Dear Family and Friends of Crossmichael Primary School,
Rev. Sally Russell
Today, it is with great sadness that we let pupils know of Sally’s death. Sally was a valued member of our school community. She came into school every week and took pupils for tea, toast and a talk. She joined us for assemblies and participated in class. She welcomed us to Crossmichael Parish Church for our Christmas and Easter Services. She was a colleague and a friend to many of us. She will be greatly missed by us all.
On Wednesday 25th November, her funeral procession will travel through Crossmichael at 12.05pm. Her daughter, Rachel, has asked if some pupils and staff could be present to give a little wave on the way past. Mrs Stevens, Mrs Glover and I will accompany P6 and P7 to represent the school. (We will seek parental permission beforehand.)
‘Poppy Appeal’ Fundraising
We raised £33.12 from the Poppy appeal. Thanks to those who donated this year.
Christmas Dinner – Wednesday 16th December
We are having our Christmas dinner on Wednesday 16th December. This will be carried out in two sittings to ensure that we are safely following Covid-19 guidelines. Pupils may wear Christmas jumpers and hats that day.
Our Parent Council are kindly donating Christmas Crackers.
Christmas Donations for the Food Bank
One of our school aims is to BE KIND. We have decided to collect donations for the Food Bank this year. Please send your items in to school by Wednesday 9th December where they will be quarantined for three days before being passed to Nicola at Crossmichael Village Shop who will distribute items for us.
Christmas Cards
Unfortunately, we are not sending Christmas cards this year because of Covid-19 restrictions.
Christmas Parties
Christmas parties will still take place this year! Your child can come to school wearing their Christmas party clothes or casual clothes that day. Normally we try to get all children in one age group together for their parties but this year that would mean unnecessary movement between ‘bubbles’ so we are having parties in our registration classes.
Party dates are as follows:
Tuesday 8th December = P1/2
Wednesday 9th December = P4/5
Thursday 10th December = P2-4
Friday 11th December = P6/7
Christmas Pantomime
Normally we take pupils to the Fullarton Theatre to watch the pantomime. This year we have decided to buy an online pantomime (Jack and the Beanstalk) so that pupils can watch it in their classrooms. Our Parent Council has kindly agreed to pay for the pantomime and to provide refreshments for pupils. More details will follow shortly.
Christmas Video Clips
We may not be able to invite you in to school/ church for our Christmas Service so we will do things differently this year! We will create a Christmas video clip to share with you instead.
Best wishes,
Mary E Lidstone-Scott
Headteacher
