Kells Christmas Fayre
I am delighted that the PTA has once again decided to organise a Christmas Fayre to raise money for school funds. This takes place on Saturday 8th December from 10.30am until 1pm. The PTA would be very grateful for any donations for the Christmas Hamper and the chocolate tombola. Please contact Mrs. Jones if you are able to help out in any way.
Harvest Festival
Thank you to everyone who donated items for the Harvest table and also helped deliver the Harvest gifts to the elderly in New Galloway. With your help we were able to deliver a greater number of gifts than last year for which we thank you.
Telephone Problems
Since we have returned after the October holidays we have been experiencing problems with the telephone line at the school. Parents have informed the school that there have been occasions when the line appears to be engaged constantly. Our main issue has been that it simply does not ring. BT have been informed and they are in the process of trying to fix the fault. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Macmillan Coffee Morning Update
The final total raised for Macmillan is £1,116.47! Thank you once again to everyone who supported the Coffee Morning and contributed to the collecting tins, raising a fantastic amount for this very worthwhile charity.
Children in Need 2012
The Pupil Council has decided to raise money for Children in Need by having a ‘Wear What You Want Day’ on Friday 16th November. Pupils can dress as they please by donating £1 to help children less fortunate than themselves.
Scholastic & Puffin Book Club Orders
The deadline for pupil orders for the Scholastic & Puffin Book Club is Wednesday 21st November.
St Andrew’s Day Holiday
The school will be closed on Friday 30th November for St Andrew’s Day. The school will re-open as normal on Monday 3rd December. Please note there are no in-service days attached to the St Andrew’s Day holiday as there has been in previous years.
Rag Bag Collection
The next collection date is 3rd December. Please let us have any unwanted textiles, paired shoes, bags, hats, belts, towels, soft toys, curtains and bed linen (company do not accept duvets or pillows).
Nut Allergy
We have two pupils in the school with quite severe allergies to nuts, peas and lentils. It is very important that all pupils, parents and staff work together to ensure the continued good health of these pupils. Please could you reinforce the message at home that if your child does bring food which contains nuts to school that they keep away from the two pupils until they have washed their hands. Thank you.
Dates for your Diary
12th November RSNO musicians returning for their second visit to P5-7
16th November Children in Need – ‘Wear What You Want Day’
24th November Christmas Fayre at Catstrand
(Glenkens Cluster has a table and our choir will be singing too)
26th November Bike Helmet Safety Talk to P1-4 & P5-7 by Karen Pickering, Child & Family Outreach Worker for Headway
3rd December Pupil Interim Reports issued
4th December Parent Consultations
8th December Kells Christmas Fayre 10.30am -1pm
14th December Christmas Lunch at School
19th December Christmas Show – ‘The Angry Hotel Man’
(afternoon & evening performance)
20th December Christmas Party P1-7 in the afternoon
21st December Church Service at Dalry Church for Glenkens Cluster schools
Head lice
As I am sure you are aware, head lice are a continual problem for all schools and by working together we can try to eliminate them from Kells Primary. It is good practice for girls with long hair to have it tied up at school. It is also important that you check your child’s hair on a regular basis. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you want additional help and support from the school nurse.
