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House Points Week Beginning 2nd February
Opening Week at Barrhead Foundry
This week, Primary 6 and 7 pupils visited the new Barrhead Foundry. Pupils were provided with a tour of the facilities and were especially impressed with the new library. The children were shown how to use the new self service check in and out. The children obviously listened very well because they were able to offer assistance to some members of the public as they tried to return their books.
Fundraising
Cheques were presented to Yorkhill Hospital and CHAS this week. St mark’s raised £1000 for Yorkhill Hospital after completing a Santa Dash and Choir singing. Two enterprising pupils from Primary 6b also sold football cards and held a raffle to raise £255 for CHAS.
Well done, everyone!
Barrhead Foundry
Introducing Barrhead Foundry
The combination of a 3.8 million investment and a clear vision for the future, the new Barrhead Foundry is the place to be for anyone who is interested in sharing ideas, having fun or trying something new. And it’s open to everyone.
Barrhead sports centre has been transformed into a multi-purpose learning, leisure and business centre.Not just a pretty makeover, Barrhead Foundry is home to a new state-of-the-art-library, business centre, swimming pool and upgraded sports facilities, refurbished gym, plus a new café and meeting areas.
The new venue is home to a range of partners specialising in delivering support for gaining employment, providing access to further education, and offers space for new and growing business.
Follow the link to find out What’s on at the Foundry from January-April 2015
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Weather Alert
Yellow Alert of Snow for Strathclyde
Yellow Alert of Snow for Strathclyde : Argyll and Bute, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire & West Dunbartonshire valid from 1500 Wed 28 Jan to 2355 Thu 29 Jan
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Dyslexia Scotland
Dyslexia Scotland Glasgow East Renfrewshire
Wednesday, 4 February 2015
7.15 – 8.15pm, Mearns Castle High School, Newton Mearns G77 5GU
Come and find out a bit more about what sort of support is available for students with dyslexia in Further Education with Derek Powell, Assistive Technologist Learning Inclusion Adviser at Glasgow Clyde College.
Everyone very welcome.
To be added to the branch email list, please email: dyslexiascotland.er@gmail.com
Artwork
St Mark’s Artists have been very productive this year and a few pieces have been entered into Saatchi Gallery, London for their international art competition. If you follow the link you can view the images online.
Burns Day Menu, P4-7
Please note, there will be an additional hot meal available on Monday 26th January for Primary 4-7 pupils.
Robert Burns Lunch Menu
Soup of the Day
Scotch Broth
Hot Meal 1
Haggis, Neeps and Tatties
Dessert of the Day
Scottish Shortbread and Raspberries
Drink Option
Irn Bru Rapid
Clyde in the Classroom 2015
Primary 6a are participating in Clyde in the Classroom. It is a hands-on project which uses the life history of a native Scottish species, the brown trout, to promote awareness of river ecology among young people across the River Clyde catchment. Over the next seven weeks, P6 will engage with nature and develop a sense of pride in their local environment. The children will be responsible for the care of brown trout within their classroom and will work weekly with Clyde River Foundation scientists. The twin outcomes of developing citizenship and personal confidence will be illustrated by their personal and group work. Yesterday, P6a visited the Science Centre in preparation for the project. They also had time to explore the Science mall. You can read P6’s Blog on the trip by following the link.
ARTiculate
This term ART-iculate has been launched! This is a fantastic opportunity for P6 and P7 children to immerse themselves in the lives and works of the Glasgow Boys and Girls. These painters were a pioneering group of Artists that were driven and motivated; they embraced change, created masterpieces, and became Scottish icons in the process.
Last week the children thoroughly enjoyed four workshops at Kelvingrove Art Gallery, where one room is dedicated to the group. The museum houses an impressive collection of the Boys’ and Girls’ pieces that were created between 1880 and early 1900. The education providers were very impressed by the attitude and knowledge displayed by the children.
P7 and P6 will be given an opportunity this term to choose and research a painting by one of these famous Glasgow Boys or Girls
They will then take part in an upper school ART-iculate competition, to orally present their findings. The finalist will compete in St Mark’s Art Exhibition, 2015. There will be guests in attendance as well as invited judges from Glasgow School of Art.
Have a look at some of our photos from our museum visit last week.
Robert Burns Celebration
On Friday 23rd January we will be celebrating the Bard’s birthday with songs, dance and treats.School uniforms should be worn however pupils are invited to wear something tartan e.g kilt, tie, scarf.
Parents/carers are welcome to join the celebration from 1.45pm when classes will provide entertainment and light refreshments will be served.
Little Splashers
Eastwood Park Theatre
Eastwood theatre have a fantastic selection of performances and events to keep you busy from January-May.
Parent Equalities Forum
The first meeting of the Parent Equalities Forum will take place on Thursday 15th January in Woodfarm High School at 7pm. The main item on the agenda will be the Education Department’s Equalities Delivery Plan.
Weather Warning
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Kind-hearted Pupils
A masssive well done to two very compassionate St Mark’s pupils, Josh and Noah of P6b. The boys raised £255.71 for Chas Charity. The two thoughtful boys decided to sell their own old football cards for charity. They also held a raffle to win a signed Celtic strip, 4 St Mirren match day tickets and 2 footballs. The boys gave up their own time at break and lunchtimes over 5 weeks to the raise the funds.
After School Clubs
This term, we are offering a wide variety of fun, stimulating and free after school clubs in which your child can participate. The clubs will run on the following 8 weeks:
Weeks beginning 19th, 26th of January, 2nd, 16th and 23rd February, 2nd, 16th and 23rd March.
Monday- Running Club P5-7
Monday-Gardening P4-7
Tuesday – Drama Club P5-7
Tuesday – Netball P6-7
Thursday – Movie Making P6-7
Friday – Multi sports P1-3
If your child would like to participate in any of the above clubs, please complete and return the tear-off slip sent home today.
Primary 1 Registration
East Renfrewshire Council Council has set up one week for Primary 1 registration. If your child is 5 between 1st March 2015 and the end of February 2016, you are invited to visit the primary school within your catchment area between 1:30pm and 3pm on any day from 12th January to 16th January.
There will be an opportunity to take a walk around school on Thursday at 9.30pm or 2pm.
