St. Patrick's Primary, New Stevenston

Congratulations to all our Weekly Wonders from last week.

Coronavirus

With the concerns surrounding the Coronavirus we aim to stick to our core business of teaching and learning between 9am and 3pm. There will be no after school clubs until after Easter and you’ll have noticed that some larger events across the authority have been postponed in an attempt to limit the pressure put on our emergency and support services during these trying times.

We will update our parents and families with any new information and advice as we receive it and we will post some advice shortly relating to what to do if your child is unwell or you feel they should be absent due to an illness.

On Tuesday 17th March at 9.30am we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our school Mass in St. John Bosco Church.

Pupils are welcome to bring a wee something green to wear (a ribbon, a scarf etc.) for when we return to school after Mass.

On Friday we continue to raise money for Missio with our ‘Missio Mile’, sponsor forms have already been issued to pupils and we’ve asked that pupils don’t go to doors looking for donations and that even just a tiny amount will be greatly received.

Mummifying Fruit

We poured baking soda and salt on top of tomatoes and apples. This helped draw the moisture out and preserve the fruit for longer.  The Ancient Egyptians used a method similar to this in order to preserve bodies in the mummification process.

Great work Primary 3/4!

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Apologies for late notice but we have just heard that the back packs will be uplifted shortly after lunchtime. Parents are welcome to join us for the uplift at the front of the school. A wonderful 92 back packs have been donated. Thank you to everyone. Photos coming soon.

Well done to our P5/6 fundraising groups who have been working hard over the last week organising various fundraising events. The first group who have been selling coloured eggs have now sold out and the draw for the prize will take place this week, this has been very successful with the girls raising a fantastic £85!

Our ongoing events include home baking, bookmarks and a raffle.  We also have a sponsored MISSIO mile coming soon.  Thank you to everyone for your continued support.

Thank you to everyone who has brought in back packs so far for our ‘Mary’s Meals’ appeal. To date we have around 60 bags which is a great amount.  The bus will uplift the bags this Wednesday. (Time to be confirmed.) Pupils bringing in the back packs will get the chance to put them on the bus. All parents are welcome. We will notify parents of time asap.

Please return any more permission slips for Bikeability 1 which will begin on Thursday afternoon from 1.15 – 2.45.

Pupils should bring their bike and helmets on Thursday and should wear suitable warm clothing for cycling including a waterproof jacket. A  padlock is also advisable.

Some bikes and helmets can be provided for pupils requiring this for the training but it is important that slips are returned to assist us with our organisation.

A new gymnastics after school club will begin on Thursday after school for Primary 1 for four weeks.

Please return any more slips for this tomorrow.

Thank you to one of our parents, Mrs McMonagle for giving her time to lead this club.

Monday: Morning Lenten Reflection in St. John Bosco Church followed by a snack in school for those children attending.

Tuesday: Lenten Mass with Father Haddock.

North Lanarkshire Council Nurture Conference – Selected members of the Samba band will attend to play the conference.

Mr Dorris from Taylor High School is visiting to work with our P7 pupils as part of our transition process.

Wednesday: Morning Lenten Reflection in St. John Bosco Church followed by a snack in school for those children attending. 

Thursday: Knex Challenge in Taylor High School (2 P6 pupils will be drawn from a hat to attend and permission slip will go home on Monday)

St. Patrick’s P3 First Reconciliation Sacrament in St. John Bosco Church. Please keep our P3 pupils in your prayers as they make their First Confession after lots of lovely preparation this year.

Friday: In-school Missio activity (information to follow at the start of the week)

Zoo-Lab are visiting some classes and will be bringing in some interesting insects and bugs. Some of our classes have been studying the natural environment and the rainforest and this will bring the research to life!