V.I.P. Assembly
This Wednesday we had our first of what will become a monthly celebration of success known as the “V.I.P. assembly”. We will award one V.I.P. certificate each month to one child in each class who, for the past month, has demonstrated one of the school values.
This month the focus was on our school value fairness and certificates were presented to the following children:- Evie Downs; Zack Kenny; Eva Maclaren; Jack Kivlehan; Kaiden Hendrie; Freya Wilson; Isla Carruth; Freya Davidson; Inaya Sharif; Ruby Maclaren; Brooke Lenaghan; Greig Murray; Aaran Meikle; Yunis Amin; Oscar Smith; Emi-y Kay; Kyle Bone; Armanj Korchid; Blair Dobbins; Tiffany Kane and Bruce Hannah.
During this assembly we also celebrated wider achievements out of school. The following children were given Head Teacher awards – Lyla Winning, Iona Thomson, Hannah More, Kayla Condron, Abigail Thompson-love and Leah Bryant (football), Ashton McKechan (golf), Jack Kivlehan (swimming), Millie Downs (gymnastics) and Daisy Aird (art).
The quotes from staff saying why awards have been given to specific children are on display at the front of the school. Please have a look whenever you’re in.
Primary 7 Dounans Outdoor Residential
The excitement in Primary 7 is growing as many of them prepare for their residential trip next week. I am sure the children and staff will have a wonderful time particularly in light of the wonderful example they set at Barrhead High School on Tuesday in the first of their transition meetings.
ERC Budget
East Renfrewshire Council has recently put out for consultation their proposed budget for the next three years. The Parent Council will be discussing this at their next meeting however individuals are welcome to read the proposals on the ERC website and following the address :
http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/budget
Parent council
I’m sure everyone appreciates the hard work of the Parent Council in organising the Hallowe’en disco last Tuesday. This was a great event with children and staff having a great evening dancing and scaring the night away.
The next event is on Saturday 25th November and is the Christmas Fair. Linking with the P3 classes who are organizing a “Pudsey Sports Day” we will have a non-uniform “Spotty and Sporty” day on Friday 17th November. More details on this will follow from both P3 and the Parent Council.
The dates of the next meetings (to be held in Barrhead High School ) are : 07/11/17; 28/11/7; 06/02/18; 06/03/18; 01/05/18; 05/06/18 (AGM in Cross Arthurlie)
School photographs
The school photographer will be in school on Thursday 16th November. Following some discussion and looking into other options we have chosen once again to go with Tempest as our supplier of school photographs. Some members of parent council have very kindly offered to support us on that day in ensuring that children look their best for the photos.
Parents’ Evenings
Thanks to everyone who managed along to our Parents’ Evenings on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. It is wonderful to see the high levels of interest and support that our children are privileged to have from their families. From the numbers of smiling faces I saw, on both adults and children I know that for the vast majority, we are confident that we are ensuring that our children are working well and learning in a supportive environment.
We also know that Parents’ Night gives us the opportunity for anyone who has concerns to raise them and I am confident that any concerns raised will be addressed.
Thanks also to everyone who gave a contribution to the bucket for our school sports kits. We raised a fantastic £122 on the two evenings.
Class Assemblies
This term P7/2 shared their learn-ing on World War 2 and P6/1 on Europe. These were great mornings with the children confidently sharing their knowledge of these subjects.
Communication
We are aware that for a number of reasons some families need more than one copy of information from the school. If you are in this situation and would like copies of information to be emailed to more than one family member please contact the school office and they will be happy to add you to our mailing list.
Primary 1
We have prepared a leaflet explaining the recent changes to Primary 1. Paper copies of these are available from the school office or by email, if you would like a copy please get in touch.
Fiona MacDonald
Head Teacher
