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Category Archives: Pupils
Rouken Glen Park
Activities taking place in Rouken Glen Park this Saturday 11 June 2016:
Archaeology Scotland Geophysical Survey Saturday 11 June, 10 am – 4 pm
- Meet at the Pavilion Visitor Centre, Rouken Glen Park.
- The final archaeology survey in the park.
- Using geophysical surveying equipment to locate and delineate the former park mansion of Thornliebank House and the bandstands.
- The survey will be in conjunction with Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society.
- Booking preferred but you can turn up on the day.
- See attachment for further information.
- To book contact p.richardson@archaeologyscotland.org.uk
- Big Fit Walk Saturday 11 June, 2 – 3 pm
- Meet at the Pavilion Visitor Centre, Rouken Glen Park.
- The 13th year of this health Walk to encourage all to enjoy fitness.
- A half hour walk in the Glen – open to young and old alike.
- Booking preferred but you can turn up on the day.
- Refreshments will be available to those who have pre-booked.
- See attachment for further information.
To book contact the Activities Staff on 0141-638 4121 / 0141-577 3912 or email: roukenglenpark@eastrenfrewshire.gov.co.uk
Liz Rodger
East Renfrewshire Council
Thornliebank Office
Glasgow G46 8HR
Environment Department
Activity Project Officer – Rouken Glen Park
Regards.
I would also remind you that Armed Forces Day takes place in Rouken Glen Park on Saturday 18 June 2016, 12 noon to 5 pm.
Active Travel Path Fun Day
National Children’s Day
National Children’s Day UK
Sunday 15th May
National Children’s Day UK is all about the importance of a healthy childhood and how we need to protect the rights and freedoms of children in order to ensure that they can grow into happy, healthy adults.
www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/barrheadfoundry
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure are marking national children’s day by hosting a showcase of local classes, activities and services for children in Barrhead Foundry. The day will feature free sample classes from Relax Kids, Baby sensory, Cheer Pom and Showcase stage school. Local author Lindsay Littleson will be visiting to read from her book The mixed up Summer of Lilly Mclean as well as a free book bug session for wee ones. The day will host Pedalwise ER a local initiative to encourage cycling to school and children are encouraged to bring along their bikes for a free safety check. Additionally we will have face painting bouncy castle and swimming for families ALL for free.
Neilston Cattle Show 2016
Neilston Show: Saturday 7th May Order of Events 2016
| 8.00 | Sheep Dog – Continuing throughout the day | ||
| 8.45 | Hunter Class | (Horse Ring 1&2) | |
| 9.00 | Educational Dome Opens | ||
| Mountain & Moorland Ponies | (Horse Ring 4) | ||
| 9.30 | Unaffiliated Working Hunter Pony & Horse | (Horse Ring 1) | |
| Gun Dog Scurry (Continuing throughout the day) | (Next to Tree Line) | ||
| 10.00 | Judging of all Sheep Classes | (Sheep Rings) | |
| Judging begins of Dairy, Highland & Simmental Cattle | (Main Ring) | ||
| Open Tug O War Competition | (Tug O War Ring) | ||
| Shetland Ponies | (Horse Ring 3) | ||
| Neilston Pad Run | |||
| 10.00 | Judging of Homecraft Section – Tent Closed 10am until noon | (Homecraft Marquee) | |
| 10.30 | Judging begins of Other Beef Cattle | (Main Ring) | |
| Judging of Clydesdale Horses | (Clydesdale Ring) | ||
| 11.00 | Tam Parker Memorial Terrier Competition | (Top of Show Field) | |
| Pet Show | The Dome | ||
| 11.30 | Dog Show | (Dog Ring) | |
| ‘Come & Try’ Dog Agility | (Activity Ring) | ||
| 12.00 | Pet Lambs | (The Dome) | |
| Homecraft Tent Open to Public | (Homecraft Marquee) | ||
| 12.30 | Champion of Champions | (Main Ring) | |
| 12.45 | Equine Champion of Champions | (Horse Ring 2) | |
| 1.00 | Family Ponies | (Horse Ring 4) | |
| 1.15 | Parade Through Village led by Neilston Pipe Band | ||
| Dance Classes & Fancy Dress Competition | (Main ring) | ||
| 1.30 | Veteran & Coloured Horses/Ponies | (Horse Ring 2) | |
| 2.00 | Junior/Senior Unaffiliated Show Jump | (Horse Ring 1) | |
| 2.00 | GRAND PARADE & | ||
| PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES | (Main Ring) | ||
| 2.45 | Pig Racing | (Main Ring) | |
| 3.15 | School Event – Tug O War, Relay Races | (Main Ring) | |
| 4.00 | Vintage Tractor Display | (Main Ring) | |
| 4.00 | Grand Prize Draw | (Secretaries Office) | |
| 4.00 | Dome Closes at 4.00pm | ||
Photography Exhibition and Articulate 2016
Fair trade
The Fair trade Committee have been busy continuing to promote Fair trade throughout the school. We organised a raffle with a wonderful prize donated by Sainsburys. This was won by Amy in P3a.
We also had a whole school competition to design a Fair trade Fantasy Fruit. The winners were P1- Charlotte
P2 and P3 – Sophie
P4 and P5 – Kiara
P6 and P7 – Kieran
All four children were delighted with their prize of a Fair trade Easter Egg.
Primary 4B and the Fair trade committee also ran a very successful pancake shop which raised over £130. The Fair trade committee used the money raised to pay for the Fair trade Speaker, who came in to speak to the whole school about Fair trade.
Amber, Luisa and Reagan went to a Fair trade workshop organised by the Scottish Fair trade Forum. The workshop focused on the Fair trade Cotton and they heard from Pamela, a woman who works in a cotton factory and has directly benefited from Fair trade cotton sales.
dyslexia Scotland eVENT
Holiday Reminder
The school will close at 2.30pm on Friday 1st April for Spring Break and re-open on Monday 18th April.
May I take this opportunity to thank everyone associated with our school for your continued support and wish you a very happy Spring Break on behalf of everyone here at St Mark’s Primary School.
Natalie Fitzsimmons
Acting Head Teacher
Culture and Leisure Activities
Pupil Achievements- Online Survey
Gaining recognition for the wide range of achievements can increase pupil confidence, raise their aspirations, improve motivation for learning and keep them engaged in education. It is important that we recognise and celebrate achievements in all contexts for learning, through:
- the ethos and life of the school as a community
- curriculum areas and subjects
- interdisciplinary learning
- opportunities for personal achievement.
To help us gather this information on pupils’ personal achievements, I would ask you to follow the link below and provide the information required:
This link will remain live throughout session 2016. You can add achievements as often as required by entering your child’s name, class and details of their achievement.
Monday 25th January
On Monday 25th January at 1.45pm St Mark’s will be celebrating the birthday of our national hero, Robert Burns. On this day, school uniform should be worn however pupils are invited to wear something tartan eg. kilt, tie, scarf etc.
Classes will be performing a selection of Scottish poems for your entertainment and light refreshments will be provided. So come share a wee dram of our other national drink and enjoy our wee shindig.
And in the words of the great man himself – “Dare to be honest and fear no labour”.
Regards
Natalie Fitzsimmons
Acting Head Teacher
Christmas Party-Reminder
Class parties for Primary 1-7 will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday 22nd December. Pupils should wear their party clothes to school. No football strips please.
BBC- L.A.B Project
Lockerbie Trip -Reminders
P7 Lockerbie Trip
Monday 30th November-Friday 4th December
We hope all the P7 pupils, parent and carers are excited about our imminent trip to Lockerbie! The children will have a fantastic time meeting new friends, building relationships and learning lots of new skills.
Here are a few reminders, and answers to some questions raised over the course of this week:
- Can we please ask parent/carers bring the children into school with their luggage on Monday at 9:10am. You should enter the building via the gym hall entrance.
- Parents should bring along any medication their child will require during the trip. You will be asked to label and check you have filled out any medical permissions. If you believe your child may require Calpol or Paracetamol during the week,you must fill in a medical permission when you drop off your child at 9:10am.
- Pupils can bring a hairdryer with them. If they are sharing a room with a friend, maybe they could discuss and agree on sharing hairdryers one between two. Straighteners should not be brought to Lockerbie.
- Children can bring their own snacks. No fizzy drinks though. A tuck shop will be available each evening and £10 will be issued by the school to buy items over the course of the week.
- No mobile phones. You can still keep in touch with how your child is getting on via the school twitter. Photos will be posted daily.
- Remember to bring a black bag for dirty clothing.
- Miss Flaherty will be in daily contact with the school. If there are any issues Miss Flaherty or the school will call you.
- Children can bring denims to wear at the disco but should not wear them during the day activities.
- Children do not need a lunch box. We are not participating in any activities that require one.
- Girls can bring make-up. This can be worn to the disco.
- You can come and wave the children off on Monday at 1:00pm if you are free to do so.
- Please help your child practice rolling up and putting their sleeping bag in its bag. This will save a lot of time during the trip.
- Please take the time to remind your child of the standard we expect from them during the trip. They are representing St Mark’s and we expect great manners, excellent listening skills and kindness throughout the week.
Only three sleeps to go!
P3 Mass of Enrolment
A reminder for the Primary 3 pupils to come along dressed in school uniform for this Sunday’s Mass of Enrolment.
Electric Glen
Electric Glen 2016 is set to be the best yet – with a new trail, improved lighting at the boating pond and an unforgettable experience as you walk through the glen.
Tesco Competition
St Mark’s enjoyed participating in Tesco’s Halloween competition. The children’s work was displayed in-store and yesterday Tesco staff visited us with some prizes. Sophie in P7a was the overall winner and won a £10 gift voucher.
Thanks Tesco!
