Please find below the link to the March newsletter from the Exchange Counselling Service for Young People. In it you’ll find staff updates and info on resources to use with Young People in class and home.
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Easter Service at New Cumnock Parish Church
All our families are warmly invited to bring your child/children for a Blessing on Easter Sunday Morning at 11am in New Cumnock Parish Church.
Children can be accompanied by their parents/carers/adult family member. If they would like to, they can be brought forward during the short service of celebration for a blessing.
Easter pictures drawn by children at the school will be on display and prizes will be handed out to children who are there. In addition books telling the Easter story will be available.
The service is designed for all ages and will last about 35 minutes.
We hope you can manage to come along on this very special day.
Rev Ken Yorke, Interim Minister
Dress For The Weather!
Tomorrow all our children will be going outside to experience a visit with visiting farm animals in the playground. Please can we remind all children to bring a jacket as it’s expected to be quite chilly!
Thanks so much and we are looking forward to tomorrow!
World of Work Week Day 2
Primary 6 have been enjoying learning about careers in law and the justice system. This was linked to their learning about Article 40 of the UNCRC that says:
A child accused or guilty of breaking the law must be treated with dignity and respect. They have the right to legal assistance and a fair trial that takes account of their age. Governments must set a minimum age for children to be tried in a criminal court and manage a justice system that enables children who have been in conflict with the law to reintegrate into society.
They hosted a mock trial, looked at the different parts of the court and the roles involved in a trial!
Primary 2 extended their learning from their virtual Windfarm visit with Vattenfall and RJ McLeod by making pin wheel windmills!
They were so interested in how windmills worked and their creations are absolutely fantastic!
Primary 7 used the Skills Development Scotland website to investigate which careers best suited their personalities. They answered THIS OR THAT questions which then generated a series of jobs that suited their answers.
World of Work Week Day 1
VATTENFALL WINDFARM AND R J MCLEOD
Today we were so excited to welcome representatives from Vattenfall Windfarms and RJ McLeod who took time out of their day at South Kyle Windfarm to dial in to talk to our pupils about STEM careers and local opportunities.
Carol Kane from Vattenfall spoke to pupils about what the windfarm does and why it is an important part of our community. We listened carefully to her presentation which included information about sustainability and renewables, as well as different career roles available at the windfarm.
Ian Sloan, one of the Project Managers, spoke to pupils about his own time at New Cumnock Primary School (the former Castle Building). He told pupils about his job on the windfarm and the subjects he enjoyed at school.
Finally, Rosie Gillan from RJ McLeod spoke about opportunities for girls in STEM careers. She encouraged our girls to take part in science and maths at school, and talked about her job at the windfarm.
We are so excited to take up their offer of a visit to the windfarm in the near future to get real hands on experience at the site!
Thank you to all involved including Tamara Campbell and Christina McKitrick who were integral in setting up this opportunity for our pupils!
New Cumnock Supports Ukraine!
Thank you so much to all our pupils and staff who wore blue and yellow today to demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine. Everyone looked amazing!
There is still time to donate via ParentPay. A final total will be revealed on Friday 1st April!
Learning Together National Network Webinars
Careers Advisers from Skills Development Scotland have now delivered the webinar for parents and carers which gave an overview of Scottish Apprenticeships. During the webinar the advisers gave information about Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships. This was the latest in a series of webinars aimed at supporting parents and carers to help young people make smart career choices.
For those that were unable to make the event, the video, which includes full subtitles and BSL interpretation can be found here: https://youtu.be/qqA0SVRSTZk
Scotland Supports Ukraine Refugees
Scotland is well known for supporting people in need of refuge and safety.
Article 38 of the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child says that “governments around the world must do everything they can to protect and care for children affected by war and armed conflicts.”
This Friday (25/3/22), we are asking all children to come to school dressed in the colours of the Ukrainian flag- YELLOW and BLUE.
We are asking all those who are able, to pay a £1 donation via ParentPay for the Ukrainian Refugee Appeal.
Let’s raise as much money as possible and show our support for Ukrainian refugees.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone in their YELLOW and BLUE outfits!
Ayrshire Burns Competition 2022
I am delighted to share that this year’s Regional Burns Competition will be held in Belmont Academy, Ayr on Saturday 11th June 2022.
The competition will take place in 5 different disciplines:
- Verse Speaking
- Singing
- Instrumental
- Bagpiping
- Chanter
The competition is open for P1-P7 pupils.
Although I have not yet returned from Maternity Leave, I will be volunteering my time to work with pupils who are keen to enter. This time however, will be limited, therefore pupils will be required to spend time practising at home.
I have very much appreciated the efforts of pupils who have entered these competitions in previous years. We have experienced lots of success in these competitions due to the high standard of talent in our New Cumnock Primary pupils!
If your child wishes to enter the competition, please complete the attached contact form by no later than the 1st April to allow me to make contact with families and complete the official paperwork that is required in order to enter.
I look forward to working with our talented pupils once again!
Mrs McNulty
Primary 1 – 3 Learning Journals Parental Questionnaire
Calling all parents of Primary 1 to Primary 3 children. We would like your feedback on our use of Learning Journals in school. Click the following link to access the short questionnaire. Your views are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time.
Mrs Johnstone
