School Newsletter 04.04.25

Dear Parent/Carer,

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.

Planned Menu Change – World Earth Day 24th April
Please find attached our planned menu change for Thursday 24th April. The allergy information is included to enable your child to select a suitable option.  However, if you require further allergy or dietary information, please contact your catering team via the school office. If you have completed a lifestyle meal request form a suitable alternative will be provided.

Primary 4/5/6: Bhangra Dance
There will be a Primary 4, 5 and 6 Bhangra Dance club starting after the holidays, led by one of our fantastic parents on the following dates:

Dates: Wednesday 30 April, 7, 14 and 28 May
Venue: Gym Hall
Time: 3.15pm- 4.15pm
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/jDeyVkL6C9 no later than Tuesday 22nd April. 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 5b: Class Update
We felt it was helpful to let you know that for the final term, Miss Steven will be taking over the teaching of P5b full time. Miss Steven has developed a very positive relationship with all the children in the class during her 3 days and is very much looking forward to teaching the class for the whole week in Term 4. Miss Elliott will still be in the school and the children will see her around the building and also in the playground. Miss Steven and Miss Elliott are going to share this information with the children today before they finish for the holiday fortnight.

Primary 5/6/7: Good Trouble Club
There will be a Primary 5, 6 and 7 ‘Good Trouble’ club starting after the holidays, led by two of our fantastic parents. The aim of the club is to take positive action to improve an area of the school and/or the local community and children will be involved in making this decision. The club will run on the following dates:

Dates: Thursday 24 April, 15, 22 May and 5 June
Venue: Hub
Time: 3.15pm- 4.45pm
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/ZrxZZBM6xY no later than Tuesday 22nd April. 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 6: 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.

P6 Showcase
Following last week’s update regarding the P6 Showcase, please note that the times have now been adjusted in line with the school calendar shared in August.

  • P6a and P6b – 9:30am
  • P6c and P6d – 11:15am

We are very excited to welcome parents and carers to our P6 Showcase on Thursday 24th April in the Atrium and Hub. This event will be a celebration of the fantastic STEM skills the children have been developing throughout the session. We hope you can join us and share in their achievements!

As always, we are always here to help in any way we can, whether that be about your own child or a more general matter in relation to the school or nursery.  We are also always looking for suggestions and new ideas so please don’t hesitate to get in touch at any time.

Have a wonderful spring break. We look forward to welcoming children back to school and nursery on Tuesday 22nd April.

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