Parent Council is warmly thanked Much hard work behind future successes of pupils
The Parent Council AGM took place on Monday, October 3.
Mr Verrecchia, chairman, highlighted in his report the great work of the school and our many successes over the past year.
He asked the Head Teacher to convey the Parent Council’s thanks to staff for their continued hard work on behalf of their children.
Mrs Sinclair reported on continued improvement in attainment and the wide range of opportunities afforded to all pupils, our determination to close the attainment gap and to ensure positive destinations for all pupils who leave Our Lady’s High School.
She also spoke about the early successes of Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce within the school, as well as the challenges for Education in the years ahead as the school and community continue work on the National Improvement Framework.
A number of new parents who have joined the Parent Council were warmly welcomed.
Mr Verrecchia formally thanked a number of parents who have served on the Parent Council for many years and have now ‘ retired’ - Mrs Suzanne Graham, chair for a number of years, Mrs Clare McCarron and Mrs Margaret Dochnenko. The next meeting is Monday, November 7, at 7pm. Parents and carers are warmly welcomed.
A group of our U14, U15 and U16 footballers visited Valencia on September 24-26 with Inspire Sport, accompanied by Mrs McNeish and Miss Simpson.
In an action-packed weekend, the boys had a behind- thescenes tour of Valencia’s Mescalla stadium, coaching from the Valencia team coaches and matches against Spanish opposition. The weekend ended on a high with tickets to the Villareal V Osasuna match. The boys were praised by fellow passengers on their flight home for their good manners and excellent behaviour- well done boys! Thanks to Mrs McNeish and Miss Simpson for organising such a fantastic experience for our young people- and one day when they are playing in the Champions League, the boys might pay them back with some free tickets!
Monday, October 3, saw the start of our St Andrew’s Hospice Care Week.
Our in- school events aimed to raise as much money as possible for the Hospice.
On Wednesday the Bake Sale at morning break had lots of brilliant cakes on offer for great value. On Thursday Soak the Teacher at Lunchtime let the pupils get their own back on Mr MacMaster, Mr McHugh, Miss McGhee, Mrs Glover, Mr McGurk, Miss Halket, Miss Lees and Mr Donnachie.
The dress code for Friday’s Raffle draw and Non-uniform day was to wear as many colours as possible to promote the hospice with a £1 donation to participate. Raffle Tickets were sold all week and the draw was held on Friday. Final total raised to be confirmed next week.
Colin Fox, National CoSpokesperson for the Scottish Socialist Party, visited our Higher Politics class this week. Colin led a discussion on his own understanding of socialism as a political theory, socialism in action in modern Scotland and counter arguments in response to criticisms of socialism.
We are very grateful for the time he spent with us and the knowledge gained. This experience will undoubtedly help our young people as they progress through their studies.
S1 pupils and their parents recently enjoyed some healthy snacks prepared by the Summer school pupils with the help from Ms Mark, in the lifestyle Development Dept. The pupils were then awarded certificates of attendance by Mrs Sinclair.
Mrs Fitzpatrick, PT Modern Languages Department would like to say thanks to everyone who helped with the recent visit of our Italian friends from Pistoia to OLHS.
As usual, the students enjoyed their visit very much, both in and out of the classroom.
Particular thanks to Mrs O’Donnell for her certificates which were very well received, to Martha for her steak pie and fish and chips and to Mrs Stemplis for her GIBOGreat Italian Bake Off...and her patience.
North Lanarkshire Schools Swimming Competition will take place on Wednesday, November 2 at the Sir Matt Busby Sports Centre. Pupils wanting to take part must meet the qualifying times for each stroke. If any pupil would like to compete in this competition then they must give their name, DOB and PB to the PE department.