HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
Staffing Update
Mrs Gillian Bromilow has taken over from Miss Katie Scott, who has now started her new post at Gelston Primary, and will cover P5-7 on a Thursday and Friday each week. Mrs Deshayes will continue to teach the class on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr David Steward, Head Janitor from Dalry School, will be covering most of Mrs Daly’s duties until she returns later in the term.
Free Meals for P1-3
Please note that with effect from 5th January, all pupils in P1-3 are entitled to a free school meal.
P7 / S1 Transition
P7 pupils will continue to visit Dalry School every Thursday morning, starting on the 8th January. This term the pupils will be doing French, PE, Music, Technical and Science. Transport arrangements will as before.
P1-4 Football Coaching
Mrak Turner, our Active Schools Co-ordinator and SFA Coach, will be taking the P1-4 class for football on five Tuesdays during the school day this term. The coaching will start on 13th January and finish on 10th February.
Infant Enrolment
Any parents who wish to enrol their children can do so on either Tuesday or Wednesday, 13th and 14th January, between the hours of 9.00am and 3.30pm.
P5-7 Feis Rois Workshops
The music tutors will return for a series of workshops on song writing. The workshops will run for seven weeks, starting on Wednesday 7th January.
Child Line Workshop for P6/7 Pupils
ChildLine are visiting all primary schools in Dumfries and Galloway to talk to P6 & 7 pupils about keeping themselves safe. A representative from ChildLine will be talking to the pupils on the afternoon of Thursday 8th January.
Whist
Our monthly Whist Drive takes place on the evening of Thursday 8th January. This provides a regular income for the school and we are grateful to those of you who help out with catering and raffle prizes.
Annual Kells Burns Supper
This will be taking place on the evening of Friday 30th January, 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. More details to follow next week by pupil post.
P1& 7 Dental Checks
This will take place in the afternoon of Thursday 29th January. You are reminded that if you do not wish your child to be seen, you should notify the school office in writing before then.
Badminton Club
The badminton club was a great success last term with there being a regular 17 pupils out of a possible 25 taking part. This P4-7 club will continue to run from 3 – 4.15pm on Monday 5th, 12th, 19th and will finish on the 26th January.
Basketball and Netball Club
A basketball after school club will once again run from 23rd February – 30th March for the pupils not involved in Mrs Maxwell’s netball sessions. There will be more information to follow later in the term on both netball and basketball.
Replacement Water Bottles and Caps
Replacement water bottles and caps can be purchased at the school office. The prices are £1 for a new bottle and only 20p for a new cap.
Rag Bag Collection
Our Rag Bag collections continue to raise money for school funds. Last term we banked another £58 as we had collected 145kg. The total money banked so far this session from the Rag Bag Bin is £146. Please remember the Rag Bag Bin is available at all times for any unwanted textiles. Thank you.
Book Club
All orders to be received by Wednesday 21st January, please.
PTA Communications to Parents
The PTA are keen for the parent body to be kept up-to-date with decisions made at their meetings. please could you pass on your email address to Mrs Best if you would like an electronic copy of the minutes. A paper copy of the minutes can also be found on the Parent Noticeboard at the main entrance. Thank you.
Dates for the Diary
Mon. 16th, Tues. 17th & Wed. 18th February – Pupil mid term holidays
Mon. 9th – Sat. 14th March – Galloway Music Festival Week
Tues 10th – Fri 20th March – P3-7 Swimming/ Beginners group
Tues. 24th March – 2nd April – P3-7 Swimming / 10metre plus group
Thurs. 2nd April – Easter Assembly with Dr Bartholomew @ 1.30pm
Last day of term 3
Fri. 3rd – 17th April – Easter Holiday
Mon. 20th April – Start of term 4
