Category Archives: Important Information

Important Information, Primary 6

P6 Skiing

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P6 Skiing Lessons
All P6 pupils are scheduled to attend a 6-week block of skiing lessons at Newmilns Ski Centre. The sessions start on Wednesday 17th Sep with the remaining dates of 24th Sep, 1st, 8th, 22nd and 29th Oct. There is a cost of £20 per child which can be paid in full or in instalments via ParentPay. The minimum instalment payable is £2
If you require any further information or a barcoded payment letter, please contact the school office
Important Information, Parent Information

Christmas Pantomime

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OH NO IT’S NOT! OH YES IT IS!
Our Christmas Pantomime this year is Cinderella.
After consultation with parents last year, it was decided that the Pantomime will take place in the school. As in previous years, there will be two showings, both taking place during the school day on Friday 19th December.
The cost of the Pantomime is £4 per child and is available to pay on ParentPay. The £4 can be paid in instalments with the minimum payment being set at £1.
If you need any further information or require a barcoded letter, please contact the school office.
Thank you for your continued support
Important Information

House Captains & Vice Captains

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House Captains and Vice Captains were selected this week and the following children were appointed from each house:

Blue House – Titchfield

Lauchlan McMurray, Captain and Ruby McVey, Vice Captain

Green House – Bentinck

Thea Foster, Captain and Tia Smith, Vice Captain

Red House – Portland

Tabitha Graham,  Captain and Lily Rose Murray, Vice Captain

Yellow House – Polwarth

Aaran Boore, Captain and Vhairi Griffiths, Vice Captain

 

Congratulations to you all and good luck for the year ahead.

Events, Important Information

Moving On Up! P1 – P6

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This term we have planned 2 ‘bump up’ sessions for children moving on to their next stage in school.
The dates are as follows:
11th June
12th June.
On the 12th June,  we would like to invite 1 parent/ carer to come to school at 2pm to have the opportunity to see the classroom their child will be working in next session and have the opportunity to be introduced to the new class teacher. This is a general ‘bump up’ for children, parents/ carers; there will be no opportunity for individual discussions regarding children’s progress. As usual, class teachers will meeting throughout the month of June to pass on children’s plans and have in depth discussions about children’s progress.
Please contact the school office if you have any queries regarding these arrangements.
Important Information, Parent Information

JRSO Parking Campaign

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Over the last two weeks the JRSO group have been issuing parking tickets with the help of PC Rae who joined them to help make the parking around the school better and safer for all.  They designed the tickets to remind those who were parking in the wrong areas that first and foremost they were trying to make it the safest it could be.  The JRSOs would like to thank the parents for their co-operation in parking safely in the correct place. It makes it better for everyone in our community.

Events, Important Information

A HUGE Thank you!

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A HUGE Thank you to all of the fabulous volunteers who came along and supported the school during World of Work Week this week.

This week has been very  full with many many volunteers coming into school and delivering inspirational world of work sessions.  Paramedics and Health professionals, Engineers and Games designers, Charities and Lifeboats.  The children have had a great time. This would not have been possible without the support of the community and the staff who co-ordinated it all.  Thank you.

Important Information

The Children’s Champion – Hendrie Family Award

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The Children’s Champion  – Hendrie Family Award
At a meeting in the Crown Inn Hall on the 6th of May 1864, the burgh of Galston was established by the householders of the town. One of the main proposers of this act, was a banker by the name of Mr John Hendrie. With this in mind the Hendrie family, who still live and work within the Galston area, have donated a fund for the establishment of a prize for the pupils of Galston Primary School. This is to encourage the children to promote Galston and help their fellow pupils and members of the community, wherever possible.
We are a Rights Respecting school in conjunction with members of the Hendrie family and staff in school we award a trophy at our annual prize giving in June.
The award is given to a child who has acted in a way that ensures one or more of the articles from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child are promoted within the school and/or the wider community of Galston.
Children should be nominated by staff, House Captains and by community organisations using a simple nomination form. The nominations will then be considered by school staff and a representative of the Hendrie Family.
The Children’s Champion will receive the Hendrie Family Trophy.
We are looking for children who are or may have been an active member of a youth group or club and been a good ambassador. Alternatively, someone who has been involved in community initiatives ie a litter pick, gardening etc or someone who has helped and supported other children to feel included and safe.
Nomination forms are available from the school office or using the link below to access an electronic form.
We would encourage you to share this information as widely as possible and for you or any member of the community to make your nominations by Friday 6th June 2025