The nursery class have been awarded the Bronze Family Friendly Award. Well done to all the staff for all their hard work. Going for Silver next!
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Parent Workshops
On Tuesday 1 April, during our Parent/Teacher interviews we will be holding workshops on Anti-bullying and Explore Information Literacy. Please see attached letter for times of these workshops. They will be led by Siobhan McColgan, Head Teacher. Please come along.
Parent’s Evening
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.
Swimming Lessons
Swimming lessons 
and little splash sessions in Neilston Swimming Pool.
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.
Talent ID
Talent ID Day: Saturday 15th February
East Renfrewshire’s Active School Team and Swimming Development have organised in partnership with Scottish Disability Sport their annual Talent Identification Day. This is an opportunity for young people across East Renfrewshire who have a physical disability or visual impairment to come along and participate in a number of sports delivered by top coaches from around Scotland.
The event if for pupils aged 9-25 years and will be held at the NEW Eastwood High Sports Centre from 12.15-3pm. The last few years have been a great success so we hope we can build on the success from that and get more young people involved in sports. The pupils will be taking part in JUDO, Basketball and Swimming. Coaches will identify anyone that could potentially compete at a Local and National level.
If you need more information please do not hestitate to get in touch with the Active Schools team on 07800629690.
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.
Get Connected – Information Evening for parents of Children with Aspergers
There is an information evening being held on Wednesday 20 February 2014, at The Orchard Park, for parents of children/young people with a diagnosis of Asperger’s. Please see the link below for more information.
Primary 1 Registration
If your child is aged 5 between 1 March 2014 and the end of February 2015, and you live in the Thornliebank catchment area, you can register your child all of this week. Please come to the school office between 1.30pm and 3.30pm. We look forward to meeting you.
Equalities Forum
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.
Parent Council Meeting
All parents are welcome to attend the Parent Council meeting on Wednesday 15 January at 7.00pm in Woodfarm High School.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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