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.

Farewell from Mrs Kerr
As my post at Netherlee comes to an end, I would like to thank everyone for their kind words, support and kindness over the last 12 years.  We are so lucky in Netherlee to have such wonderful children, supportive staff and welcoming families, and it’s this that makes Netherlee truly special and leaving more difficult. I’m really excited about starting my new job on Monday and certainly won’t forget the Netherlee years.

We’re delighted to let you know that Miss Elliott has been successful in securing an Acting Principal Teacher post here at Netherlee. She will start her new role on Monday 11^th November and we’re sure she will do a fantastic job!

Adverse Weather Guidance
Please click on the link to read important information regarding this.

Winter Fayre – Tombola Collection
Ahead of the Winter Fayre, the PTA will be taking collections for the Tombola on Friday 22^nd November. There will be representatives from the PTA at each of the gates to receive any donations. To mark the occasion, children can come to school with Crazy Hair. Please note, they should wear their normal school uniform.

Pupil Parliament Day of Action Sway
Our Pupil Parliament Day of Climate Action last month was a great success. All classes in our school and nursery had the opportunity to learn about the importance of biodiversity and the impact humans can have on our environment. We also had a focus on adding plant life and flowers to our greenspaces and playgrounds to provide habitats for pollinators and insects. Our Communications Team worked together to take photos of the amazing learning experiences which took place and we have created a Sway to share highlights from this event with you: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/QlgN7e6lEk4wOgta?ref=Link. We hope you enjoy looking at this.

Jotters Home
We hope that you enjoy looking at your child’s literacy jotter. Please remember to pop it back in their schoolbag as they will need it on Monday in school.  Thank you.

Primary 1 Leadership Change
We have had a slight change to the leadership stage heads. Currently the stage head for Primary 1 is Mrs Angela Kerr, from Monday 11^th November this will be Mrs Jackie Toman. As always, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Primary 2 Food Hygiene
Over the next week, Primary 2 classes will be learning about food hygiene, preparation and cooking skills. We intend to use a variety of ingredients to make a delicious soup. If your child has any allergies that you have not already made us aware of, please let us know.   The proposed ingredients are: vegetable stock (used in our school kitchen and allergen checked already), potatoes, carrots, leeks and turnip.

Primary 3 Leadership Change
We have had a slight change to the leadership stage heads. Currently the stage head for Primary 3 is Mrs Jackie Toman, from Monday 11^th November this will be Miss Taylor Elliott. As always, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Primary 4 Leadership Change
We have had a slight change to the leadership stage heads. Currently the stage head for Primary 4 is Mrs Jackie Toman, from Monday 11^th November this will be Mrs Kelly Linn. As always, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Primary 5b Class Teacher
We’re delighted to let you know that Miss Elliott has been successful in securing an Acting Principal Teacher post here at Netherlee. She will start her new role on Monday 11^th November and we’re sure she will do a fantastic job! Your child’s class will be taken on by Miss Erin Stevens, who has previously been a P5 teacher in Netherlee.  Miss Elliott will continue to be in class for the full week next week with Miss Stevens to ensure a robust hand over for the children, and then she will continue to take the class 2 days a week (Thursday/Friday) moving forwards. This should help to ensure continuity within the class.  Miss Stevens is really looking forward to working with the children in P5b!

Primary 6 Movie
Primary 6 have been enjoying reading ‘Wonder’ by R.J Palacio in class and would like to watch the movie. The movie covers themes of anti-bullying and kindness and we feel that this experience would add value to the children’s learning, as we will be able to compare and contrast the two types of media (book and film). We would like to watch this, week beginning 25^th November. As ‘Wonder’ has a PG rating, we need to let you know that we would like to watch the movie in class. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school before the 22^nd November.

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.

Dogs
A reminder please to request that dogs are kept on a lead if bringing them to the gates and surrounding areas at pick up and drop off times.  Please could we ask that all dogs are kept back from the school gates. This is to help keep everyone safe and also to recognise that some children and adults may be a little scared of dogs that are off the lead.  Many thanks for your help and understanding with this.

Winter Fayre – Thursday 28^th November 6.30pm-8pm
The nights are drawing in and we are all busy getting ready for this year’s Winter Fayre. Make sure you save the date, it’s sure to be a wonderful night. There are still some stalls available, if you or anyone you know is interested in having a stall please contact the school office.

Bits and Bobs
A plea for ‘Bits and Bobs’ to help support play and learning experiences. Do you have any of these items lurking in toy boxes and cupboards? Having a clear out soon? We would gladly accept: cloth measuring tapes, wooden toy food, toy kitchen equipment, baby doll clothes.

Our P7 Librarians are looking to expand some of the sections in our school library. If you are having a clear out of books and comics and would like to donate them to the school, please send them in on Friday 8^th November and Friday 15^th November. The librarians will collect them from classrooms. Thanks for your help with this!

Celebrating Diwali
We hope all our families who celebrate Diwali had a lovely time celebrating with family. You and your child can find more about Diwali here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/watch/lets-celebrate-diwali.

Chatter Café
All nursery and school parents and carers are very welcome to come along to our Chatter Café on Friday 8^th November from 2:45pm in our school Hub. This is an extremely informal opportunity to chat to members of the Leadership Team and to meet other parents and carers to share your thoughts and ideas about any aspect of Netherlee life! You’ll also be able to enjoy some tea, coffee and delicious home baking, made and served by a group of pupils too! Please do pop in if you can – we really look forward to seeing you.

PTA – Light Up the Dark Nights – School Disco
Lines are open and you can register today for:
🕺P1 Disco – 7/11/24 18:00
🕺P6/7 Disco – 7/11/24 19:45
🕺P2/3 Disco – 8/11/24 18:00
🕺P4/5 Disco – 8/11/24 19:45
https://www.pta-events.co.uk/netherleepta/

🌟Everybody is invited and welcome! If you are able to contribute to this event, we ask that you kindly do so by choosing the option that will allow you to make a financial contribution. There is also an option that will allow you to register without incurring any financial costs.
🌟Drop off and sign in (Main Reception – we ask that children are signed in at drop off.)
🌟Collection (P1 Door Clarkston Road – We ask that children are collected from the P1 door at the Clarkston Road entrance.)
🌟Registration: Each child attending should be registered via the booking platform.
🌟Food Allergy & Diet Notice: Please complete when checking out basket.
🌟 Medical Condition: Please complete when checking out basket.
🌟DJ Bobby Mac will keep us moving.
🌟Every child will be served cordial drink, crisps and a small bag of sweets. This is included in the ticket.
🌟Light up items will be on sale, for a minimal cost. We ask that, if you choose to give your child cash, that the children do not carry more than £3-£5 with them.
🌟Parents and carers are invited to stay and mingle in the gym hall, where we will sell soft drinks and crisps. You can also help yourself to a cup of tea or coffee.
Contact us on netherleepta@gmail.com or via our Facebook and Instagram.

Primary 1: Transition to P1 Evaluation
Thank you to everyone who scanned the QR code for our Transition to P1 Evaluation at Parent Meetings this week. If you didn’t get the opportunity to complete this short questionnaire, please click on this link to access: https://forms.office.com/e/JLjgvSknbY and complete by 3pm on Monday. Many thanks.

Primary 6 and Primary 7: Poppies
From 4th until 8^th November, ahead of Remembrance month, poppies will be available for children to buy during their allocated tuck slot. Any donation is much appreciated.

Primary 6b and 6c: University of Scotland Research Project
Your child’s class has been invited to participate on a research project, FitBack Scotland, being run by Cameron Stewart from the University of the West of Scotland. It will involve them participating in two PE lessons and after each lesson completing a questionnaire about their enjoyment and motivation for these lessons. More information about the project was emailed. If you are happy for your child to participate in this project please complete the consent form and return it to your child’s class teacher by Thursday 14^th November. Your child will bring a copy of the consent form home with them in their bag today.

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.

Farewell Mrs Kerr
Many of our families know Mrs Angela Kerr very well as she would have worked with you if/ when your child started at our Netherlee Nursery.  I am truly delighted to share the wonderful news that Angela has recently secured a Head Teacher position at Cartmill Family Centre.  I am sure you will want to join me in wishing Angela much happiness and continued success throughout her future career.  Angela’s last day at Netherlee will be Friday 8^th November.  We will miss you greatly Angela but I couldn’t be happier for you and know that you will do a fantastic job in your new nursery. 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. If you are having problems viewing the calendar, you can change the view by selecting view week/month/agenda at the top right and change to view by agenda where you will then see a list of events.

Parent Council Meeting Highlights
Thank you to the Parent Council for producing the latest Meeting Highlights Newsletter.  As always, we had a very productive meeting and the highlights can be found here: 4th September Meeting Highlights Continue reading →