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Pupils, Science

Body Works on Tour

An engaging hands-on exhibit about the human body is set to keep youngsters and families entertained at Barrhead Health and Care Centre during the February mid-term break.

Body Works On Tour on Mon 10 Feb, will feature a variety of free interactive exhibits including an age machine which takes a picture and gives visitors a glimpse into their future; and a heart beating drum to enable people to measure their heart in a unique way.

Visitors will also be able to learn how their bodies work with real human tissue samples; try and inflate a smoker’s lungs; put a neck, head and brain back together and get to grips with synthetic limbs.

The event is being held in partnership with the Science Centre and East Renfrewshire CHCP smokefree community services to engage residents about their body and health. The smokefree team will also be on hand to offer advice on stopping smoking, tobacco and second hand smoke.

Cllr Alan Lafferty, East Renfrewshire convener for social work and health said: “This event is set to be a fun and informative day where you can find out more about the human body, health and ways to improve your lifestyle.”

The free event takes place at Barrhead Health and Care Centre, Main Street, Barrhead on Monday 10 February from 10am to 4pm.

The CHCP is a partnership between East Renfrewshire Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGG&C) and brings together local community and primary care health services from NHSGG&C and social work services from East Renfrewshire Council.

Latest News, Literacy, Pupils

School Library

Primary 5a officially opened our new school library last week. They were very excited to be the first pupils in the school to explore the shelves and borrow a book. They loved the new books and scanning equipment-just like a real library!  The library is bright and colourful and the children particularly liked the reading quotes which decorate the wall.

“It is our choices that show truly what we really are, far more than our abilities” – Albus Dumbledore
Choose Well, Choose A Book.
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Christmas Parties and Disco P1-5

Class parties for Primary 1-5 will take place on the afternoon of Thursday 19th December – all Primary 1-5 pupils should wear their party clothes to school (no football strips or sports clothes –jogging outfits,etc)
Please note: Primary 6 -7 must wear their school uniforms.

Primary 6 & 7 Disco

On Thursday evening the Parent Council have organised a disco for the Pr.6&7 pupils. This will take place on Thursday 19th December 7-8.30pm.

Achievement, Latest News, Pupils

Erskine Hospital

On Wednesday 11th December 4 pupils from P7 visited Erskine Hospital to hand over a cheque for £150. They raised the funds by selling glitter tattoos, toys, bracelets and knitted school hats during playtimes and lunchtimes and at the Christmas fair. On the visit they got a tour of the hospital and met some of the residents. Erskine has been caring for Scotland’s veterans since 1916; re-building shattered lives, restoring dignity and providing first-class care to ex-Service men and women. In the past year the charity has cared for 1,100 veterans.

Pupils

Parents Night

Our Parents/Carers Evening will be held on Thursday 7th November, 3-8pm. You should have received your appointment time last week.The Book Fair will be at the school and a Fairtrade stall.

Your child will be given a chance to attend the Book Fair during class time to view and purchase books, books will also be available to buy on the evening of the 7th. You will also have a chance to purchase school uniform. It has also become tradition at Parents Evening in St Mark’s to “bring a bottle” for our Parent Council Xmas Fete. A table for collections will be set up in the school hall.