Come & try session – P1-7
Sunday 8th May
4-5 pm
Marr Rugby Club
Fullarton
Troon
KA10 7ER
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Easter Closure – Fri 1st April
School and ECC will close on Friday 1st April
for the Easter break
at
ECC – 2.30pm
P1-3 -2.25pm
&
P4-7 – 2.30pm
The Gatehead bus will leave at 2.-00pm
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We will return on Tuesday 19th April.
Can you help ?
We have been asked to put out a request for help again – this time to make slings for Ukraine.
Rough measurements – 106/106/154cm or 94/94/134cm.
Doesn’t matter the colour and the edges should be finished with zig zag or overlock stitch .
Must be cotton fabric .
These can be handed into the school office.
Within the next week / two weeks if possible .
Thanks in advance ❤️
Can you help ?
We have received an urgent plea for help.
If anyone can spare a few hours this week to help sort out the donations for Ukraine – please head straight to
Old Sandyford Meat factory
Sandyford Buisness Park
Mossblown Road
AYR
KA9 2SP
Looking for volunteers Wed / Thur / Fri
ECC Online Registration
When to register
Registration for academic year 2022/23 for all early childhood centres, funded ELC providers and approved childminders on the Council Contract Framework in East Ayrshire will take place online from Monday 28 February 2022 until Sunday 13 March 2022.
To complete the online registration you will require to upload:
- a copy of your child’s full birth certificate
- two proofs of your residency, for example, Council Tax Notice and utility bill ( driving licences are not accepted )
Should you require a copy of your child’s birth certificate for registration, this can be obtained at Certificates.scot.
You should also identify your second choice of centre and preferred pattern of attendance on the application form as there may be occasions when you cannot access a place in your first choice of centre. Applications which do not indicate a second choice may not be considered.
More information can be found on the EAC web site
Donate to help Ukraine
A local group are sending emergency supplies to refugees currently in Poland and are looking for donations.
Lorries are leaving on Tuesday.
If you would like to help , we have arranged for parents to collect in the school carpark on Tuesday / tomorrow morning at 9:10am – drop offs straight into car boots.
They have kindly offered to deliver to the lady that is coordinating the drop off .
Items they are looking for include –
Unfortunately they are unable to accept any more clothing
Sleeping bags / mats
Blankets
Candles
Hygiene items
Canned food and water
Paper or plastic plates and cutlery
Bandages / plasters
Nappies / baby food / milk
Many thanks .
Lost glasses
If you recognise these glasses , please call the office on 533067
Thanks
Virtual Music Sessions
The parent council have asked us to let everyone know about this event.
CLICK HERE TO GO STRAIGHT TO OUR WEBSITEAhead of our public annoucement on Monday, we wanted you all to be the first to know that our Virtual Sessions will return next month with a Short Virtual Sessions: Building Foundations: Exploring the Psychology and Physicality of Playing. Featuring Guest Artists including Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Elena Urioste, Richard O’Neill, Laura van der Heijden, and our Founder and Artistic Director, Nicola Benedetti, we invite you all to join us on this journey of collective development and discovery.
We believe strongly in the addressing of our foundations, within which we advocate for individuality and creativity to be applied. There is no one way to play, one way to make music, one interpretation, or one methodology or pedagogy. We hope these sessions will deepen this dialogue, and we will all learn something from the experience.
HOW THE SESSIONS WORK
The Sessions take place between 12-18 February.
The Sessions include…
Live String Sessions – Saturday 12 February
Live Wellbeing for Musicians Sessions – Sunday 13 February
Live Panel Discussion hosted by Nicola Benedetti – Sunday 13 February
Daily Challenges Open to All – from Monday 14 February
LIVE STRING SESSIONS
On Saturday 12 February, we will host a series of live tutorials for all ages and stages of string players with our tutors and guest artists. These will focus on string technique and exploring the fundamental principles of playing our instruments. Our guest artists will be divided between the sessions. You can attend or watch back the recording of more than one level of Session (adults/young people separately). Times for each session are listed on our website and these Sessions take place on Zoom.
LIVE WELLBEING FOR MUSICIANS SESSIONS (ALL INSTRUMENTS)
AND PANEL DISCUSSION
On Sunday 13 February, violinist, yogi, and co-founder of Intermission, Melissa White will be delivering three sessions dedicated to wellbeing for musicians (all instruments, all ages – live session times on our website, recordings available for catch up).
The live weekend will conclude with a panel discussion hosted by Nicola Benedetti from 7-8pm GMT, with guests including violinist Alina Ibragimova and cellist Leonard Elschenbroich. All those registered for the Session will have access to Zoom (young people) or YouTube live stream (adults) where you will be able to interact with the guests via the chat.
DAILY CHALLENGES
From Monday 14 February, we will be releasing a series of daily challenges from guest artists and tutors for all levels and all instruments. You can take part by trying out the challenges and sharing them with us via a link we will send to registered participants, or on social media. The challenges have no time limits and you can access these as often as you would like.
To ensure you have the information ahead of the live weekend on 12-13 February, please register by the end of the day Thursday 10 February. Registration will remain open throughout.
Message from The Parent Council
Our NPFS East Ayrshire rep has sent details of how to access some free learning resources for both primary and secondary stages. These resources include recorded lessons, online resources, webinars and links to other appropriate e-learning. This content would be particularly useful to supplement learning whilst needing to isolate.
More info of how to access the resources can be found on the pdf attached.
NeLO flyer for parents and carers
Parent Council Meeting – Tonight
The next meeting of Gargieston PC will be held this evening at 7pm via a Teams meeting.
A warm welcome is extended to all parents and carers. The meetings can be joined by dialling in from your phone, or via video call from a smartphone, tablet or laptop.
For joining details please email gargiestonparentcouncil@gmail.com and an invite will be sent to your email address.
If you are a current member of our Parent Council an invite has already been sent.
