Whatever the Weather
We are looking forward to being outdoors as much as possible over as summer approaches. We are aware however that, living in Scotland the weather is likely to change . Please ensure your child has suitable clothing to be outside and if the sun ever decides to shine brightly on us again that your child has a hat in their bag if they need one.
The children are happier and healthier if they are outside at playtime and I am looking to see how we can make better use of the grassed area for learning and for playtimes. P.E. will also be outdoors as much as possible this term.
Confucius Hub
Being a ‘Hub’ school for Mandarin means that children in Cross Arthurlie have access to a number of additional activities that we otherwise wouldn’t access.
This term we are delighted to welcome Scottish Opera to work with Primary 6 and 7 on a performance of ’The Dragon of the Western Sea’ . The children have loved learning the songs so far and I’m sure will enjoy both the workshop and performance which are part of the programme.
This term we are also able to offer an after school Chinese cookery club for parents and their children.
This has been an extremely popular club and we had so many families applying we had to pull names out of a hat.
Questionnaire Returns
Thanks to everyone who came along to Parents’ Evenings just before the end of term. During that time we were very grateful to those of you who managed to complete a questionnaire about your child’s experience in Cross Arthurlie.
The responses were generally very positive and we will use the information from this to inform the school’s Standards and Quality report and School Improvement Plan.
Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSA)
For the first time this year children across Scotland in Primaries 1,4 and 7 are participating in online assessments of their literacy and numeracy. In Cross Arthurlie these will take place in April and May. Anyone needing more information is welcome to come into school or access the SNSA parents website.
Parent Council
Spring Fun day is coming up on Saturday 19th May we are having a dress down day on Friday 11th May, please bring a donation for the tombola. More information will follow but we’re looking forward to a hopefully beautiful morning!
Dates of next meetings: May 1st (Barrhead High) and June 5th AGM at Cross Arthurlie
Events coming up: 19th May: Spring Fun Day; 12th June discos : 21st June: Leaver’s Dance
After School and Lunchtime Clubs
We have so many after school and lunchtime clubs happening this term it’s going to be hard to keep up with them all. Thanks to Mrs Duncan for organising these and to Gary McGunnigle, our fabulous Ac-tive Schools Coordinator for his support.
Big Pedal
Over the next fortnight we are also participating in The Big Pedal. Children across the school have been encouraged to bring their bikes and scooters to school. Thanks to Miss Rice and the JRSOs for organising this.
Bikeability
Primary 6 are currently being trained in stage of Bikeability. Thanks to the parents and staff who are supporting our children in learning how to cycle safely.
Taster Days
Our taster days for children will be on Tuesday 12th (pm) and Wednesday 13th June (am). Parents of children who are new to Primary 1 will have the chance to come with their children to school on that day and all other children will have the opportunity to hopefully meet their new teacher.
VIP ASSEMBLY
We had our monthly VIP assembly last Wednesday celebrating the school value of kindness. The following children were awarded VIP certificates : Ellie Clarkson, Robbie Reid, Alfie MacDonald, Michael Blyth, Ramine Uthmani, Sebastian Donald, Evie McFarlane, David Brook, Leigha Harvey, Paul McEwan, Kaiden Wales, Holly Rankin, Dean Wilson, Niamh Stewart, Ruby Noble, Sam Blair, Josh McFarlane, Lewis Martin, James Leaf.
We also celebrated a range of achievements out of school:
Dancing: Evie Downs and Isla Thomson; Cheerleading: Lily Maclaren, Ruby Maclaren, Millie Craig.
