The Equalities Forum will be held in Woodfarm High School on Thursday 16 January at 7pm. Please click on the link to see the agenda.
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Parent Council Meeting
All parents are welcome to attend the Parent Council meeting on Wednesday 15 January at 7.00pm in Woodfarm High School.
Dress for the Future
A reminder that all pupils in the nursery and school are asked to come Dresssed for the Future on Friday 22nd November. Come dressed for the job you want to do when you are older.
Certificates will be given out for the most original/unusual jobs at a special assembly on Friday.
Parent Volunteers
Thornliebank Primary Active Schools are looking for any parents to volunteer to help with after school clubs!!
If you have a hidden talent or played for a team or still participate in sport then we are looking for parents to help expand our current after school programme.
We will provide any training you would like and will support you every step of the way!
If you would just like to help out and work alongside a coach then we would still love to hear from you.
Please contact our Active School Co-ordinator Marie Baxter on 07800629690 or the school for more information.
Wear Bright Day Friday 25th October
All pupils are encouraged to wear something bright on their journey to school bright jacket, hat, scarf, reflective band etc and bring a £1 donation for Brake – The Road Safety Charity.
P1-3 will be taking part in some Road Safety activities throught this week and the next as part of this Beep Beep day. The JRSO officers will be involved in organising activities and will speak at the assembly.
Photo Marathon
Please see below link for information about an exciting photography opportunity taking place in October.
October Holiday and Inservice Day
A reminder that the school will be closed to pupils on Friday 11th October for an inservice day and from Monday 14th October until Monday 21st October for the school October week.
The school will reopen to pupils at 8.55 am on Monday 21st October.
Harvest Assembly
Parents of Primary 2 pupils are invited to their Harvest Assembly at 9.30 on Friday 4th October.
All pupils are invited to bring in a donation – tinned, packets with use by dates checked to donate to a local sheltered housing association.
Parent’s Evening
A reminder that parent’s night appoitments are this evening, THursday 3rd October from 3.20pm – 5.50pm and 6.30pm until 9.00 pm in the gym hall.
September Holiday
A reminder that the school will be closed on Friday 27th September and Monday 30th September for the September weekend.
Pupils return to school at 8.55 on Tuesday 1st October
Woodfarm High School: Primary 5 – 7 Open Event
4.00 – 6.00pm on Tuesday 8 October 2013
Mrs Stewart, Head Teacher, warmly welcomes parents and pupils from primary 5 – 7 to see S1 – S3 Woodfarm pupils presenting and working on Curriculum for Excellence experiences as part of the broad general education. In addition to subject specific activities, there will also be a focus on aspects of literacy, numeracy and health & wellbeing which are the responsibility of all.
Parents may select from a range of workshops, presentations and drop in sessions.
Further details will be posted on our website to help you plan your visit.
Please contact Mrs Craig, Depute Head Teacher, on 0141 577 2600 if you wish further information.
Right On Time Week 9th – 13th September
A reminder that Thornliebank’s Right On Time week will be next week. During this week the classes will record the percentage of pupils who are Right on Time at 5 to 9. THe winning class or classes will receive the school trophy until the next Right on Time week.
A reminder that our school day begins at 5 to 9 or 8.55 am. It is very important all pupils are in class ready to learn to avoid disrupting the learning and teaching.
Our 2nd Green Flag
Thornliebank were recently awarded our second Green Eco Flag. This is great news and a reflection of all the hard work by Mrs Culley, The Eco Committee and all the staff and pupils in our school. We thank you for supportiong our efforts in keeping our school grounds clear of litter.
Dyslexia Meeting 16th September
There will be a meeting of the Dyslexia East Ren Group
on Monday 16th September 2013,
at 7.15pm-8.15pm
in Mearns Castle High School, Newton Mearns G77 5GU
Please use attached link for further information
P4 Banners at Greenbank Gardens
Banners created by Primary 4 pupils (Primary 3 last session) are on display at Greenbank Gardens until the 7th of September.
THey were made as part of Greenbank Gardens 250th celebrations.
Dance Showcase 24th and 25th August
Swimming Lessons with a Disability
Dress As You Please Wednesday 19th June
Pupils are invited to Dress As They Please on Friday in aid of the Betty Cunningham International Trust. This fund set up by the former provost of East Renfrewshire has raised money to build classrooms and nurseries in Malawi. It is a very worthwhile cost. Pupils should bring a suggested donation of a £1 or more. Those pupils not wishing to take part should wear their uniform as normal.
Greenbank Gardens Wheelbarrow Competition 15th and 16th June
The Nursery Class and Primary 3 are entering a wheelbarrow in The Greenbank Gardens Competition again this year. Last year the nursery won the competition and we are hoping to do well agin this year. Both groups of children have worked very hard and their wheelbarrows look great. We need lots of poeple to visit Greenbank Gardens this weekend and vote for our wheelbarrows. A family letter was sent out with directions to the gardens on Wednesday. Please try to go along and vote for our wheelbarrows.
Summer Activities 2013
A leaflet has been issued this week outlining summer activities available for all in East Renfrewshire.
Booking opened on 4th June.
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