Reminder: There is a Mass of Enrolment for P6 children who are taking part in the Pope Francis Faith Award. Mass is this Sunday (22nd) In St Thomas’ Church at 11am. Children should wear school uniform if possible. It would be really beneficial if as many children as possible can attend. Many thanks for your support.
Fun Run Thursday 19th November
Following the letter which went home last week, just a reminder that pupils can come to school dressed in their colourful clothes on Thursday 19th November to take part in the Fun Run. We are asking for a donation of £1 please for each person taking part in the run, including adults. Please remember waterproofs!
Sports Development Activities
Please follow link below to view the Sports Development Activities available from November – March.
Christmas Raffle
On behalf of the Parent Council / PTA
If you have anything that could be donated for the Christmas tombola/raffle, could you bring it with you to your parents’ night appointment please? We will have a box clearly labelled in the school entrance. Thank you for your support.
School Holiday Arrangements 2016/2017
Please follow link below for East Renfrewshire School Holiday Dates for session 2016/2017
http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/article/6775/School-holiday-dates-2016-2017
Recognising Achievement
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:
https://getinvolved.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/education/pupil-achievements-1
This link will remain live throughout session 2015-2016. You can add achievements as often as required by entering your child’s name, class and details of their achievement.
Remembrance Ceremony Saturday 7th November
Please see below an invitation from Councillor O’Kane
In advance of Remembrance this year we are looking for St Thomas’ Pupils to participate in events marking the new memorial. We will be dedicating the memorial on Saturday 7th November at 2.30pm and we were hoping that Neilston and St Thomas’ would play a part in the ceremony. We would be delighted if as many pupils as possible would attend on the day. In addition, we will also have our annual wreath laying on the Sunday 8th at 12.30pm at the memorial, where a St Thomas’ pupil will be bringing a wreath to lay.
We would be delighted if you could make it along on Saturday.
Councillor Paul O’Kane
Convoy to Calais
“The East Renfrewshire Convoy to Calais leaves this Thursday at 8pm from the car park of ER Council HQ in Eastwood Park, Giffnock. They are taking the largest single donation from anywhere in Scotland. Schools and nurseries from all over East Renfrewshire responded with overwhelming generosity to the appeal. All parents, children and staff are invited to be there for the send-off. The convoy organisers want to give the families who contributed the opportunity to see their donations leave, and to send the convoy off in style. We hope you can join us.”
From Councillor Waters
Parent / Carer Survey
Education Services department have created a short survey for parents/carers which they hope will capture your views on both preferred methods of general (administration type) communications with schools/pre-five establishments and also your thoughts on the online payment solution.
We would appreciate it if you could follow this link and complete the survey:
https://getinvolved.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/education/4bfdfa85
Assessment and Reporting Information Evening 21.10.15
Tomorrow’s Information Evening will provide parents/carers with relevant information on assessment and reporting formats. This session is a repeat of last year’s session and the same information will be provided. This evening is suited most to parents new to the school and those who could not attend last year, although as always, all parents/carers are welcome to attend. Information leaflets are available on our website. The session will start at 6.30pm.
