All posts by Mrs Tait
P1 go to Space!
Primary 1 have been studying space and created these wonderful astronauts who have been living in a galaxy far, far away!
World Book Day Door Design
The classroom doors are looking superb thanks to all the children who recreated some famous book covers during our World Book Day house challenge. What do you think!
P2/3 Art
Lord Provost Debate
P7 have been working hard on their debating skills and put them to the test at the Council Chambers on Monday. They decided to debate ‘Celebrities make good role models’.
“I found the debate very competitive but overall it was an interesting experience.” P7 Ashley
“I am glad that the ‘for’ side won and the ‘against’ side lost. Guess what house I was supporting?” By Mary P7
World Book Day Fun
The whole school enjoyed celebrating World Book Day. There were lots of literacy activities planned during the day including a reading tombola, where children were given a ticket which linked to a book which they could read with their buddy. The house challenge was to create a book cover on each classroom door. The doors look wonderful! 
It was lots of fun because we dressed up as our favourite book characters such as Elsa and Anna. Elyza P1
I think Rowan in P3 and Rowan in P1 looked amazing. Olivia P1
I was dressed as Horrid Henry from Horrid Henry’s underpants. I was really proud of my costume Jack P2
By Daniel P4, Elyza P1, Olivia P1, Jack P2 and Rowan P3.
Cross Country Champs
Pupils from Uplawmoor went to Rouken Glen park to compete in a cross country race. The runners were Toni, Jodi, Ashley, Mckenzie , Dylan, Adam, Christopher and me! We all did very well and finished the whole course. Our running club is now finished and it’s been great fun. Thanks to the parents who joined in with us on our final session. Great effort! By Alex Goldie P5
Bollywood Dance Entry from Uplawmoor!
Mrs Rasul’s Bollywood lunchtime dancers have entered the East Renfrewshire Dance Championships at Eastwood High School on the 21st of March at 6.30pm. If you would like tickets for the event, please contact our school office.
We have been rehearsing hard and our routine is looking great! The smaller girls will be wearing salwar kameez with a sari and the taller girls will be wearing black top and trousers with a sari . Tickets cost £2 each. Here are some of our dancers below!
By Abigail and Jody P6
Chinese New Year P6/7 Assembly
P6/7 has been learning about China and one of their main focuses was the Chinese zodiac. They had a learning assembly where they showed the story of the Chinese zodiac and some poems read by Gabriel Green, Adam Pollok and Max Wengel. Thank you to all the parents who came to watch our learning assembly.
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers – Recruiting Adult Volunteers
See attachment for details regarding adult volunteers.
BBC Ten Pieces Orchestra
Our instrumentalists had the opportunity to listen to a live orchestra for the Ten Pieces Concert yesterday at City Halls, Glasgow. The experience has inspired our young musicians to develop their music skills and progress with their chosen instrument.
Dodgeball Sponsorship Money
Just a reminder that all sponsorship money from our dodgeball fundraising event should be handed in by this Friday 3rd March. Thank you for your support.
By Daniel and Alex
World Book Day
We will be celebrating World Book Day tomorrow at school and pupils are welcome to come to school dressed as their favourite character, author or book! Looking forward to seeing everybody and having some literacy fun tomorrow!
Good luck to our cross country runners who will competing in the East Renfrewshire Primary Country Championships at Rouken Glen tomorrow morning. You will do us proud as always! 
Local Sporting Opportunities for All
P6/7 Assembly – Friday 24th February 2.30pm
Primary 6/7 are looking forward to hosting their class assembly on the Chinese New Year. All parents and family welcome.
Dodgeball Day
Well done to the pupils and staff of Uplawmoor who had a fantastic day playing dodgeball ALL DAY! Each class were split into teams who played against each other, then classes played against other classes and committees played against rival committees. The children all turned out in their sporty gear and had a great day being fit and active whilst raising money for the school (amount will be revealed in next couple of weeks). Thank you to all who sponsored a pupil and a huge thank you to Mrs Orr and her Pupil Council who organised the whole event.
Friday Dodgeball Event
The children can come to school dressed in their sporty gear tomorrow for our all day dodgeball event organised by the pupil council. Children must wear suitable clothes for sport so no jeans and no heeled shoes please. The children must be warm enough during playtime outdoors, so please remember to wear jogging bottoms if you plan to wear shorts during the day.
We look forward to playing against you all tomorrow!
Book Fair Update
This year, our Book Fair sales were £519.28 which gave us a reward of £251.56 to spend on books. Wonderful news for our library stock!
Pedalwise Cycling Super Saturdays
Saturday Morning Club – Barrhead
Please see information on a local Saturday morning club in the area:
I’m starting a new club for children of all ages on Saturday mornings for children of all ages and would be grateful if you could tell the children and parents of your school.
The club is a drop in club where children will play lego and board games which will stimulate their brains and improve their focus and concentration. All lego and games are provided although children are welcome to bring their own.
Date: Every Saturday from 25th February
Time: 10.30 till 12
Venue: Voluntary Action Offices Barrhead
Cost: £3 per child. All welcome.
Georgia Baker
