Valentine’s Coffee Morning

Many thanks must go to our Fundraisers once again.  Today they organised another fabulous coffee morning, raising more funds for our children!  Entertainment today was provided by our Scottish poetry and song winners from P.1-P.7. Well done to everyone involved – you are all stars!

The Week Ahead ~ 14-15 February

A short week ahead, but we’re still packing lots in to the two days we have left! THURSDAY 14TH FEB A change of menu today due to limited food deliveries.  Burger or Fish Fingers for lunch today. Fundraisers Coffee Morning (9.30-11.30) £1.50 entry P.5 Swimming & Sports continue at the Time Capsule P.5-7 Netball Club after school FRIDAY 15TH FEB Fish & Chips or Enchiladas for lunch Ms Ralston continues

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Mrs N’s Notes ~ 8th Feb 2019

This week started with Mrs Peat frantically making phone calls at 9am on Monday morning to try to secure panto tickets for NEXT CHRISTMAS! Needless to say, she was successful and we will be heading to Motherwell to see Beauty & the Beast in December… more details nearer the time! Our Parent Council met on Monday evening and we were delighted to be joined by a new member.  We continued

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The Week Ahead ~ 4-8 February

Week 2 menu this week. Please take time to read the options with your child to make sure they take a meal they will enjoy. Monday Three teaching students begin a 6 week placement with us today P.7 performers rehearsing for CHS Burns Supper this morning. Clubs today ~ P.1-4 ICT & P.6 & 7 Football Team training 7pm – Parent Council Meeting, all parents & carers will be made

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Mrs N’s Notes ~ 1.2.19

We are proud of our Class Charters and continue to explore how we can exercise our rights as children living in Scotland.  However, we also believe that you, as parents and carers, have the right to know what is happening in our school each day.  You have chosen Kirkshaws as the school for your child as you believe it is the best school for them and we want to provide

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The Week Ahead ~ 28.1.19-1.2.19

Week 1 menu this week. Please take time to read the options with your child to make sure they take a meal they will enjoy. If you know of anyone who missed our recent enrolment event, please ask them to telephone the school office as soon as possible to arrange an appointment. Monday Literacy Open Morning for invited P.1 parents & carers Netball League match this morning. Clubs today ~

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Mrs N’s Notes ~ 25th January

It’s very easy when writing a blog to focus on all the good stuff going on in our wee school.  (And don’t get me wrong, there is LOADS of fabulous news to share each week: Kilbowie preparations, Burns celebrations, new after-school learning opportunities…)  However, it is worth remembering that, as in any family, we have regular fall-outs, misunderstandings and disagreements. There are times when we can all feel disappointed and

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The Week Ahead ~ 21-25th January

  Week 3 menu this week. Please take time to read the options with your child to make sure they take a meal they will enjoy. Enrolment took place last week, however if you know of anyone who missed this, please ask them to telephone the school office as soon as possible. Monday Mrs Nicolson will meet with all teachers individually this week to discuss pupil progress and next steps

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Mrs N’s Notes ~ 18.1.19

What a super week I have had, enrolling our new intake for August.  It has been a pleasure meeting with families we already know, to welcome a younger sibling to our school and also extending our relationship with nursery parents, as we move together to the next stage of learning.  But it has also been exciting meeting new families who are choosing to continue their educational journey here, at Kirkshaws. 

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The Week Ahead ~ 14-18 January

Week 2 menu this week. Please take time to read the options with your child to make sure they take a meal they will enjoy. Please remember, we will be enrolling our new P.1 pupils this week.  Please spread the word to family or friends who have preschool-age children.  Telephone the school office to make a suitable appointment time. Homework Grids will be issued this week for the coming 6

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