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Dyslexia Scotland Roadshow – 4 June 2013

Broom Church, Mearns Road, Newton Mearns Everyone welcome 1pm – 7.30pm

Want to know more about dyslexia?

Come along for resources, materials, information and advice, exhibitors and speakers:

2pm Online Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit – find out about this resource for teachers and parents

4pm What Dyslexia means for children and adults

6pm ‘The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia’ film screening

Please drop in at any time.

First Communion Practice – St. Joseph’s/ St Vincent’s

As the children continue to prepare themselves for their First Communion, a practice has been organised to allow the children the opportunity to have a final rehearsal at their church

The details are as follows:
St Joseph’s children receiving the Sacrament on 18th May will have their practice on Monday 13th May. They will leave school at 10.40 and return 12.30.             

St Vincent’s children receiving the Sacrament on 18th May will have their practice on Wednesday 15th May. They will leave school at 10.40 and return 12.30. Continue reading First Communion Practice – St. Joseph’s/ St Vincent’s

Primary 1 Giffnock Library

1a    Wednesday 8th May   10.30 am to 12.35 pm

1b    Wednesday 8th May   12.30 pm to 2.30 pm

1c    Thursday 9th May       10.30 am to 12.35 pm

1d    Thursday 9th May       12.30 pm to 2.30 pm
We would like to walk our Primary 1 classes to Giffnock Library on the above dates (weather permitting).
We will use the emergency information provided on the Medical Consent Form submitted at the start of the year. Please inform school office of any changes.
We would be delighted to have parents with an East Renfrewshire Disclosure to accompany us.

Ascension Thursday Mass St. Vincent’s Church 9th May 2013

Classes from Primaries 5, 6 and 7 will attend Mass in St. Vincent’s Church, Thornliebank on
Thursday 9th May at 10am.
We will leave from school at 9.30am and will return by 11.00am.
The children will walk to/from church via a local route alongside Woodfarm High School and through parkland, thus avoiding any major road crossings.

  • Children to dress appropriately for the weather conditions of the day.
  • Parent helpers with a Disclosure Scotland certificate are welcome to assist. If you are able to help, please indicate on the tear-off slip below and return to school.
  • If there is any change in medical conditions / medication, from information given at the start of term, please inform school office

First Friday Mass Primary 5 St. Vincent’s Church Friday 3rd May 2013

Weather permitting, Primary 5 classes will attend Mass in St. Vincent’s Church, Thornliebank next Friday at 10am.
We shall leave from school at 9.30am accompanied by members of staff and will return at 11.00am.
The children will walk to/from church via a local route alongside Woodfarm High School and through parkland, thus avoiding any major road crossings.

  • Children to dress appropriately for the weather conditions of the day.
  • Parent helpers with a Disclosure Scotland certificate are welcome to assist. If you are able to help, please indicate on the tear-off slip below and return to school.
  • If there is any change in medical conditions / medication, from information given at the start of term, please inform school office

P2 Daffodil Tea

As part of our Curriculum Afternoon Programme the pupils and staff of P2 would like to invite you to a Daffodil Tea. This will take place on:
P2a and P2b          Wednesday 8th May at 2.00pm
P2c and P2d          Thursday 9th May at 2.00pm
The pupils will entertain you with their Spring songs and poetry, you will get an opportunity to look at their art work and there will be a Spring bonnet parade. Tea and coffee will be provided.
We would be grateful if you could provide the following items by Friday 3rd May:
A yellow/green t shirt
A Spring bonnet – be as creative and adventurous as you dare!!
Owing to restricted space please note that only two people should attend from each family.
We look forward to seeing you at our Daffodil Tea!

Primary 7 Diary of Events May – June 2013

Congratulations to the children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last week, their singing was superb and they led us in a very prayerful manner. My thanks to Archbishop Tartaglia, Fr. David Boyd and Fr. Jim Duggan for two beautiful services. Thanks also to all Primary 7 staff for preparing the children so well.
In keeping with the year so far, P7 has an action packed summer term! Please take note of the following dates for your diary. Continue reading Primary 7 Diary of Events May – June 2013

SCOTTISH BALLET AUDITIONS

  • Scottish Ballet is holding auditions on May 11th and 12th for next session at Scottish Ballet Studios at Tramway 25 Albert Dr.
  • Open to children currently in P4 and P5. No previous dance experience required.
  • If they are interested then they need to get an application form from the school office asap
  • Or they can download forms from Scottish Ballet website at www.scottishballet.co.uk
  • Closing date this Monday 29th April