Walking Routes/ Transport
Please note that more information regarding walking routes and transport to Maidenhill will be shared during the holidays. Thank you to our families for your patience in this matter.
2706, 2019
Author Archives: Mrs Menzies
2706, 2019
Classification News
I can confirm that Miss Andrea Bannerman will be our teacher within our nursery class and that Mrs Lee Dickson and Mr Alexander Johnston will be our teachers in Primary 1. It is highly likely (although not definite) that Miss Fiona Guthrie and Mr Frazer Keir will teach in our P2-3 department, although I am unable to confirm exactly how the children will be classified within this department at this
2706, 2019
Uniform Update
Several people have asked whether the grey tartan pinafore dresses, worn by some pupils at Mearns Primary, would be suitable also for Maidenhill. Having seen these dresses alongside Maidenhill’s other uniform items, it has been agreed that Maidenhill pupils would be welcome to wear these if they wish until at least such time that our uniform policy is reviewed during the course of next session.
2706, 2019
Maidenhill Community Family Fun Day
Local community members have asked us to publicise a Maidenhill Family Fun Day to be held at Newton Mearns Baptist Church on Sat Aug 17. The event is free but parents are asked to register on the link below to indicate numbers: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maidenhill-pupils-free-family-fun-day-tickets-64257137829 Please note that this event has been kindly organised by interested community members and not by the school or any organisation currently affiliated with the school. All
2706, 2019
Open Afternoon
Just a reminder that all new Maidenhill children and parents are invited to an open afternoon on Friday August 16, 2.00pm-4.30pm (last entry 4.10pm). This will allow everyone to see our new building for the first time and will let children meet key staff before the term starts at 8.55am on Monday August 19. We look forward to seeing you there. Take care and have a great summer!
1906, 2019
Uniform
We are delighted to let you know that Maidenhill’s branded uniform items are now available to purchase from Schoolwear Made Easy. The link below will take you directly to the Maidenhill page on their website where you can view and order the items. www.schoolwearmadeeasy.com/badged-school-uniform/m-p/m/maidenhill-primary-school/ Alternatively you can visit their store: Gilmour Sports Ltd / Schoolwear Made Easy 28 Wallneuk Road Paisley PA3 4BT Tel. 0141 889 7206
1806, 2019
Bank Holiday May 2020
We have just heard that the UK Government has decided to move the May Bank Holiday from Monday May 4 to Friday May 8. This is to coincide with planned celebrations to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Week beginning Monday 4 May 2020 will now run as follows: Monday 4 May 2020 School and nursery class open Tuesday 5 May 2020 School and nursery class open Wednesday
1406, 2019
School Day
Thank you to all those who responded to our survey on the structure of the school day. Following an analysis of the results and further discussion at the parent information evening on June 11, the following hours have been decide upon: School starts: 8.55am Morning interval: 10.35-10.50am Lunch: 12.30- 1.20pm School day ends: 3.00pm
1106, 2019
Primary 1 Induction Information
Our second induction meeting for P1 pupils and their parents/carers took place on Wednesday 5th June. Below is a link to the Pedagogy Booklet which Mr McDonald distributed and discussed. P1 Pedagogy, Literacy, Numeracy & Mathematics
0706, 2019
Paperwork Drop-in Sessions
Mrs Annie Fraser, Maidenhill’s Senior Business Support Assistant, will be at Mearns Primary School on the 17th and 18th of June between 2pm and 4pm, to collect any paperwork which you have to hand in prior to your child starting nursery or school in August. The parents/carers of pupils starting in the nursery are also required to bring along proofs to be checked – child’s birth certificate and two forms
