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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Mrs N’s Notes ~ 11th January

Happy New Year!  I hope you had a relaxing break.  We have started the new term with enthusiasm and many exciting plans for the coming months.  We have enjoyed getting back into a routine this week, catching up on all the holiday news. I have also been out of school three times this week.  I know it can be confusing at times when you are told the Head Teacher is

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Calendar of Events

Click the link to download your copy of our Calendar of Events covering January to June 2019. Please keep in mind that these dates may be changed. Calendar of Events 2019 A paper copy can also be collected from the school office.

The Week Ahead ~ 7-11 Jan

  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. Remember, we will be enrolling our new P.1 pupils next week, ready for an August 2019 start.  Please spread the word to family or friends who have preschool-age children. Monday Breakfast Club, Nursery & School all start back at their usual times. Tuesday One

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Mrs N’s Notes 21 December

CHRISTMAS Looking back over the past year, what are the highlights we have seen in Kirkshaws? C   Confidence, compassion and courtesy H   Happy, healthy and helpful R   Rights Respecting and reliable I    Inventive, imaginative and inspiring S   Smiles, songs and special T   Thriving, teamwork and transforming M   Marvellous, memorable and mindful A   Ambitious, active and adventurous S    Sincere, successful and splendid!   MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE KIRKSHAWS TEAM!