Macmillan Coffee Morning
The current total raised for Macmillan is £1,169.93! Thank you once again to everyone who supported the Coffee Morning at The Cross Keys Hotel and contributed to the collecting tins, raising a fantastic amount for this very worthwhile charity.
Harvest Thanksgiving Assembly
A big thank you to everyone who donated items for the Harvest table and also to those who helped with the delivery of the thirty eight Harvest gifts to the elderly in New Galloway.
Parking at the Gate
Just a polite reminder that cars should not be parked in front of the gate unless permission has been granted by the Head Teacher.
Donations for Christmas Hamper
We would be very grateful for any donations for our Christmas Hamper. As usual raffle tickets will be sold at the Catstrand Christmas Fayre on Saturday, 26th November, at the school Christmas Show on Thursday, 15th December at 1.45 p.m., and 6.30 p.m., and also at the Kells Musical Café which will be held on the afternoon of Tuesday 20th December. The draw for the Christmas Hamper will be made during the Musical Café event.
After School Clubs
I am continuing the Badminton Club this term on a Monday at Kells, from 3-4pm.
Pupils from Kells have the opportunity to attend the ‘Active & Achieving’ Club on a Wednesday after school at Dalry School Hall. P1-3 is from 3.30 – 4.30pm and P4-7 is from 4.30 – 5.30pm. Andy Marvelley, Active Schools Coach, will take the sessions each week. Each week the pupils participate in a different sport / activity.
Mark Turner, Active Schools Co-ordinator for the Glenkens, will continue to run the Multi-Sports after school club on a Thursday at Kells.
Letters have already gone home for these clubs via pupil post. Please contact the school office if you would like another letter.
Dalry
P5-7 pupils from Kells have also been invited to attend the Dalry Primary Football after school club. It will be taken by David Steward, Dalry Janitor, on a Wednesday from 3.30 – 4.30pm.
Paul Goodwin, Cluster Technician, is running a Technology Club on a Monday at Dalry School, 3.30 – 4.30pm for P5-7 pupils from the Cluster. Parents are also able to attend with their child.
Please let Mr Gray know if you are interested in either of the two clubs hosted at Dalry School.
P7 / S1 Transition
The P7 transition programme starts this Thursday. Either Mrs Smith or I will transport the P7 pupils to and from Dalry in our cars. To begin with the pupils will be doing Geography, French and English.
Flu Immunisation for Primary School Children
This will take place for specific pupils on Friday 25th November. Only pupils who have returned the permission form will be immunised.
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.
Whist
Our monthly Whist Drive which is organised by Heather McIntosh raised a terrific £450.40 for school funds last session. Thank you very much to all the parents who made sandwiches, baked cakes and donated raffle prizes. It is very much appreciated. Please contact the school office if you would like to be included in the sandwich / baking rota. Please note that even if you are not a baker, but feel you would be able to provide some biscuits, that would be much appreciated.
Rag Bag Collection
Last session our Rag Bag collections raised £430 for school funds. Please remember the Rag Bag Bin is available at all times for any wearable clothes, paired shoes, handbags and belts. Our next collection will be on 15th December and bags will be sent home via pupil post in advance of that. Thank you.
Dates for Diary
Tues. 22nd November P6 Fire Safety Talk on at 1.30pm
Wed 23rd November James and The Giant Peach – film at Catstrand
Sat. 26th November Catstrand Christmas Fayre 10.30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tues 6th December M & M Productions – ‘Cinderella’
1.45pm at Dalry School
Wed 14th December Christmas lunch
Thurs 15th December Christmas Show, 1.45pm and 6.30pm
Fri 16th December P1-7 Christmas Party
Tues. 20th December Kells Musical Café, 1.30 – 3pm
Wed. 21st December Glenkens Cluster Christmas Service at Dalry Church, 10am.
