{"id":1943,"date":"2025-03-14T16:30:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T16:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/sandnc\/?p=1943"},"modified":"2025-03-14T16:18:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T16:18:29","slug":"school-newsletter-14-03-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/sandnc\/school-newsletter-14-03-25\/","title":{"rendered":"School Newsletter 14.03.25"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello everyone,<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upcoming Events<br \/>\n<\/strong>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. \u00a0This link will take you straight there <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/sandnc\/calendar\">https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/sandnc\/calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bikes and Scooters in the Playground<br \/>\n<\/strong>To ensure the safety of all children, we kindly ask that bikes and scooters not be ridden inside the playground. Please ensure your child dismounts before entering to help prevent accidents and keep the area safe for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>We appreciate your cooperation and support in maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment for all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jungle Jamboree &#8211; Show Programme Adverts for Sale<br \/>\n<\/strong>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\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/public\/sandnc\/uploads\/sites\/18531\/2025\/03\/14161737\/Jungle-book-advert-flyer-v2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flyer<\/a> and follow the link.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Down\u2019s Syndrome Week<br \/>\n<\/strong>Down\u2019s Syndrome Awareness Week is being celebrated from Monday 17 March until Sunday 23 March this year. Our Primary 7 Diversity NPS will be sharing activities for the children to enjoy in class throughout the week and we would also like to invite you to wear <strong>odd socks <\/strong>on <strong>Friday 21 March<\/strong> to help us raise awareness of Down\u2019s Syndrome.\u00a0 If you would like to be involved with the week in any way, please contact Mrs Linn at <a href=\"mailto:SchoolMail@netherlee.e-renfrew.sch.uk\">SchoolMail@netherlee.e-renfrew.sch.uk<\/a>. Many thanks for your continued support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eid and Ramadan Celebrations<u><br \/>\n<\/u><\/strong>We are very fortunate to have such wonderful children who have met with Mrs Linn this week to start planning Ramadan and Eid celebrations. In addition to classroom activities and a special assembly, they have suggested that children wear their Ramadan or Eid clothes on <strong>Thursday 27<sup>th<\/sup> March<\/strong>. This is completely optional and families do not need to participate if they would prefer not to. May we take this opportunity to thank the families who have already came into school to lead crafting and information workshops? All children and staff have been very grateful of your time. Many thanks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chatter Caf\u00e9<br \/>\n<\/strong>All nursery and school parents and carers are very welcome to come along to our Chatter Caf\u00e9 on <strong>Friday 28<sup>th<\/sup> March<\/strong> from 9:15am until 9:45amam 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 will 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteers &#8211; We Need You<br \/>\n<\/strong>We are always looking for new ways to involve our parents, carers and families in our school and nursery events. To support us with gathering a list of regular volunteers we would like to share our volunteers<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdvjyDtFIDgghPUPPYPoigvY2s49AfbPpozoDObQ7aLpBSLJQ\/viewform\"> Microsoft Form<\/a> with you. Some of our regular opportunities involve local walks, serving teas and coffees, parental speakers to visit classes, helping to keep our outdoor spaces and gardens tidy and helping in our school library. If you would be happy to volunteer at one of our upcoming or regular events then please complete the form. Thank you so much for your continued support. We really appreciate it!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Events: Spring Camps<\/strong><br \/>\nEast Renfrewshire Culture &amp; Leisure&#8217;s Spring Holiday Programme for kids is now on sale! Enjoy <strong>All Star Sports Camps<\/strong>\u00a0at Eastwood &amp; Barrhead High Schools, <strong>Intensive Swimming Lessons<\/strong>\u00a0in leisure centres &amp;<strong>\u00a0Art Workshops<\/strong>\u00a0in Eastwood House. There are so many options to choose from &#8211;\u00a0 search all camps, lessons &amp; activities here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ercultureandleisure.org\/spring-holiday-camps\/\">https:\/\/www.ercultureandleisure.org\/spring-holiday-camps\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Events: Clarkston Tennis Club Open Day<\/strong><br \/>\nClarkston Tennis Club are hosting an open day at the club on Saturday 29<sup>th<\/sup> March. It is free to attend and all information can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/public\/sandnc\/uploads\/sites\/18531\/2025\/03\/14130014\/Clarkston-tennis-open-day.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary 3 Showcase<br \/>\n<\/strong>Primary 3 would like to invite you to our showcase of learning. We have been working hard and have prepared a gallery of work for you to explore followed by a singing surprise! If you are able to join us, we invite two adults per pupil to come along to Netherlee at 09:30am on Wednesday the 26<sup>th<\/sup> of March. The showcase will last approximately thirty minutes. We are so proud of what we have produced and we really hope to see you there!\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/public\/sandnc\/uploads\/sites\/18531\/2025\/03\/14130014\/Clarkston-tennis-open-day.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">P3 Showcase Invitation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary 4-7: Easter Church Service<br \/>\n<\/strong>Our Church Service will be at Netherlee Church on <strong>Friday 28<sup>th<\/sup> March<\/strong>. The service will start at 11.15am and will last approximately one hour. \u00a0A maximum of 2 parents\/carers of the children performing in the choir, as a reader or a musician will be invited to come along on the day if they can. Please ensure that all children are dressed in full school uniform with shirt and tie if they will be attending the service.<\/p>\n<p>As always, we would encourage parents\/carers to allow all children to attend the service in the church. In school, we learn about All World Religions. Children do not require to pray or sing if attending but do benefit from attending with friends and this church service offers another opportunity to learn about religious traditions and celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>Any parents\/carers who do not wish their children to attend the church service must notify the school office by <strong>21st March<\/strong>. We need to finalise the numbers of children not attending by this date to arrange suitable number of teaching staff to work with the children who will be remaining in the school. If the office are not informed by this date, we will assume that children will be attending the church service and will plan accordingly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary 6\/7: Scottish Schools Athletic Association<br \/>\n<\/strong>The entries are now open for children in Primary 6 and Primary 7 to enter the Primary Cross Country Championships, which will be held in Kirkcaldy High School on Saturday 26 April. Race 1 (Primary 6 girls) will start at 12noon and Race 8 (Primary 7 boys) will start at 1.45pm.<\/p>\n<p>If your child attends a competitive running club and has experience of running the distance (1800m), they are invited to enter. Please note, you will need to be available to take your child to and from the event on this day. A parent helper has offered to coordinate race numbers on the morning and their contact information will be shared with you after the entry form has been completed.<\/p>\n<p>The cost of entry is \u00a310 per child. If you wish your child to be entered into the race, please contact Mrs Linn at <a href=\"mailto:SchoolMail@netherlee.e-renfrew.sch.uk\">SchoolMail@netherlee.e-renfrew.sch.uk<\/a> <strong>by Friday 21 March <\/strong>as this will allow time to enter before the closing date. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Linn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary 6: Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP)<br \/>\n<\/strong>As discussed at the Relationships Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) meeting in February we are passing on the dates that P6 will be covering the RSHP lessons. They will be covering this on the week beginning 24<sup>th<\/sup> March and the week beginning 31<sup>st<\/sup> March. Each week will cover 2 aspects of the programme.\u00a0 Just a reminder to let us know by Monday 17<sup>th<\/sup> March if you wish further support for any child with additional support needs in relation to RSHP. As always if you have any questions please get in touch using <a href=\"mailto:schoolmail@netherlee.e-renfrew.sch.uk\">schoolmail@netherlee.e-renfrew.sch.uk<\/a> or by phone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary 7: Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP)<\/strong><br \/>\nAs discussed at the Relationships Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) meeting in February we are passing on the dates that P7 will be covering the RSHP lessons. They will be covering this on the week beginning 24<sup>th<\/sup> March\u00a0and the week beginning 31<sup>st<\/sup> March. Each week will cover 2 aspects of the programme and a reminder of the P6 information. Just a reminder to let us know by Monday 17<sup>th<\/sup> March if you wish further support for any child with additional support needs in relation to RSHP. As always if you have any questions please get in touch using <a href=\"mailto:schoolmail@netherlee.e-renfrew.sch.uk\">schoolmail@netherlee.e-renfrew.sch.uk<\/a> or by phone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary 7: Jungle Jamboree Fundraiser<br \/>\n<\/strong>Just a reminder that Primary 7 would love you to save the date, Tuesday the 18th of March (9.30-10.15am), to come along to our Jungle Jamboree Fundraiser. Initially, there was a limit of one ticket per child, but <strong>additional tickets are now available on a first-come, first-served basis<\/strong>.\u00a0 Tickets are \u00a32.50 each, and all profits will go towards the school show, <em>The Jungle Book<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>P7 Dental Inspections<br \/>\n<\/strong>Children will be bringing home letters following the recent dental checks in school.\u00a0 Please check their school bags.<\/p>\n<p><strong>P7 Residential\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nWe refer to correspondence sent in September regarding the upcoming Lochgoilhead trip for our P7 children in May.<\/p>\n<p>As we advised the estimated cost per child was \u00a3372.\u00a0 You will also remember that we advised at the time that this cost may change a little depending on final numbers attending. We can now confirm that the finalised and adjusted total price is \u00a3373.\u00a0 This total also includes \u00a35 per child to use at the tuck and gift shop.\u00a0 Therefore the children will not be required to have any additional money with them on the trip.<\/p>\n<p>Our Parent Pay system has been updated this afternoon to reflect the revised cost. We sincerely appreciate your support in arranging payment. If you have any concerns or require any assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch.<\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0 We are also always looking for suggestions and new ideas so please don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch at any time.<\/p>\n<p>Have a wonderful weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. \u00a0This link will take you straight there https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/sandnc\/calendar. 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