We began the start of our ECO celebrations this week, with Mrs Seenan and our ECO Committee delivering a presentation on Waste Week.  All week our pupils have been ‘upcycling’ by bringing in objects they have made at home by creating new from old.  We have had some wonderful and some wacky creations and can’t wait to display them for all to see!

On Wednesday night some of our Primary 3 pupils were joined by a few children from other primaries to receive the Sacrament of Reconcilation.  This is our second night celebrating our pupils receiving this Sacrament due to the number of pupils we currently have in Primary 3.  I was very proud of all of our children, who showed reverence throughout the service, and of our Pope Francis Faith Award pupils who joined them as our choir.  Thanks also to Fr. O’Brien for leading the service and to Mrs Cluckie, Mrs McDougall, Miss Whelan and Mrs Smith for preparing our children to receive this Sacrament.

Our pupils in Primary 4 – 7 have been enjoying participating in Golden Time each week.  They have been developing skills such as curling, football, ICT and ukulele!  Our Twitter feed has been keeping parents up to date on some of the activities their children have chosen.

On Thursday afternoon we hosted the Hamilton Burns Club Musical Competition. 6 of our pupils competed against Hamilton College for a place in the Lanarkshire heat on the 28th of this month.  Our pupils entertained the audience with ‘Please Don’t Go’, ‘Caledonia’ and ‘Scot’s Wha Hae!’, whilst our musical pieces on clarinet and guitar were ‘The Skye Boat Song’ and ‘Ye Banks and Braes’.  Our entrants sang and played beautifully and all will be competing at St. Aidan’s High on the 28th!  Well Done!

Thanks for reading,

Mrs. E. Fitzpatrick