Hello everyone
Well Done P7 Choir
A huge well done to all of the children in the P7 choir who sang beautifully on Tuesday evening at the community concert at Netherlee Church and a big thank you to Mr Watson for all of the work that he has done with the choir this session. Everyone left feeling very festive!
Netherlee Times
We present to you, the Netherlee Times! A wonderful group of Primary 6 and 7 pupils and one of my dedicated teachers have been working very hard to create the second issue of our school newspaper. We hope you enjoy having a read at all of the fantastic things that have been going on in the school this term. Myself and Miss McLauchlan would like to say a HUGE well done and thank you to the pupils involved in creating this for you. Please have a look by clicking this link.
Early Finish on Friday 23rd December
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.
Chatter Café (Wednesday 21st December 9.15am – 9:45am)
A little reminder below of the information sent out previously regarding our Chatter Café on Wednesday. We do so very much hope to welcome anyone who can spare a little time next week.
We always strive to have excellent ways for you to get in touch with us and we have therefore introduced termly drop in sessions for any parent from nursery or school who would like to pop in for a coffee and chat with the Leadership Team. This is a very informal opportunity to come along and chat to us. Some of our pupils would also love to serve you a juice or a coffee/ tea and there may even be some of their delicious baking there too.
On the 21st, this will be our second time running the Chatter Café this session, and we thoroughly enjoyed chatting to lots of parents at our café in term 1. You maybe have an idea or a suggestion on any aspect of Netherlee life or you may have concerns or looking for some advice. Our PTA will also be with us so you can find out about the PTA or volunteering in school and nursery too or even if you just fancy a quick coffee and a chat with some other parents! We will also have the recycled uniform rails available to browse as well. We look forward to welcoming anyone who has a spare few minutes on the date and time above.
Celebrating Diversity in Netherlee-Hanukkah
If you and your family are celebrating Hanukkah and you would like to share photos or videos of how you are celebrating this important time at home, please email them to us, we would love to share these with our classes. Thank you very much.
Jólabókaflóð – A Christmas Book Flood
This year we are going to take part in the Icelandic Christmas tradition of Jólabókaflóð which roughly translates as ‘Christmas Book Flood’. In Iceland, people exchange books on Christmas Eve then curl up to read them straight away.
On Wednesday 21st December, your child is invited to bring in one of their books from home and swap it with someone in their class or stage. The children will be given time to read their new books in class and will be able to take their new book home too. This is completely optional of course and families do not have to participate if they choose not to and will be given the opportunity to choose a book from the class library to ensure they can still enjoy reading with everyone in class.
We feel that this activity not only fits in well with our continuous drive in Netherlee to recycle and re-use pre loved items but also our focus this year on diversity and raising awareness of world cultures and traditions.
Parent Council Meeting Highlights
Thank you to the Parent Council for producing the latest Meeting Highlights Newsletter. We had a very productive meeting and the highlights can be found here: December Meeting Highlights.
Primary 1 and Primary 2 Karate Club
An after school P1/P2 Karate Club will be starting on a Tuesday from 3.15-4.15pm. The club will run for 5 weeks. Full details are as follows:
Activity: P1/2 Karate Club
Day and Time: Tuesday 3.15 – 4.15pm.
Dates: 17th, 24th, 31st January and 7th, 21st February
Venue: Gym Hall
Delivered by: Japan Karate
No. of pupils: 20
Cost: £5.50
If you think your child would be interested in attending, please complete the form here: https://forms.office.com/e/sPUAhYSxdx no later than Wednesday 21st December. In the event of oversubscription names will be balloted. All successful applicants will be notified and asked to complete a consent form via ParentsPortal.
Church Service
As P4-7 are attending church on Tuesday 20th December, all children in these stages should wear their shirt and tie uniform that day please. If any class has PE that day, there is no need for children to bring their PE uniform with them on Tuesday. Thank you.
P4b Literacy
As part of their recent Literacy learning, the children in P4b have been reading ‘Matilda’ by Roald Dahl. We would like to conclude this learning on Tuesday, by watching the movie in class. As this is rated PG, we ask that if you do not wish your child to take part, please inform Miss Holden via the school office before this date, in order for us to arrange an alternative learning activity for your child. Many thanks.
P6a, P6c and P6d Health and Wellbeing
As part of their Health and Wellbeing learning for term 1 and 2, the children in P6a, P6c and P6d have been doing a novel study of ‘Wonder’ by R.J Palacio. We would like to conclude this learning on Wednesday 21st December, by watching the movie in class. As this is rated PG, we ask that if you do not wish your child to take part, please inform the school office before this date, in order for us to arrange an alternative learning activity for your child. In addition to this as a festive treat, we would like to offer all pupils in Primary 6 a ‘Hot Chocolate and Movie Day’. This will involve watching a U rated movie and enjoying a reduced sugar hot chocolate drink, in class, on Thursday 22nd December. Children should bring in a mug to school. If there are any changes to the allergy information we hold for your child, please advise the school office before this date. Thanks you.
P6b Festive Treat
As a festive treat, we would like to offer all pupils in Primary 6b a ‘Hot Chocolate and Movie Day’. This will involve watching a U rated movie and enjoying a reduced sugar hot chocolate drink, in class, on Thursday 22nd December. Children should bring in a mug to school. If there are any changes to the allergy information we hold for your child, please advise the school office before this date. Thanks you.
Primary 7a Treat
As a treat, we would like to offer pupils in Primary 7a a ‘Hot Chocolate and Movie Afternoon’ on Wednesday 21st December. This will involve watching a U rated movie and enjoying a reduced sugar hot chocolate drink, in class. If there are any changes to the allergy information we hold for your child, please advise the school office before this date. Each child should bring a mug please and a cosy cushion/pillow (entirely optional). Many Thanks and Merry Christmas, Mr Aitken
Primary 7b Treat
As a treat, we would like to offer pupils in Primary 7b a ‘Hot Chocolate and Movie Afternoon’ on Thursday 22nd December. This will involve watching a U rated movie and enjoying a reduced sugar hot chocolate drink, in class. If there are any changes to the allergy information we hold for your child, please advise the school office before this date. Each child should bring a mug please and a cosy cushion/ pillow (entirely optional). Many Thanks and Merry Christmas, Miss Elliott
Primary 7c and P7d Treat
As a treat, we would like to offer pupils in Primary 7c and Primary 7d ‘Hot Chocolate and Movie Afternoon’ on Thursday 21st December. This will involve watching a U rated movie and enjoying a reduced sugar hot chocolate drink, in class. If there are any changes to the allergy information we hold for your child, please advise the school office before this date. Each child should bring a mug please and a cosy cushion/ pillow (entirely optional). Many Thanks and Merry Christmas, Mrs Callaghan and Mrs Dempster.
Have a lovely weekend everyone.
Yvonne Donaldson
Head Teacher
Netherlee Primary School & Nursery Class
