Just a reminder that our parent’s evening will be this Tuesday, 1st April from 3.30pm – 5.30pm and 6.00 pm – 9.oopm. We hope to see all parents then. Workshops will be running on Anti-Bullying and Literacy EXPLORE throughout the evening.
Tag Archives: P6
Fairtrade Fortnight 24.02.14 – 07.03.14
Thornliebank Primary is going bananas for Fairtrade Fortnight.
Classes will be taking part in a wide range of Fairtrade activities.
Use this link to find the Fairtrade Newsletter Fairtrade February Newsletter
- Designing Fairtrade tea towels for our MSP and MP.
- Visiting a Fairtrade Trade stall on Wednesday 26th February – open until 3.30pm.
- Taking part in Fairtrade fruit day on Thursday 27th February.
- Dressing in blue, green or black for the Fairtrade Assembly on March 7th.
January/February Newsletter
Please click on the link below to see our latest newsletter.
Body Works Tour
East Renfrewshire Smokefree Community Services are hosting an event in partnership with the Science Centre promoting their Body Works Tour. The visual interactive exhibits will be on display at the Barrhead Health and Care Centre for everyone to get hands on and learn more about the human body and health. There are 11 body vision exhibits from an Age Machine where you glimpse into your future to a Heart Beating Drum measuring your heart beat. There will also be information and material about stopping smoking and second hand smoke. It is sure to be a fun day and is open to all members of the public and all age groups.
Please click on the link below for more information.
2014 School Handbook
Our School Handbook for 2014 can be found by using the Information tab on our website and clicking on School Handbook. Alternatively, you can click on the link below:
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.
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.
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.
Summer Activities 2013
A leaflet has been issued this week outlining summer activities available for all in East Renfrewshire.
Booking opened on 4th June.
Thornliebank Whole School Trip 20th June
The nursery class and Primary 1-6 will visit Kelburn Castle and Country Park on Thursday 20th June. The cost for this trip will be £5.50 per child or £5 if there are 3 or more children in a family. All permission forms and money should be sent into class teachers before this date,
Pupils will leave school promptly at 9.30am returning for 3.00pm
A lketter will further information regarding planned activities, clothing and lunch arrangements will be issued shortly in school.
Sports Day Monday 10th June
P1-P7 will take part in Thornliebank Sports Day On Monday 10th June from12.30 until 2.30 at Auldhouse Playing Fields.
Pupils should come to school in outdoor PE kit with a school polo shirt and sweatshirt.
They may also bring a water bottle and a small snack for during the sports.
Parents and family members are most welcome to come along and support the pupils during the potted sport and flat race events.
All pupils will return to school after sports and be dismissed at 3.00pm as normal.
Parents will be informaed by text message if the event has to be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Sport Your Trainers – Tuesday 12th March
Wear a pair of trainers to school on Tuesday, along with smart school uniform, in support of the Commonwealth Games. Thornliebank will also have a visit from Clyde the Games Mascot at a special assembly in the morning. We are very lucky as only 24 schools are receiving a visit from Clyde. Clyde will be picking out pupils with eye catching and unusual trainers to receive prizes.
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