Tag: Pupils

Change of lunch menu 6 June

The school kitchen have asked us to inform you that a Summer BBQ themed menu will replace the original menu on Wednesday, 6th June – details are below.

SUMMER BBQ

Starter

Crudities with Dip

Mains

Chicken Kebabs

Tortilla Wrap

Homemade Crunchy Slaw

Falafel and Spinach Burger

Potato Wedges

Roast Vegetables

Turkey Burgers

Toasted Burger Bun

Served with summer salad

Dessert

Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream

(Filling station available as normal for all P1 – 7s)

 

Spotlight on Science Event

Invitation to University of the West of Scotland Spotlight on Science @ UWS Event – 7 June 4-7pm, UWS Paisley Campus (part of Glasgow Science Festival 2018)

On 7 June the School of Science and Sport at the University of the West of Scotland will open its doors to the public to showcase the vast range of its STEM research activities through interactive workshops and short talks led by research students and staff.   There will also be an opportunity to meet a NASA astronaut.

Full details are in the attached letter:

GSF 2018 web flyer

 

 

Back to School Charity

Please find attached a copy of a flyer which promotes the work of an organisation providing school uniforms to families experiencing poverty.  The aim of this charity is that “every child should experience  the same pride, self respect and dignity as their peers”.  They already work with several schools, and their work aligns with the aims of the Cost of the School Day campaign which all schools and centres have engaged with this year.

Back to School

 

RSNO Junior Chorus P3

At Giffnock, we are pleased to have arranged a new musical opportunity for our P3 children. The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) runs a range of musical experiences, including very well established national choirs. A small number of schools are invited to run short musical workshops from which the RSNO recruits its Junior Chorus each springtime. The workshops consist of singing games and we are pleased to be part of these this year. For our P3, this has been arranged for the afternoon of Thursday 10th May.

Full details are in the two attached letters:

RSNO Junior Chorus Parent Letter 2018

RSNO Junior chorus recruitment information

East Renfrewshire Cricket Club

All Stars Cricket provides boys and girls from 5-8 years old with 8 weeks of non-stop fun. The activity and game based programme is suitable for all skill levels, providing your child with the foundations to begin a lifelong love of physical activity and cricket, while making friends in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Programme features:

•             For all boys and girls aged five to eight

•             Delivered nationwide at over 2,000 centres

•             Eight one-hour sessions, held over eight weeks

•             Emphasis on fun and being active

•             Focus on developing your child’s movement skills

•             Great first introduction to cricket

•             Safe and fully accredited

•             Valuable time with your kids – mums and dads are encouraged to take part too

•             Easy online registration

Sign up now using the link below;

https://ecb.clubspark.uk/AllStars/Course/f59d008e-e2f8-46ff-b776-2a1fa5d7b525

Every child that registers will receive a backpack full of goodies including a cricket bat, ball, activity book, personalised shirt and cap all sent straight to your door, if you are returning in 2018.

Sessions start from May in 2018, so register early to ensure that you book your place for a Summer of Big Moments.

If you have any questions please contact us on juniors@eastrencricketclub.com or phone 07837129845.

 

P1 to P3 fruit juice

 

Dear Parent/ Carer

As you may have noticed on the recent menus that have been shared with you, either milk or water are now available as part of lunches. Our catering colleagues have asked us to share with you that they will now only be providing milk and water (as is the case across East Renfrewshire) and not fruit juices in addition.

 

Bob a Job event

We are delighted to announce that we have raised a grand total of £892.60 during our recent Bob-a-Job event.  We would like to thank all pupils for working so hard and parents for paying very generously. Between this and the money donated at our Crazy Hair/Hat Day the great news is that we have now raised enough to pay for the playground repairs. Once again, thank you for your continued support.

Regards

Giffnock Primary School Parent Council

 

Giffnock Primary Community Cafe

A reminder that we are opening our first ‘Community Café’ at Giffnock Primary School on Friday May 11th 3-4pm, run by pupils from P6 and P7.  The event will be an informal opportunity to share ideas, learning and company with other families at the school, with pupils taking on a variety of leadership roles. We hope that a range of children and adults will be able to spend a little time together at the end of the school day. There will be no need to ‘sign up’ for these events but rather just come in for as long as suits you. In time, we hope that these Community Café events will become an important part of our school community.

In preparation for this event in sharing optional refreshments that will be available (at very reasonable costs!), and in the spirit of being environmentally friendly, we are looking for donations of any unwanted cups/ mugs and plates that you might have which are taking up space at home.  If you can help the school with this, please give whatever you are able to donate to your child to bring into school.  Any items will then be collected in by your child’s Class Teacher. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Mental Health Awareness

This year again we will celebrate and raise the profile of the importance of Mental Health Awareness.

We will be using a variety of activities and workshops during the week from 14th till 20th May 2018 to discuss this area with our children.

Should you wish to see some of the information we wil be sharing please visit: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/resources

For those who wish to support and  wear a green ribbon during the week, these can be purchased via: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/green-ribbon-pin-badges

Church Service Thursday 29th March

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to all to join us at Orchardhill Parish Church to celebrate with the children and staff at our Church Service on Thursday 29th March 2018 at 1.30pm.  If your child normally has a home lunch it would be appreciated if they could remain in school on Thursday or be returned by 1.00pm at the very latest as the children will be leaving early to walk to the church. All pupils will return to school after the service to be dismissed.

Please note that the primary school will finish early at 2.30pm on Thursday 29th March 2018 and the afternoon nursery class will finish at 4.00pm.  There will be no PM wrap sessions that day.

The primary school and nursery will resume as normal on Monday 16th April 2018.

May we take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and happy holiday.