Message from Parent Council: We would like to say a massive thank you to all that attended the Halloween parties last week! We had crafts, snack buffet and glow sticks! Best of all was the fantastic costumes and amazing dance moves! Thanks again to the members of staff that helped and Mrs Burt for running ‘corners’ and her help planning the parties. Also thanks to the members of the parent council for your help last week. All was greatly appreciated. We raised a fantastic £514.72
Scottish National Standardised Assessments 2019/20 – information for parents. Information-for-parents-and-carers-on-Scottish-national-Standardised-Assessments
Just a reminder of the optional poster task that your child received before the October Holiday. . . .
Choose a right and draw a picture to represent it! Your picture must be A4, colourful & have the article number on it.
Hand your entry in to Miss Millar by Friday 25th October to receive house points & an extra break (article 31).
You will find the articles on the school blog (on the Rights Respecting Schools page) or on the following website; https://www.unicef.org.uk
A reminder all orders must be returned to school, with payment, by Thursday 24th October! Thank you kindly!
A reminder the Parent Council have organised and are running a Halloween Disco in school on Wednesday 23rd October. Tickets are on sale during school day, send £3 with your child to purchase their ticket, or they can pay at the door!
P1 – P4 children 5.45 pm – 7.00 pm
P5 – P7 children 7.15 pm – 8.15 pm
I’m sure they will have a “spooktacular” time !
Following a recent visit from Elizabeth Higton, former Mauchline Pupil, who is going to Uganda to do some charity work in schools we are collecting the following items, which can be deposited at the school office:
Note books / pencils/ rubbers / sharpeners / small new toys / small sweets are all useful
Craft materials
Small knitted blankets for babies
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Thank you kindly !
The Book People are launching Big Book Boost, a fundraising scheme to help schools earn free books.
If you place an order worth over £10 online, The Book People will donate £1 to the school to spend on books. Further information can be found at www.thebookpeople.co.uk/bigbookboost.
12 characters from famous children’s books are hiding in the shops of Mauchline!
Can you find them all?
Please return completed sheets to Mauchline Primary School and ECC by Friday 1st November 2019.
Sponsor monies should not be returned to school but paid via ParentPay. Look for “Sponsored Treasure Hunt” and pay in the total collected.
Have fun! 
