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Apologiesfor the late arrival of this month’s newsletter! We intended circulating this newsletter prior to the holiday weekend and must apologise for the delay. Please note it will be compensated for with the production of a very informative liturgy newsletter which will be distributed this week, detailing the extensive faith work which the children will be engaging with throughout February and March!
MONTHLY MERITS
P1-Alex Stewart- Great effort in her news
P2/1-Alix McDonald- Fantastic Imaginative Story
P2/3-Aoife Mooney- Fantastic Imaginative Story
P2/3-Amaan Arslan- Excellent Maths Work
P3-Quin Holland- Excellent discursive piece, lovely writing
P4-Fatima Azam- Great effort in Big Writing
P5-Neve McGilly- Excellent Titanic Research
P6-Holly McGill- Beautiful presentation of work
P7-Liam Reilly- Excellent work in Algebraic inequalities
SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS!!!
Children from P6 and P7 took part in the Active School’s South Glasgow Cross Country Finals on Wed 4th Feb.
From a pool of 90 runners, the following children were placed in the top ten!
Jamie McEntegart (P7)
Ben French (P6)
Holly McGill (P6)
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SPORTING HEROES!!
SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEBRUARY
Please ensure your child brings PE kit to school on the following days.
Class / TimetableP1 / Monday and Tuesday
P2/1 / Tuesday and Friday
P2/3 / Wednesday and Thursday
P3 / Wednesday and Friday
P4 / Thursday and Friday
P5 / Monday and Thursday
P6 / Tuesday and Wednesday
P7 / Wednesday Thursday
DETERMINED TO DANCE
P6 will continue to enjoy Dance coaching on Tuesdayafternoons until 10th March. The children will then participate in a Dance Finale on Tuesday 17th March. Details will follow for all P6 parents.
TABLE TENNIS
Students from Langside College have been coaching table tennis with P5 pupils on Monday afternoons and will continue until 16th February. There will also be a Table Tennis Tournament for the pupils to participate in at Langside College on Friday 27th February. Information regarding the Tournament will be sent out to P5 parents nearer the time.
AFTER SCHOOL DANCE
The Active School’s After School Dance Class commenced on Tuesday 20th January for P4 – P7.
As a reward for the all the hard work the children have put in, the Active Schools Team will host an event for you to see your child perform their dance routine. This will take place on the evening of Tuesday 24th February from 5.00pm-6.15pm in Holyrood Secondary.Letters will be issued separately.
AFTER SCHOOL GYMNASTICS
Mrs Clements has been coaching gymnastics in our after school club. The children will take part in a gymnastics competition on Thursday 26th Feb and we wish all of our pupils success with their routines.
SWIMMING LESSONS (P7)
Swimming lessons will commence on the 10th of March. Please prepare for this in advance by ensuring all pupils have appropriate swimwear/ towels etc. All girls must wear swimming hats.
For all after school activities – please ensure you have completed the pro forma indicating your child’s arrangements for going home and please ensure an adult arrives at the schoolpromptly at 4.00pm for pick up as no supervision is in place.
SCHOOL TRIPS IN FEBRUARY
On Wed 4th Feb, Primary 4 enjoyed a trip to Kelvingrove Art Gallery to explore aspects of their topic work on “The Vikings”.
Primary 7 enjoyed a trip on Thursday 12th Feb to support their work on their topic
“WW2”.
A special “Thank You” to all our parents and family members who have volunteered to assist with the construction of our Anderson Shelter's over the last few weeks.
Sense over Sectarianism
Primary 7 pupils completed their project with the P7 pupils of Merrylee Primary School on anti-sectarianism. There will be a display of pupil work in both schools to reflect the themes and topics discussed.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
During February, the pupils of Primary 3 and P6 will form part of an annual survey conducted by Glasgow City Council to ascertain how we can best support our children and young people. Primary 6 pupils will complete a short questionnaire which explores their social and emotional development. The results will inform research and reports and will allow the council to evaluate key services for pupils.
FAITH NEWS
First Communion
Following our information session on Wednesday 28th January,a letter will be sent to P4 parents/carer with more detailed information over the next few weeks. This letter will outline all of our arrangements for First Communion and clarify the issues raised at the meeting.
Bible Bus
This was a most successful and enjoyable event with excellent feedback from parents, staff and children. Our thanks to Father Michael and
Rev David Hood for funding such an informative experience!
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 8th- 14th FEBRUARY 2015
We have been talking to the children about the theme of this year’s Catholic Education week which is,” PROCLAIMING THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL”.
The children will engage with the message from Pope Francis and undertake a range of work with their teachers and via school assemblies to explore this theme. This will culminate in a display of work both in the school and in the parish during Lent.
ASH WEDNESDAY – 18th FEBRUARY
Father Michael will visit the school at 11am to conduct a short service and distribute ashes to all pupils.
Class Masses & Reconciliation in March
A reminder that all pupils in P4–P7 will celebrate mass in school followed by an opportunity for Reconciliation afterwards. All parents/carers are warmly invited to join us for mass at
2 pm on the dates outlined below.
Tuesday 10th March-Primary 6
Thursday 12th March-Primary 7
Tuesday 17th March-Primary 5
Thursday 19th March-Primary 4
PARENT COUNCIL
The last parent council meeting took place in the school on Tuesday 27 January at 7.00pm.
The development of the school playground is a priority for 2015. We are now moving into Stage 1 of the implementation phase with the creation of a path network on the grass banking area now that it has been cleared. Hopefully this will be done early this year weather dependent. Please get in touch if you can assist us with this project.
The Parent Council will issue a separate Newsletter to all parents/carers.
As always please get in touch with us if any issues. Contact details below. Thanks
OLA Parent Council
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Twitter: @OLAParent
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HEALTH & SAFETY
A number of parents continue to drop children off in the morning within the school grounds and in the staff car park which has caused a number of health and safety issues with children trying to cross the staff car park. The school premises should be accessed by school personnel only and I would again respectfully request that children are dropped off outside school and if necessary accompanied across busy roads.
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HOLIDAYS
Friday 3rd April 2015 / Good FridayMonday 6th April 2015 / Easter Monday
Friday 3rd April 2015 - Friday 17th April 2015 (inclusive)
(pupils return on Monday 20th April 2015) / Spring Holiday
Monday 4th May 2015 / May Day Holiday
Thursday 7th May 2015 / In-Service Day
Friday 22ndMay 2015 – Monday 26th May (inclusive) 2015 / May Weekend
Wednesday 24th June 2015 / School Closes for Summer
break @ 1.00 pm
Ann Watson
Head Teacher
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