I write to provide you with more information on the above event as part of the Mearns Castle P7/S1 Transition programme:
Date: Monday 13th May 2013
Time: 8.45am to 12.30pm
Venue: Mearns Castle High School
After the successful sports transition programme over the years, we are delighted to be able to offer it to all pupils again in 2013. All P7 pupils from all schools will be mixed together to participate in 3 different sporting activities (rugby, athletics and hockey).
Each pupil will be provided with a coloured t-shirt before the day and these must be worn on the morning of 13th May to identify pupils/teams (we do have a couple of spare shirts should pupils forget but please remind your child to come ready to play, if possible). The colour of the t-shirt will correspond to the house group your child has been allocated for S1 and beyond. As all activities will be outdoors and we can never guarantee the Scottish weather, pupils should also bring warm, waterproof clothing as there is limited shelter and if it happens to be a warm sunny day please ensure you bring some sun tan lotion. Also, children must bring a spare T-shirt as we will collect the coloured house shirts for use in future years.
When pupils arrive, helpers will direct them to the lecture theatre where event organisers will give a quick introduction to the day and allocate the first activities. Teams will then congregate and be taken to their first sport. Each group will spend approximately 45 minutes at each activity before meeting back at the central point for the presentation of prizes to the winning team at approximately 12.15pm.
Lastly, children should bring a water/juice bottle (no fizzy drinks). It may also be helpful to bring a packed lunch – individual schools will advise in due course.
I would be grateful if you could ensure that your child/children arrive at Mearns Castle for an 8.45am start. Pupils will then be transported back to their schools for a normal afternoon.
Please note that pupils attending primary schools out with the cluster i.e. not attending Calderwood Lodge, Eaglesham, Mearns or Kirkhill) must be collected by parents at 12.30pm.
We all look forward to seeing your child on Monday 13th May for what promises to be a fantastic morning of sport.
Yours sincerely
Barry Cook
Senior Active School Coordinator
Mearns Castle Cluster
