Mrs N’s Notes – 23rd March 2018
Did you know it was International Day of Happiness this week? I think we celebrated International WEEK of Happiness at Kirkshaws! I don’t know if it was the arrival of Spring (officially) or perhaps the departure of the snow (for now!), but there were certainly loads of smiles around this week.
The week began as last week ended…with visitors! This time it was representatives from Coatbridge High School who were down to give us technical challenges! Using K’Nex, our P.6 pupils created a series of models to fulfil the design brief. It wasn’t easy, but despite the difficulties encountered, our learners kept grinning to the end!
Mr Gall and the Football Team had plenty to smile about after their latest matches in the Friendship League. Whether we win or lose, Kirkshaws pupils consistently demonstrate the sportsmanship and dedication we are so proud of. This week we had some great scores and a demonstration of our core values of RESPECT, TRUST, FRIENDSHIP and RESILIENCE by our footballing ambassadors. These same qualities were demonstrated by our younger sporting super stars on Friday too. Room 4 took part in the Mini Sportshall Athletics and enjoyed every minute!
As soon as we discovered that it was World Down Syndrome Day on Wednesday, there was no stopping the Kirkshaws family. Everyone wanted to wear odd socks to raise awareness of the contributions our friends with Down Syndrome bring to our families, our communities and our lives. The video Mr Sharp showed us, featuring his young friends, made us smile as we watched families doing car-karaoke together. So much love and hope shining through!
But the biggest smiles of the week belonged to our nursery children when they welcomed Miss Smith and her new baby, Kaidan, who popped in for a surprise visit. What a beautiful baby and happy Mummy! Of course the boys and girls took the opportunity to ask lots of questions, resulting in unplanned learning about welcoming a child to a family.
Nursery transition visits have continued this week. Smiles all round, as our Primary 1 pupils took on the role of learning buddies for their young friends. I actually don’t know how Room 2 managed to fit that in, with all their Easter Enterprise activities this week. However, they took it all in their stride. Cakes were baked, displayed, sold and distributed by our P.1 entrepreneurs. The Enterprise continues next week as we are invited to Guess the Birthday of the Bunny and Chicks. Good Luck!
Our nursery pupils were out and about once again, visiting the local library. As always, we heard glowing reports about their behaviour both at the library and during the journey too. Now that made me smile!
And what better way to complete the week than some Golden Time Fun! It is always so encouraging in our school that SO MANY pupils are rewarded with Golden Time. Regular positive behaviour, adhering to the school rules and demonstrating our school values is rewarded in Kirkshaws. Of course the BIG reward is coming next week…Have you managed to stay on Green? Will you be smiling next Tuesday? I hope so! Silver Award Time.
Happy weekend everyone!
