There were definite signs of Spring this week as we entered the month of March. It makes such a difference having lighter mornings and evenings even although the rain, at times, poured!
Great excitement on Monday morning when the bell rang! Our bell has been out of action for a number of weeks – a very long, complicated story! We were all pleased to have this familiar sound back with us
Primary 6 and 7 continued with their rugby taster sessions on Monday. This week coming will see Primary 5 and 6 having a chance to work with Hamilton Rugby Club.
Primary 3, Mrs Fletcher, Mrs Harley and myself walked to St. Cuthbert’s Church on Monday to celebrate mass and prepare for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation. The parishioners were delighted to be joined with the children from our school and complemented them on their behaviour and participation during mass.
On Tuesday we welcomed Dr Andrew Killin from Glasgow University to our school. He was visiting our final year students in Primary 5 and 7. The visit went very well for both students and as always we received very positive comments about the ethos of our school and the efforts of our pupils.
Father Bogan and Father Joseph came to school on Wednesday to celebrate our Ash Wednesday Service. Our support staff prepared our school hall by displaying our Children’s Stations of the Cross. I was delighted to see a growing number of friends and relatives joining us for our service. It is so important that we join together as a community of faith. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. We have a full programme in our school to ensure all involved with our school can participate in the three elements of prayer, penance and almsgiving. Many pupils have made their own Lenten Promises and have them in a special class within their class. All families have a copy of the Lenten Programme and if it has been mislaid there is a copy on the school website.
We celebrated World Book Day on Thursday with a colourful array of characters from our favourite books. Karen Wallace, our Home School Partnership worker, arranged sessions for each class in the Literacy Den and teachers shared their own favourite children’s book with pupils.
Friday started on a sad note as we said goodbye to the chicks. However, even Primary 7 agreed it was time for the chicks to move on as they were certainly outgrowing their brooder! A sign that they had been very well cared for in Primary 7. Well done to all involved!
Miss McKendry and support staff braved the elements on Friday with our cross country runners. All pupils completed a very muddy and challenging course at the Palace Grounds. A very muddy but proud group of pupils arrived into assembly on Friday afternoon. Well done!
The friendly dragon in the nursery is now the happy, friendly dragon as Fairyland has been rebuilt. The boys and girls celebrated on Friday by having a Ball. The boys were super smart and the girls sparkled!
Remember – Spanish phrase of the week is Gracias and De nada!
We will be without our Primary 7s this coming week as they head off to Lockerbie Manor for their residential experience and the weather looks promising! Primary 5 are taking to the water on Tuesday for the start of their swimming block, so the school could be very quiet!
Please remember Primary 3 in your prayers as they make their First Reconciliation on Monday evening.

Adios!
Señora Hendry