St. Patrick's Primary, New Stevenston

A special well done and thank you to the pupils in P5/6 who have being organising some fantastic enterprising activities this week to raise money for our Missio Charity. This includes egg selling with lucky stars and cake/biscuit making( which will be available to buy next week)

Our Missio Hands raised £82 in the first week.

Coming over the next few weeks:

• Sponsored Run
• Missio Coloured Day (wearing either red, blue, green, white or green)
• Hot Dogs for sale
• Easter Egg Colouring Competition

More information to follow next week.

Fantastic news this week that MULL HOUSE are our first house winners for March with an amazing 144 tokens. We think that is the most tokens gathered in a week. All houses however had fantastic amounts of tokens…think Mr Dinsmor must have started giving some out this week!

All pupils from CUMBRAE HOUSE had their extra playtime today for being house winners for February. The sun didn’t shine but everyone looked like they were having a fun time playing with their siblings and others from their house.

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Congratulations to all our achievers and weekly wonders from the last two weeks.

Pupils have been chosen by their teachers for working very hard, being kind and helpful, achieving class targets, producing interesting stories, improved effort in written and number work, great effort in the class assembly, supporting classmates in Confirmation preparation and great support with our Mary’s Meals back pack campaign.Well done everyone. Keep up this great work, behaviour and attitude to your learning.

Today, pupils and staff were excited to receive a visit from Miss Boyd. It was a real pleasure to have her back in the school and Mr Dinsmor even slightly tidied up the office to impress her.

She told us all about the fun she’s been having in her well earned retirement, although she is missing our school community, of which she will always be a  huge part.

Miss Boyd left a card for pupils and parents to express her thanks for their generosity and thoughtfulness.

We hope to see her again soon!

“ To the children and parents of St. Patrick’s, a huge thank you for the beautiful flowers, bracelets and caricature – it takes pride of place in my home. It is a reminder of the wonderful memories I have of my time in St. Patrick’s. Thank you once more for your kindness. Miss Boyd.”

P4/5, Miss Mulvaney and Miss Coyle thrilled a packed audience of parents and families with their Victorians Assembly.

We learned about the hardships faced during Victorian times, the tough life children experienced and how lucky we are in our modern lives.

The pupils managed all of the above and also made it funny and entertaining! We’re so proud of our talented pupils.

A huge thank you to everyone who managed along to support the children.

Our Missio Champions in P6 have been busy this week informing classes about our Lenten charity for this year.

We have decided to raise money for Missio Scotland.

In class, we are trying to fill our Missio sheets by bringing in 10p for each ‘hand print’ or £1 for a whole sheet.  Each sheet can be swapped for a ‘helping hand’ which will be displayed on our Missio Tree in the main entrance.

Helping Hands
Our pupils hope we can all support this very worthwhile charity which shows ‘children helping children’.

Monday: No Coding Club on this week.

Tuesday: P4/5 Class Assembly – we welcome parents and families of P4/5 to enjoy an informative assembly about The Victorians at 2pm.

Dental Nurse visits to support our infant classes in maintaining healthy teeth brushing habits.

Wednesday: Whole School Assembly ( Mr Dinsmor and Mrs McIntyre )

Taylor High Cluster Meeting (HT)

Drama Club – this club has now stopped although was very successful and may return!

Thursday: World Book Day – not a dress up or dress down day. We’re simply asking children to bring in a favourite book. We’ll be spending time learning about authors and reading for enjoyment. We’ll be reading to others and enjoying book themed activities.

Confirmation – Primary 6 and 7 make the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday evening. Pupils and sponsors/parents should be settled and seated by 6.45pm.

Friday: Missio Fridays – children can bring a pound to donate to Missio each Friday ( only if able ). A different activity will take place each Friday throughout Lent although will not require pupils to bring anything in to school.