It was a pleasure welcoming Ardvreck on the way home from their rounders tour and our U13 girls acquitted themselves very well in a close fought defeat to a team on form.

Tuesday saw From 4 head off on a trip to New Lanark which I believe was enjoyed by all and it is well worth reading the report on the excursion on the website.

Lots of fixtures took place on Wednesday despite the changeable weather conditions this week.  The 1^st IX cricket team lost narrowly to a Cargilfield XI whilst up at Cargilfield the U9 boys won a very close fought victory and the U11s succumbed to a strong bowling attack.  Meanwhile the 1^st IX rounders team were winning and losing two matches at the Kilgraston Tournament while our U9s and U8s rounders teams won both their matches at Loretto.

Thursday saw the heavens open so scheduled tennis lessons had to be cancelled but swimming for Pre-prep and Prep School went ahead though on their return it was hard to tell whether they had been outside or inside given their bedraggled appearances and the ongoing weather issues that are disrupting some of our plans this term.

I spoke this morning in Assembly about the positive feedback we have been receiving from parents who have attended fixtures in the last week or two.  I am delighted to say St Mary’s pupils are standing out because of their conduct and good manners which they are to be congratulated for. 

Summer sports and music photographs have taken place this afternoon and as with the whole school photograph the sun made one of its brief appearances to make it possible to take these photographs outside.

It was a delight to welcome Mrs Wright and her new born baby Archie to St Mary’s this afternoon.  Both mum and baby Archie look very well though it was obvious Mrs Wright is missing the staffroom chat and her pupils and is getting bored with daytime TV! 

We have two weeks left until half term with only a few days afterwards for final Common Entrance preparations.  I am pleased with how our Form 8s are working towards these important examinations.

Finally can I remind you that PC Rachel Stevenson is conducting her Internet Safety and Awareness course for parents of St Mary’s pupils this Monday evening from 7:00-8:30pm in the Hamilton Building.

Have a restful weekend.