Mrs N’s Notes ~ 1.3.19

My goodness…March already? I can hardly believe it! This week has seen us enjoy some of the best weather we have experienced this session, with many classes taking their learning outside.  Whether it was the Daily Mile, or drawing fractions in the playground, our pupils gave it their all!  Miss Wyatt and the Eco Committee are involved in a very exciting project, developing a local Greenspace as a potential outdoor

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The Week Ahead ~ 25 Feb – 1 Mar

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. Our Milk Promotion competition continues this week.  Each time your child selects milk as part of their lunch they will receive a stamp on their loyalty card.  Earn 15 stamps and your card will be entered into the prize draw to win a scooter &

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Mrs N’s Notes ~ 22 Feb

This week saw us start our new texting alert messages.  We’ve had a few teething problems, but thank you to everyone who has worked with  us to get this up and running.  Can I remind all parents and carers to phone the school office first thing each morning if your child is not attending school.  Our first priority is to ensure your child is safe.  With  your help we can

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The Week ahead ~ 18-22 Feb

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. Our Milk Promotion competition starts this week.  Each time your child selects milk as part of their lunch they will receive a stamp on their loyalty card.  Earn 15 stamps and your card will be entered into the prize draw to win a scooter &

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Mrs N’s Notes ~ 15.2.19

It may have been a short week, but I still found plenty to take encouragement from; many things to make me smile…just like our Kirkshaws Kids in the sunshine today! Wednesday was an in-service training day for staff across North Lanarkshire.  Our staff took part in a range of exercises that should all have an immediate positive effect for our learners.  Nursery staff carried out an audit of the playroom

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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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