understanding, supported by their families, teachers and parish community. We are so proud of how they embraced these meaningful steps with such sincerity, grace and joy.

This year also brought emotional moments as we said farewell to two very special staff members, Mrs Dickie and Mrs Hogg, whose contributions will always be part of our school’s story.

To every pupil—thank you for your enthusiasm, curiosity and courage. And to our parents and carers—your support has meant the world. Wishing you all a joyful, restful summer filled with sunshine and new adventures. We’ll see you in August, ready for the next exciting chapter.

The St. Brendan’s Team

Blog Week beginning 9^th June  

St Brendan’s Weekly News

Welcome back to our Weekly Blog with our exciting news and learning experiences from our pupils.

Take a look at the exciting learning experiences our pupils have been involved in over the past week!

Our Creativity Showcase

Yesterday we were thrilled to open our doors and celebrate the incredible creativity and talent of our pupils in St. Brendan’s. This academic year we have been thinking about creativity and how we could provide increased opportunities for creativity and innovation within the classroom and wider school.

The children from Primary 1 to Primary 7 have taken part in mixed-age Golden Time Clubs, choosing from an exciting range of clubs including Glee, Music, Art, Sewing, Digital, Movie Making, Dance, STEM, Newspaper, and Dungeons & Dragons World-Building.

Through these clubs, our learners have developed key meta-skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and resilience, as well as honing their creative thinking. It has been a joy to watch them explore their passions, learn from one another, and grow in confidence.

This event was truly a celebration of their efforts and imagination. Our children were very excited to perform and share what they have been learning with. Our wonderful school choir and our award-winning dance troupe the St Brendan Barnyard Boppers also put on a spectacular performance.

Click on this link to learn more about our clubs which were showcased yesterday:

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Primary 1 Teddy Bears Picnic

On Wednesday our current Primary 1 children and our new cohort of Primary 1 children joined together for A Teddy Bears Picnic for an afternoon of fun. Our picnic allowed our current and new primary ones to fosters friendships, ease transitions, and build excitement for the school journey ahead—all while enjoying stories, snacks, and cuddly companions. A huge thank you to our Primary 6 children too, who have taken on the great responsibility of being our new cohorts buddies.

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Forest Schools

Throughout this term our Forest School children have been thriving at Barons Haugh, embracing adventure while honing problem-solving and teamwork skills. Mrs McGlone and our parent helper Mrs Feeney have been working hard to help develop pupils’ skills in collaboration to build dens and shelters, fostering creativity and resilience. They have also helped develop their gross motor skills through tree climbing challenges, boosting confidence and coordination in a natural, inspiring setting.

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Cooking After School Club

Our senior pupils have been having lots of fun at our cooking after school club. Thanks to our volunteer Miss Kane, a soon to be home economics probationary teacher, the pupils have been developing lifelong practical culinary skills, teamwork, and creativity. From mastering essential techniques to exploring new recipes, pupils have been developing their confidence in the kitchen while enjoying a social and engaging experience.

Take a look at some of their delicious creations from last week’s club:

Cabinet Secretary Visit

We are thrilled to announce that our school will be visited on Tuesday the 17^th of June by MSP Jenny Gilruth, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills who will be launching a new policy from the Scottish Government.

During her visit MSP Jenny Gilruth will be meeting with pupils, parents and staff.

We look forward to welcoming her to St. Brendan’s. Stay tuned for our blog next week to find out all about the visit!

St Brendan’s Weekly News

Welcome back to our Weekly Blog with our exciting news and learning experiences from our pupils.

Take a look at the exciting learning experiences our pupils have been involved in over the past two weeks!

Our First Holy Communicants

On Saturday the 31st May our lovely P4 children made their Sacrament of First Holy Communion. This celebration was a significant milestone in our pupil’s spiritual journey, marking the moment they receive the Eucharist for the first time. Saturday was a day of joy, reflection, and celebration, as pupils stepped forward in faith. A huge thank you to all who were involved in the children’s preparation.

In the lead up to the Sacrament pupils had the opportunity to attend their First Holy Communion retreat. Our retreat day is a time for pupils to step back from their everyday school routine. It provides pupils the opportunity to evaluate and strengthen their relationship with God and expand their faith knowledge. Pupils began their day attending morning mass with Fr Ricky, we thank him for such a lovely service. Afterwards Fr Ricky provided the pupils the opportunity to try on his vestments as they deepened their understanding of Mass throughout the liturgical year. The pupils demonstrated their knowledge of the liturgical calendar very well and enjoyed the opportunity to wear Fathers vestments. In the afternoon, pupils reflected on the story of the loaves and fishes where they enjoyed a guided meditation. The retreat was a great success and prepared the pupils so beautifully for their Sacrament.

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Cosy Book Club

Pupils from our cosy book after school club this week had a fabulous time in our wonderful library. The library allowed our Primary 2 and 3 pupils to explore stories, expand knowledge, and develop a love for reading. Guided by Mrs Shaw and Mrs Kennedy, the pupils learned to navigate books, whilst fostering curiosity and a lifelong passion for learning.

Our Cosy Book Club is just one of our amazing reading projects we have at St. Brendan’s as we continue to strive towards our Silver Reading School Award.

First Lego League Explore Update

Last month our Primary 4 class were lucky to receive the First Lego League challenge pack which would allow pupils to focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn to design and code, and create unique solutions made with LEGO® bricks and powered by LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential.

Our Primary 4 pupils have demonstrated truly outstanding work, showcasing remarkable innovation, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Their enthusiasm and dedication shine through in every Lego challenge, each session you can see their growing confidence and ability to think critically. Whether tackling challenges, working as a team, or exploring new ideas, they continue to impress with their resilience and imagination.

Some of their super creations:

Winners of the North Lanarkshire Active Schools Dance Final!

Our talented dance group ‘’ danced their way to the Active Schools North Lanarkshire Dance Final on Tuesday the 3^rd of June. Their dedication, creativity, and teamwork was outstanding as they performed in Airdrie Town Hall. The hours of practice and perseverance from the team, Miss Mitchell, Mrs McGlone and our helper Eva certainly paid off as pupils were placed FIRST and crowned WINNERS of the competition in our heat. A fantastic achievement to all involved you really inspired others with your energy and enthusiasm.

Primary 1 Induction Day

Tuesday was a special milestone for our new Primary 1 pupils as they took their first steps towards starting school! On Tuesday afternoon, they had the chance to meet new friends, spend time playing, and get comfortable in their classroom, while teachers spoke with their parents and answered any questions they may have. Their excitement and curiosity shone through as they explored their new learning environment alongside their supportive Primary 6  buddies. This was a lovely follow on from their transition day last week, where they prepared by drawing a picture of their first day and practising writing their name, building their confidence for the journey ahead. A wonderful start to an exciting adventure in learning here at St. Brendan’s.

A huge congratulations to our Probationer Miss Waldron

Last week our fantastic probationer Miss Waldron presented alongside her working probationer group at St. Ambrose High School to mark the upcoming conclusion to her probation year. Miss Waldron’s probationer practitioner enquiry explored the power of live feedback in enhancing children’s learning. The enquiry findings highlighted that pupils were encouraged to complete work at a faster pace, they demonstrated increased motivation and it limited embedding misconceptions.

We want to extend a huge congratulations to Miss Waldron for all her achievements this year as she comes to the end of her probationer year. Miss Waldron will be presenting at the probationer day next week to welcome all new probationers to North Lanarkshire, another great achievement.

Champions win the Cathedral Cup!

A huge congratulations to the boys’ football team for their incredible victory in the Cathedral Cup! Our team won all games today without conceding one goal, impressive! Their hard work, teamwork, and dedication paid off, and they should be proud of this fantastic achievement. Well done, champions!

Creativity Showcase

We would like to invite families to our Creativity Showcase on Thursday 12th June from 1pm to 2:45pm. You are invited to join us for musical, dramatic, artistic and digital performances and exhibits throughout the afternoon. Entry costs £2 on the door, which includes access to the tearoom. Our newspaper will be for sale alongside drinks and snacks in some of our viewings.