Many thanks to everyone who braved the wild weather to join us at our Meet the Teacher event this week. It was most encouraging to watch our learners take the lead and confidently explain what is going on in class and around the whole school. I was delighted that some of you were also shown the new Library. Please remember that this is a lending library, available to every family
Week 3 menu this week. Please take time to discuss the meal options with your child. Sometimes our younger children can be overwhelmed with the choice if they are not prepared beforehand. Monday The Hub Club meets once again after school today. Martin Bell will be in the Literacy Hub from 2.30pm to meet with any parents who want to make use of the Lending Library or would like his
Maths Week Scotland certainly caught the imagination of Kirkshaws learners this week. As well as all our regular Maths, we had a special focus on Symmetry over the past few days. I was very impressed with the symmetry in art, in lego, using 3D materials…the list goes on! From our youngest learners in the Nursery, through to Primary 7, I have been most impressed with the effort shown. Huge thank
Week 2 menu this week. Please take time to discuss the meal options with your child. Sometimes our younger children can be overwhelmed with the choice if they are not prepared beforehand. This is Maths Week across Scotland. Our pupils will be carrying out EXTRA Maths this week…and they just can’t wait! Sumdog is going down a treat and I know many of parents are having trouble limiting screen-time
WE’RE NEVER HAPPY AT KIRKSHAWS! What?? Let me read that again…Did you really say that? I did! However, whenever you pop in you will see loads of smiles, grins, giggles and laughter. What I mean is, we’re never satisfied with the way things are. We’re not content to sit back and coast along for a day or two. I fact, I can’t see us ever being in a position where
Week 1 menu this week. Please take time to discuss the meal options with your child. Primary 1 parents may wish to send a note of their lunch order with their child. Ask your child to give it to their teacher first thing in the morning. That is when lunches are ordered. Please remember to return all photographer letters and also any Data Check forms that may still be lying
As we settle back into our new session it has been an ideal opportunity to remind ourselves that everyone in Kirkshaws is committed to being the best we can be. As I often remind pupils; parents have the right to send their children to any school they choose. Everyone who attends Kirkshaws, both pupils and staff, have chosen to come because they truly believe it is the best school for
Week 3 menu this week. Please take time to discuss the meal options with your child. Primary 1 parents may wish to send a note of their lunch order with their child. Ask your child to give it to their teacher first thing in the morning. That is when lunches are ordered. Monday Mrs Nicolson meeting with Community Learning & Development staff today with a view to a greater
Well, with the first full week of the year under our belt, it is a great time to sit back for a moment and reflect on the start of a new session. It has been a pleasure to welcome back all our returning learners and get to know those pupils who are joining us for the first time. I must thank every family for all the effort that has gone
