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.
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.
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.
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.
Tomorrow is Tuesday 30 November and Scots around the world will be celebrating out patron saint St Andrew. In Catrine Primary School, every class will be involved in a variety of activities to learn about our patron saint. Please click on the link below, for you and your child, to find a little more ……….
We are delighted to let you know that our class mugs, that we were selling as a festive fundraiser, have arrived. To ensure they make it home in “one piece” we would prefer if they were collected by an adult from the main entrance. Therefore, if you have ordered a mug you can come to school between 9.00 a.m. – 9.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. – 2.55 p.m. on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 November. To keep our children safe, these are the only times you will be able to enter our school grounds. PLEASE NOTE all social distancing guidelines MUST be followed by all visitors to the school (face coverings must be worn). Please bring a bag with you.
We think you will be really happy with the mugs. Thank you for your continued support!
Catrine Primary School is part of the “School Streets” initiative. This means the roads around the school will be closed between 8.45am and 9.30am and again between 2.30pm – 3.20pm. on a daily basis (Monday – Friday). This is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils in the Primary School and ECC, and also helps reduce pollution.
Here is the link to our school street project video – take a look!!
This Friday 26th November, Primary 4 (Our Junior Road Safety Officers) are encouraging everyone to ‘Be Bright, Be Seen!’ by wearing something bright or reflective to school. As the nights get darker it is important to keep ourselves safe & ensure we can be seen clearly by road users.
Primary 4 will also be running a ‘Design A Bright Hoodie’ competition with the chance to win some road safety prizes!
The Barony Education Group and EAC Health & Wellbeing Officers are hosting a virtual RSHP meeting for Parents/Carers to highlight what is being covered in primary school and ECC. RSHP, meaning Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood , is a major part of the 3-18 Curriculum for Excellence programme. This will be an informal learning community event and all parents and carers are invited and offered the opportunity to ask any questions. This event will take place via vscene and can be viewed on laptops, PCs or phones. Please complete the form below by Monday 29th November.
Throughout the Festive season and up until June 2022 each class will watch various films, during Arts & Crafts/Fun Time periods, that may contain a PG certificate. If you DO NOTwant your child to view any film with a PG certificate, please contact the school office.
If you wish any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
