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
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.
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.
We have been advised by the school kitchen that there will be a menu change on the above day – please see attachment for details.
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.
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.
Dear Parent/Carer
We have had a report of head lice within school. Please be vigilant in checking your child’s hair on a regular basis and treat as necessary if required. Your co-operation would be very much appreciated.
Dear Parent / Carer
In your child’s schoolbag you will find a letter with details of all school clubs taking place this session.
Please note that there has been one last minute alteration and the P5/6/7 Science Club will now take place on a Thursday rather than a Wednesday.
Please click on the link below to read the minutes from the August Parent Council meeting.
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.
The latest newsletter from Giffnock Primary Parent Council can be read here:
Parent Council Newsletter August 2017
Click on the links below for more details about the Parent Council.
Parents, Pupils and Teachers are welcome to our OPEN MEETING on MONDAY 11th September 2017
7.15pm-8.15pm Mearns Castle High School,
Newton Mearns G77 5GU
http://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/your-branch/glasgow-eastren
Email Address is: dyslexiascotland.er@gmail.com
Dyslexia Scotland 01786 446650
Helpline phone number: 0344 800 84 84
Our Parent Council have asked us to remind all parents and carers that our Parent Council AGM will be held on Monday 4th September 2017 at Giffnock Primary School (Achievement Hall/ Library) at 7pm. All parents and carers are most welcome; this is a great chance to become more aware of school priorities and themes, as well as being an opportunity to meet and chat with others. Cheese and wine will provided as part of the evening and we very much hope that you can attend.
We know that you are busy enjoying the ‘summer’ break but the wheels never stop here at the National Parent Forum! To help us represent you at a national level, and to inform new resources, we’d like to hear your opinions on the following topic.
We would love to hear from you all about how your school uses ( or doesn’t!) social media.
Click here for the survey.
MENU CHANGE – THURSDAY 22ND JUNE 2017
As part of our school Healthy Eating promotion events, our Primary 5s designed a healthy menu for the day.
The pupils had to use favourite healthy options from current menus and to redesign them with a twist in the theme of Superhero (from our recent school show).
After much deliberation, as the standard of entries was very high, our catering team and staff chose Katie Stewart’s entry. Katie’s winning entry will be sold this Thursday (22nd June) at school lunches.
Please note that the winning menu is shown below and will replace the scheduled menu which is currently shown online.
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Filling station for p4-7 still available
KAPOW!!
NURSERY – PRIMARY 7
Dear Parent/Carer,
Please find letter from the Head Teacher attached.
End of Term Information Letter June 2017
Please note that the sale of Film/DVD and Programmes is not being co-ordinated through the School Office. If you wish to purchase any of these items please ask your child to keep the envelope with the cash on them and they will be given an opportunity to go to a point of sale during the school day – please do not bring cash or envelopes directly into the School Office.
Giffnock Primary School
Primary 1 – Primary 7
Dear Parent/Carer,
We are aware that many children and families will celebrate Eid at the end of June.
It is understood that Eid will be Sunday 25th or Monday 26th June.
If you plan to keep your child off school for Eid we would be grateful if you could please telephone the school office before Friday 23rd May and advise whether they will just be off for the one day (Monday 26th June) or whether they will be off for two days (also Tuesday 27th June).
As you are already aware the P7 Induction Days for Woodfarm High School will take place on Monday 19th June and Tuesday 20th June.
If your child requires medication in school, could we please remind you to provide this to Woodfarm High School next week.
The RRS committee would like to remind children to bring in any back-packs or items that can be put in a bag in support of Mary’s Meals – all items will be gratefully received anytime now (class teachers are keeping items in the classroom). Children will be involved in the convoy loading the van! Pickup Tuesday 20th June at 11.30.
Any loose change for bottles welcome too.
Thank you for your support.
Due to the success of their charitable venture, the P3 children, as part of their learning on Numeracy and Financial Education, are going to continue to sell Calypso ice lollies for charity.
The children will be selling these at break times again, throughout next week, Monday to Thursday, 19th to 22nd June. The ice lollies cost 30p (limited to one per child per day). Please note these ice lollies are suitable for vegetarians; should you wish for further information on ingredients you can visit: http://www.mr-freezepops.co.uk/
As promised, the final total along with information on the chosen charity/ies will be shared via twitter.
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