Category Archives: Important Information

Every Day Counts

Did you know…?

  • Every day your child is in school counts towards their success.
  • Children are at school 190 days a year which is 39 weeks
  • Children are at home 175 days a year for holidays and weekends,

  • Missing one day every fortnight will mean your child has missed 20 days of learning which equals 4 school weeks missed.
  • Missing 1 day a week equates to two school months
  • Being late or missing time to take term time holidays or making  appointments within school time has an impact.

How we can work together?

  • Ensure your child comes to school every day they can.
  • Try to make appointments out with school hours where possible.
  • Avoid term time holidays where possible.
  • Don’t worry if your child becomes unwell we will contact you and send them home, Sore tummies can be soothed at school and often get forgotten about once they are in school.
  • Phone, email or use the app to register when your child is absent, as if you do not let us know the cause of absence, it is recorded as unauthorised.
  • Contact the office by phone or email for advice or to discuss an issue impacting attendance.
  • We will letter and call you when attendance becomes a concern.

We want the best for the children and families here at Galston Primary and if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you.

Reminder for Forms

Help please, if you haven’t already done so:
Please complete the Acceptable Use of Computer Facilities Form that is required by EAC.
Failure to complete this form may result in your child being unable to take part in IT activities,
Please follow the link below to complete the form as soon as possible.
Please complete a Photo Permission Form for your child by following the link below.
Thank you for your help

Parent Council AGM & Meeting

Reminder – Galston Primary School Parent Council would warmly welcome any parent who would like to join in and find out more about the school and what the Parent Council does, to come along to the Community Centre at 7p.m. Wednesday 4th September.  The AGM takes place at 6:45p.m. for existing members.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the school over the last session via the Parent Council.  Your help is much appreciated.

Lost Property

We have lots of lost property ready to be reclaimed every day from 3pm until next Friday (6th September). This is laid out on tables in the corridor leading to the gym hall. Parents/ carers should come in the door to the left of the main entrance to the school. Any left unclaimed will be disposed of.
We also have some brand new uniform hanging up – please help yourself if you are able to use it.

PE Days

PE takes place twice during the week.  The timetabled sessions are as follows:

  • P1S – Tuesday, Wednesday
  • P2/1- Tuesday, Wednesday
  • P2M – Monday, Wednesday
  • P3H – Monday, Thursday
  • P3G – Monday, Thursday
  • P4T – Tuesday, Thursday
  • P4S – Tuesday, Thursday
  • P5CM – Wednesday, Thursday
  • P5C – Wednesday, Thursday
  • P5/6NMc – Wednesday, Friday
  • P6F – Monday, Friday
  • P6/7S – Tuesday, Friday
  • P7Mc – Tuesday, Friday