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Enterprising Primary 7
The fabulous primary 7 enterprise venture ‘Stop and Shop’ has been featured in the North Lanarkshire’s ‘Pupil Enterprise Showcase’ Blog. Lynn Taylor, Curriculum Support Teacher for Enterprise, visited the primary 7 class on Wednesday 23rd of November to see the fantastic work undertaken by the pupils in the class. She was so impressed that she highlighted their work on the council blog. The blog can be visited at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/pupilenterprise, please note the pupils will need their Glow Login and password to view the blog.
Scottish Story Telling
Scottish Story Teller Gerry Durkin came to Kirkshaws today to tell some scottish stories and sing some songs. All of the children , from nursery to primary 7, have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in his interactive stories. Parents were also invited to join in the story telling fun. Some of the stories included ‘The Frozen Kingdom’ and the ‘Run-away Haggis’. The most popular songs were ‘The Dundee Ghost’ and ‘Have you seen a wee yo-yo?’ Denise, from Old Monkland’s Library, came along aswell to share information about the library services and give out some free gifts. The children also received some competition sheets to complete including a Katie Morag colouring-in and ‘design a book cover’. These should be returned to the school by Friday the 9th December to be judged.
Gerry will also be at Old Monkland Library this afternoon, Thursday the 1st December, from 3.30 – 4.30pm telling stories. Why don’t you go along and join in the fun!
Christmas has come to Kirkshaws
It is the 1st of December and Kirkshaws is already getting into the Christmas spirit. Mr White our janitor has been busy decorating our hall and corridors with tinsel and lights. The place certainly looks festive and all set for our calendar of Christmas celebrations of parties and assemblies. Here is one of our trees that is displayed in the assembly hall.
Proud to be Scottish Day!
Friday the 2nd of December is ‘Proud to be Scottish Day’. We are encouraging the children to come to school wearing something tartan or that represents Scotland. So get out your kilts and tartan scarves to get into the Scottish mood for our Scottish assembly on Friday. It would be appreciated if football tops are not worn.
Christmas Assembly Dates and Tickets
Kirkshaws Christmas Assemblies will take place on
- Wednesday 14th December at 10.00am
- Thursday 15th December at 2.00pm
- Friday 16th December at 10.00am
All classes from the Nursery to Primary 7 will be involved and it promises to be great festive entertainment.
Tickets cost £1 and will be on sale in the school office from the week beginning Monday the 5th of December at 11.3oam -12pm and 2.00-3.00pm everyday.
Tickets will be restricted to 2 per family in the first instance until every family is accommodated. Tickets will then go on sale on a first come first served basis.
Kirkshaws Fundraisers Christmas Fayre
Kirkshaws Fundraisers will be hosting a Christmas Fayre in the school on Saturday the 10th of December at 12pm to 3pm.
There will be a variety of stalls including a children’s tombola, Santa’s Grotto, tea/coffee shop, face-painting, bric-a-brac, lucky dips, raffles and much, much more.
You could always purchase a table to sell your own craft items or use it as an opportunity to have a good old clear out from home. Tables can be booked for £5 on a first-come-first-served basis at the school.
You can help too! Donations of items for christmas hampers – mince pies, tins of vegetables, biscuits, wine etc.. will be great fully received as well as home baking.
We hope to see you all there for some Christmas fun.
Scottish week is coming up.
To celebrate St Andrew’s Day, Kirkshaws Primary School and Nursery Class will be undertaking a week long series of planned activities focused around a Scottish theme beginning on the 28th of November.
Do you have something you could do or bring in to help us during that week? Perhaps you can play the bagpipes or can dance the Highland Fling? If you think you can help please contact the school in the normal ways. Let’s work together to make this a Scottish Week to remember.
Monday In-service Day
Remember that a Kirkshaws School and Nursery Class will be closed to pupils on Monday the 14th of November for a staff in-service day. The school will re-open on Tuesday as normal. We hope you enjoy your longer weekend.
Tea Party Success
The Fundraisers Red Tea party was a success. Those who attended were entertained by singing from the Nursery class, P3/4 and some of our talented brass musicians. A big thank you to everyone who supported this event.
The Tea Party raised £107 for school funds.
