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It is with great pleasure that I share the calendar of events in school and nursery for the 2024/25 session. For your ease please see attached PDF, however please note that going forward all calendar updates will be made via the electronic website calendar. These will be added to the website calendar by the end of next week.  We are so delighted that we can welcome you into school and nursery at regular points throughout the session.  I hope you find that having these dates at the start of the session helpful.  Thank you for your understanding if any dates require to be changed due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances.  If this needs to happen we will of course give you as much notice as possible.

Pupil/ Building Safety
Unless your child is in Primary 1, please drop all children at the various gates at drop off or collection.  Parents/ carers are not permitted within the playgrounds and this includes avoiding using the playground as a walkthrough in order to get to a different gate.  This is to ensure the safety of all children and also maintain the security of the building at all times.  Members of the Leadership Team are on all gates from 8.50am and again at the end of the day. At collection time only, at 3.15pm, parents and carers of P2 and P3 children may come to the Clarkston Road door to collect your child/ren and also any siblings from the Smiley Face. The gate to access the Smiley Face will be unlocked at this time. Thank you very much for your cooperation with this important safety point.  Continue reading →

Hello everyone,

We have had a fantastic first week back as staff and children reconnect with each other and re-establish trusting, warm relationships together.  It has been wonderful to see all the smiling, happy faces coming into school and nursery each morning. The staff team are taking the time to get to know your child, learn about their likes and dislikes and help settle them into life at Netherlee.

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Hello everyone,

Upcoming Events
Please have a look at the parent calendar, available on our Netherlee Website, to see all the dates and times of the various events coming up.  This link will take you straight there https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/sandnc/calendar.

Photograph Orders
The order forms for the photographs will be sent home with your child on Monday 15^th April. If your child is not in school or nursery on Monday 15^th, we will send their order form home as soon as they are back in.  All the details for ordering any photographs are included in the pack. Please note that the deadline for all orders to be received back into school and nursery is Friday 26^th April. Thank you.

ASN Support Group
Good afternoon. Our names are Mrs McLeod and Mrs Watson and we are parents at Netherlee Primary. We would like to invite parents and carers to join us for a parent led ASN group. Initially we would like to support families with children who have, or may be on an Autism or ADHD journey. It doesn’t matter where you are on this wellbeing journey, we would love to welcome you to an initial meeting at Netherlee Primary on Wednesday 17^th April at 9:15am in the Hub.

This would hopefully be the first of many opportunities to meet and chat and to be able to ask any burning questions! If you would like to join us please add your name to the Google form link below (just for numbers) or please feel free just to drop in on the morning.

ASN Support Group Form – Thank you for your interest and we hope to see lots of you on Wednesday morning. Kind regards  Lorna and Katherine (parents)

Community Events – ERC Library Activities
Please visit the website for a list of activities in your Community Library this Spring – https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/libraries/children-and-young-people/

Primary 4 – Instrumental Music Service
If your P4 child would like to express an interest in tuition on either: Accordion, Clarsach (small Scottish Harp), Chanter, Pipe Band drumming, Cello, Violin, Viola or Double Bass, please complete and return the recruitment e-form using the link below, as soon as possible and no later than 15 April :https://forms.office.com/e/xZXJD800rv.  Please note– A variety of other instruments will be available in later years, either at primary school or our Saturday Music Centre, for pupils who are not already in receipt of instrumental lessons through the music service.

Primary 5 – Instrumental Music Service
If your child is not currently receiving instrumental tuition through the Instrumental Music Service, either in school or the Saturday Music Centre, and would like to be considered for instrumental tuition, from the selection of instruments available in their school at this time, I would be grateful if you could complete the form via this link – https://forms.office.com/e/CyELMqrSAG Please note completed forms should be submitted as soon as possible and no later than 14 April 2024. Please note– A variety of other instruments will be available in later years, either at primary school or our Saturday Music Centre, for pupils who are not already in receipt of instrumental lessons through the music service

Primary 7 – Show Costumes
As you will be aware, Netherlee Primary School’s production of High School Musical Jr. is fast approaching and as such, we would like to ask for your help to ensure that our budding actors, singers and dancers look their best on the night! We have been very busy sourcing and buying the more detailed parts of the costumes but would love if you could help with some of the more basics items if at all possible please.

Costume List

Principals:
Black long sleeve t-shirt, white short sleeve T shirt, black trousers or leggings.
Optional Jazz shoes or gym shoes

Skater dudes/dudettes:
Baggy trousers or shorts (not joggers), trainers.
Optional cap/bucket hat and/or anything else to fit the character.

Thespians:
Black long-sleeved top, black trousers

Mean girls/boys:
White t-shirt, bright coloured bottoms (no joggers or large logos), shoes.
Optional accessories to fit character (sparkly).

Wildcat fans:
Trousers, shorts or skirt (red, white or black), trainers.

Brainiacs:
Black top and trousers (not joggers), black shoes.

Jocks:
White tube socks, white trainers

Dancers:
Black long sleeve top, black full length leggings, black ankle socks
Optional Jazz type shoes, shimmer dance tights.

Light and Sound/Set Design:
All Black Clothing

We would like your child, if possible, to bring these items into school by no later than Friday 19th April to give us plenty of time to check their full costume. As there are many children involved wearing similar items, we ask that all clothes, shoes and other costume parts be brought into school in a plastic bag labelled with your child’s name. We appreciate your help with this as it makes the organisation of the costumes as simple as possible.

Please do not worry at all if you are unable to source any of the above items as we will of course ensure that all children have what they need.  Please contact the P7 teachers via school mail if you have any questions. All items handed in will be returned after the final show.

Thank you very much for your assistance in helping to make our P7 show a success.

Primary 7 Teachers.

Have a wonderful holiday and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to school and nursery after the holiday fortnight on 15th April.

Hello everyone

Upcoming Events
Please have a look at the parent calendar, available on our Netherlee Website, to see all the dates and times of the various events coming up.  This link will take you straight there https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/sandnc/calendar.

Early Finish – Thursday 28^th March
School will close slightly earlier than usual on this day. P1 and P2 will finish at 2.25pm and P3-7 will finish at 2.30pm. We look forward to welcoming everyone back after the Spring Break on 15th April.

Early Collection from School/ Change to Pick-up Arrangements
We understand that on rare occasions home arrangements for the end of the day, leaving school, may need to change.  For example, a child may be walking home instead of being collected.  Whenever possible, we would appreciate it if these types of emails could be sent in by 12.30pm as teachers pick up any emails sent to them at the start of lunchtime- thanks so much for your help with this.  Of course we also understand that last minute changes also happen sometimes.

Psychology of Parenting Project (PoPP)
The following PoPP Sway shares information on the availability of PoPP groups within East Renfrewshire during 2024. These groups are for any parents/carers who have children 2-12 years and are interesting in extending their knowledge of how to manage behaviour. https://sway.cloud.microsoft/gWOLYNyk1D3CLLGg

Community Events: ERC Culture & Leisure
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure’s new term of sports classes for children start this week. With over 100 classes per week, including; Badminton, Basketball, Football, Mini Kickers, Netball & Athletics – all led by their expert coaching teams. This is a great opportunity to introduce your child to a brand-new sport. You can search and book classes here: https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/sports-arts/sports/kids-sport-classes/

Primary 3b: Class Treat
Primary 3b have worked very hard to earn their 100 points and have chosen to have a pyjama party to celebrate on Thursday 28^th March. In the afternoon, your child is welcome to change into pyjamas to watch a film in class. They are also welcome to bring a small teddy too. Please note your child should not wear their pyjamas to school.

Primary 4b: Football Cards
Many of the children in P4b have been bringing in football cards from home and trading them in the class and the playground. Unfortunately, this has led to a number of upsets and disagreements amongst some of the pupils, which has resulted in teaching time being disrupted so that these arguments can be resolved. We would really appreciate your support and would ask that the children do not bring football cards into school for the time being. This should minimise any fall out as a result of bringing these cards into school and should also have a positive impact on the amount of teaching time taken to resolve any issues. We will continue to speak to the class and look at this again in a few weeks’ time to see if cards can be brought back into school. Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Many thanks.

Primary 5c: Treat
As a treat for filling our class Gem Jar, P5C have chosen to have a go at making slime (contains: PVA glue, contact lens solution, colouring and glitter, bicarbonate of soda). If possible, please send a small container next week with your child if you would be happy for them to take some home. Thank you.

P6 Bikeability
Your child will shortly be participating in cycling training, Bikeability, in school. Please see the attached letter and bike check information in your email for more details. Please complete the Bikeability Consent Form so that your child is able to participate. Please note, we have some bikes in school that children can use if they do not have their own bike, however, we would require you to provide a cycle helmet.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Hello everyone,

Upcoming Events
Please have a look at the parent calendar, available on our Netherlee Website, to see all the dates and times of the various events coming up.  This link will take you straight there https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/sandnc/calendar.

Feedback Friday
Just a reminder that on Friday, it is Feedback Friday. Can all home learning jotters/project work be brought into school with your child.

Sportscotland Gold School Sport Award Reaccreditation
We are delighted to inform you that we have been awarded a sportscotland Gold School Sport Award for 2024-2026.  The Gold School Sport Award is recognition of Netherlee’s achievements in putting sport at the heart of planning, practice and ethos. The Gold Award also highlights that we have shown excellent practice across the core areas of the Award and demonstrated an on-going commitment to increase young people’s opportunities and engagement in physical education, school sport and leadership and provide clear pathways to life-long participation in sport.  This award has involved a real team effort from our children, families and staff working together over a number of years. In particular, we would like to say a huge thank you to our P7 Wellbeing Committee Leaders from 2022-23 and this session’s P7 Sports Leaders who have worked so hard on leading aspects of this award. Also a particular heartfelt thank you to Mrs Miller, Mrs Sneddon, Mrs Linn, Miss Holden, Mrs Ford and Mr Cox who have lead various health and wellbeing initiatives and gathered evidence towards the achievement of this award. Go Team Netherlee!

Clarkston Tennis Family Open Day
Please see the attached flyer from our Active Schools Coordinator, advertising a free, family event taking place at Clarkston Tennis Club on Sunday 24 March from 1pm until 4pm. Contact information, should you require it is also found on the flyer too.

Primary 2: Encanto Movie
Primary 2 have been learning all about South America and have made many links with the movie Encanto which is set in the continent. The children have been learning about some elements of Colombian culture which feature throughout the film. We would like to watch this film in the week beginning 25th March. As Encanto is rated with a PG (Parental Guidance) certification, we need to ask for your permission for your child to watch the movie in class. Therefore, if you DO NOT want your child to watch the film (Encanto), please email or call the school office before 22nd March. Thank you.

Primary 6/7 SSAA Primary Schools Cross Country Championships
This year, the Scottish Schools Primary Cross Country Championships will be held on Saturday 20 April at Kirkcaldy High School, Fife with the first race (Primary 6 girls) starting at 12 noon and the last race (Primary 7 boys) starting at 1.30pm. This is open to any boy or girl in Primary 6 and Primary 7 who already has experience of running competitively and parents and carers are responsible for taking their child to the event. If your child currently runs for a team and you would like the school to enter them for the race, please email Mrs Linn at SchoolMail@netherlee.e-renfrew.sch.uk by Monday 25 March. Similarly, if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Hello everyone,

Upcoming Events
Please have a look at the parent calendar, available on our Netherlee Website, to see all the dates and times of the various events coming up.  This link will take you straight there https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/sandnc/calendar.

Nut Free Policy
As you will be aware, we have a number of young people and staff at school and nursery who suffer from serious allergies, most commonly to nuts, but also to a range of other allergens. People who suffer from allergies can develop a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Please note that nuts are not allowed in school or nursery in any form.  We ask that children bring no products containing nuts into school or nursery at any time.  This includes more hidden nut products eg many chocolate spreads, peanut butter sandwiches, cereal/granola bars, cakes etc and we would ask that ingredient lists are checked carefully before children bring food items into Netherlee. Thank you very much for your full support and ongoing understanding with this important matter.

Pupil Work Home
Today your child will have brought home their literacy jotter and also a piece of work chosen by them to share with you.  We home you enjoy looking at, and discussing, your child’s work together.

World Book Day – Thursday 7th March 2024
This year the theme for World Book Day is ‘Read Your Way’. We will be encouraging reading for enjoyment(as always) and offer a range of literacy based experiences to further promote choices and sharing of favourite books, characters, stories, digital stories, listening to audio books as well as reading a range of books.  For more information, activity ideas or World Book Day events please visit the website: World Book Day.

Ramadan Celebrations

A group of our wonderful children have started planning our Ramadan celebrations for next week. In addition to classroom activities and a special assembly, they have suggested that children wear their Ramadan or Eid clothes on Friday 8 March. This is completely optional and families do not need to participate if they would prefer not to.

Toys
We appreciate your help with reinforcing the message that toys should be kept at home or in schoolbags unless for a specific ‘Show and Tell’ type of presentation. We are lucky to have access to a wide variety of games and toys in school. To keep your child’s much loved toys safe from damage or being lost, please keep them at home. Thank you for your continued support with this.

Community Events – East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure
Please find attached information from our Active Schools Coordinator about upcoming holiday camps, which you can book by visiting www.ercultureandleisure.org

Primary 1 and 2 – Oral Health
Primary 1 & Primary 2 children will bring home some oral health gift packs over the next week. Keep smiling and showing us the results of all that tooth brushing and healthy eating choices!

Primary 3c – Change of P.E. Days
Primary 3c will now have Outdoor P.E. on Wednesday and Thursday. Many thanks.

Primary 4 Showcase: A journey from Scotland to Ancient Rome
The children are enjoying learning all about Scotland and Ancient Rome this term and to celebrate and share their learning, they are inviting you in for a Showcase event. This will take place in the Atrium on Friday 15 March, from 9.30am until 10am and you will have a chance to enjoy songs, dances and much more! We hope you can make it. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend this showcase as I am out of school at an unavoidable meeting however I know that the children will be just wonderful for you.

Primary 7 – Pep Rally Fundraiser – Additional Tickets Available for Tuesday

Primary 7 are looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday from 9:30-10:30am for our Pep Rally Fundraiser.  Thank you to everyone who has purchased a ticket so far. We still have tickets available and these are now open to all to purchase the remaining tickets at £2.50 per head via ParentPay, with all proceeds going towards the school show, High School Musical.

Have a lovely weekend.

Hello everyone,

Upcoming Events
Please have a look at the parent calendar, available on our Netherlee Website, to see all the dates and times of the various events coming up.  This link will take you straight there https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/sandnc/calendar.

School Lunches
The Catering Service will be returning to full hot lunch provision as of Wednesday 14^th February 2024.

High School Musical – Show Programme Adverts for Sale
Do you have a business? We need you! We are looking to raise funds for our Primary 7 school show by selling advertising space within our programme. If you are interested please read the flyer and follow this link: https://forms.office.com/e/RwTfrMqZJF. Continue reading →

Hello everyone,

Upcoming Events
Please have a look at the parent calendar, available on our Netherlee Website, to see all the dates and times of the various events coming up.  This link will take you straight there https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/sandnc/calendar.

Netherlee Library Pop Up – Valentine’s Cosy Read
After the success of our first event, our Netherlee Library will be open once again on Thursday 15th February from 3.15-4.00pm. Our second library ‘pop up’ will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a focus on enjoying a cosy read with a family member or friend. We have a wonderful collection of reading texts available for you to enjoy with your child(ren). You are welcome to read with your child in the library at this time or take a reading text out on loan. There will be a small collection of adult texts to choose from too! Mrs Pollock, Mrs Ford and some of our P7 librarians will be on hand there to help you and to serve a wee selection of food, juice and teas/coffees. If you are interested, then please come to the main school entrance as close to 3.15pm on Thursday 15th January from 3.15-4.00pm and we can take you to our library. Thank you for your support.

Gong hei fat choy!
Chinese New Year
As part of our Chinese New Year celebrations, we are inviting your child(ren) to come to school on Thursday 8 February wearing their traditional Chinese clothes. If you do not have traditional Chinese clothing, you are welcome to wear an item of one of the lucky colours of this year: yellow, green, gold, silver, purple or red as part of your normal school uniform on this day. Of course, this is completely voluntary and if you do not wish your child to take part, they can come to school wearing their normal school uniform.

Baked Bean Drive
Mrs McCarthy’s Pupil Parliament group have been learning about socio-economic diversity and more specifically food poverty. The group have decided to help collect donations of tins of baked beans for our local Trussell Trust foodbank. If you would like to help us, please send your child into school on Thursday 8^th February with a tin, where our team will be happy to go round the classes and collect. Many thanks in anticipation – Mrs McCarthy and the P6 Diversity Group.

Keeping Children Safe Online NSPCC Workshop – Tues 6^th Feb, 6.30pm-8.00pm
There are still plenty of spaces for the above workshop, there is no charge, however, if you would like to attend please complete this Google Form – NSPCC Keeping Children Safe Online Registration.

PTA Uniform
Our sale for new badged uniform items is live. The sale will end on Monday, 5 February at midnight. You can order here. A rail with samples is available in the school foyer to try on items for sizes. Any queries, please email netherleepta@gmail.com or via our Facebook page.

Primary 1: Smoothie Making
As part of our Hub time on Tuesday 6^th February, children will have the opportunity to make and taste their own smoothies. The ingredients are listed below. If you would not like your child to taste the smoothies, please let us know via the School email address. Alternatives will be provided for those with allergies.

Ingredients:
Banana
Apple
Cherry
Strawberry
Raspberry
Blueberry
Lemon
Mango
Carrot
Lime
Pear
Milk
Yoghurt
Orange juice

Primary 2/3: Read, Write Count Survey
We are asking parents and carers of children who received the bags for their views to help us improve them in the future. As a thank you for taking part, you will be entered into a prize draw to win a collection of books for your child. We would appreciate your feedback using the Survey Link.

Primary 4 – Primary 7: Give us a Break Programme
Please see attached the letter and flyer regarding the “Give us a Break” programme, which will run next term.

Primary 5: Parent Showcase
Please see the attached invitation for the P5 Africa Parent Showcase on 22^nd February. We hope to see you then.

And finally…. A Farewell from Miss McCann
To the Netherlee Community, as my post at Netherlee comes to an end, I would like to thank every member of the Netherlee community for their continued support and kindness.  The wonderful children, dedicated staff and the welcoming families have made my experience truly special. Thank-you for everything- I will miss you all dearly! – Miss McCann

Have a wonderful weekend.

Hello everyone,

Upcoming Events
Please have a look at the parent calendar, available on our Netherlee Website, to see all the dates and times of the various events coming up.  This link will take you straight there https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/sandnc/calendar.

Chatter Café
At our next Netherlee Chatter Café on Wednesday 31^st January our Leadership Team and some of our Literacy Champions will be there to provide any further support and advice with reading at home and internet safety workshops. Please come along if you are interested, we would love to see you then. Continue reading →

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Participatory Budgeting
We are excited to share that Netherlee Primary School and Nursery have been given £1000 for a local community project. We would like parents to get involved in helping us decide what to spend our money on. If you would like to get involved in supporting decisions on how the funds will be used or if you have any suggestions, please contact the school on schoolmail@netherlee.e-renfrew.sch.uk by Monday 22^nd January 1pm. From Tuesday 23rd, you will have the chance to cast your vote on the final ideas generated via a QR code during drop off/ collection or via a link to a Microsoft Form which will be emailed to you. Thank-you for your support. Continue reading →