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Sports day, Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games, Former Pupils’ Cricket, 'Challenge of Enterprise', the Transitus review, music competition, Nursery concert, junior drama - there has been something on every day of the week and it has been great to have so many youngsters involved in so many positive activities.
It has also been heartening to see Xircon on-site at the playing fields making a start on the Games Hall project.
Finally, it is my pleasure to wish you all a very good summer holiday and to remind you that the Prize-Giving Speaker on Friday is Dr Donnie Munro.
Morgan Gladden who was part of the team who placed 2nd at the Artistic Gymnastic Competition in Perth on Saturday.
End of Term Arrangements - On Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be the annual Challenge of Enterprise exercise for S5 in St Bride’s Hall. On Thursday there will be advice for S5 on preparing their University and College applications at the start of S6, followed by Closing Assembly.
The school will close at 3.00 p.m. on Thursday 26th June, following Closing Assembly. The Leavers’ Dance is at 7.30 p.m. in the Commodore Hotel.
On Friday 27th June, there will be no morning classes. Pupils should be at the West Kirk Halls no later than 2.35 p.m., in school uniform. The Prize-Giving ceremony starts at 3.00 p.m. and will last slightly longer than an hour. At 4.30 p.m., there will be a Strawberry Tea for leavers (S4-S6) and their parents in the Larchfield Hall.
Start of New Session Arrangements – Pupils should return on Thursday 21st August at 8.30 a.m. Pupils at present in J5 should come to the St Bride’s building.
SQA examination results will be posted to pupils’ homes to arrive on Tuesday 5th August. If any pupil wishes their results to be re-directed, they should inform the General Office. Mrs Barrett-Bunnage, our Careers Advisor, and I will be available to meet any pupils and/or parents who wish curricular or careers advice from Wednesday 6th August to Friday 8th August. Please phone the school to make an appointment, if you wish to speak to us.
Lunch w/c 18th August 2008 – Mon – HOLIDAY: Tues – HOLIDAY: Wed – HOLIDAY: Thurs – Roast Pork, Oven Roast Potatoes and Broccoli, Cool Green Fruit Salad: Fri – Lemon Roasted Chicken, Lyonnaise Potatoes and Green Beans, Rice Pudding and Fruit. A selection and fresh fruit and vegetables are available daily.
In the Transitus Assembly we thought about the tragic life of Anne Frank.
J1 Assembly is on Thursday morning in St Bride’s Hall. All J1 parents are welcome to attend.
J5 Leaver’s Assembly: On Thursday afternoon at 2.00 pm all current J5 parents are invited to attend the Clarendon Leaver’s assembly. Due to space, only J5 parents may attend.
Clarendon Reports: The reports for all Clarendon pupils were sent out by hand on Monday (23rd). If you have not received this, please contact the Junior School Office.
Walk the Walk 2008 (Breast Cancer Research)- London and Edinburgh now completed for another year. Janet Macleod will be collecting all sponsor money by the end of term. She wishes to thank everyone for their support.
On behalf of all the staff in the Primary School I wish all members of the Lomond family well and hope that everyone has a great Summer holiday.
OLIVER GOURD’S ‘GREAT KINDROCHIT QUADRATHLON’ This adventure race is said to be Scotland's toughest one day event, involving a swim across Loch Tay, hill running over 7 Munros, kayaking and cycling. Taking place this summer on July 12th, former pupil Olly Gourd is competing in an Aberdeen Universities’ Officer Training Corps team and needs your help to raise £350 in sponsorship for the wonderful ‘Mercy Corps Scotland’ charity which aims to help those subject to natural disasters, conflict and general instability. To learn more and help him out visit: www.justgiving.com/olivergourd or phone 01436 678054.
The School Shop will be open on Tuesday 19th August 2008 from 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. and from 5.00 p.m. till 7.00 p.m. and on Wednesday 20th August from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. There is a boarders-only session on Wednesday 20th August from 6.00 p.m. till 7.00 p.m. to tie in with the Boarders’ return to school.
SPORTECOSSE SUMMER SPORTS CAMP 2008 – Cricket, Football, Rugby, Dance, Hockey, Tennis (Glasgow only) – specialist coaches for each sport. Venues: Kelvinside Academy, Glasgow and Cambusdoon Sports Club, Ayr. 30th June – 15th August, Monday – Friday 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Phone 07766 690052 (Jonathan Woodall).
PTA NEWS
DATE FOR THE DIARY – Wonderful news – we are going to repeat the brilliant CHRISTMAS SOCIAL on 28th November from 7.00 p.m. onwards in The Larchfield Hall. Further details will follow.
CRICKET
Three matches have been played during the last ten days. The senior team recorded a good win against the High School 2nd XI : High School 76 all out – (M Cook 4-24, P Sajjad 4-11). Lomond 79-7. A combined pupils/staff/FP side then took on the XL Club at Ardencaple, losing by 35 runs : XL Club 233-9 (M Cook 5-32). Lomond 198 all out (O Curtis 71). The final match of the season saw a combined Staff/Pupil side face an FP/Parents’ side in the annual fixture. The school batted first and scored 159-6 from only 20 overs : (J Frame 50, A Macdonald 37, D Black 23). In reply, the FPs/Parents could only manage 105 all out (A Macdonald 4-18). The dry weather this term has meant that nine matches have been played by the senior side, with four wins and five defeats. All involved with cricket at Lomond would like to thank Helensburgh Cricket Club, and especially Julian Rey, groundsman extraordinaire, for allowing us to use their excellent facilities.
PE
Congratulations to all S1-S6 Pupils who competed at our Senior Sports Day at Linwood on Monday. It was great to see so many pupils participating and I was delighted to see so many parents and friends supporting the event. (M Taylor)
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Wednesday 20th August
Saturday 23rd August
WEEK PRACTICES
HELENSBURGH HIGHLAND GAMES – Saturday 21st June 2008
At the end of each academic year, the school is left with a tremendous amount of unclaimed items of personal property. This includes school uniform, PE kit, clothing, footwear, miscellaneous jumpers and jackets, sandwich boxes, etc – the list is endless! The majority have no names attached. Could I ask parents if they would encourage their children to check the various “shelves” and remove their possessions before the end of term. Thank you.
(Rates: Personal ads e.g. For Sale, Wanted are £2.00 per week and Small Local Business Ads are £5.00 per week)Deadline: Tuesday 12 noon
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Summer Courses for Children (Aged 8 +) and Adults RYA/NGB Courses, Corporate Teambuilding, Activity Days, Birthday Bashes and Conference Facilities 2008 course dates/programme and booking forms can be downloaded from our website or contact us on 01436 820491
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Q. What did you do during the summer holidays as a small child? A. Cycle trips, walks, picnics, adventures, painting, baking, playing
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