St. Patrick's Primary, New Stevenston

School will be closed on Monday 2nd May – May Day Holiday.

School will be closed on Thursday 5th May – this is election day and an Inset Day for staff.

Children were issued with parent and carer invitations to play “Beat The Street” and a card for parents who wish to participate should register the card at: northlan.beatthestreet.me

I will explain the challenge to the children tomorrow.

They will each received a fob and a map which locates beat boxes. Walk, cycle or run, get fit and have some fun!

I hope you all had an enjoyable Easter Break. The children are back refreshed and looking forward to the summer term.

Things to look out for this week:

• A letter detailing the summer outing. This year we will go to Heads of Ayr on Wednesday 22nd June.
• ‘Beat The Street’ this is a walking and cycling game/challenge to encourage communities to increase physical activity. Children will be given a fob, which they will tap against a lamp post as they journey around the area.
• The ‘Challenge’ starts on the 20th April for 6 weeks until the 1st June.
• I will launch with the children at assembly and issues fobs when they arrive in the school. Download the link for more information: BTS North Lanarkshire A5 Leaflet AW [25719]

St. Patrick’s Primary Lent Appeal is now over. An amazing £1637 was raised for St. Andrew’s Hospice, Airdrie. The staff and myself have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the children, parents and the community of New Stevenston. This sum of money will be greatly appreciated by the hospice, who have been following on our blog. Staff from the hospice will be invited to an assembly where they will be presented with the cheque.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone – your generosity will be rewarded.

A big thank you to the Parent Focus Group who gave every child in the school an Easter Egg!

Yum, yum and a Happy Easter from all of the children!!!