It is hard to believe we are in November already.\u00a0 With Christmas fast approaching we are beginning to plan for our winter events.\u00a0 We are looking\u00a0 forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events.<\/p>\n
We knew this day would come, but it is still a shock and hard news to share.\u00a0 Mrs McCrorie will be retiring at the end of this term.\u00a0 Mrs McCrorie has served our school for 41 years! During that time she has formed so many positive relationships with you and your children.\u00a0 We know that Mrs McCrorie has shaped the lives of hundreds of children and young people in that time.<\/p>\n
There will be a special mass of thanksgiving in Our Lady and St. Patrick’s Church at 10am on Wednesday 4th December.\u00a0 We invite all families, parishioners, ex pupils and ex colleagues to come along.\u00a0 There will be refreshments available in the hall afterwards where you be able to spend some time with Mrs McCrorie.<\/p>\n
In preparation for this we will be creating a special book.\u00a0 Please send any favourite stories, memories or photographs with us if you would like them included.<\/p>\n
Please email them to eastpatricks.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0Volunteers – we are looking for volunteers to oversee the refreshments available in the hall after mass.\u00a0 School staff will be returning to school with our children.\u00a0 Please contact the school if this is something you can support with.\u00a0 Thank You.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n We will also celebrate with Mrs McCrorie and her family at a special mass in school for current staff and pupils.\u00a0 This will take place on 18th December.<\/p>\n Ms Reid will be leaving us on Friday 15th November.\u00a0 Ms Reid currently teaches across our classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and alternate Wednesdays and in P3\/4 on Fridays.<\/p>\n We do not yet have confirmation of replacement staffing for Ms Reid and Mrs Crorie.\u00a0 We will communicate this to you as soon as we know.<\/p>\n Please see the attached document for our upcoming events.\u00a0 Further information will follow for the events that require it.<\/p>\n Events Nov & Dec 2024<\/a><\/p>\n There continues to be a number of children who are not coming to school prepared for physical activity.\u00a0 We ask that all children bring shorts to school and if\u00a0 required a t-shirt.\u00a0 In the younger classes we have children coming to school with dresses on but no t-shirt to change into for PE.<\/p>\n PE days are as follows :<\/p>\n P1 \u2013 Monday and Friday<\/p>\n P2\/3 \u2013 Wednesday and Friday<\/p>\n P3\/4 \u2013 Monday and Friday<\/p>\n P5 \u2013 Monday and Thursday<\/p>\n P6 \u2013 Tuesday and Thursday<\/p>\n P7 \u2013 Tuesday and Thursday<\/p>\n Attendance is monitored 6 weekly and with the first monitoring period carried out just before the October break we are now in monitoring period 2.\u00a0 We know that illness and family emergencies can not be planned for but we have a number of children who have days off though the week for various reasons that are unauthorised absences.\u00a0 Continued concern over attendance will result in support being requested from social services and\/or the Children’s Hearing System.<\/p>\n there has been an increase in recent weeks on the number of toys being brought in from home, the amount of costume jewellery being worn and an increase in the number of pupils with nail extensions and fake nails.\u00a0 \u00a0All of these cause a huge distraction and we ask that you support of by ensuring this is all kept to a minimum.<\/p>\n Toys can get lost and broken making it upsetting for your child.\u00a0 We know that there are cases where transitional objects are required and these will have been discussed with school staff, this does not change arrangements that are in place for this.<\/p>\n Nail extensions can cause injury in PE and whilst using some school equipment.\u00a0 They also make it very difficult to develop proper pencil grip and control.\u00a0 We ask that these removed before coming to school.<\/p>\n Thank You for your support with this.<\/p>\n Our Christmas Fayre will take place on Saturday 23rd November.\u00a0 You can help in the following ways;<\/p>\n can be handed in to school on Friday 22nd November.\u00a0 Please label with possible allergens.<\/p>\n any items for tombola stall.\u00a0 Must be in a new condition.\u00a0 Any alcohol must be handed directly to the school office.<\/p>\n come along with your child to help make items for us to sell.\u00a0 Come along at the following times ;<\/p>\n Monday 11th November, 3pm – 4pm<\/strong><\/p>\n Tuesday 12th November, 3pm – 4pm<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday 15th November, 1.30pm – 3pm<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It is hard to believe we are in November already.\u00a0 With Christmas fast approaching we are beginning to plan for our winter events.\u00a0 We are looking\u00a0 forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events. Staffing Update Retiral We knew this day would come, but it is still a shock and hard news to … Continue reading November Newsletter<\/span> Staff Changes<\/h5>\n
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Attendance<\/h3>\n
Toys, Jewellery, Fake Nails<\/h3>\n
Christmas Fayre<\/h3>\n
Home Baking<\/h4>\n
Donations of prizes<\/h4>\n
Help create crafts to sell<\/h4>\n