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Daddy to my beautiful girl. HT @ Fernhill School. Co-Ed RC 3-18 school set in 9 acres of forest & outdoor learning spaces. Chair of a Charitable Trust.
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This is incredible. “When I left your care.” Not, “when I left school.” School is about forming relationships. We love and nurture the pupils “in our care.” We only want the best for them. This is heart warming.
Couldn’t be a more fitting tribute to the educators who helped transform my life from gang member to author and PhD student on World Teachers Day.
Thank you for everything… been a privilege to follow in their big footsteps in schools this last year.
#TeachersDay
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@fidelmacook
I remember asking my beloved granny, already in her 90s and fading, having lived a full and happy life, if she could have anything at that moment what would she ask for, and she replied, “just one more day.” Your column never disappoints.
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Many congratulations to
@FernhillSchool
Sixth Form pupil, Patrick for achieving the holy grail of exam results gaining an ‘A’ in every exam at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher from S4-S6. Good luck in your future studies, Patrick.
#Success
#Confidence
#Potential
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It is not often I am lost for words, but less than 24 hours after an appeal to support
#UkranianRefugees
literally hundreds of bags of clothes, toys, shoes, toiletries and medicines were donated by our amazing
@FernhillSchool
families. Overwhelmed doesn’t begin to cover it. 🥰
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Our School Hymn Salve Regina. Just heavenly.
@rcmotherwell
@FernhillSchool
@SCESDirector
@motherwellre
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And in amongst the fun and games
@FernhillSchool
today, we offered our warmest congratulations to DHT Mrs Mooney who celebrates 25 glorious years at the school. Her dedication & passion for chemistry has inspired countless numbers of our pupils.
#ThisIsWhereYouMostCertainlyBelong
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Thanks Eva, Cian and Freya. A lovely way to start the day with our school prayer
@motherwellre
@sfmmossend
@st_columbkille
@rcmotherwell
Continuing our morning prayers led by pupils, thank you to Eva
@fernhillp7
, Cian
@fernhillp5
and Freya
@fernhillp2
. 🙏
#FernhillFamilyConnects
#PrayTogether
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We also bade farewell to Mr Mallon who leaves us today to take up a permanent post in Ayrshire. We have really enjoyed getting know your Mr M. you have inspired our young musicians. Thank you. 👏🏻👏🏻
@FernhillSchool
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A lovely P7/S1 Mass today celebrated by
@st_columbkille
@rcmotherwell
@motherwellre
Fr. Mournian. This week’s wellbeing theme is spiritual wellbeing. What better way to celebrate spirituality than by enjoying nature and the wonder of God’s creation.
#WellbeingMatters
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Delighted to welcome the youngest member of the
@FernhillSchool
family to school today. Mrs Ross
@MusicFernhill
dropped by with Innes to introduce him to everyone. 🥰 Lovely to see them both.
#FernhillFamilyConnects
#FiftyYearsOfFamily
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Normally
@FernhillSchool
Sixth Form would sit down with family and teachers for their Valedictory lunch. This year was very different. Socially distant and being presented with a gourmet afternoon tea and flowers, some of our S6 say farewell to Fernhill School.
#FernhillFamily
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I can’t begin to explain the utter joy at having members of
@FernhillSchool
community back together again for the first time in over a year. Tonight’s Confirmation provided the perfect backdrop for a tangible feeling of community.
#TogetherAgain
#CommunityofFaith
@motherwellre
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Deacon Bill
@rcmotherwell
offering a closer look at the the relic of St. Therese of Lisieux at tonight’s veneration & Benediction.
#ThisIsWhereIBelong
#sharingthefaith
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Delighted to receive the news today that
@FernhillSchool
S4 pupil Bjorn has once again been selected for the National Swimming Squad for 22/23. We are very proud of Bjorn and look forward to sharing his continued success.
#Commitment
#Confidence
#FernhillFamilyConnects
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An amazing opportunity for a couple of
@FernhillSchool
mascots at this evening’s Scotland vs Ukraine match
@HampdenPark
. Lovely to see other Fernhill School pupils in attendance too. Great result!
#FernhillFamilyConnects
#Confidence
#ThisIsWhereIBelong
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Thank you, Mrs McLafferty for preparing the children so well for their First Holy Communion today. They were a credit to you and their families.
@FernhillSchool
@rcmotherwell
#ModelOurValues
#ValuesInAction
#FoundedOnFaith
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Not a dry eye in the house as
@FernhillSchool
First Communicants sing their hymn of thanksgiving having received Jesus for the first time today.
#FoundedInFaith
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Congratulations to our Sixth Form
@FernhillSchool
for an outstanding year. Today we said a socially distanced goodbye. This photo, taken last term, shows our Caritas Award Candidates. You will receive your awards shortly.
@SCESDirector
@motherwellre
@rcmotherwell
@JohnSwinney
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Congratulations to
@FernhillSchool
Sixth Form pupil Maidah as the latest recipient of the Dux Award for Academic Excellence. We look forward to adding her name to the Dux board.
#ValuesInAction
#Ambition
#Excellence
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Our newly refurbished Oratory and Sacristy. It is part of our main house steeped in the traditions of the Sisters of Notre Dame who first inhabited our beautiful school. We are very proud to have such a special place at the heart of
@FernhillSchool
#FaithFlourishes
#Values
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A very happy birthday to a very special person. Mrs Gallacher celebrates a milestone birthday today surrounded by her colleagues.
@FernhillSchool
#BirthdayGirl
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🥁I am absolutely thrilled to share that
@FernhillSchool
Junior Choir won the National Burns Federation Choral competition. The adjudicator said, ‘not only beautiful singing, excellent diction and attention to detail, but great fun and a real sense of enjoyment.’
#valuesInAction
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Congratulations to
@FernhillSchool
S2 Millie on her recent success as Sandy in Hamilton Youth Theatre���s production of Grease. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 well done, Millie.
#SharingOurTalents
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A humbling, emotional & uplifting Mass today at St. Francis Xavier’s
@rcmotherwell
for the arrival of the relics of St. Therese of Lisieux. Our pupil Ambassadors were a credit to us & their families
@FernhillSchool
as indeed were all the pupils across the Diocese.
#thisisourfaith
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How’s this for modelling
@FernhillSchool
values? Orla is now on the reading rota
@st_columbkille
. Today she read at morning Mass. we are very proud of you, Orla. A shining example of confidence.
#ValuesinAction
#Confidence
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On this
#WorldSmileDay2023
the first face to greet us each morning always with a smile and if we need it, a hug. Thank you, Mrs Clements.
#ValuesInAction
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Congratulations and thanks to Andrew & Paul S3 and Joe, Transitus, for their hard work and support of their local food bank and
#WinterWarmer
campaign within their local community. Great to see our pupils living their values.
@FernhillSchool
@BothwellChurch
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A little snippet of our Junior Choir
@FernhillSchool
singing our thanksgiving hymn to our Blessed Lady, our patron at tonight’s
#GoldenJubilee
Mass. Just beautiful.
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I am a very proud
@FernhillSchool
Head Teacher tonight. Wonderful to see a packed
@st_columbkille
church with current and former members of our school community celebrating fifty glorious years of our wonderful school. Our choirs and musicians did us proud.
#FiftyYearsOfFamily
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Sleep well
@FernhillSchool
pupils and staff heading off to Rome in the early hours. We will remember you all in our prayers. Have a safe and enjoyable trip. Fr. Mournian is looking forward to meeting you all in Rome tomorrow.
@motherwellre
@rcmotherwell
@Pontifex
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Today I saw a sneak peek of the first cut of our new promotional video. Looking forward to sharing it soon. Here are some stills to whet your appetite. Monday launches our new branding ahead of our Open Day on 4 November.
@FernhillSchool
#FernhillFamily
#Thriving
#Faith
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We couldn’t be prouder of
@FernhillSchool
S2 pupil, Gabriel who has qualified for the prestigious international horse trials at Hickstead, home of British Showjumping. Here is Gabriel making his qualifying round.
#Confidence
#Courage
#Commitment
#ThisIsWhereYouBelong
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Wishing all my pupils and colleagues
@FernhillSchool
a happy return to school. Our pupils are blessed to be taught, cared for and supported by dedicated and committed teachers. Sending my gratitude & good wish for a successful final term of this challenging year. 🙏
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Thank you to all the participants in tonight’s Mass celebrating the close of our Golden Jubilee Year, and our Patronal Feast of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. A lovely evening bringing our school community together.
#FaithInAction
@FernhillSchool
@motherwellre
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Delighted to be joined by Ilaria in S3 representing
@FernhillSchool
at this morning’s special celebrations
@st_columbkille
. A beautiful Mass of dedication.
#FernhillFamily
#FaithisOurFoundation
#ForeverThrive
@rcmotherwell
@motherwellre
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Our Carol Service tonight, led magnificently by
@FernhillSchool
upper primary classes, beautifully told the Nativity of Our Lord in word, song and music. An appreciative audience of our families were moved by their sincerity. Thanks to all who took part.
#ThisIsWhereIBelong
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Thanks to
@FernhillSchool
Junior Choir for singing so beautifully tonight at
@rcmotherwell
St. Columbkille’s Benediction and veneration. Some of our Senior pupils were in attendance as school ambassadors. Thanks Fr. Mournian, our Chaplain for inviting us.
#ThisIsWhereIBelong
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A huge thank you to
@FernhillSchool
parent
@sweeney_doc
and her colleagues
@nhsl_meded
for our Young Medics Workshops today. A really meaningful and informative afternoon supporting our aspiring young medics in preparation for their future pathway.
#ForeverThrive
#AlwaysAmbitious
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What a fantastic evening
@FernhillSchool
Celebration of Achievement this evening. Wonderful to have so many of our community coming together to support our children and young people. A very proud HT.
#FernhillFamily
#Confidence
#Courage
#Compassion
#Commitment
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Preparations underway for this evening’s
@FernhillSchool
Celebration of Achievement. Look forward to seeing our community come together later.
#FernhillFamilyConnects
#ThisIsWhereIBelong
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Our
@FernhillSchool
Transitus, some of our Sixth Form and staff being piped out today as they take the next step on their educational journey. We wish you all well and look forward to welcoming Transitus back as S1. Have a lovely, long and happy Summer.
#NextStep
#SummerTime
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St. Julie House Captain, Morgan with the House trophy following today’s virtual End of Term Assembly. Well done all in St. Julie’s House.
#FernhillFamilyConnects
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Taking a breath of fresh air today with the lovely children and colleagues from the Nursery. A mosey around our stunning grounds was just what I needed to blow the cobwebs away.
#ThisIsWhereIBelong
@FernhillSchool
@FernhillNursery
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Outstanding performance tonight from
@FernhillSchool
Sixth Form pupil, Eilidh in concert with St. Luke’s College, Buenos Aires.
#ValuesInAction
#Confidence
#Courage
#Commitment
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@KirstieMAllsopp
Good for him, and good for you. Managed risk is such an important life skill. We teach it from Kindergarten in my school with everyone opting in.
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These wonderful
@FernhillSchool
children were confirmed this evening. They are a credit to their families, school and themselves.
#ThisIsWhereIBelong
#FaithInAction
#ValuesInAction
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Welcome back to all our pupils, families, colleagues and partners as our new term gets underway today
@FernhillSchool
. Special welcome to all our new pupils & staff. Wishing everyone a happy and enjoyable first day and a fantastic term ahead.
#ForeverThrive
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I was thrilled to present Aurelia with a Values Certificate today for being a shining example of
@FernhillSchool
Values. Without being asked, Aurelia spotted some litter had blown into our grounds and taking pride in our beautiful surroundings, she put it in the bin.
#Values
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Delighted to be back in
@st_columbkille
church this morning as we prepare to celebrate
@FernhillSchool
virtual end of term Mass with our School Chaplain, Fr. Mournian. I already feel uplifted.
@motherwellre
@motherwellre
@SCESDirector
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Our fantastic
@jasschools
award winners
@FernhillSchool
today. Well done to all of you for your hard work & determination to succeed.
#ThisIsWhereIBelong
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An amazing day celebrating the wonderfully diverse and vibrant
@FernhillSchool
community. Many events make me proud the be the Head here, today’s Eid celebrations was one of those events. A colourful, delicious and fun filled day! Thank you to Mr Hussain & his team.
#EidMubarak
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Our pupils and our campus looking resplendent in the Summer sun today.
@FernhillSchool
is indeed a place where friendships begin.
#FernhillFamily
#ThisIsWhereWeBelong
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It’s
#ChristmasExtravaganza
day
@FernhillSchool
. Pictured are Adam, Gianluca and Orla S1 using money they raised from selling hot chocolate to buy gifts for those children who need them most. They will be added to the generous donations from our families.
#Values
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Wishing the 50 staff and pupils
@FernhillSchool
travelling to Rome on Monday, a safe and enjoyable trip. The itinerary looks incredible. You are so lucky! The audience with
@Pontifex
on Wednesday will be a particular highlight.
#BuonViaggio
#ThisIsWhereYouBelong
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Amazing to see Maidah’s entire family at our Awards Ceremony tonight sharing in the pride we all have for her as she accepts
@FernhillSchool
Dux medal for academic excellence.
#ForeverThrive
.
#FernhillPride
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Living his values is
@FernhillSchool
primary pupil Joe whom I met at Mass this morning contributing to the parish food bank and helping out at the parish cafe after Mass. A fine example of community values.
#FernhillValues
#FiftyYearsOfFamily
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A spectacular day
@FernhillSchool
family BBQ. Wonderful to see our families and friends out in force to welcome our new families and to raise funds. Thank you to our incredible
@FernhillPta
for their hard work and commitment to our school.
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Sacrament of Confirmation about to start
@FernhillSchool
@st_columbkille
A beautiful evening for a beautiful sacrament.
#FernhillFamilyConnects
#FaithInAction
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Many congratulations to
@FernhillSchool
S5 pupil Caitlin on her success in gaining a place at the University of Glasgow’s Quantum technology School. This will support Caitlin’s career ambitions.
#Confidence
#Commitment
#FiftyYearsOfFamily
#WomenInSTEM
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Our great new
@FernhillSchool
video highlighting what’s great about our school. A lovely reminder of how lucky we are as we go into our holiday. Admissions continuing as usual over the holidays.
#FernhillFamilyConnects
#IsThisWhereYouBelong
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I was a very proud HT this morning watching Joe in
@FernhillSchool
Transitus make his debut as an Altar Server at Mass. A well deserved round of applause from the congregation confirmed what a great job he did. Well done, Joe.
#FaithInAction
#FernhillFamilyConnects
@motherwellre
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Visit my school
@AngelaRayner
A small close knit, diverse community where parents work hard & make sacrifices to have their children in small classes where they are cherished and supported. My school is not a vehicle for privilege, just good people doing the best for their kids.
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It might be Saturday but it’s been a busy start to the weekend for
@FernhillSchool
pupils and staff around our wider community today. Thank you to our staff who support our pupils so well in everything they do.
@MusicFernhill
@FernhillPe
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Today
@FernhillSchool
we said a fond farewell to our front office secretary, Alison Nichol who retires after 6 years of outstanding service to our pupils, families & staff. She will be missed by the whole school community.
#ThisIsWhereSheBelonged
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Looking forward to a great evening with some wonderful young people
@FernhillSchool
Waiting on our first arrivals.
#Classof2022
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We had a great time last night with our senior pupils at their prom.
@FernhillSchool
#Prom2024
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Santa came early to
@FernhillSchool
today in the form of a generous donation from a parent. Top of the range music tech equipment to enhance our musical offering. We are hugely grateful.
#ThisIsWhereIBelong
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Congratulations to PT Music Mrs Ross and PT English
@afjgillespie
for being awarded Nobel Educators of Distinction Award having been nominated by a former pupil now studying in the US. A fine example of the dedication and commitment of
@FernhillSchool
colleagues.
#ValuesInAction
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Tomorrow
@FernhillSchool
we welcome new families from across our Primary & Secondary schools to the Fernhill School Family. We know you will be nervous & apprehensive but I hope like me when I joined Fernhill last year, you quickly realise you’re part of something special.
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We’re well represented tonight at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. In the programme and pupil ambassadors displaying our commitment to supporting
@CLIC_Sargent
one of this year’s charities
@FernhillSchool
#ThisIsWhereIBelong
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Congratulations to
@FernhillSchool
young legal team who took part in the intermediary Mock Court trials at Glasgow High Court last night. We eagerly await the results following an outstanding performance.
@MockCourt
@Lawscot
@LadyRaeRector
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Welcome to the family! Some of our brand new pupils and staff from across the school.
#strengthtostrength
#ThisIswhereIBelong
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This holiday’s professional reading. I have not been able to put this book down as it aligns so perfectly with my own vision and values for improvement. I’m smiling and nodding at every page. Awesome read!
@TTDelusion
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Our wonderful
@FernhillSchool
Transitus pupils enjoying their last day of primary school.
#SecondaryHereICome
#Summer
#ThisIsWhereIBelong
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Some lovely new
@FernhillSchool
photography thanks to Maureen Bell Photography.
#ThisIsWhereIBelong
#FernhillFamilyConnects
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Some of our SLT, Support Staff and members of
@FernhillSchool
Board of Directors say a physically distanced but very fond farewell to our Finance Manager Morag Hughes, who retires after 6 years.
#FernhillFamily
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Delighted to be joined by fellow parishioners and
@FernhillSchool
pupils Andrew & Paul S3, Joe Transitus and Former Head of Mod. Lang. Mrs McShane
@StBrideBothwell
this morning taking part in the liturgy as we round off
#CatholicEducationWeek
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Staff, family and friends came in huge number to support
@FernhillSchool
First Communicants today. This strong sense of family and community was evident in the packed church.
@st_columbkille
@motherwellre
#FernhillFamily
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Proud to be supporting
#OddSocksDay
@FernhillSchool
at the start of
#AntiBullyingWeek
#ValuesInAction
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Congratulations to
@FernhillSchool
#Transitus
Confirmati who were a credit to their families and school this evening. Even the Bishop commented on the quality of their responses and their singing. Small in number, big on impact!
#ThisIsOurFaith
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Our new
@FernhillSchool
nursery entrance and free flow outdoor room looking amazing.
#FreeFlow
#TheGreatOutdoors
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His Lordship, Bishop Toal
@rcmotherwell
is joined my our school chaplain Fr. Mournian and fellow priests to celebrate Holy Mass with us
@FernhillSchool
this afternoon.
#JourneyofFaith
#ValuesInAction
#ThisIsWhereIBelong
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How about
@FernhillSchool
families sharing their Christmas tree pics? Here’s ours.
#FernhillFamilyConnects
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Names added to the boards this morning! Congratulations to Clare, School Captain and Egor, DUX.
@FernhillSchool
#Values
#Confidence
#Courage
#Commitment
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Our staff who have worked so hard preparing our
@FernhillSchool
pupils for Holy Communion today.
#FairhInAction
@motherwellre
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Our choir representatives collecting the awards from today’s Worldwide Burns Federation Choral Competition against the resplendent back drop of the Firth of Clyde. Well done to Mrs Carlin for her outstanding work with the choir. We are proud of you all.
@FernhillSchool
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A surprise visit from Myles and Warren
@FernhillSchool
bringing me a lovely Scottish treat on Burns Day.
#LuckMe
#BurnsNight
#FiftyYearsOfFamily
#ThisIsWhereIBelong
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I was delighted to welcome
@rcmotherwell
@StBrideBothwell
Fr. Hughes to join me and fellow St. Brides parishioners (l to r) Joe, Paul, Andrew & Orla for lunch
@FernhillSchool
today. We had a lovely talk about school life today vs Fr. Hughes time as a teacher. Lots of laughter.
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Dancing the night away
@FernhillSchool
Winter Formal. A great night and perfectly organised by our pupils.
#ForeverThrive
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Can’t wait to re-open these doors to my colleagues
@FernhillSchool
on Monday for the first of our Inservice days. Thursday 13 will see our amazing school buzzing with chatter and laughter when our pupils join us to start the new school year.
#WeMissedYou
#WelcomeBack
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End of term & end of an era. Today we said the fondest of farewells to
@WTACRaymond
Mr Soltysek who brings his 45 year teaching career to a close today. It has been an immense privilege to work with him sharing in his experience & wisdom. A hugely popular figure
@FernhillSchool
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The warmest of welcomes awaits all our new pupils and families
@FernhillSchool
on Monday. We hope you are as excited as we are.
#NextStep
#TheJourneyContinues
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Remembering our dear colleague Stephanie Williamson on this the first anniversary of her death. Eternal rest grant unto her o Lord. A day of reflection
@FernhillSchool
with our Oratory providing the perfect space.
#FernhillFamily
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Our newly refurbished grand staircase in the main house. Thanks to the generosity of a
@FernhillSchool
family. Work begins in the Oratory next week.
#FernhillFamily
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So excited to be attending rehearsals
@st_columbkille
ahead of our Golden Jubilee Mass on Thursday at 7pm. The children are sounding fantastic. Truly heartwarming to hear children’s voices raised in song once again.
#FiftyYearsOfFamily
#TheGiftOfMusic
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