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All Star Junior Netball
P7 – ‘A Day at the Movies’
The date for P7’s ‘A Day at the Movies’ has been changed from Thursday 9th June to Friday 3rd June.
Parent Equalities Forum – Thursday 12th May
The final Parent Equalities Forum of this session will take place on Thursday 12 May in Mearns Primary School at 7pm.
This will take the form of a ‘showcase’ event with some schools presenting on the work they have been doing around equalities.
Davis Cup Trophy Tour
Planned Road Works on Rouken Glen road
Note from Scottish Water
‘Phase 3: On completion of the second phase of our works, work will start on Rouken Glen Road. This work requires a road closure, which will take affect from 9th May for approx. 5 months. During this work it will be necessary to move bus stops in the area. The new ones will be clearly marked. There will be temporary pedestrian crossings on Speirsbridge Road close to the junction of Rouken Glen Road.’
Information Regarding a Visual Stress Open Evening for Parents
Important Information Regarding Confirmation at St Mirin’s Cathedral
A large scale remedial programme has begun in the grounds of the Cathedral.There is NO access via the main gates on Incle Street and no access through the front facing main doors of the building.ALL pedestrian access is by walking up Garthland Lane (past the building and first left) and entering via the car park entrance. Access into the building is then by either side door (which both now have ramps)Children and sponsors should enter the Hall, following the path indicated taking account of the safety fencing.The porch area is out of commission so the only accessible toilets are in the Hall.The Cathedral car park will not be available for parking; there is limited open parking on the right hand side of Gartmore Lane and some on Paisley Road, while the nearest public parking is in the car park opposite the Lagoon Leisure Centre.
Please remember children should be in full school uniform; shirt and tie, black shoes.
Children and sponsors will meet teachers in the Cathedral Hall by 6.30pm. Parents should go direct to the Cathedral where seats have been allocated on a first come basis behind the children and sponsors.
Sacrament of Confirmation Holy Name Parish – Parents Meeting – Thursday 21st April 2016
Prior to Confirmation in Holy Name , there will be a meeting on Thursday 21st April at 7pm in Holy Name Church to discuss the arrangements for the Sacrament.
Confirmation will take place on Sunday 24th April in Holy Name Church at 12.15pm.
East Renfrewshire Saturday Music Centre ‘P4 Come and Try Event’
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First Friday Mass for P5 Cancelled
First Friday Mass on 1st April has been cancelled.
Easter Bonnet Competition – Friday 1st April
Easter Bonnet Competition
The house competition this month is to design an Easter Bonnet. You can use any materials to make your bonnet but it must be in your house colours.
Entries
The deadline for the Bonnet is Friday 1st April. All bonnets should be taken to Miss McKenna (P4d) to be photographed on the 1st April, when she will select the winner. There will be an infant, middle and upper school winner plus runners up!
Good luck with the competition! Be creative and put your talents to good use!
Parental Feedback – March 2016
The above document displays the very positive results from our most recent Parent’s feedback form.
SCHOENSTATT RETREAT CENTRE – Monday 21st March 2016
First of all I would like to congratulate all of our Primary 7 pupils on their full participation and excellent behaviour in the Bibleworld exhibition. From sitting in an aeroplane to using a printing press, the activities were very informative and interactive!
On Monday, 21st March, we shall visit the Schoenstatt Retreat Centre in Campsie Glen. This will be an opportunity for all children and staff to take “time out” from our busy lives and reflect upon our relationships with those who are important to us. Further details about the centre can be found on their website.
- Packed lunch required
- Full school uniform
- There is small gift shop and if you wish your child to buy a small souvenir I would suggest a maximum of £3
If there are any changes to medical conditions / medications from the medical consent form you completed at the beginning of this session, please inform the school office.
Class Photographs
The photographer will be in school tomorrow, Thursday 17th and Friday 18th, to take class photographs. Children should wear full school uniform – shirt and tie.
P5 CHOIR MEMO
P5 CHOIR MEMO
Dear Parent/Carer,
Following the letter regarding the school choir performing at the Glasgow Music Festival on Tuesday 15th March, we have important information for the parents/carers of Primary 5 children wishing to attend on the day. Due to the number of children in the choir this year, we are required to split the Primary 5 children between the two performances.
Primary 5c and d will be performing in the Hymn Singing category at 11:45am.
Primary 5a and b will be performing in the Scots Song category at 3:45pm.
When the children are not performing, they will be supporting the choir as members of the audience.
Miss Kane and Miss McKenna
P1a Parents’ Night
Due to the unforeseen absence of Miss Quinn, it has been necessary to postpone parents’ evening for P1a. Appointments will be rescheduled and you will be notified as soon as possible.
I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Primary 7 Parent’s Evening
Primary 7 children should accompany their parents on parents’ evening.
Family Ceilidh – Friday 18th March – 7pm – 10pm
The PSA are organising a Family Ceilidh which will take place on Friday 18th MARCH in St Ninian’s High School. Tickets are available from the school office priced £2.50 per child and £7.50 per adult. The Ceilidh will start at 7.00pm and finish at 10.00pm. Donations for the raffle would be appreciated and can be dropped off at the school office or brought along on the night.
Please support the work of our PSA.
Easter Cantata Thursday 31st March
Primary 6 will be performing an Easter Cantata called ‘Miracle Man’ on Thursday 31st March in Eastwood Park Theatre. The afternoon will commence at 1.00pm with an opportunity to listen to our wonderful school choir. There will be a short in interval and then our Primary 6 pupils will delight you with their performance of ‘Miracle Man’.
Rehearsal – A rehearsal is being held in Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 30th March, 10.00am – 2.00pm. We will walk to Eastwood Park Theatre at 9.30am and return at 2.30pm.
Children will be required to bring a packed lunch on that day
Similarly, on Thursday 31st March, the children will be at the theatre from 10.00am – 2.30pm approximately for the rehearsal and actual performance. Packed lunch will be required.
For the Cantata performance, boys are required to wear school or black trousers and black shoes. Girls should wear black leggings or trousers and black shoes. No joggers please.
T-shirts will be ordered for every child from Academy Uniforms at a cost of £2.60 and payment should be made to the school.
Tickets are available from school at a cost of £3.50. At the moment, only 2 tickets per child will be allocated.
Children cannot be taken home after the performance but if you wish they can be collected from school.
There will be a collection at the door with all money going to our Lenten Charities.
We look forward to seeing you on the 31st March.