Performing Arts will hold their Summer Concert on Thursday 23rd May at 7pm in the Theatre. Doors open at 6.40pm.
Tickets Adults £4, concessions £2.
There will be a licensed bar and raffle.
Summer Concert – 23rd May 2013
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Donations for Ghana
Report from Mrs Sinclair
Erin Eadie and Louise Murray would like to thank everyone for their kindness in donating materials. I think that their cases are now jam packed with ‘goodies’ for the children in the school in Ghana. They would also like to express their gratitude for the money which has been donated. This will be taken to Ghana to purchase urgent equipment – perhaps water purifying equipment. They have promised to come back and tell us about their experiences.
Free School Meals / Clothing Grant
All families entitled to support with school meals or clothing grants should request an application form from the school now or download a copy from the North Lanarkshire website.
Parents who applied last year have either been sent a letter advising them of their entitlement and automatic award or an application form for completion.
Applications relating to the new term will be accepted by First Stop Shops from the first week in May. Early submission is encouraged to ensure clothing grants are made and free school meals are registered for the start of the new session.
ENABLE Scotland – Parents Together – North Lanarkshire 2013
ENABLE Scotland is holding an event for parents and carers of children and young people with additional support needs on 30th May 2013 at Cumbernauld College and Business Centre, from 9.30am – 1.30pm. The event is called Parents Together in North Lanarkshire, and has been jointly funded by ENABLE Scotland’s Cumbernauld branch and North Lanarkshire Council’s Community Grants Scheme.
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Donations for Ghana
From Mrs Sinclair
Two of our former pupils, Erin Eadie and Louise Murray, are volunteering in Ghana during summer. They are looking for donations of books, jotters, pencils, pens or any other stationery for primary pupils, many who have nothing at all.
Erin and Louise are also taking money over to buy items for the school when they get there.
If you would like to make any donations in cash or kind, please contact the school.
OLHS War Memorial Trust Appeal
From the Trustees of the War Memorial Trust
The Trustees of the War Memorial Trust have decided to launch an appeal for individual donations to the Trust funds which are now very much reduced from the original sum because of on-going payments yearly for insurance etc.
Since there is no source of income for the Trust, this appeal has become more necessary as the result of a need for refurbishment of the Marian Statue in the chapel, which at present estimates, requires more than £4000.
If you would like to make some contribution to this fund, please send your donation, payable to Our Lady’s High School War Memorial Trust, to the address below
Our Lady’s High School
Dalzell Drive
Motherwell
ML1 2DG
Thank you for your consideration.
Academy Uniforms
From Mrs Donnachie
There will be an opportunity to view and try on sample blazers, skirts, trousers, blouses/shirts in Our Lady’s High School on Wednesday 8th May and Thursday 9th May 2013, between 6.30 – 8.30 p.m. A £20 deposit will be required to secure your order. The balance will be paid in full when you collect your order on Friday 9th August 2013, between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. from Our Lady’s High School.
This is an ideal opportunity to order uniforms for the new school session. We have used Academy Uniforms very successfully for a number of years now and have found their prices competitive. The response from parents to these evenings has always been very positive.
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Monica Donnachie at Our Lady’s High School, on (01698) 274925.
Little Eye
Report from Mrs Zambonini
Little Eye were in school to perform to S1 pupils on Monday. The band have supported Olly Murs in the past and are performing at the Young Scot awards this Friday – to be televised on Saturday.
In between songs, they gave advice about resisting peer pressure in particular in relation to drugs and smoking.
News round-up 28th March 2013
Rosa Sacharin
Fourth Year History pupils, who have been studying Germany between 1918 and 1939, welcomed Rosa Sacharin to the school on Monday 25th March. Rosa, now 88, left Germany in the late 1930s as part of the rescue mission called Kindertransport, which carried almost 10,000 young people to Britain for shelter from Nazi persecution. Rosa arrived in Dover and settled in Scotland. Along with her husband, Joseph Sacharin, and local historian, Joe O’Raw, Rosa spent the morning in the school. Rosa spoke to two large groups of pupils about her experiences of life under Adolf Hitler and the tragic fate of her family. Rosa encouraged the pupils to think about challenging social injustice where we see it today and to consider carefully their responsibilities as young adults. The pupils thanked Rosa with flowers and a card, on which one message read simply: “Thank you ever so much for your unforgettable story. Your story and theirs will never be forgotten.”
Easter Eggs
Miss McGinness, Mrs Mulholland and the S6 Caritas Students visited Park Springs Care Home on Friday to deliver Easter eggs to the residents. The pupils also entertained the residents & staff by performing an Easter concert and service. Thank you to all staff and pupils who kindly donated the Easter Eggs.
U’13 Football
Congratulations to the Under 13 football team who secured a place in the semi finals of the Lanarkshire Cup last night after beating a strong Cathkin High team 4-2 on penalties. The match ended 3-3 with Cathkin equalising in the last minute but the boys held their nerve in the shoot – out to make it through to the semi finals. We are waiting to see who their next opponents will be for the match after the Easter break. Well done to all involved.
U’18 Football
Congratulations to the Under 18 Football team who defeated St. Aidan’s 7-4 in the quarter final of the Lanarkshire Cup last night. Hat-tricks by Frank Mukendi and Chris Cadden and another goal by Nicky Cadden sealed a comfortable victory.
Easter Study
A large number of upper school pupils will be attending Easter School in Motherwell College to help prepare for the exams in May. As well as this there has been on-going support within the school at lunchtime and supported study after school in most subjects. There will also be an Art & Design Master Class for two days during the holidays. As well as this there is a Higher Chemistry immersion day on Thursday 11th April and two days of Chemistry support for fourth year pupils on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th April.
Lenten Charity Concert
A group of pupils organised a Charity Band Night in the school on Wednesday 27th March. The night was well attended by friends and family members. Jill McMurray and Callum Wilson started with an acoustic set. This was followed by Konner Millar-Brookbanks who performed a number of well known songs. Our ‘Battle of The Bands’ Group, Little White Truth, finished off with an excellent 45 minute set. Thanks to band members James Bennett, Jordan Mooney, Chris Bradshaw, Brogan Devine and Mark Costello. Almost £200 was raised for charity.
Performing Arts news
Rehearsals are on-going for the summer show ‘Anything Goes’
There will be a Performing Arts show on Friday 22nd April where all of the pupils in the music department can showcase their talent. Tickets go on sale after the Easter holidays.
Latest Weather Update 22/3 8:30 am
North Lanarkshire website: All schools open as normal
We will update the website and our Twitter feeds @nlcwinter and @nlcpeople with any changes as soon as possible.
Any updates will be posted on this page, twitter and be carried on local radio. However, plans may change with changing circumstances and these media sources should be monitored for up to date information.
Parents should make their arrangements taking account of the following responsibilities:
travel to and from school may be difficult. Parents should check that their children can get to and from school safely before they set out.
some transport may not operate normally. It is the parents responsibility to ensure that children are uplifted. Parental arrangements should take into account notified and unexpected cancellations.
