Well we have had a really exciting day and are all now getting ready for bed in preparation for a full day of activities tomorrow. Lots of tired children tonight. Good night all.

All had a yummy dinner. Now working on log books and getting ready for our evening activity!

We got here safe and sound without any problems! Now for challenge number 1: making the beds!!!!

See you all on Friday!

Today all of our children were issued with their ‘Beat the Street’ pack. All the information you need is contained within this pack including your child’s fob and a card for your family. There was a lot of excitement at today’s assembly as the initiative was explained to us by Mr Whiteside who has been organising the packs for our children. In school we will be emphasising the importance of safety as we take on this challenge. If you have any questions which aren’t answered in the pack please feel free to contact the school.

We look forward to looking at our school’s score at next week’s assembly.

Clicking the link below will take you to the website!

https://northlan.beatthestreet.me/UserPortal/Northlan

Our Primary 1 pupils have been working very hard at home to create their own lighthouses as part of their class topic ‘The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch’.

Never let it be said that the January weather holds back the learning at New Stevenston Primary. Our outdoor space is a major part of the learning experiences for our pupils. Already today we have had upper school classes outside completing their daily mile, Primary 2 visiting the Riccard Johnston Site (The Coby)  and below are pictures of P4 taking part in a ‘Space’ themed orienteering challenge and P5 learning some karate stances as part of their Japan topic.

Last week’s ‘Respect Me Week’ was a great success with lots of hard work and discussions around this area.

Dates for your diary!

Term 3

Parent Council Meeting – Tuesday 26^th Jan 2pm

Mid-term Break Monday 8^th and Tuesday 9^th February

In-service Day Wednesday 10^th February

Parent Council Meeting – 23^rd Feb 2pm

Parent Consultations 24^th and 25^th Feb

Primary 5 Swimming begins on 16^th March for 12 weeks

Spring Show: Evening 17^th and Afternoon 18^th March

Easter Service 23^rd March – Wrangholm Kirk 9:30am

Kilbowie Information Meeting – 23^rd March 3.15pm

Easter weekend:  Friday 25^th March and Monday 28^th March

Parent Council Meeting – 29^th March

Spring break:  Monday 4^th April to Friday 15^th April (inclusive)

On Sunday 24th of April Mrs Hendry will be running in the London Marathon 2016, a 26.2 mile race round the city of London.
Once again she will be part of the running team for The National Autistic Society. The National Autistic Society supports people and families living with this lifelong condition and is close to the hearts of many of us in our school community. Mrs Hendry ran for The National Autistic Society in the London Marathon 2015 and raised a massive £3300.

School Support
Last year we supported Mrs Hendry in many ways as a school community. We encouraged her with our well wishes through her training and on the day of the big event I know our positive thoughts helped keep her going through those difficult miles. We also helped in the fundraising process. Last year our pupils were encouraged to ‘guess the birthday’ of Mr Twizzle, a cuddly character knitted by Mrs Hendry herself. In return it was very beneficial to use Mrs Hendry as an example across the school of many of the aspects of our Health and Wellbeing curriculum. It has helped emphasise the importance of setting goals and having the determination to achieve these.
Fundraising
Mrs Hendry spoke at last week’s assembly and introduced the children to Scotty and Morag. Both knitted by herself.

They both live in Glen Sunnybogle in the Highlands. Scotty is a keeper of wild haggis and Morag is an expert knitter of the clan tartan. She comes with her own knitting bag including knitting needles and wool.

Pupils can win these toys by trying to guess the clan name for each toy. It costs 50p for each guess. Children can buy as many clan names as they like.

The clan names will go on sale on from Monday 11^th January to Thursday 28^th January.   Primary 7 children will be selling the clan names.

The draw will take place on Friday 29^th January at our whole school assembly.