Category: Parents

Equipment for Playground Chill Out Zone

We are looking to set up a Chill-Out zone in the playground on some lunch times. We are asking for donations of certain pieces of equipment to use solely in this zone. If you have any of the following and would be willing to donate to school, they will be gratefully received and be put to good use.

• A pop-up tent

• Working personal CD players

• Comics

• Jigsaws

• Lego or another type of building bricks

If you can help us with either of these requests, please contact Mrs Carney, Support for Pupils, through the school office.

Dyslexia Awareness Week

Nursery – Primary 7

Dear Parents/Carers

Our new Support Buddies are already thinking about celebrating Dyslexia Awareness week in November. This year’s focus is ‘Positive about Dyslexia’ and we are looking for inspirational role models for our Dyslexia Awareness assembly. We are specifically looking for individuals who have dyslexia and are successful in their chosen field to come into school and speak at the assembly. We already have feelers out amongst the sporting community and wider school community but would love to hear from anyone who would be willing to speak as role models for our children or knows of someone else who would.

 

Payment for lunches

We would like to remind you that with the old £1 coin not being accepted from 15th October, the cash (reval) machine will be switched off as it will not accept the new £1 coin and will be removed from school.  Pupils will not therefore be able to bring money into school for lunch or snacks after the holiday and you should use ParentPay to top up lunch accounts as necessary.

Arrangements for Thursday 12th October

Dear Parent /Carer

We would like to remind you that the school and nursery will be finishing at the usual time tomorrow (Thursday 12th October) and will be closed to pupils on Friday 13th October for In Service training for staff and the following week for the October holiday.  Pupils will return to school on Monday 23rd October at the usual time.

As usual all parent /carers are warmly invited to the Church Service on Thursday 12th October which will be held at 1.30pm in Orchardhill Parish Church.

P6 and P7 Movie Night

PRIMARY 6 & PRIMARY 7 ONLY

Dear Parent / Carer

The Parent Council have asked us to advise you that the P6 and P7 Movie Night will be held on Thursday 2nd November between 7 and 9 pm within the school. The pupils will choose a film soon and consent forms will be sent out and money requested. The cost of the event will be £3 per child which includes popcorn and a drink.

Red Card To Racism: Wear Red Day

Dear Parent /Carer,

As part of our ongoing work on supporting diversity and inclusion we are celebrating the ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ national initiative in school on Friday 6th October 2017.

We invite our children to dress in red for the day to show their support for the charity with a small donation if they can.

We ask that children do not wear jeans or football related clothing

Show Racism the Red Card Parent Information Sep 17

 

Survey on early learning and childcare

Dear parent/carer ,

The Scottish Government is currently running a survey on early learning and childcare and you are invited to take part by using an on-line form – see the link below.

What is the survey about?

The survey asks about people’s use of and views on early learning and childcare including nurseries, childminders, playgroups, or family centres.

The Scottish Government plans to increase the hours of free early learning and childcare available to 3 and 4 year olds, and some 2 year olds (further details can be found at www.earlylearningandchildcare.scot). This will be a really significant change for children (and their parents and carers), and to help plan for this the Scottish Government is interested in hearing the views of households with children aged 0-5. This includes parents or carers who do not currently use early learning and childcare.

Giving your views

You can complete the survey online at www.bit.ly/elc-survey.

Everyone taking part has the option to be entered into a draw to win one of 10 x £100 cash prizes.

The survey is voluntary, but your responses will help the Scottish Government plan for the increase in free early learning and childcare. If you feel that you are not the right person in your household to take part, you can pass this letter on to someone else. If you know of anyone else who might be interested in the survey, or if for example you are a member of a relevant Facebook group, please also feel free to pass on the link to the survey.

The survey is strictly confidential. The Scottish Government have asked Craigforth (independent researchers) to run the survey, and no-one outside Craigforth will know who has taken part or have access to individual responses.  Reporting of survey results will also make sure that no-one taking part can be identified.

Questions?

If you would like to talk to someone about the survey, or if you would prefer to complete the survey by phone, you can contact Chris Thornton or Louise Blair at Craigforth on Freephone 0800 027 2245 or email survey@craigforth.co.uk.

informal parent drop in

Wednesday 27th September 2017 from 2 – 3pm

Do you want to support your child with social and communication skills? Come along to our coffee and chat afternoon. Share your story and gather some information and helpful hints. All welcome!

If interested please let the school office know that you intend to come along.

after school clubs remaining places

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

We still have spaces at the After School Clubs listed below: 

P2-P3:  Bollywood Dance Club

Tuesday 3.00pm-4.00pm

5 weeks commencing 26 September

 

P2-P7:  Homework Club

Wednesday 12.30pm-1.15pm

8 weeks commencing 27 September

 

P6-P7:  Reading / Book Club

Thursdays 3.00pm-4.00pm

8 weeks commencing 28 September

 

P4-P7:  Girls’ Football Club

Friday 3.00pm-4-00pm

8 weeks commencing 29 September

P3-5 Cricket Club
Friday 3.00pm-4.00pm
 8 weeks commencing 29 September

 

If your child would like to participate in one of them please contact the school office on 0141 570 7180 where spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

after school clubs

We have now allocated places for After School Clubs up until December 2017.

If your child has been successful in securing a place you will now have received a confirmation text.  If you have not received a text then unfortunately on this occasion your child has not been allocated a place.

As there are numerous clubs running from September to December we would ask that you take a careful note of when your child’s club begins and ends and any dates that it will not run to avoid any confusion.  Limited clubs will run during the week of Parent Interviews (week commencing 6th November 2017).  If you do not have the original schedule this information is available on the school website: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/Giffnock/pupils/extracurricularclubs/

Could we also ask that if your child is unable to attend any of the sessions that you telephone the school office in advance (or as soon as possible if a child has forgotten to attend for any reason)?  As you will appreciate, the safety of your child is of utmost importance and leaders of the clubs must account for any absence on their register.  A telephone call from you prior to the club means that the school does not have to contact you about the whereabouts of your child.

 

clyde 1 boogie bus visits giffnock primary

On Thursday 14 September 2017 at 8.50 am approximately, we will have a visit from Clyde 1 Radio’s Boogie Bus. One of our P5 pupils has won a competition to get a ride to school in this.

On the morning of the 14th September we would advise, where possible, that you plan to park safely further away from the school premises as the street will be very busy. We have appropriate plans in place to cordon off a parking area for the bus and therefore there will be limited space available in the parking bays to the front of the school on Academy Road.

This is an exciting event for our children and we hope they enjoy the experience.

We appreciate your co-operation in this matter.

 

Measles, Chickenpox and Shingles

Dear Parent / Carer

Re: Measles, Chicken Pox and Shingles

Please may we ask for your co-operation in this important matter.

One of our pupils is receiving medical treatment for a tumour that puts them at risk from measles, chicken pox and shingles. If they come into contact with anyone suffering from these conditions the pupil requires to be given some protection against them. Unfortunately this has to be given within 72 hours of the contact.

We would ask you therefore that if your child develops measles, chicken pox or shingles that you inform us immediately so that appropriate action may be taken.

Your child is not at any risk from this situation; however the health of our pupil does depend on your co-operation in this important matter.

seasons for growth

 

 

 

Seasons for Growth is an educational programme which aims to build the resilience of children and young people who are dealing with significant loss or change.

The death of a loved one, parental divorce or separation, moving to a new house or school… big changes like these can cause confronting and confusing emotions. Seasons for Growth helps children and young people to develop the language needed to express their feelings, and gives them a safe place to talk about them.

Seasons for Growth was designed with reference to developmental psychology, ensuring that activities are appropriate and relevant to the age and stage of participants. It has been adapted to a learning framework to be an educational programme. It is not therapy, but it is therapeutic.

In Giffnock Primary we have a number of trained companions who run small groups for children wishing to participate. If you would like to know more about this programme you can follow the link below or call school and ask to speak to Mrs.Carney of the Support for Pupils team.

http://www.seasonsforgrowth.org.uk/