Please see last newsletter for this academic year.
Category: Parents
Walk Through The Decades – at Robslee Primary School on Wednesday 11th June
We would like to express our thanks to all those who attended the ’Walk Through the Decades’ evening at Robslee which was a great success. It was lovely to see all the pupils, parents and staff past & present. We hope those who attended managed to find a small memento of their time at Robslee!
If however you mistakenly took a framed photograph of class 75/76, which was kindly loaned to the school from a former pupil from that class for that evening only, could you please inform the school. We would be happy for you to take a copy but return the original to Robslee or Giffnock PS. Thanking you, in anticipation.
Sports Day – Friday 13th June 2014
We would confirm that the Sports Day arrangements are going ahead today at Huntly Park – prompt start at 1.30 pm
A Guide for Parents and Carers
Respectme has launched a new resource which aims to give parents and carers the practical skills and confidence to support children and young people, and to deal with bullying behaviour. Find further information and download the guide here.
School Newsletter
Please read the June newsletter
Nursery Induction
A reminder to all new nursery parents/carers that our inducation will take place on Wednesday 11th June at 3.30 pm.
All children who will be 3 years of age before 10.11.14 should attend with their parent/carer and report to the school office with the relevant paperwork.
Summer Holiday Activities Programme
Dear Parent/Carer
East Renfrewshire Council’s Sports Services Summer programme is available for booking from Wednesday 28th May 2014.
To view all of the activities, please click on the following link; www.bit.ly/SummerHolidayActs2014
Nursery Newsletter
Please read the May newsletter from Giffnock Nursery Class.
Walk Through The Decades – at Robslee Primary School on Wednesday 11th June: 6pm – 7.30pm
We would like to formally invite former pupils and families of Robslee Primary School to an evening of memorabilia.
Walk Through The Decades – Robslee Primary School 11th June 2014
School Closed From Thursday 22nd May 2014 Until Tuesday 27th May 2014 (Inclusive)
Please note that Giffnock Primary School and Nursery will be closed on Thursday 22nd May 2014 because the building is being used as a polling station.
The school and nursery will also be closed on Friday 23rd May and Monday 26th May due to the Bank Holiday and again on Tuesday 27th May which is an In Service Day. Pupils should therefore return to school at the normal time on Wednesday 28th May 2014.
Equalities Showcase
The last Equalities Forum of session 2013/14 will take place on Thursday 15th May at 7pm in Eastwood High School. There will be an opportunity for those attending to hear from a few schools about the excellent practice which has been going on in the area of Equalities. There will also be some display materials from schools on show. All parents are welcome to attend.
School Closed Monday 5th May 2014
Please note that the school and nursery will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 5th May 2014. Pupils should return at the usual time on Tuesday 6th May 2014.
Family Friendly Accreditation
We are delighted to announce that Giffnock nursery class have been awarded Family Friendly status.
ASD Support Information
Dyslexia Scotland Meeting
Eco News
Congratulations! Giffnock Primary has successfully renewed its Eco-Schools Green Flag Award status.
Our Eco Committee worked very hard preparing for our Eco-Schools Scotland assessment. They showed excellent communication skills and were commended for their knowledge on our chosen Eco topics. The assessor was complimentary of our whole school approach to ECO topics and was impressed at the number of professionals involved with our Playground Project and Fit for Life committees. Every child helped to achieve this fantastic award by litter picking, planting, recycling, buying Fairtrade bananas or contributing to charity. The whole school is feeling very proud of our achievement.
Money Week
Children from Nursery to Primary 7 have been working hard to develop their understanding of money. Each class has been learning how to count and budget their money as well as hopefully make a profit. Primary 6 have also been working alongside Virgin Money to create their own mini-business with the investment of £5. An article on the ERC website can be found here. An image of the article in The Extra (13/3/14) can also be found below.
All classes invite you to attend the whole school showcase on Friday 28th March between 1.30pm and 3pm where representatives from each class will talk you through their project.
Spring Holiday Activites 2014
Excellent News for Giffnock Nursery Class!
Our recent Care Inspectorate report has been celebrated through both the Evening Times and The Extra. Please click on the following links to read the articles.
Care Inspectorate Report
We are very pleased to share our recent report with all parents of our nursery and school.
We hope you can take a few minute to read through our report and see the excellent work being carried out in our nursery.