NURTURE That word has been on my mind and in my conversations all week long. We launched the competition for a name for our recently created Nurture/Sensory Room last Friday and I am delighted that so many families have taken the time to come up with interesting and varied ideas – so much better than I could! But nurture at Kirkshaws doesn’t just happen in a cosy corner with beanbags
North Lanarkshire Schools’ Primary YMI Choir This choir provides the opportunity for enthusiastic singers in primary schools who aspire to perform at a high level, to meet, rehearse and perform with likeminded pupils from schools throughout the Authority. Rehearsals will take place weekly from January until March, culminating in a performance in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as part of the North Lanarkshire Schools’ music groups’ annual showcase concert. Rehearsals take
Week 3 menu this week. Remember it is a new menu, so it will be worth reading over the options with your child to ensure they choose something they will enjoy. Poppies will be available this week. P.7 pupils will collect donations and distribute poppies daily while our stocks last. Monday Our School Newspaper Club meets today at lunchtime. They are expecting a visit from a real Newspaper Reporter! 2.30pm
What a busy week, yet again. The pupils, from our youngest in nursery, right through to P.7, have been so excited with the thrill of Hallowe’en and the anticipation of Bonfire Night still to come. The week kicked off with our P.7 pupils’ enterprise project, raising funds for our Kilbowie trip. Many thanks to everyone who supported this venture; your help is much appreciated. Parents have played a huge roll
Huge thanks to our Fundraisers who, once again, have pulled out all stops to provide us with another fabulous night of fun and games. As you can see, we are having a ball!
Week 2 menu this week. Remember it is a new menu, so it will be worth reading over the options with your child to ensure they choose something they will enjoy. Monday Disco tickets will be on sale once again this morning. The P.7 Shop will open for business today!! We look forward to welcoming a teaching student to the nursery. Miss Hay will be working in our nursery until
DEVELOPING OUR YOUNG WORKFORCE As part of the government programme to Develop the Young Workforce, Kirkshaws staff are continuously looking for way to keep our lessons relevant and age-appropriate, whilst teaching skills for learning, life and work. Looking back at the past week shows us just a tiny snap-shot of that programme of work. Over the past few days our pupils have had the opportunity to extend their learning in
Try new items on the menu to be in with a chance of winning a Stunt Skateboard! Full details by clicking the link below Skateboard Competition Details
New Week 1 menu this week. Please take time to discuss the meal options with your child to allow them to pick a lunch they will enjoy. Tickets for the Fundraisers Hallowe’en Disco will be on sale each morning Tuesday to Friday this week. Pupils will be able to buy tickets in class – tickets are NOT for sale from the school office. Parents will be able to purchase tickets
