Dear Families and Friends of Crossmichael and Gelston Primary Schools,<\/p>\n
We have had a lovely few weeks where our children are thriving as they participate in a variety of sporting events organised by Active Schools.\u00a0 We have two teams representing the partnership in the Paul Jones Football League and they are doing themselves (and us) proud!\u00a0 Some of our older pupils are involved in the Netball League.\u00a0 Pupils are participating in lunch clubs and after school clubs and John Muir is coaching our senior pupils in Rugby.<\/p>\n
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I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing children from across the Stewartry coming together again.\u00a0 It has also been lovely to catch up with our families in person.\u00a0 I have missed you all!<\/p>\n
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Diary Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n 12pm onwards<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12pm onwards<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/td>\n Crossmichael Parent Council Update – AGM was on 9th May\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Please see the ‘Crossmichael Primary School Parent Council’ Facebook page for updates.\u00a0 Minutes of the AGM and the subsequent meeting will be uploaded here to the Parent Council blog as soon as possible.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gelston Parent Council – Thursday 19th May at 7.30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n Any parents wishing to attend the Gelston Parent Council meeting on Thursday 19th May at 7.30pm\u00a0 should join the ‘Gelston Primary Parent Council’ Facebook page and request to access their room.\u00a0 Alternatively, email the Chairperson at gelstonprimaryschoolparentcouncil@outlook.com<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Student Teachers (23rd<\/sup> May \u2013 1st<\/sup> June)<\/strong><\/p>\n We are delighted to welcome three student teachers into classes across our partnership. \u00a0They will be allocated to the following classes:<\/p>\n Crossmichael:\u00a0 P2-4 and P4-6<\/p>\n Gelston:\u00a0 P4-7<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Transition Arrangements<\/strong><\/p>\n I have sent a letter to parents of new P1 pupils setting out arrangements for transition.\u00a0 New pupils will be invited into each school for visits prior to the summer holidays.<\/p>\n P7s will attend three ‘moving up’ days from Wednesday 22nd June – Friday 24th June.\u00a0\u00a0 All P7 pupils have been added to a Microsoft TEAM and a PowerPoint has been shared with them.\u00a0 A member of the senior leadership team from Castle Douglas High School has visited P7s already and has had\/ will have a meeting with P7 teachers this term.\u00a0 In P7, any pupil who has a Child\u2019s Plan will have had a representative from CDHS attend meetings to ensure a smooth transition.<\/p>\n All pupils will have a chance to move into their new classes from 22nd-24th June too.\u00a0 Soon, I will be in touch with parents whose child may be in a split multi-composite class.\u00a0 E.g. where a class such as P4 are split over two registration classes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Staffing and Classes from August 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n I can confirm our classes and staff for August 2022.<\/p>\n Crossmichael:<\/p>\n Gelston:<\/p>\n In Crossmichael, Miss Drummond has been granted a career break to Australia and we wish her well in her new adventures.\u00a0 I will be advertising her job as a full time, temporary position for the year.\u00a0 Interviews will be held prior to the school holidays and I hope that pupils will have the opportunity to meet their new teacher prior to the summer break.\u00a0 I hope that this will provide pupils with continuity in their learning.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In Gelston, I will be advertising the one day per week in P1-4 as a permanent post for a teacher.\u00a0 I will also be advertising the one day per week in P4-7 as a one day temporary post for a Principal Teacher.\u00a0 Interviews will take place before the summer holidays and I hope to introduce pupils to their new teachers before schools close for the session.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n End of Year Pupil Summary Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n All pupils will receive an end of year written report at the end of June.\u00a0 This will provide information on curricular levels achieved, attendance and progress in Numeracy & Maths, Literacy & Language and in Health and Wellbeing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Contacting the Headteacher<\/strong><\/p>\n Please remember that I will be based in Gelston Primary School every Friday as we have no Principal Teacher in post on Fridays.\u00a0 (I tend to be in Gelston on Mondays and Fridays and in Crossmichael Tuesdays-Thursdays.)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Please note that my mobile (07741686730) is in need of repair and only functions when plugged in.\u00a0 If you need me urgently then telephone the school or email me on gw08cruickshanksmary@ea.dumgal.sch.uk .\u00a0 I pick up emails every day.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Best wishes<\/p>\n Mary Cruickshanks<\/p>\n Headteacher<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Families and Friends of Crossmichael and Gelston Primary Schools, We have had a lovely few weeks where our children are thriving as they participate in a variety of sporting events organised by Active Schools.\u00a0 We have two teams representing the partnership in the Paul Jones Football League and they are doing themselves (and us) 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\n Tuesday 31st<\/sup> May-<\/p>\n Crossmichael<\/strong> Garden Party for the Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee.\u00a0 Parents and families will be invited to join us for a picnic lunch and for a variety of activities in the afternoon.\u00a0 Non-uniform day for pupils and they may wear something \u2018Jubilee\u2019 themed!<\/p>\n \n Tuesday 26th<\/sup> April \u2013 Tuesday 24th<\/sup> May<\/td>\n Paul Jones Football League Training Session based at Crossmichael Primary School from 3.15pm \u2013 4.15pm.\u00a0 Only for those P5-7 pupils at Gelston and Crossmichael who confirmed their places with Mrs Glover.<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Wednesday 1st<\/sup> June<\/p>\n Gelston<\/strong> Garden Party for the Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee.\u00a0 Parents and families will be invited to join us for a picnic lunch and for a variety of activities in the afternoon.\u00a0 Non-uniform day for pupils and they may wear something \u2018Jubilee\u2019 themed!<\/p>\n \n Thursday 2nd<\/sup> June and Friday 3rd<\/sup> June<\/td>\n Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee Holiday \u2013 Schools closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tuesday 7th<\/sup> June<\/td>\n Crossmichael<\/strong> Sports Day \u2013 Parents and families will be invited to attend in the afternoon.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Monday 13th<\/sup> June<\/p>\n Gelston<\/strong> Sports Day \u2013 Parents and families will be invited to attend in the afternoon.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Monday 27th<\/sup> June at 6.30pm<\/td>\n P7s Leavers Meal at Nikos Restaurant in Castle Douglas (as a partnership).\u00a0 Further details to follow.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tuesday 28th<\/sup> June at 2pm<\/td>\n Crossmichael End of Term assembly.\u00a0 P7 parents invited.\u00a0 We have 98 pupils so do not have enough capacity in our hall.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Thursday 30th<\/sup> June at 2pm<\/td>\n Gelston End of Term assembly to be hosted in the village hall.\u00a0 All parents invited.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Monday 4 July 2022 to Wednesday 17 August 2022 (pupils return Monday 22 August 2022)<\/td>\n Schools closed for the Summer Holidays<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n
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