Author: Mrs Chalmers

FAMILY DISCO- Wednesday 26th October 

We are delighted to be hosting our first big family event post covid! Interest in this event was huge, thanks to everyone who applied for tickets using the link on the app/blog/twitter. Over 170 people have asked to attend. In order to ensure everyone can safely have fun we have had to split the disco into 2 sessions.

Tickets were sent home today- please look carefully to check if you are attending the 430-515pm slot or 530-615pm slot. Unfortunately we are unable to swap you into a different time slot. If you no longer wish to attend please call the school office and leave a message for Mrs Chalmers. Please note there are no tickets left for this event. 

HALLOWEEN SHED

P1-P4 Thursday 27th October

P5/4-P7 Friday 28th October

Our amazing parent council are back with their super spooky Halloween shed! Classes will visit over Thursday 27th and Friday 28th October. Children can come dressed for Halloween on the day of their visit if they choose.

PLEASE NOTE IF CHILDREN DO NOT WISH TO DRESS UP THEY CAN WEAR UNIFORM AS NORMAL. WE ARE NOT CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN ON MONDAY 31st OCTOBER, CHILDREN SHOULD COME TO SCHOOL IN UNIFORM AS NORMAL.

All Primary 7 parents should have received a letter directly from CBS Hub with information on transfer to Secondary School. These were sent out by the hub on Wednesday 12th October. Please ensure these letters are returned directly to CBS Hub as they are not something we can process in school. If you did not receive a letter to your home address please let the school office know.

If you wish to make a placing request for your child for Secondary School the online form can be found here

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=18205

We are looking to raise the profile of reading in our school and ensure our lovely new library is well used. Please take a moment to share your views and offer any support you can.

Last week Mrs Chalmers visited Govan Help to discuss the variety of services they provide to local families. All families living within the G51/G52 postcode are welcome. They are based in the Pearce Institute which is around a 20 minute walk from Ibrox Primary.

The Family Learning sessions run on Thursdays after school. They have just finished a block of Zumba and are currently doing a block of family games. The block after the October holiday week will be led by the Glasgow Science Centre and focus on STEM activities.

On a Thursday morning they run Govan Tots, for any children under 5 and parents.

On a Thursday afternoon they run a parent support group for parents of children with Autism or other neurodivergent conditions. This group allows parents to support each other and share advice.

Govan Help can also provide support with any issues around housing, benefits or debt. See attached pictures for more info on all sessions. If anyone would like any further info please speak to Mrs Chalmers

See information about this exciting event on Saturday 15th October

Following on from feedback gathered at our Meet the Teacher event we are looking to gather names of parents who would be willing to support as helpers with Outdoor Learning/ Class trips. Some of these would be weekly commitments and some would be one off trips. If you are able to help in any way please leave your name below and we will be in touch with details of relevant trips.

We appreciate that your work/life commitments may change week to week so would be in touch with specific info for relevant classes.

Please see info on the FSM and Clothing Grant payment. There will be a payment made to cover the school October week. Please note this is only for families who have applied for and are in receipt of the clothing grant- not all children in P1-P5 who receive free school meals.

If you think you might be eligible for the grant please click the link to apply.

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/17885/Clothing-Grants-and-Free-School-Meals?fbclid=IwAR1vfgzRbozYDmRg74Fyfs4PZ9iY2ZD_4Qid1_L8C8FGNKTdKskXSRzGOgEFS

The stretch of Edminston Drive outside our playground has been closed for further works which will last at least 2 weeks. Our double gate is still accessible but we would ask parents to not wait directly outside the gates but beyond the bin at the top of this picture. As this road is closed to traffic can we remind all parents to drive responsibly and safely around the school as other roads will be busier. Please do not park on kerbs or corners as this makes pavements and road crossing unsafe for children and their families.

Further to the announcement last Thursday of the death of our monarch HRH Queen Elizabeth II, an additional Public Holiday has been granted for a day of National Mourning on Monday 19 September 2022 when the State Funeral will take place. School  and Nursery will be closed on this day 

Running Club is back for children in Primary 6 and 7. More information will be shared at assembly tomorrow. If your child is interested in a place at running club please ensure they have a pair of trainers with them on Tuesday this week. Children given a place at running club will bring a letter home on Tuesday with details of weeks they will attend. The club will begin on Wednesday. All children who attend the club will compete in the Glasgow South Cross Country event at Bellahouston on Wednesday 12th October.