Haiti appeal

Once again the pupils and staff of Our Lady’s dug deep and raised over £650.00 for the SCIAF appeal for the Haiti earthquake.  Many of our students brought in their savings and gave very generously.

The money was sent to SCIAF as soon as it was raised and counted.

Pupils were shown a PowerPoint presentation, provided by SCIAF, in both the Citizens’ Cafe and on the plasma screen in the PE department.  Some of these images were very moving and provided the pupils with a first hand account of the scale of the disaster.

 

Reading Trail

Well, it’s January, so that means it’s Reading Trail time.

The Reading Trail has actually been running for more than ten years now! Hard to believe. In that time, pupils at OLHS have helped the English Department and me to hone it to the thing of beauty that it is now.

There are eight 1st year classes taking part this year: Mitchell’s Minions, Millar’s Muppets, The Thompson Terrors, The Jefflings, Howieson’s Hardcore (plus another three that I can’t remember right now – sorry, I’ll add it in). And although we’re only a couple of weeks into the Reading trail, the level of competition is SCARY!

So far Millar’s Muppets are in the lead, but I can see many many determined faces that want to change that!

 

Christian Unity Week

As part of Christian Unity Week, all S1 pupils participated in a presentation exploring aspects of different Christian denominations, such as prayer and places of worship. Pupils were given the opportunity to consider similarities and differences between these Christian groups and to reflect on the importance of unity for peace and friendship between the Christian Churches.

 

Summer school outing

S1 pupils from Summer school will be going to Xscape on Saturday 30th January to the Climbzone and the Skypark. Partnership Officers, Deborah King and Angela McDonald will accompany approximately 18 pupils for their outing.

 

Activate

Mrs Marion Russell is currently interviewing candidates for the Activate programme.

This initiative works with pupils who will be leaving school at the end of term and provides assistance with application forms for jobs, training or college as well as organising confidence building activities.

 

Twilight – the Graphic Novel!

See this website here for some exciting news about a Twilight graphic novel and an interview with Stephanie Meyer.

 

PTA News

The next meeting of the PTA is also Monday 8 February at 7.30pm.

The PTA are organising another ’singalong’ evening, this time called “The Pink Ladies”. It will be held in the school theatre on Friday 26th February, with tickets priced £5.00 on sale in Our Lady’s, from members of the PTA or in parishes closer to the date. The last singalong was a lot of fun and enjoyed by everyone who took part (certain people were still singing on Monday morning!)

The PTA is also currently sending out a letter via all pupils to start up the Our Lady’s High School 200 club. This will initially be run for five months with a draw for three prizes in each month from February until June. We look forward to the success of this venture.

 

Father King

Congratulations to us! Father Frank King is remaining as School Chaplain until summer 2011. Fr King has already done some fantastic work at Our Lady’s and we’re delighted that he’ll be remaining with us. Remember to smile nicely at him when you see him!

 

Valentines

6th year are organising a Valentines’ Day disco for Monday 8th February for 5th and 6th year pupils to celebrate the end of schedules. Tickets will be on sale from February 1st for £3.

This will obviously be the only night off from studying so grab your chance!

Valentine roses will also be on sale for £1.50 each from February 1st.

 

Active Kids vouchers

Our Lady’s will be collecting Active Kids vouchers from Sainsbury’s this year. The scheme begins on 17th February.

If you like to help OLHS benefit this year, please ask your families to keep their vouchers for handing in to the Lifestyle Development Department.