This term in Primary 3b we are reading the novel Esio Trot by Roald Dahl. It is about a man called Mr Hoppy who secretly loves his neighbour, Mrs Silver. She longs for her pet tortoise to grow, so Mr Hoppy makes a tortoise catcher to swap the tortoise for a bigger one each week! Our homework task was to make a tortoise catcher of our own and these are the photographs of our incredible inventions! We had to deliver a presentation about our catcher and then we voted for the one that we thought was the best. Antonia and Emma were the joint winners and shared the prize of a book token and sweets!
Take a look at some of our incredible inventions P3b Inventions
Academy uniforms will visit the school on Tuesday 3rd June between 3-4pm to measure and take orders from parents/carers wishing to have their child measured for a school jacket or blazer. If you do not need your child measured you are still very welcome to order and pay for these items via the school prior to the 3rd June. Please note, delivery of blazers and jackets will be made to the school and available for pick up on the in-service day 11th August 2014 (if items are deliverd prior to this date we will contact parent/guardian) Orders will not be taken for jackets or blazers after 3rd June.
This year, St Mark’s have a limited stock of school uniforms available to purchase directly from the school. This makes the task of purchasing these items both convenient and economical for parents/carers.
Order forms/pricing have been issued to your child today.Please return the order form via your child’s teacher prior to June 3rd.
As mentioned previously, stock is limited and will be sold on a first come basis.
St Mark’s celebrated French culture on Friday. Before break the children enjoyed jus d’orange, pain au chocolat and croissants. After break the whole school participated in a French quiz followed by an afternoon of singing in French. C’était fantastique!
Now that the raised gardens are in place, Miss Flaherty and Mrs Stewart will be running the after-school gardening club. The club will run on the following dates:
Wednesday 14th, 21st, 28th May, 4th, 11th and 18th June
There is no charge for this club however places are limited. Those children who attended last term will be given first option to return. This has been decided based on the fact that they designed, prepared seedlings and spent a lot of time on the new look. Places will still be available to more pupils and will be offered on a first come basis.
If you would like your child to attend this club, please fully complete and return the tear-off slip on the letter issued to your child today.
On Monday 12th May M&M productions will be visiting the school to perform ‘A Little Princess’. This is being partly funded by the school however a small charge of £2 per pupil is requested to cover the overall cost. This can be handed to your class teacher on the day of the performance.
This was the second Art Event held here at St Mark’s. It was a tremendous success as before. Primary 5a were the stars of the show, they filled the role of Art Guides, served beverages, cakes and collected orders! They were confident and great ambassadors for our school, many important guests commented on their wealth of knowledge and super manners. The school choir provided a wonderful musical backdrop, it was rewarding to see so many parents and carers sit down, eating homemade cake whilst listening to the choir, surrounded by a dazzling display of whole school art work. We have a hot bed of Artistic talent here at St Mark’s!
The last Equalities Forum of session 2013/14 will take place on Thursday 15 May at 7pm in Eastwood High School. The format will be different from the usual Forum in that it will be an opportunity for those attending to hear from a few schools about the excellent practice which has been going on in the area of Equalities. There will also be some display materials from schools on show.
Primary 2b enjoyed a wonderful end to their topic, ‘When Granny was a Girl,’ due to an informative visit from Mrs Hallan’s ‘granny’. The children learned lots of interesting things about schools, homes and hobbies in the past. After hearing about toys in the past, the boys and girls decided that they think life in 2014 sounds a little better.
St Mark’s is offering a variety of fun, stimulating and free after school clubs in which your child can participate.
Mondays
Netball – P5-7 (25 ) Running Club P5-7 (25) Girls Football P3-5 (20)
These clubs will be running 12th and 19th May, 2nd and 9th June.
Please note that letters for the gardening club will be issued in the coming weeks when our new garden is completed and ready for planting.
Each child has received a letter home today.If your child would like like to participate in any of theses clubs, please return the tear off slip by Wednesday 30th April.
The Easter parade will take place on Friday 25th April at 9.30am. Details are as follows:
P1 , 2 – Easter Drawing Competition. The children will decorate an easter worksheet at home .
P3,4,5 -Easter Bonnets Competition. The children will decorate a hat at home for this competition.
P6,7 Easter Egg Competition. The children will decorate a HARD boiled egg at home.
One boy and one girl from each class will receive a prize for the best entry! At 2.15pm a mass will take place to celebrate the Feast of St Mark in the assembly hall. All parents and carers are welcome to both events.
This term we would like to offer your child the chance to take part in a free after school tennis club. The club will be run by members of the Sports Development team, here at St.Mark’s on Fridays from 3-4pm. It will run for 7 weeks on the following dates:
2nd, 9th, 16th, and 30th May, 13th, 20th June.
If your child would like to take part, please complete the tear-off slip sent home this week by Friday 25th April.
The origins of Coats can be traced to the families that created the weaving and textile industries of Paisley, Scotland during the late 18th century. Above you can see a link to the Coats heritage page on their website and the very first line of that page on the website of their massive global company.
We are very keen that the children of the West of Scotland come to see The Great Tapestry of Scotland – all that it offers in depicting the amazing history of Scotland. To understand the community effort to create it, the friendships it created. Also to understand that the very wool that the entire tapestry is sewn with was bought from a Coats company – Coats started in Paisley. The Atrium that will house the Tapestry in its entirety is in one of the original mill buildings – Anchor Mill.Their heritage is far-reaching and important. There are 160 panels of history.
Regards
Elise Kelly
Weaving Musical Threads
Celebrating and facilitating – culture, heritage and inspiration
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