On Tuesday 18^th September the Primary 7 children will be looking towards entering the My Place Photography competition.

This is a national competition the school has entered for the past four years – and has been fortunate enough to have some success with.

With this in mind, the children are going to be making their first visit to Grange Academy that morning.

We will walk up to the Art & Design Department where Miss Sharpe will give them a talk on top tips for that perfect shot!

After that we will walk into the town centre taking pictures of the town in which we live.

Where possible, could the children bring in a simple, fully charged camera which they can use on the day – one which they must be responsible for.

If this is not possible, the school has some available for use.

No phones please.

Please ensure suitable clothing and packed lunches / snacks are brought.

Please give permission below for your child to attend and if you are available to help on the day.

We are delighted to be introducing the Massage In Schools Programme with our pupils.  This programme has proven to be highly successful in reducing anxiety and stress levels and improving confidence and concentration.

Unfortunately, children (and adults!) often associate relaxation with screen time.  We want to encourage our children to develop skills and strategies to ‘switch off’ and relax which they can take with them into adulthood.

Full details will be sent to you in an email today.

We are also working with our colleagues from EAST to adapt the programme and introduce it to our children within the ECC.

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The photographer will visit the school next week

to take individual photos.

Primary 1 – 3  : Tuesday 11th September

Primary 4-7 : Wednesday 12th September

ECC & Sibling Groups  : Thursday 13th September

This year , Bug Club

After School Homework Club

will be held on a Tuesday after school.

3.15 – 4.15.

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Lunch time club will be on a THURSDAY

( please note change of day )

We would like to thank Chloe Meechan and her family for tending to our school flower beds during the summer holidays.  Chloe is a keen gardener and gave up her own time to weed the gardens and prepare them for the new term.  You can see the fantastic results of her labour in the pictures below.

Thank you Chloe and we hope that your dedication to our gardens will inspire others to join our Gardening Club this session.

Chloe Meechan gardening photos

“CALLING ALL PARENTS”

The next meeting of the Parent Council is on Tuesday 4th September at 7pm – 9pm in the school meeting room. It will include the AGM.  If you are interested in coming along for the first time to see what it’s all about you will be made very welcome. It is a friendly group and a great way to learn more about what goes on in our school. The Fundraising Group is also looking for new members. If you are interested in helping out in any way please come along next Tuesday and get involved.

If you can’t make the meeting but would like to help out please email us on gargiestonparentcouncil@gmail.com.”