A few updates on things happening in school before the next Merrylee Messenger.
P5 Photography skills
This term, P5 have been improving their photography skills using their iPad cameras. They have looked at how to frame their photo, using the rule of thirds and how different angles can change the perspective of the photo.
Here are the incredible results.
Eco Committe Biodiversity Fact Files
Eco Committee
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The Eco Committee have been busy!
They have been making biodiversity posters. We have spotted many of these birds, insects and animals that share our playground during eco meetings. We wanted to create posters to help everyone learn a bit more about them and encourage everyone to look out for our visitors🦜
They are now installed on the fence at the Urban Jungle, and we hope the children enjoy using them!
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2p Challenge
Digital Leaders 2p Challenge
Help us raise funds for class headphones. The Digital Leaders would like you to dig deep and send in any spare 2ps you have.
Each class has until 5th May to bring as many 2ps as they can in preparation for our “DigiDay”. The class who raises the most will receive a special DigiDay prize.
School Closure
SCHOOL CLOSED TOMORROW – Fri 25th Jan
Glasgow City Council has taken the decision to close all schools and nurseries.
“Due to #StormÉowyn all our Schools and Council Nurseries will be closed tomorrow (Friday 24 January 2025).”
Please see email from Education Director, Douglas Hutchison that was issued to schools this afternoon. (We will not be providing home learning as it is too short notice to collate this information to all pupils and families.)
Colleagues
A decision has been taken to close all schools and nurseries to both staff and children and young people due to the severe weather conditions forecast tomorrow.
The Met Office has upgraded tomorrow’s storm warning to RED with very strong winds associated with Storm Éowyn causing very dangerous conditions and significant disruption.
We will issue messaging from the Council’s social media channels and ask you to share this on your own social media or use your normal channels to alert families of the closure tomorrow.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused to our families but everyone’s safety is paramount in these circumstances. A retrospective payment for those entitled to free school meals will be added to the next holiday payment due to families.
Remote learning is a challenge at such short notice, however where possible and practical colleagues may offer work to pupils through the school’s normal channels.
Corporate staff messaging will be issued with details from HR and if this can be cascaded to non-pc facing staff that would be helpful.
Thank you once again for your resilience, stay safe, and the expectation is for business as usual on Monday.
Best wishes
Douglas
Douglas Hutchison
Executive Director of Education
Glasgow City Council
40 John Street
Glasgow G1 1JL
0141 287 4551
P3 Stop Motion
Last term P3 were busy creating Stop Motion as part of their Digital and Science learning.
It was a lot of hard work, but the children rose to the occasion and worked in teams to create models, sets and film using the app Zing Studio.
Have a look at our animations. We think they’re great!
Refuweegee Donations
Dear Parents and Carers,
We are excited to share that our Primary 6 classes are supporting the charity Refuweegee by organising a collection of toiletry donations. This fantastic cause helps to support those who have been displaced and are starting a new life in Glasgow.
We kindly ask for your support by donating any of the following items:
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Shampoo and conditioner
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Shower gel
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Soap
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Shaving foam and razors
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Nappies
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Toilet roll
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Deodorant
All donations can be brought to school and P6 pupils will visit classes to collect. Please bring any donations to school by
Thursday 19th December.
We greatly appreciate your generosity in helping us make a difference to those in need.
Thank you for your support!
Kind regards,
P6 pupils and teachers
Social Media
We are now on BlueSky. 🦋
https://bsky.app/
Follow us at:
@merryleeps.bsky.social
Norovirus
We have had several outbreaks of sickness and diarrhoea in school recently.
If your child has diarrhoea and/or vomiting they should not attend school until at least 48 hours after symptoms have stopped and they are well enough to return.
Please remember to phone in your child’s absence to the absence reporting line at:
0141 471 3710 or 0141 287 0039
and please cancel any lunches ordered on ParentPay
Please see NHS Inform for further help and advice:
Absences or appointments
Message from the School Office
Please note that if your child is unwell or has an appointment, you must call the pupil absence reporting line at:
0141 471 3710
or
0141 287 0039
