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Newsletter 28 Friday 25th April 2025
Dear Parents,
Jesus Christ is risen! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Last Sunday we shared the joy of all Christians around the world in proclaiming the Resurrection. Our Lenten journeys have been completed and we now look forward, nourished and re-energised in the knowledge that the silence of the tomb is not the end, but as Jesus has shown us, a new beginning.
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Pope Francis I wrote to you all on Tuesday following the passing of Pope Francis on Monday. We have all now had the opportunity to reflect on the Pope’s life and mission. The consensus among many that I have spoken to this week is that the Pope was a man of humility and generosity. He was a supporter of the poor, the sick and the marginalised in our society. I am sure that his teaching will continue to be important in our schools in the future. The children are familiar with Pope Francis’s simple prayer that uses the fingers on our hands to remind us of the intentions. The Pope has left an important legacy for educators and we will all be focussing on his encyclicals and how they can be interpreted and shared with our children. If you are able, please try to make the funeral of the Pope available to your children. It will be a moment in history and should be shared by families. It will take place at 9am tomorrow. There is a Book of Remembrance in which you can record your reflections at the front of the school.
In our assemblies we have already talked about the conclave, and hope to be able to share this important event with the children if it is concluded in school hours. Following the funeral, we will be looking forward to the appointment of, and praying for, the new Pope. |
Term dates 2025/26
With this newsletter you will find a second attachment that details the holidays for the next academic year.
Changes of contact details
If you change any of your contact details, please email the school office to let us know. We have had several incidents recently when it has not been possible to reach parents because contact details were out of date.
Achievement Certificates
The achievement certificates this week are awarded to Kailaanie in 3A, Favour in 3E, Racheal in 4D, Olivia in 4T, Alix in 5B, Anabelle in 5C, Hayden in 6G and Eilam in 6P. The Headteacher’s award goes to Yusuf in 5B. The Kindness Award goes to Kivein in 5C. The Swimmer of the Week is Caster in 3E.
I wish you a peaceful weekend.
Yours faithfully,
A.J. McDonald
Headteacher
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Coronavirus The World Health Organisation now considers the covid pandemic to not be a global health emergency. For advice and support if you suspect someone has covid, please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/covid-19-symptoms-and-what-to-do/ When using a test, check that it is a recent one that is set up to detect new strains of the virus. |