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EASTWOOD THEATRE
JANUARY NEWSLETTER 2017
Dear Parents/ Carers,
It is great to see everyone returned safe and well after the festive break.
ParentPay
Parent Pay is now up and running in the school with great success. The majority of families have now signed up for this. Any family still experiencing difficulty signing up should contact the school office staff for advice and support.
How does ParentPay help You?
- Provides the freedom to make payments to school whenever and wherever you like, enabling you to pay for school meals, school excursions and school items.
- No longer a need to write cheques or send cash to school, ParentPay is quick and easy to use.
- Helps with budgeting; payments are immediate; there is no waiting for cheques to clear.
- Payments for many of the larger excursions can be made by instalments up to the due date.
- With automated email alerts you will be notified when payments are due and when your child’s account has insufficient funds.
Pantomime
Robin Hood came to visit and the children had a brilliant time singing along to modern songs coupled with a classic tale.
Scots Fortnight
Our Scots Fortnight has been a great success with pupils enjoying the opportunity to experience a range of activities:
- All stages from P1-P7 have enjoyed a visit to Celtic Connections
- All pupils from P1-7 were entertained by Amy Lord, Scots Language/Song specialist
- P6 pupils planned, prepared and delivered Scottish assemblies for the whole school
- Pupils from P1- 6 participated enthusiastically in their stage Ceilidh organised by Miss McArdle
- P7 pupils organised and performed at their very own Burns Supper!
- Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day
Primary 4 children took part in a ‘Go Orange for a Day’ to raise awareness of Muscular Dystrophy. Pupils wore something orange to school and brought in a small donation for Muscular Dystrophy UK. All classes participated in fun activities and raised £133.56 for this charity. Well done!!
Drop In Surgery
The ASN Drop In Surgery is proving very successful. Starting on 13th Jan, every two weeks, parents have the opportunity to pop in and have a chat with Mrs Cochrane, ASN Coordinator. The Drop In Session starts at 9.05 and finishes at 10.
Catholic Education Week
The Catholic Education Week theme this year is Developing as a Community of Faith and Learning. All stages will dedicate their learning to this during week commencing 12th-18th February. Pupils will be involved in the 10am Mass at St Joseph’s doing readings etc. on Sunday 19th February.
Yours sincerely
Josephine McGrotty HT Acting
Dates for the Diary 2017
| February | |
| 1st | P4/5 – Celtic Connections |
| 10th | In-Service Day- pupils do not attend school |
| 13th, 14th, 15th | Holiday |
| 16th | School re-opens |
| 21st ,22nd, 23rd | P1 and P7 Dental Inspections |
| March | |
| 1st | Ash Wednesday |
| 8th and 9th | Parents’ Evening |
| 11th/12th | P4 Communion Enrolment Mass – St Joseph’s |
| 14th | P4 First Reconciliation – St Joseph’s |
| 14th and 15th | School Photographs- individuals/families |
| 16th | P4 First Reconciliation – Holy Name |
| 16th | P3 Stage Mass |
| 20th | P4 First Reconciliation – St Vincent’s |
| 22nd | P6 Easter Cantata |
| 28th | P7 National Entitlement Card photo session |
| 29th | P4 school trip – Edinburgh Zoo |
| 31st | School Closes – 2:30pm |
| April | |
| 3rd – 14th | Holiday |
| 17th | Easter Monday Holiday- school closed |
| 18th | School re-opens |
| 26th | St Mirin’s Confirmation |
| 30th | Holy Name Confirmation |
| May | |
| 1st | May Day Holiday |
| 4th | Election Day- school closed |
| 5th | First Friday Mass – P5 |
| 6th | First Communion – St Joseph’s
P4a/d – 10am, P4b/c – 12:30pm |
| 6th | First Communion – St Vincent’s – 10am |
| 7th | First Communion – Holy Name |
| 8th | St Vincent’s Confirmation |
| 14th | First Communion – Holy Name |
| 18th | P2 stage mass |
| 25th | Sports Day |
| 26th and 29th | Holiday |
| 30th | In-service Day – pupils do not attend school |
| 31st | School re-opens |
| June | |
| 2nd | First Friday Mass – P4 |
| 3rd | Summer Fayre |
| 27th | School Closes – 1pm |
Parent Equalities Forum: 19 January 2017 Minute
Present – Cllr Paul O’Kane, Janice Collins, Head of Education Services, Maureen Sneddon, Quality Improvement Officer.
Parent reps from Eastwood HS, Mearns Castle HS, Crookfur PS, St Cadoc’s PS, St Ninian’s HS, St Thomas’ PS, Neilston PS, Eaglesham PS. Teacher reps from St Mark’s PS, St John’s PS, St Cadoc’s PS, Braidbar PS, Giffnock PS, Mearns PS, Neilston PS
Apologies – Cllr Elaine Green Continue reading Parent Equalities Forum: 19 January 2017 Minute
ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS FROM ROUKEN GLEN PARK
Click on the link below to find out all that has been happening at Rouken Glen Park
LETTER OF THANKS FROM MARY’S MEALS
As you know Primary 7 had an Christmas Enterprise Day and raised a great deal of money for charity. One of the charities they donated to was Mary’s Meals. They received a lovely letter of thanks. Please read below.
Dear Staff & Pupils
On behalf of everyone at Mary’s Meals, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for your recent donation of £1,000.00. We are so grateful for your support.
Every donation to Mary’s Meals, large or small, goes a long way to helping us reach more children with a nutritious daily meal in their place of education. We are delighted to be able to say we are now feeding 1,187,104 children – a figure which is a true testament to the many, many acts of kindness from donors all over the world. Together we are making child hunger a thing of the past.
Every individual child has their own unique story to tell about the difference Mary’s Meals has made to them. One of those children is Gilbert, from Malawi, who has benefitted massively from the generosity of supporters like you.
Gilbert is an orphan. His mother died after suffering from an illness and his father died in an accident while working as a fisherman. Gilbert doesn’t know what age he is.
Until recently, Gilbert often missed school, being forced instead to take whatever work he could find in order to earn just enough to survive.
However, since Mary’s Meals started feeding at Gilbert’s local school, Lirangwe Primary near Blantyre, his life has changed and he goes to school every day, where he is guaranteed a nutritious meal and is able to learn. Gilbert tells us that Mary’s Meals motivates him to stay at school and realise his huge ambitions. He says, “I want to study hard and become the President of Malawi, so I can develop this country and give food to my people, so that they will no longer suffer.”
Thank you for the vital part you are playing in being able to offer hope to children just like Gilbert who often find themselves in very difficult circumstances. You are not only filling up empty stomachs, but also providing an escape route from poverty, giving children and their communities a lasting hope for the future.
Thank you for giving this precious gift.
Yours sincerely,
Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow
CEO, Mary’s Meals
Primary 1 Parents & Carers
Scottish Book Trust needs your help!
Every November, Scottish Book Trust gifts a free bag of books to every P1 child in Scotland to help them with their reading, writing and counting and to encourage them to develop a life-long love of books. Scottish Book Trust is asking parents and carers of children in P1 to complete a short online survey about the Bookbug Primary 1 Family Bag. Please click here to take part in the survey, which shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help us to improve the Bookbug P1 Family Bag in the future and you could win a free bundle of books! The deadline for completing the survey is 10 February 2017.
ERA MONTHLY SUPPORT PARENT MEETINGS
February monthly parent support meeting, which will be held on the 21st 09.30 to12.30, at the museum on Barrhead Main Street.
Jacqui McConville, Incontinence Nurse Specialist for East Ren is coming along to give some advice and information around toileting and support around this topic. Also a chance for a cuppa and chat with other parents.
Burn’s Day Wednesday 25th and Burn’s Assemblies Friday 27th
The school will be celebrating Burn’s day on Wednesday 25th January and all children can wear any tartan on the day – kilts, skirts, sashes , ribbons etc.
The children can also wear tartan on Friday 27th January for their Burn’s assemblies.
LUNCH TIME
There is a Burns theme day on Wednesday 25th January. The only change is the main meal will be changed to Haggis mash and swede and Scotch Broth Soup.
Primary 7 St Ninian’s Cluster Visit Arrangements
Dear Parent/Carer
Primary 7 St Ninian’s Cluster Visit Arrangements
Change of Dates and Times
This term is a very busy and exciting time for our Primary 7 pupils. We were so delighted with the children’s efforts before Christmas in their fundraising enterprises for our Advent charities. It has been straight back into work and preparations for High School and the Sacrament of Confirmation.
As part of their cluster working, Primary 7 pupils will be visiting St. Ninian’s on the following dates – (Please note that the dates are different from the ones in your child’s diary.)
Rotation 4
Tuesday 21 Feb P7d and 17 from 7b
Tuesday 28 Feb P7d and 1 7 from 7b
Tuesday 7 March P7d and 17 from 7b
Tuesday 14 March P7d and 17 from 7b (stay for lunch)
Rotation 5
Tuesday 21 March P7a and 8 from 7b
Tuesday 18 April P7a and 8 from 7b
Tuesday 25 April P7a and 8 from 7b
Tuesday 2 May P7a and 8 from 7b (stay for lunch)
Rotation 6
Wednesday 3 May P7c and 7 from 7b
Tuesday 9 May P7c and 7 from 7b
Wednesday 10 May P7c and 7 from 7b
Tuesday 16 May P7c and 7 from 7b (stay for lunch)
- The pupils will attend classes periods 2, 3 and 4 so we shall walk through Eastwood Park to arrive in St Ninian’s by 9.30am and will depart at 12.20pm except for the last visit.
- On the fourth visit pupils will stay in the school for lunch (there will be the opportunity for pupils to purchase a school meal for £2.00, however, if they prefer they may bring a packed lunch). After lunch they will be given a short presentation about starting High School , a tour of the school, finishing their visit with a spiritual service. They will depart for Primary School at 2.20pm.
Confirmation at St Vincent De Paul
P7 children of St Vincent’s parish who will be making their Confirmation the date is Monday 8th May at 7pm.
ProJudo – Judo Sessions for Beginners: P1-7
Please click on the link below to find out more about Judo Sessions for beginners: P1-7
Dyslexia Scotland Glasgow East Ren Branch
OPEN MEETING
Mearns Castle High School, Newton Mearns G77 5GU
Wednesday 8th February 2017
7.15-8.15pm
DYSLEXIA SCOTLAND
‘The work of Dyslexia Scotland’
Presented by Cathy Magee, Chief Executive
Email Address is dyslexiascotland.er@gmail.com
Dyslexia Scotland 01786 446650
www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk
Helpline phone number: 0344 800 8484
helpline @dyslexiascotland.org.uk
School Handbook 2017-2018
Click on this link to view handbook
Application for Primary 1
School Admission Application for Primary 1 takes place
Monday 16th January – Friday 20th January 1.45pm – 3.30pm
The following documents should be brought to school when applying for a place in Primary 1 –
Your child’s birth certificate
Your child benefit statement
The most recent copy of Council Tax Notice for your residence
Mortgage statement or signed residency/tenant agreement for at least 1 year
Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate if appropriate
Primary 6/7 Celtic Connections Concert – Burns
Wednesday 25th January 2017
Primary 6/7 will attend a concert especially for primary schools as part of the ‘Celtic Connections’ Series at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
Cost of trip is £2 to cover transport. Cash or cheques should not be brought to school. We are asking all parents to use ParentPay to pay for the trip
Concert time 11.00am – 12.20pm
School uniform to be worn
Please supply your child with a packed lunch, as they will return to school after 1pm (school meal can be provided for those who are entitled to one)
If there are any changes to medical conditions/medications from the medical consent form you completed at the beginning of the session, please inform the school office
Primary 4/5 Celtic Connections Concert – Vishtèn and Ìmar
Wednesday 1st February 2017
Primary 4/5 will attend a concert especially for primary schools as part of the ‘Celtic Connections’ Series at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
Cost of trip is £2 to cover transport. Cash or cheques should not be brought to school. We are asking all parents to use ParentPay to pay for the trip
Concert time 11.00am – 12.10pm
School uniform to be worn
Please supply your child with a packed lunch, as they will return to school after 1pm (school meal can be provided for those who are entitled to one).
If there are any changes to medical conditions/medications from the medical consent form you completed at the beginning of the session, please inform the school office.
We are looking for a number of parents to accompany us on the trip
Primary 2/3 Celtic Connections Concert – The Unusual Suspects
Thursday 26th January 2017
Primary 1 will attend a concert especially for primary schools as part of the ‘Celtic Connections’ Series at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
Cost of trip is £2 to cover cost of transport. Cash or cheques should not be brought to school. We are asking all parents to use ParentPay to pay for the trip
Concert time 11.00am – 12.10pm
School uniform to be worn
Packed lunch will be provided by the school canteen. The choices are tuna, cheese or ham baguette. You can supply your child with a packed lunch.
If there are any changes to medical conditions/medications from the medical consent form you completed at the beginning of the session, please inform the school office
We are looking for a number of parents to accompany us on the trip
Primary 1 Celtic Connections Concert – Fun Box
Monday 30th January 2017
Primary 1 will attend a concert especially for primary schools as part of the ‘Celtic Connections’ Series at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall..
Cost of trip is £2 to cover cost of transport. Cash or cheques should not be brought to school. We are asking all parents to use ParentPay to pay for the trip
Concert time 11.00am – 12.10pm
School uniform to be worn
Packed lunch will be provided by the school canteen. The choices are tuna, cheese or ham baguette. You can supply your child with a packed lunch
If there are any changes to medical conditions/medications from the medical consent form you completed at the beginning of the session, please inform the school office.We would be delighted to have parents accompany us
