{"id":169,"date":"2019-01-12T15:58:17","date_gmt":"2019-01-12T15:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/an\/stmargaretsrcprimaryschool\/?page_id=169"},"modified":"2019-05-20T13:48:10","modified_gmt":"2019-05-20T13:48:10","slug":"extra-curricular-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/an\/stmargaretsrcprimaryschool\/parent-information\/extra-curricular-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Extra Curricular Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are a number of different extra curricular activities opportunities available:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2022<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Swimming, when available, is for ten weeks for children between P4 &#8211; P7. Parents are advised in advance regarding dates and times of the sessions.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2022<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Educational visits are arranged throughout the school year. \u00a0Annual summer outings for the whole school also take place. Help and support from parents on these visits is always welcome. \u00a0If you wish to be a parent helper, forms are available from our school office.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2022<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The school has a strong link with Links Park Community Trust (LPCT). The pupils take part in educational trails and are encouraged to participate in other activities available at the club.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2022<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">P2-7 pupils take part in the local Cricket, Rugby, Tennis and Athletics Festivals and a variety of other active festivals.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2022<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pupils are encouraged to attend community clubs which are held in other local primary schools. This is an excellent way to create new friendships and links within the wider community. Long term, this is of great benefit for the transition process, when pupils move up to Montrose Academy, following on from P7.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2022<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To enhance learning we visit local sites\u00a0and monuments as appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a number of different extra curricular activities opportunities available: \u2022 Swimming, when available, is for ten weeks for children between P4 &#8211; P7. 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