Hello everyone
Feedback Friday
Just a reminder that on Friday, it is Feedback Friday for all classes. Children should bring their home learning jotters/project work into school that day.
Living Streets Active Travel Parent survey
On Monday 15th – Friday 19th May, we will be taking part in the ‘Walk to School Week’ led by Living Streets. We will share more information about planned activities nearer to the time. In the meantime, we would like to gather more information about how our children travel to and from school and nursery to support us with compiling our School and Nursery Travel Plan. We would greatly appreciate it if you could complete the parent survey below. This information will help us to encourage more of our children and families to walk to school and nursery and support our families to be active each day. Thank you for your support. https://forms.office.com/e/buxVJWa1H7
Pupil Parliament Sharing session and P7 Leadership Groups
We are so proud of all of the fantastic learning on show at our second Pupil Parliament Sharing session this week. Our Primary 7 Leaders created a fun quiz for each committee to test their knowledge from across the term! All of our children were included in viewing each committee’s learning at our showcase. We also asked all children to share their views on the next steps for our Citizenship, Eco, Wellbeing and Safety Committees. Our Pupil Parliament will recommence after the Spring holidays and we are excited to share our final missions with you then.
Our Primary 7 Leadership Groups have been working incredibly hard this term to lead various initiatives across our nursery, school, and the wider community. We have created an informative and interesting Sway for you to view our pupil groups learning which can be viewed on our school Twitter account.
Parental Volunteers
We are the Netherlee Pupil Parliament, a pupil group dedicated to promoting pupil voice and positive health and wellbeing within our school. As part of our role we want to help increase the number of extra-curricular clubs on offer at the school. To help us do this, we would love to invite you to volunteer and lead in our extra-curricular programme to build on the activities that are being led by teachers, staff and community clubs. If you have an interest, training or qualification in a particular sport or any activity we would love to hear from you. This could be running, tennis, engineering, digital technology e.g. coding, art, cooking etc. If you are interested in volunteering or finding out more please complete the information form below.
Parental Volunteer: Extra-Curricular Clubs
The fundamental aim of Netherlee Primary is to offer all children opportunities and motivation to adopt active, fulfilling and healthy lifestyles, now and into adulthood. We aim to do this by increasing opportunities before, during and after school, and in the wider community for our children to fulfill their potential in a wide variety of curricular areas.
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you as a volunteer!
Family Cross Country
Next term we are going to introduce a family cross country run/ jog J, after-school club. This fun activity will run for four weeks, every Tuesday from 3.15pm until 4pm on the following dates:
Tuesday 16 May
Tuesday 30 May
Tuesday 6 May
Tuesday 13 May
In the event of over subscription, we will need to run a ballot. We will get back in touch if you have been successful in getting a place. If your family would be interested in taking part, please complete the following link. https://forms.office.com/e/uE2NBxth1V.
I hope you agree that this is an exciting opportunity for your family. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Primary 1: Transition Feedback
At Netherlee, we are constantly seeking ways to improve our practice. We understand the importance of giving parents a voice with regards to policies and procedures which impact their children. We will soon be creating a ‘Transition to School’ policy. We would love to hear your views with regards to your child’s recent experience to support us in the creation of this policy. Please click here to submit your views. We kindly ask that responses are submitted by Friday, 24th March at 3pm.
Primary 2: Diversity Month
As part of Diversity Month, one of our lovely dinner ladies has kindly agreed to come in to help the Primary 2 children make salsa. This will be happening on Monday 27 March 2023.
The ingredients we will be using are:
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Onions
- Tomato puree
- Mixed herbs
- Tortilla wraps
Children can participate in making and tasting the salsa however, this task is completely optional. If you would prefer your child did not take part, please let us know. We have taken into account any allergy information we hold for your child. Please let us know if this information needs updated. We hope the children enjoy this experience as part of their learning in Diversity Month.
Primary 3a: Update
It is with mixed emotions that we share with you that Miss McLauchlan will be leaving Netherlee on Wednesday 22nd March. We’re sure you’ll agree that she has done a wonderful job teaching your children whilst Mrs Allan has been on maternity leave. Thank you, Miss McLauchlan, for all your hard work and we wish you all the very best for the future!
Mrs Allan will return to Netherlee to teach the class starting on Monday 27th March. She will work every Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesdays. Your child will continue to be taught by Mrs Malone on alternate Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
We are very much looking forward to welcoming Mrs Allan back into school and know she is excited about her return and working with your children.
Primary 3: Diversity Month
As part of Diversity Month, one of our P3 parents has kindly agreed to come in and share her experience of living in Canada. This will be happening on Thursday 23 March 2023.
As part of the visit, the children will have the opportunity to enjoy pancakes with maple syrup, a traditional Canadian food however, this task is completely optional. If you would prefer your child did not take part in the tasting session, please let us know. We have taken into account any allergy information we hold for your child. Please let us know if this information needs updated. We hope the children enjoy this experience as part of their learning in Diversity Month.
Primary 3/4: Girls Football Club
An afterschool Girls Football Club/ P3/4 will be starting on a Wednesday 17th May from 3.15-4.15pm. The club will run for 4 weeks. Full details are as follows:
Activity: P3/4 Girls Football Club
Day and Time: Wednesday 3.15 pm– 4.15pm.
Dates: 17th, 31st May, 7th,14th June
Venue: Gym Hall
Delivered by: Busby Football Coaches
No. of pupils: 20
Cost: Free
If you think your child would be interested in attending, please complete the form here: https://forms.office.com/e/ZFpRtRyP7J no later than Thursday 23rd March. In the event of oversubscription names will be balloted. All successful applicants will be notified and asked to complete a consent form via ParentsPortal.
Primary 4-7: Cricket Club
An afterschool P4-7 Cricket Club will be starting on a Friday 19th May from 3.15pm-4.15pm. The club will run for 4 weeks. Full details are as follows:
Activity: P4-7 Cricket Club
Day and Time: Friday 3.15 pm– 4.15pm.
Dates: 19th May, 2nd, 9th, 16th June
Venue: Netherlee Primary
Delivered by: Chris Cox
No. of pupils: 24
Cost: Free
If you think your child would be interested in attending, please complete the form here: https://forms.office.com/e/ng4xMAEyJV later than Thursday 23rd March. In the event of oversubscription names will be balloted. All successful applicants will be notified and asked to complete a consent form via ParentsPortal.
Primary 5: Baking Club
An afterschool P5 Baking Club will be starting on a Thursday 18th May from 3.15pm-4.15pm. The club will run for 4 weeks. Full details are as follows:
Activity: P5 Baking Club
Day and Time: Thursday 3.15 pm– 4.15pm
Dates: 18th, 25th May, 1st, 8th June
Venue: Netherlee Primary
Delivered by: Mrs Andrews
No. of pupils: 15
Cost: £4.00
If you think your child would be interested in attending, please complete the form here: https://forms.office.com/e/Q5nGMZ01Nb no later than Thursday 23rd March. In the event of oversubscription names will be balloted. All successful applicants will be notified and asked to complete a consent form via ParentsPortal.
Primary 5: Trip
An email was sent to parents about Primary 5 Trip.
Primary 5a: Visit
An email was sent to parents regarding a local area trip.
Primary 5b: Visit
An email was sent to parents regarding a local area trip.
Primary 5c: Visit
An email was sent to parents regarding a local area trip.
Primary 5c: Class Update
I am sure your children may have told you that Miss Bolger will be leaving us shortly. We all wish her the best of luck in her new job with the RSPB. Miss Bolger’s last day with us will be next Friday, 24th March. From this date, the children will be working fulltime with Mrs Pollock until we stop in June.
Primary 5d: Visit
An email was sent to parents regarding a local area trip.
Primary 7: Rugby Club
An afterschool P7 Rugby Club will be starting on a Thursday 18th May from 3.15pm-4.15pm. The club will run for 4 weeks. Full details are as follows:
Activity: P7 Rugby Club
Day and Time: Thursday 3.15 pm– 4.15pm
Dates: 18th, 25st May, 1st, 8th June
Venue: Netherlee Primary
Delivered by: Mr Aitken
No. of pupils: 24
Cost: Free
If you think your child would be interested in attending, please complete the form here: https://forms.office.com/e/CdfSh31SMi no later than Thursday 23rd March. In the event of oversubscription names will be balloted. All successful applicants will be notified and asked to complete a consent form via ParentsPortal.
Have a lovely weekend.
Yvonne Donaldson
Head Teacher
Netherlee Primary School & Nursery Class
