Scottish Catholic Observer

Elizabeth McMahon, principal teacher at Our Lady and St Francis Primary School, Carfin, spoke of the forthcoming festive period. “As part of our preparations for Christmas, staff and pupils in Our Lady and St Francis Primary, Carfin, work hard to ensure that the real meaning of Christmas is celebrated within our school and community,” she said.

Martin Harvey (above), a primary seven pupil from Our Lady and St Francis last year who now attends Taylor High School in Motherwell, was among the winners in the primary schools’ section of the SCO’s Christmas poetry and art competition.

“Pupils have the opportunity to showcase their learning in a variety of ways,” Ms McMahon said. “They particularly enjoy expressing their ideas, thoughts and feelings about the birth of Jesus in their expressive arts.

“Once again we are looking forward to entering the SCO’s annual art and poetry competition.”

— Entries of Christmas poems or art from primary or secndary school age children should be sent to the SCO offices, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G2 6BT marked ‘Christmas competition’ before the competition closes on Friday December 2. Entries should be sent along with the child’s name, age, school or parish and address (school or home). Normal competition  rules apply, and the editor’s  decision is final.