Primary 7 have a predicted time of arrival back to school of 4p.m. This will also be confirmed when the coach has reached Glasgow and any update will be sent out to you then,
Category Archives: Parent Information
Easter Closing 4th April 2025 Transport Update
Early Closure Easter 2025 Transport Update
The Easter school closure on Friday 04th April 2025 whereby all schools close at 2.30pm will no doubt have an impact on pupils who access school transport. We have many linked contracts that serve both primary pupils as well as secondary pupils across both mainstream and ASN schools.
To ensure efficient transport provision on this date and to ease congestion, all contractors will arrange to collect primary children at 2pm and secondary pupils thereafter at around 2.30pm.
Neurodiversity Invite
Please find information and details about a NEST opportunity being held for parents: Introduction to Neurodiversity. NEST are the providers of support , videos and information with regards children who are neurodiverse e.g. ASD / ADHD.
Parents are also welcome to attend the drop-in group in school that runs on a Tuesday afternoon from 2 – 3pm for more information.
World Book Day 6th March
On Thursday 6th March 2025 it is World Book Day. We will be celebrating it throughout the day. Children should come to school in uniform. Teachers have planned book related activities and if children have used their book token (sent home in school bags Monday 24th February they can bring in their book to share with the class. If the children have a favourite book they may bring that with them.
Good Luck Burns Speakers
Good luck to all our Burns Finalists who are going to Belmont Academy on Saturday 1st March to compete in the Burns Federation Competition. Remember you have already shown yourself to be confident individuals and you will be fantastic!
Congratulations Enterprising P3
How enterprising are Primary 3? Their Best Scottish Tuckshop really was the best. They managed to raise the grand total of:
£657.94
Amazing! Thank you to all of the children, parent/carers and local businesses who helped them to raise this phenomenal amount. We very much appreciate your support.
Now they are just having to work out what to spend it on!
PE Kit Letter
Dear Parent/Carer
We have noticed that there has been a lot of children forgetting to bring PE kit to school on their PE days. This results in children being unable to take part and having to sit at the side. Could you please read the attached letter and ensure that your child brings a PE kit to school on the days allocated to their class.
Thank You
P3 Enterprise – Scottish Tuck Shop
Next week sees the return of the P3 Scottish Tuck Shop. This was a very popular event last year and the children are keen to see it return.
The classes have a timetable of their tuck shop day as shown below:
Base 4 children and Mrs Smith’s P6/7 – Monday 17th
Base 3 children – Tuesday 18th
Base 2 children – Wednesday 19th (most of P3 have chosen to have this during their Parents Open Afternoon but they can have it for snack should they wish)
Primary 2 in Base 2 will be given a time slot before break to purchase items.
Base 1 children – Thursday 20th
On the last day, Friday 21st, the children will have an opportunity to buy from the tuck shop for the final time as a trolley will come round before break.
If possible please bring change with you for your items.
Items on sale will be Irn Bru/Red Kola, tablet, fudge, teacakes, snowballs and chew bars, to name but a few items! We will also have a selection of cakes donated by Greggs but are unable to say at this point which day that will be as they are kindly donating these to school at some point next week.
Please note that this is a child led Enterprise activity therefore we would advise you discuss with your child beforehand if they have any allergies which items they would be able to purchase as we are unable to cater for all dietary requirements.
Prices will range from 20p to £1 although we do have a limited number of tablet and fudge boxes at £2 which retail between £2.75 to £3.00 normally.
Thank you for your support in this Enterprise Venture.
IDL Showcase – reminder
You are invited to come along on Tuesday the 21st of January, between 6 and 7p.m., to our open evening where the children will be showing their interdisciplinary learning (Topic work) . We are looking forward to seeing you there and sharing our learning with you.
Parent Group
Galston Parent group will start again on Tuesday 14th January from 2pm- 3pm, led by Mrs Willsden. The topic over the next few weeks will be ‘Understanding anxiety and distressed behaviour’. The first 2 sessions will involve viewing the pre recorded NEST workshops together, followed by discussion.
Please note that parents can also view these workshops at home on the NEST website https://www.nest.scot/videos.
Celine Dyer from NEST is unable to attend the session on Tuesday 21st January but has arranged to attend on Tuesday 28th January from 2pm- 3pm to answer any questions based on the workshop.
All parents are welcome to join. Tea and coffee will be available.
