A packed St. Andrew's for the Feast of All Saints today. Fr. Gerry told us in his homily never to hold back, and to speak up for what we believe in, never losing sight of what is true.

Great to welcome Chief Inspector Debbie Reilly, who joined us for mass today. Debbie is pictured with the pupils who participated in the Liturgy and Head Teacher Mrs. Nicola Devine.

St. Columba's back again in the Scottish Parliament being recognised for our IDL work on Holocaust. A poignant time to receive recognition on the eve of Kristallnacht. Mr. Wilson & Ms. Goodfellow accompanied pupils to Edinburgh. Proud to be associated with Anne Frank Trust

Class 2L took charge of the Liturgy today at Lunchtime mass. Fr. Danny from St. Andrew's celebrated the mass.

The Gideon's have visited S1 this week, telling S1 how they spread the Word of God by their work. They then presented pupils with a copy of the New Testament.

Margaret & Norman from the Gideon's visited S1 pupils today, to share their work in Inverclyde. Pupils asked lots of questions after their interesting talk.

This week,S3 YPI pupils-Ewan MacKenzie,Nathan Harkins, Gareth Smith & Jack Smith- attended a special event, run by Greenock Recovery Alcohol Support Project. The boys were thrilled to meet with GRASP’s representatives YPI Scotland St.Columba's HS, Gourock SCHS Equity & Excellence

100 years of Catholic state education in Scotland has been marked at the official opening of Inverclyde's new £9.2million primary school St Ninian's in Gourock. ow.ly/DRZs30mHE8h

Great day at St. Ninian's Official Opening today, on the anniversary of the signing of the 1918 Education Act. Bishop John and Provost Martin Brennan signed a specially designed certificate marking the occasion. Once again Church and State in Partnership.

Our S1 Parents’ evening takes place on Tuesday 4th December in the school assembly hall/canteen. Letters and appointment sheets will be issued to S1 pupils tomorrow.

A packed BGE Learner Council meeting today discussing many issues concerning the school.

Emmet from SPUC Scotland visit S4 today and delivered a presentation workshop on The Human Experience and the Sanctity of Life. Students thoroughly enjoyed the visit. @spucscotland

Our new Stained Glass window has unveiled and blessed by Bishop John today in the Oratory. Thanks to local artist Alec Galloway for bringing our ideas to reality. Thanks to all the staff & pupils involved in the design, and to Megan for reading the address. Bishop John

Fr. Gerry and Fr. Des joined us for mass today, as we formally unveiled the new stained glass window in the Oratory. Bishop John blessed the window after mass. Thanks to those who were involved in the Liturgy you all did a great job. More pics later.

Bishop John unveils the new stained glass window in the Oratory. Pic courtesy of Paul McSherry.

Megan reveals the story behind the window and the significance of the symbols.

The window in all it's glory.

Description: 5 doves - diocese and 4 local parishes. Each dove with olive branch with Bishops staff - Faith, heart with hand in the centre - charity, heart - love, acorn - hope. Iona bay where St. Columba landed in Scotland. The blue glass - Irish Sea and Clyde and school colours

Friday of this week we have a non uniform day and a cake sale. The cost of the day is a donation so pupils can bring what they can afford. All proceeds will go to the treatment of Rosie Veronica. If anyone can bring in cakes to sell at break time that would be much appreciated.