Parental Engagement – A Quick Survey!
We are continuing to try and improve our engagement with parents and the wider school community and I am hoping you can take a few minutes to complete this short questionnaire in order for the school to find the best way forward. Please choose the option most appropriate to your needs.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NZWBHBN
Certificate of Recognition for Mrs Fenwick
We are delighted to announce that Mrs Fenwick was presented with a Certificate of Recognition from DG First for all of the additional work she does to raise the profile of the school within the community. Last year, she ran ‘Big Cook, Little Cook’ workshops to encourage Dads to cook with their children. She has encouraged parents to join us for school dinners at events such as our Sponsored Autumn Walk and has cooked the Burns Supper in the village Hall. She is always thinking of ways to involve the community in the school and, in the past, has introduced ‘Fishy Fridays’ where villagers were invited in to school for a meal. CONGRATULATIONS MRS FENWICK!!
Rotary Quiz Results
We are delighted to announce that our team came fourth in the recent Rotary Quiz event held at Castle Douglas Primary School on 6th February. The competition was fierce and we are proud of our pupils. Well done!!
Primary 4 Curricular Swimming
Primary 4 pupils will be attending swimming lessons every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 25th February until 12th March. Transport is provided.
Primary 7 Gateway Evening – Monday 2nd March
P7 pupils from Crossmichael and Gelston Primary Schools are invited to an information evening on Monday 2nd March at 6.30pm in Crossmichael Primary School. This will be presented by Mrs A Cook, Depute Headteacher at Castle Douglas High School. Please see the letter below:
Gateway Letter to Parents 2020
Diary Dates:
| Thursday 12th March
3-5pm |
Parents Evening |
| Wednesday 18th March
5.30-7pm |
Parents Evening |
| Thursday 2nd April at 6.30pm | School Show – ‘Pirates of the Curry Bean’ |
| Friday 3rd April at 2pm | Easter Service in Village Hall
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Other School News:
We are very proud of Milly who won three trophies at the D&G Burns Association Regional Burns Competition on Saturday 15th February. She won the P6/7 bagpiping section in the instrumental class, was crowned best primary school bagpiper and won the Hugh Sloan Trophy for P6/7 bagpiping. We are so proud of you, Milly! Well done!
Pupils in P1-7 have been involved in an ‘enterprise’ project where they had to work together to create and advertise bird boxes to sell in school. This project was a great success and pupils enjoyed the experience.
Best wishes,
Mary E Lidstone-Scott
Headteacher
