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Star pupils week ending 19th March
Well done to this week’s star pupils! We are so proud of the fabulous work all of our pupils are doing.
Inspired 2021 Art competition winners
Congratulations to everyone who entered this years Inspired 2021 Art competition, Renfrewshire Leisure will be showcasing all of the work that was submitted.
However, two of our pupils, Joseph Fabiani in P2/3 and Ryan Cartwright in P6/7, have received a highly commended certificate for their entries. Congratulations and well done to both of them.
Rag Bag collection-Money raised
We are delighted to have collected £94 from our Rag Bag collection. Thank you to all who contributed.
Diocesan Mass for Families
Bishop John invites every family to our live-streamed Mass for Families at 11am on Sunday 21st March 2021. Come and give thanks for the gift of our families as we mark the Year of St Joseph and the start of a special Year of the Family. Sign up and add prayer requests here
Star pupils week ending 12th March
Well done to this week’s star pupils! We are so proud of the fabulous work all of our pupils are doing. Keep doing your best and remember to show our school values at home.
March Newsletter
Please read our March newsletter:
Star pupils
Well done to this week’s star pupils! We are so proud of the fabulous work all of our pupils are doing. Keep doing your best and remember to show our school values at home.
SCIAF – Funday Fridays
As we are once again supporting SCIAF as our Lenten Charity we are going to FUNdraise while having FUN! For the next four Fridays we are going to do something fun to raise awareness and money for SCIAF.
Friday, 12th March – Wear it purple day.
Purple is our Church’s colour of Lent. You can wear 1 thing purple or you can go purple crazy and wear as much purple as you can!! If you are in school you can bring £1 for SCIAF if you are at home you can put your £1 in a safe place and bring it when you return to school. P4-7 on Friday you will have a google meet with your class and you can show everyone what your purple thing is.
Friday, 19th March – Crazy hair day.
Friday, 26th March – Own clothes day.
Thursday – 1st April, (the day we stop for the Easter break) – PYJAMA day!!!!
If you can please bring £1 each of these Fridays for SCIAF. Maybe you can do chores for your families to earn these pounds.
Thank you children.
This weeks star pupils
Well done to this week’s star pupils! We are so proud of the fabulous work all of our pupils are doing. Keep doing your best and remember to show our school values at home.
Star pupils
Well done to this week’s star pupils! We are so proud of the fabulous work all of our pupils are doing. Keep doing your best and remember to show our school values at home.
Active Schools information
We are encouraging all St Peter’s Primary School families to follow Renfrewshire Leisure Sports Services social media platforms. Together we aim to support all of our young people and families to remain active during this challenging time. Active Schools will be posting resources, local campaigns, virtual sport/physical activity sessions and lots more on their social media channels below. Please like/follow their platforms to help us get Renfrewshire families, more active, more often.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RLSportsServices
Twitter: @RLSportServices
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rlsportservices/
YouTube : https://youtube.com/channel/UCMkJUF4KR3MIzxVwvdqINeg
Lenten message from Father Andrew
Hello everyone
I’m Fr. Andrew from St Peter’s Church, I hope you are all safe and well.
We are now in Lent a time when we try even harder to be good, when we try to get to know God even better. This year you have learned so many important things including caring for others by doing the right things, keeping in touch and washing your hands.
One of the most important things we can do is to pray, and I would ask that this Lent could you say an extra prayer for your school and all the children throughout the world who are going through this year with you.
God Bless you and your families
Fr. Andrew
Download your Lent Journal and follow the lessons and activities during each week of Lent:
Star pupils
Well done to this week’s star pupils! We are so proud of the fabulous work all of our pupils are doing. Keep doing your best and remember to show our school values at home.
This Weeks Star Pupils
Well done to this week’s star pupils! We are so proud of the fabulous work all of our pupils are doing. Keep doing your best and remember to show our school values at home.
Supporting Learning at Home
Please find below a link to some lockdown learning links from our Primary Outreach Librarians. These may be useful in supporting learning at home:
Wellbeing Resources
Wellbeing resources: lots of toolkits/ materials for children and school staff to use can be accessed at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families:
January 2020 Newsletter
Please read our January newsletter and also some advice to ensure you stay safe online.
Star pupils: Week beginning 18 January 2021
Our teachers are so proud of the efforts of everyone in their class.
The following children have been highlighted for this week:
Star pupils: Week beginning 11 January 2021
Our teachers are so proud of the efforts of everyone in their class.
The following children have been highlighted for this week:
Spirit of Christmas Raffle
There was great excitement yesterday as the winners of our Spirit of Christmas Raffle were announced, with all others receiving a bag of sweets. Thank you to all those who donated gifts. Please see the list of prize winners below.
P4 Commitment Mass
Fr Andrew recently visited the school to celebrate a Commitment Mass with the children in Primary 4 who will receive the sacrament of First Holy Communion this session.
Please click on this link to view some images from the Mass.
P7 Enrolment Mass
The children in Primary 7 enjoyed a beautiful Mass of Enrolment last week. Fr Andrew helped them to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation which they will receive later this session. Please click on the link below to view some images from this lovely Mass.
P5 Thanksgiving Mass
We were delighted to welcome Fr Andrew to our school recently to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving with the children in Primary 5. This was a beautiful celebration for the children who received the sacrament of First Holy Communion in October. Please click on the link below to view some images from this Mass.
The Christmas Jigsaw
Hope you enjoy our Christmas performance.
P6/7-Christmas cards for Braemount Carehome
Some of the Christmas cards Primary 6/7 made for the Braemount Carehome.
P6/7 – Elf Stories
Primary 6/7 wrote stories for their buddies and children in the nursery about an elf.
Winter Olympics
Classes have been looking at the winter Olympics.
P2/3 have been learning about snowboarding and designed their own snowboard,
P3 – bobsleighing and they designed their own kit.
P6/7 – ice hockey and they learned how to play this in the playground.
A Special Visitor
Please follow the link below to see a special guest who dropped in to surprise us at our Christmas party.
Star Pupils
Primary 1
Piper McCrystal For being brave
Aimia Allison Showing kindness to her classmates
Ben McElroy For having a great attitude to learning
Darcie Donlon Always trying her best in all curricular areas
Chrisvin Varghese For following classroom rules
Eilidh McKee Showing kindness and helping others in the playground
Kian Manson Has a great understanding of the classroom rules.
Zuzanna Wesolowska For being a great friend
Primary 1/2
Kyle Doherty For always having lovely manners
Aiden O’Malley Voted by his classmates for being a good friend
Heidi McGivern For good listening skills during class lessons
Mia Crangle Always working hard during reading activities
Orla Craig Showing kindness to her classmates
Joshua McPhee Excellent drawing skills
Nina Mothersole For having excellent listening skills and following instructions
Saffron Bradley Working hard during reading activities
Primary 2/3
Faith MacPherson For gaining confidence and answering out
Johan Isaac For trying really hard with his classwork in particular his very good writing
Matthew Coulthard Confidently answering maths questions beyond 50!
Daniel Crook Beautiful artwork for our Christmas wall
Olivia Jamieson Looking out for others and making sure everyone in included
Arnis Jurenkovas Fantastic writing about fireworks.
Primary 3
Orla Harkins Fantastic learning and understanding of acrostic poems
Sam Clark Helping his classmates learn new football skills
Zuzia Kawalec Being responsible and helping to tidy and clean the classroom
Leo McLean Helping to cheer up a friend at playtime and using encouraging words to help others with their writing
Michael Roberts Delivering a fantastic solo talk about his favourite book
Alexander McLean Showing excellent prediction skills when using clues
Isabella Noble Showing kindness and asking to help tidy up the class
Nataniel Oles Giving a confident performance in our class Nativity.
Orla Harkins Showing kindness to others and helping them make up when they had fallen out.
Terry O’Hare For showing kindness to a class friend and playing with them when they felt sad during playtime.
Leona Richardson For taking the time to show kindness to a classmate and helping them feel better when they were sad.
Primary 4
Abi Nicholas Working hard on her report writing
Shane Richardson Showing excellent manners
Caoimhe Ogilvie For being kind and helpful.
Christa Vargause For always listening.
Roybn Gilhooley For working hard in all curricular areas.
Regan Stewart For being a good friend.
Kate Smith For working hard, particularly in maths.
Shay Timony For being a caring friend.
Primary 4/5
Ellie Fadian Very responsible in class and always showing kindness to others
Alfie Baillie Working very hard to make progress in reading
Kieran Campbell Being a good friend and behaving responsibly
Joe Hannigan Excellent use of imagination during writing activities and impressive cooperative skills while solving problems in Numeracy
Kalani Munro For always showing good manners in class and being kind to others
Erin Farr Very kind to others and always sets a good example
Callum Ogilvie For being very interested in all topic work and for making a fantastic power point on rivers
Primary 5/6
Emily Jamieson Showing kindness to all the children in P5/6
Lukas Jurenkovas Excellent skills in Science and STEM
Joseph Moohan Excellent performance from home for school show
Jessica Noble Fantastic ideas in story writing
Jack Cameron For showcasing his imaginative skills in drama
Primary 6/7
Ryan McManus Always works hard in class and is respectful to everyone
Harry Higgins Very kind and helpful to everyone
Aiden Wood Working hard to make progress in writing
Daniel Carr Working hard to make progress in maths
Treasure Onwubolu Using ambitious vocabulary in all writing activities
Lucas Corrigan Fascinating imagination in writing.
Primary 7
Paulina Ragauskaite Very hard working and always does what is asked of her
Mirin Muldoon Always very kind and respectful
Mateo de Medina Doig Showing good manners all of the time.
AmyEllen O’Neill Being kind and thoughtful of others’ feelings.
Joseph Fallon Showing good sportsmanship.
Suzanna Kotnowska Working hard and showing respect to everyone.
Imogen Porteous – Being responsible and helpful to others.
Sean Dolan Being a good and helpful friend.
P3 – Catholic Education Week Activities
In Primary 3 we are celebrating Catholic Education Week this year by taking the theme ‘Jesus, The Way, The Truth and The Life’ and showing its relevance in our lives today. The children have been learning about the lives of some of our saints, remembering Pope Francis’ message that God is calling us all to be saints. Pope Francis also encourages the children to ‘Dream big’ and use their talents to their full potential. Primary 3 also learned about some of the history of the first Catholic school in Paisley and how it was funded by Paisley Abbey. The children have recorded personal challenges which they feel will make a difference in their lives and the lives of others and bring them closer to God.
Renfrewshire Council Update
November newsletter
Please read our November newsletter:
P6 & P7 Pope Francis Award – Parent information
Please read the information about the The Pope Francis Award. Please contact Mrs Duckett if you would like a copy of the The Pope Francis Faith Award leaflet.
P1 Registration
Children who reach 5 years of age between 1 March 2021 and 28 February 2022 inclusive should be registered for education in their catchment school.
You must register your child in only one school, either the denominational or non-denominational school for your area. If you need information on schools for your area please telephone
0300 300 0170 or visit www.renfrewshire.gov.uk. You can also find details of all local schools on the map page by clicking on the link below:
https://ren.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=d7d38f018ce449b7a2ebd32bf7ff74f3
Registration will be live online during week commencing 2nd November to 9th November through www.renfrewshire.gov.uk.
For those unable to register online we request that you telephone your local catchment school to make an appointment to attend in person during these dates.
Parents/carers must provide satisfactory documentary evidence of the age of their child and that their family reside within the catchment area of the school. This evidence includes:
1. Child’s full Birth Certificate
2. Most recent Council Tax Notice or if not currently resident in the property either a concluded missive or a signed and witnessed tenancy agreement/lease.
3. Child Benefit Statement. In the event that a Child Benefit Statement is not available, a Driving Licence or a Bank
Statement/utility bill showing transactions over the most recent 3 months and the applicant’s address may be accepted. Or If appropriate to current circumstances – Court Order / Looked After Child / Foster Carer document(s).
4. Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)
The list above is not exhaustive and the Council retains the right to ask for further information when proof of residency is not satisfied. Original documents must be produced upon request.
If you want your child to go to a different school you require to register at your catchment school and thereafter make a placing request. Placing Request Forms are available from the website above by entering ‘Sending your child to school’ into the search bar and then selecting ‘Sending your child to school- August 2021’, from related documents. You can also request a form by telephoning 0300 300 0170 or your catchment school.
Please read the following document from Renfrewshire Council:
SendingYourChildToSchool2020
P5 & P6 Instrumental Music Tuition
Music teacher, Mark Traynor, will soon begin the process of selecting P5 and P6 pupils for inclusion on the school instrumental music programme. Please read the letter below for more information.
An update from the Director of Childrens Services
Please read the latest update letter from Steven Quinn, Director of Children’s Services.
ASN Review update
Review of Additional Support Needs Provision – Update from Gordon McKinlay
September newsletter updated
Please read our updated September newsletter:
September 2020 newsletter
Please read our September newsletter:
Paths privacy statement
This leaflet explains what data Barnardos PATHS programme keeps about you and your family, what Barnardo’s does with this data and your rights in relation to it. If you would like more information about how your data is handled or if you would like your child to be excluded from the PATHS questionnaires, please contact our coordinator Katrina McGovern at katrina.mcgovern@barnardos.org.uk
August Newsletter
Please read our August Newsletter:
Return to school update
We are aware that parents/ carers have many questions related to returning to school next week. Please refer to the information that was issued in June and is still available on the school website. All information given remains the same. Stationery required in school will be provided and will remain in school. Children can bring a school bag, lunch bag and water bottle which will remain with them in their classroom. Children can get a packed lunch from the dinner hall but hot meals will not be available initially. An update will be issued early next week to confirm any further arrangements, such as staggered entry/exit times. Staff are working to ensure a safe and happy return to school for all of our pupils and we look forward to seeing them all again next week.
June 2020 newsletter
Please read our June 2020 newsletter:
To our Graduates
It has been a joy and a pleasure watching you grow and learn during your time at St. Peter’s Nursery. You are now ready for the new adventures, challenges and opportunities school will offer.
*** Every End Has A New Beginning***
Thank you to our parents, carers and families for choosing St. Peter’s Nursery to care for your child.
How the school will look in August
Please have a look at how our school will look when the children return in August. Our images show classroom / nursery layouts, corridor / reception signage and distancing measures and cleaning stations.
P7 Transition
A transition event for P7 pupils will take place in St. Andrew’s Academy on Monday 22nd June. P7 pupils will then have an opportunity to attend a session in St. Peter’s on Tuesday 23rd June.
On both days, sessions will last for approximately an hour and a half, and parents/carers will be required to drop off and collect their child.
You will be notified of your child’s allocated time as soon as possible.
Please contact the school if your child has any underlying health conditions.
Thank you.
Important: Latest Parent/Carer Update from Renfrewshire Council
Please read the latest update on future learning plans from the Director of Children’s Services, Steven Quinn.
Summer critical childcare for key workers.
We will continue to offer a critical childcare service for the children of single parents who are key workers or for children with two parents if they are both key workers. We are also supporting children, young people and families where there is a need.
We have already contacted key workers and families who are currently using our service. If you think you meet the criteria for this support, you can find out more and how to apply on the council’s website.
Parents who already have children in our Early Years hubs are not required to make application again for summer provision.
Renfrewshire Council Home Learning Survey
Renfrewshire Council are gathering information about home learning. Your responses will help to inform the planning for August. It would be really helpful if you could complete this before 15th June.
Uniform – August 2020
Taking consideration of the blended approach to learning which is being planned as well as the increased amount of outdoor learning that we aim to deliver, we are suggesting a slight change to our traditional school uniform for August. We ask that pupils attend school wearing a red polo shirt, black sweatshirt and black leggings, joggers or comfortable trousers. Polo shirts and sweatshirts with our school badge are available from local school wear shops. Children should bring a suitable jacket/coat to school every day. They should come to school wearing trainers or other footwear suited to learning outdoors and will require a change of shoes, such as plimsoles for wearing in the gym hall. If your child is unable to tie their own shoe laces please consider Velcro fastening footwear to avoid unnecessary close contact with staff during the day.
We are aware that many parents like to have photographs taken of children starting school, and understand that this is a very important occasion, but we ask that you think carefully about purchasing uniform items that children may not get full use out of.
Mrs Mazzoni
St. Peter’s parent/carer survey
At this time of year, we always carry out a parent/carer survey to help us evaluate the work we have done and to plan improvements.
This year, due to the situation we are all in, we are carrying out our survey electronically. I would like to invite all parents/carers of pupils at St. Peter’s Primary School, to complete our survey using the link below.
Please complete this short survey by Monday 8th June. Your feedback and responses are vital to us and will be used as part of our school improvement planning for next session.
Renfrewshire Council Parent and carer survey response
Earlier this month, Renfrewshire Council asked parents and carers to submit their questions on schools and nurseries. Thank you to everyone who took part, there was a phenomenal response with more than 1,000 questions.
Your most-asked questions were put to Steven Quinn, Director of Children’s Services, which you can see at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-schools. You can also find answers to many more questions there too.
Thank you for your continued patience and support for our school/nursery during this difficult time. We hope to see you back in our school/nursery as soon as it is safe to do so.
Useful Information from Renfrewshire Council
Some useful information from Renfrewshire Council.
General Coronavirus Information (includes a link to schools information): http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/coronavirus
Coronavirus Information and FAQs about early years and schools: http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-schools
Online application for free school meals: http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/Freeschoolmealsandclothinggrants (Visit the page and then click on ‘Apply for Free School Meals’ under Related Links on the right hand side of the page)
Online application for clothing grants: this should reopen on 1 June 2020 or shortly thereafter and information is on the same page as for meals. http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/Freeschoolmealsandclothinggrants
Are you eligible for the Best Start Grant School Age Payment?
Do you have a child born between 1 March 2015 – 29 Feb 2016? The Best Start Grant School Age Payment is £250 from Social Security Scotland to help families, who get certain benefits or tax credits, with the costs when a child would normally start Primary 1.
Apply at mygov.scot/beststart
May 2020 Newsletter
Please read our May 2020 newsletter:
Schools and Nurseries Return Plan
The Scottish Government has set out the route map for schools and nurseries to reopen for children and young people across Scotland. You can read a statement from Director of Children’s Services, Steven Quinn, about the route map, on the council’s website.
http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-educationroutemap
ELCC Rainbow Video
Please enjoy a short video from the staff and children of St Peter’s ELCC.
ELCC Newsletter May 2020
Please read our ELCC May newsletter:
Speech and Language Therapy Helpline
If you are a parent or carer living in Renfrewshire and are concerned about your child’s communication, you can call The Speech and Language Therapy Helpline.
For more information, click the link below.
Mass for Educators
Archbishop Tartaglia, Bishop President for Catholic Education in Scotland, will offer Mass for Catholic educators and schools on Sunday 10th May at 12 o’clock from St. Andrew’s Cathedral. School communities are invited to join the Archbishop live using the video-link:
Only 2 days of online learning this week
This week is a shorter week for learning.
Children: Mon. 4th and Tues. 5th – only online learning days this week
Staff: Wed. 6th and Thurs. 7th – in-service days
Friday 8th – holiday
A message from all the staff
Please click the link to see a message from the staff of St Peter’s
Please follow us on Twitter for regular updates.
Remote Learning – Guidance for Parents
Please read the document from Renfrewshire Council:
Can you help us? Aberlour Urgent Assistance Fund
Aberlour Children’s Charity is calling on their supporters and members of the public to give what they can to their Urgent Assistance Fund
This is a very uncertain and worrying time for everyone, especially the families we support, some of whom, you will know, are already at breaking point. For that reason, we would like to ask for your help to share the information about our Urgent Assistance Fund more widely, so we are able to reach more vulnerable families across Scotland who need us.
Right now we are focussing on getting more donations to our urgent assistance fund so that we are able to help more people.
Could you help the Fundraising Team by:-
1. Sharing our appeal link on your social media pages https://www.aberlour.org.uk/coronavirus-urgent-assistance-appeal/
2. Sharing the link for applications, in order to sign post any family who may require our help at this difficult time https://www.aberlour.org.uk/service-category/urgent-assistance-fund/
3. Or share and take part in our #TowerForAberlour social media push by creating and posting and picture and including our text to donate number, text ‘TOWER’ to 70085 to donate £3. You could also maybe tag some of your friends which might encourage others to take part too. While this approach is a more fun and light hearted way to get involved, it will really help us to raise profile with the public and hopefully funds too, so please get involved if you can.
Here are the rules:
- Build a tower using household items ONLY (#stayathome)
- Share your tower on social media tagging @AberlourCC and donate what you can to our Coronavirus Urgent Assistance Fund: https://bit.ly/3ajK1pA
- Challenge three friends to build a #TowerForAberlour
If anyone has any questions or requires any further information on any of the above please don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of our Regional Fundraisers Nadia.whitmore@aberlour.org.uk or Abby.parkhouse@aberlour.org.uk .
With very best wishes from everyone at Aberlour.
Payment available from renfrweshire Council
Where a family claim clothing grant, Renfrewshire Council have the facility to make a payment to them equivalent to the cost of the free school meal (£11.25 per week).
This payment is being paid into accounts every two weeks and should have been paid into your account already.
If you are entitled and haven’t had your payment, please let us know by emailing Mrs Mazzoni at:
gw07mazzonisharon@glow.sch.uk
Please Note: As we are unable to access our enquiries email address at the moment, please use the above email address if you need to contact us at all.
Update on Emergency Childcare
Please read the letter from the Director of Children’s Services regarding emergency childcare.
Information – Keyworker Provision
Please read the Keyworker Provision information letter that has been provided by Renfrewshire Council
Advice for Parents
Please read the two leaflets that have been prepared for parents
Helping children and young people manage in unsettling times
Helping children and young people manage in unsettling times visual only
P4 – Bulb planting
P4-Bulb planting
Primary 4 are taking part in Edina Trust’s Bulb Project. We have found out lots about plants and what they need to grow.
We also planted our own daffodil bulbs on 31st October 2019. We monitor the temperature and rainfall as often as we can in order to participate in a Nationwide Project regarding climate change.
Our bulbs are now starting to show some shoots. The tallest one in our class measured 21cm.
Latest advice and guidance on Coronavirus from Renfrewshire Council
For your information, you can visit the council website for the latest advice and guidance on Coronavirus at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/coronavirus
Parent Council Meeting MInutes
Please read our Parent Council Meeting Minutes.
St Peter’s Parent Council Meeting Monday 17 February 2020
Former pupil performing on the BBC’s Greatest Dancer
Congratulations to one of our former pupils, Ashton Bradley who is performing on the BBC’s Greatest Dancer.
Ashton is a member of the Dancepoint dance group who have successfully made it through to the next stage in the competition. Well done Ashton, we wish you every success.
St. Andrews Day Assembly
This afternoon the whole school enjoyed a St. Andrews Day Assembly. Each class had been recorded performing a Scottish song or poem ( If it Wisnae Fur Yer Wellies, 3 Craws, Ye Cannae Shove Yer Grannie Off a Bus and A Dug, a Dug to name a few) and the videos were played during assembly. Well done to everyone who performed.
Parent Council Meeting Minutes November 2019
Please read our Parent Council Meeting Minutes:
Egg..citing afternoon
This afternoon we enjoyed a very funny performance of Mother Goose from Hopscotch Theatre Company. Our pupils had a great afternoon.
Christmas card design winner
Congratulations to Taylor McPherson in P7 who won the schools annual Christmas Card design competition.
Taylor had a great afternoon on Saturday at the Paisley annual Christmas Lights Switch-On event. After riding in Santa’s Sleigh in the procession, she helped to switch on the town’s Christmas Lights.
P6 Science workshop
Last week P6 enjoyed a science workshop at West College Scotland.
Missio service
Today the whole school took part in a Missio service which was conducted by Canon Eddie and Sister Anne.
Scary Ladies at lunch
Halloween treat for the kids at lunchtime today. Don’t you agree our catering staff look scary!!
P4 Sweetie Raffle
Primary 4 are holding a sweetie raffle. All funds will go towards the playground fund.
There are 3 sweetie prizes to be won.
Tickets are 10p each or 50p per strip.
P2/3 Maths week
Primary 2/3 have been busy during maths week. 30th September – 4th October. One of our activities was counting in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s. We went outside to create hopscotch games with chalk for the children to play on.
P2/3 Autumn Walk
Primary 2/3 have been exploring the playground during our autumn walk. We found lots of conkers and shells! We also found lots of lovely autumn leaves. We are going to use these to help us write some autumn poetry. We had to wrap up warm as it was a sunny but chilly autumn day!
Updated School holidays
There has been a change to the Renfrewshire school holidays for 2019 – 2020 session. Please note that Friday 1st May 2020 is no longer an In-Service day.
Cash for Kids- Support St. Pauls Primary
St Paul’s Primary is the only school in Renfrewshire that is part of the Cash for Kids School Challenge. Their aim is to raise as much money as possible for Cash for Kids. It’s ALL for a charity that responds to the needs of children in OUR community, aspires to enable all children to live life to the full and achieve their individual potential. The St Paul’s Primary children will be involved in an exciting challenge, fundraising for a worthy cause that will help these children and families massively with the chance of winning £2500 for their school needs. This will benefit the children of St Paul’s Primary greatly and allow for fantastic opportunities for the children.
Here is the link to their fundraising page, Your support would be greatly appreciated.
#CFKSCHOOLSCHALLENGE
#clydecashforkids
#clyde1
#stpaulsprimary
@Clydecashforkids
@Clyde1
Parent Council Meeting Minutes September 2019
Please read our Parent Council Meeting minutes:
National Parent Gathering
This event is the only national event for parents with children in Catholic schools and aims to support them as the first educators of their children. The day will include activities for children, so that child care is not an obstacle to attending. We hope that the programme will be of interest to all families and will help strengthen the link between Catholic homes, the parish and their schools.
Event details:
National Gathering for parents with children in Catholic Schools. Saturday 21st September 2019, 9.30-3pm, St Francis Xavier Primary School – Falkirk. Separate programme for children. Lunch will be provided. Places are free but need to be booked by phoning 0415564727
Family board game session
Today we held our Family Board Game session. The kids and family members had fun playing the games and were very competitive.
Thank you to everyone who attended. Board Game Club will continue again next session.
Coding Club mini game jam
Our Coding club kids spent a great day yesterday at West College Scotland participating in a Mini Game Jam. The children were asked to design a game in a short space of time based on a given theme which they were only told at the start of the day. The theme was Space and our two teams created two very different games.
Thanks again to Dr Amanda Ford and her team for providing the opportunity for the kids.
Sports Day
Everyone had a great time at our Sports Day yesterday and the weather was kind to us.
Free school meals and clothing grant application
Applications for free school meals and clothing grants are now open. By applying for either or both provisions now parents can ensure everything is in place ahead of the new school year.
Parents must make sure their application is received by the council no later than Friday 12 July to guarantee payment of clothing grants before the schools go back or to have free school meals from the start of term.
Those parents who have previously applied for free school meals and clothing grants will be sent a letter to their home address. If there has been no change in your family circumstances that affect any benefits you may receive, you can complete and sign the declaration form and return it to the council.
If there has been a change in your family circumstances or if you are applying for the first time, visit www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmealsandclothinggrants to complete an application form. You will also be able to read about eligibility for free school meals and school clothing grants as well as what information you need to include with your form.
Paper copies are also available for our school and from the Council’s customer service centres.
P1/2-Sandwich lunch
National Sandwich Week!
Did you know that there is British sandwich week? Primary 1/2 thought this was a perfect opportunity to make some sandwiches as part of their Lighthouse Keepers Lunch topic. They were very tasty indeed! This was a few weeks ago now, but look at our great efforts.
Fairtrade day
As a Fairtrade school, St Peter’s will be hosting a Fairtrade Day on Thursday 20th June. Children are invited to wear Fairtrade colours to school. (Green, blue – no football strips please).
There will be a Fairtrade Beat the Goalie event taking place with our brand new Fairtrade footballs.
There is no charge for this, although there will be a Fairtrade tuckshop available at lunchtime on this day. Items are priced from £1 to £1.20.
Many thanks for your continued support.
Parent Council meeting minutes May 2019
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May Newsletter
Spring Fling
St Peter’s Parent Council are holding their Spring Fling on Friday 17th May at 3pm to 4.30pm in the school gym hall.
STALLS + CHOCOLATE & BOTTLE TOMBOLA + CREPE STAND + BEAT THE GOALIE + MUCH, MUCH MORE….
Cost £1 per adult, kids go free!
Donations of homebaking would be greatly appreciated and can be handed in to the school on Friday morning, thank you.
P5-Primary Engineering Event
The children in P5 have been working hard on Primary Engineer STEM challenge. They learned about electronic aerodynamics, circuits, gears and friction, then used what they had learned to design and build their own powered vehicle. Two teams of children (Mateo de Medina, Joseph Fallon, Imogen Porteus and Lola Punton) took their vehicles to the Renfrewshire celebration event at AFRC, Inchinnan, where they competed with P5 – 7 pupils from across the authority. Both teams demonstrated a great level of understanding and were very supportive of each other and the other participants. The girls were awarded a medal for the ‘Best Themed Vehicle’ and certificates for coming second place in the competition.
Fantastic effort!
Dates for your diary
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Homework Club is sweet
Last week at homework club the kids enjoyed a special treat of making Empire Biscuits after they had completed their homework.
Homework club is on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school from 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
P7-Confirmation Retreat
On Thursday our Primary 7 pupils attended a Confirmation Retreat along with Primary 7 pupils from St. Paul’s Primary School. In preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, the children
took part in some fun activities, including meditation, which re-enforced their learning about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.
The children had a great day!
