I have spent the last couple of days looking through all the children’s maths scrapbooks that have been completed at home and I wanted to say a great big well done to all the children and their families who have put so much effort into completing the tasks.  Our families have shown great imagination and creativity and I have loved seeing mums, dads, grandparents, siblings and aunties all getting involved.

It has been great to read the comments and hear that, above all, you have been having lots of fun.  The comments have also shown that families have enjoyed relating maths to real life.

We look forward to continuing to work with National Numeracy in the new year and hopefully we will have some more ‘maths blethers’ where we can support each other in building confidence and positive mindsets in completing maths activities.

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.

Mrs Schendel

The school closes tomorrow  Wednesday 22 December for the Christmas Holidays. All children will return  on Thursday 6 January 2022 at 9.00 a.m./9.10 a.m.

P1, P3 and P5/6 will finish at 2.30pm.

P2, P4 and P6/7 will finish at 2.40pm

Catrine Primary School wishes all parents/carers/family and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Arty Antonia in P5/6 bagged herself a huge chocolate hamper after winning a competition.  Antonia won first place in the ‘Lost Elf’ poster competition run by Shimmer and Shine home furnishings shop in Cumnock.  She had to help some elves find their buddy who was last seen in the Rudolph Forest.   Antonia’s colourful poster was picked from more than 50 entries as the winner. Kacey in P2 also created a show-stopping design and was lucky enough to earn third place.

Well done Antonia and Kacey.

Please click on the link below to view latest information from Head of Education:

Letter to parents final 20.12.21

Due to staff shortages, both in the teaching and catering workforces, a reduced menu will be served on Tuesday and Wednesday. If you wish to cancel your child’s meal on ParentPay you will be able to do so. Please call the school for any further information.

Tuesday 21 December

Minestrone soup

Veggie sausage rolls

Sandwiches

Wednesday 22 December

Chicken & Rice soup

Burgers

Sandwiches

Catrine Primary School presents:

Primary 1 and 2 Nativity

Primary 3 – 7 Christmas Cracker

Please sit back, relax and enjoy!!!

https://youtu.be/KNSGbVu0paQ

https://youtu.be/IO3J_fgJmm0

*Please note that we respectfully request that these links are not shared.

Please find below links to festive virtual classrooms. The classrooms are full of exciting activities and can be enjoyed with your child. Have Fun!!!

EAC P1 Festive Virtual Classroom:

https://www.thinglink.com/card/1527250678437642241

EAC P2/3 Festive Virtual Classroom

https://www.thinglink.com/card/1527309995924783105

EAC P4/5 Festive Virtual Classroom

https://www.thinglink.com/card/1527309986080751617

EAC P6/7 Festive Virtual Classroom

https://www.thinglink.com/card/1527309974886154241

Festive traditions (within P4-7 but also able to be viewed separately):

https://www.thinglink.com/card/1527609405204332546

Shelagh, our amazing Cook, drew all tickets for our raffle today – thanks Shelagh!!

The school office will phone all winners to collect their prizes.

A total of £282.00 was raised and will be shared equally with the Parent Council.

Thanks to everyone for their continued support!!

Guidance on Data Protection Regulations

We are delighted that so many parents/carers/family members are checking out our class and whole school GLOW blogs regularly, and, in line with EAC GDPR Guidelines, we would remind you that no information should be taken from our GLOW blogs and shared with others.

Thank you.

Mrs Govans

What a team!!

Our amazing kitchen staff ……

We all enjoyed a yummy festive lunch – take a look ….

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

Thank you to Shelagh and her team!!

Have a look at some of our wonderful prizes!!

Tickets can be purchased through ParentPay. Barcoded letters can also be provided by the school office. The draw will take place on Tuesday 14 December.

Thank you for your continued support.

Tomorrow, Friday 10 December, all children and staff are invited to wear their Christmas jumpers to celebrate “Christmas Jumper Day”.

Our Christmas Lunch will be served at 12.15 p.m. yum, yum!!

Raffle:

As a joint venture Catrine Primary School along with the Parent Council are running an on-line raffle. There are brilliant prizes up for grabs e.g., 2 x festive hampers, a chocolate hamper, and lots more. Tickets will cost £1 each and can be purchased through ParentPay from Thursday 2 December until Monday 13 December (please remember you will be able to purchase up to 20 tickets – please call the school for any help with purchasing).

Calendars:

The school office will once again be selling 2022 calendars through ParentPay from Thursday 2 December. Calendars will cost £1.50 each. This year we can include a photo of your choice (this can be taken in school or you can email mary.mcdicken@east-ayrshire.gov.uk). Calendars MUST be ordered and paid by Monday 13 December.

Raffle winners will be drawn on Tuesday 14 December and all prize winners will be listed on GLOW. All calendars will be distributed on Friday 17 December too.

Thank you for your continued support for our very different Festive ideas.

Mrs Govans

Last week Sophie, Layla and I worked really hard to decorate the Christmas tree in the hall.

REMINDER

Please ensure all class mugs are picked up from the school office by tomorrow.

Thank you.

Please click on the links below to view our Christmas Lunch and allergy matrix:

Christmas menu – 2021

Allergy Matrix Christmas 2021

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Thank you.

With Christmas fast approaching, this year we are more aware than ever of the financial effects of the holiday season on the lives of families in our area.   Some families may feel under pressure to show their appreciation to staff in the school and ECC by buying gifts and presents.

A couple of years ago the BBC ran a feature about this with the simple message that thank you is enough. We want to share this message with you again this year to reassure any parents/carers that are worried about affording a gift for a teacher/staff member in the run up to the Christmas break.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-46580014

So, just a reminder that a thank you or a card, and the thought behind these small gestures, is more than enough for us.

Wishing you all the best this festive season,

Judith Govans