The Week Ahead ~ 11-18 June

Week 3 menu this week. Please take time to discuss the meal options with your child.  Primary 7 parents should note that excess money on lunch cards cannot be transferred to high school.  However, it can be transferred to a sibling within Kirkshaws.  Over the next few weeks, P.7s should aim to only add money to their cards that they will actually use before the end of term. Summer Assembly

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Mrs N’s Notes, 8th June

We started the week off in Kilbowie, then P.7 brought the good weather back home with them. This week saw several members of staff on training courses or visiting other schools and nurseries to compare good practice and make sure Kirkshaws is keeping at the cutting-edge of new developments.  Our pupils are always looking to improve and raise standards and so are our staff. We also had VIP visitors coming

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The Week Ahead ~ 4-8 June

  Week 2 menu this week. Please take time to consider the meal options with your child. After school clubs continue this week, with Judo starting back on Tuesday. Summer Assembly tickets go on sale this week.  Tickets on sale each day from the office between 11.30-12.00 & 2.00-3.00. Remember our new gates will be locked from 9.15am-2.45pm in order to keep our pupils safe in the playground. If you

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School Improvements – Parental Feedback (May 2018)

Many thanks for all your input to our school improvement planning.  Our plan for next session has now been drawn up, making use of your comments and suggestions.  Click the link to download all results from our recent questionnaires issued at Parents’ Night. Parental Feedback – Improvement planning 2018:19

Mrs N’s Notes 1.6.18

My goodness … June already?! We have certainly made the most of the fabulous weather this week to take our learning outdoors.  From P.E. to Maths and Literacy, there are groups of learners wherever you turn.  I am delighted to report that we are a step closer to making our outdoor space completely secure.  After the trial month, with the access gates closed throughout the school day, we will move

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The Week Ahead 29 May – 1 June

Week 1 menu this week. Please take time to consider the meal options with your child. After school clubs continue this week, but please remember there is no Judo for a few weeks due to the coaches having other commitments at his time. Monday HOLIDAY Tuesday P.5-7 Archery at 3pm today.   Wednesday 3pm – P.4-7 Theatre Arts, P.3-7 Family Crochet & P.1-4 Family Gardening Thursday Mrs McGarry visiting partner

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Mrs N’s Notes 24.5.18

It may have only lasted four days, but last week saw many members of our Kirkshaws family facing personal challenges. Whether these were built into regular lessons, visits outwith he comfort of school, or major milestones in life, our pupils and parents faced them with the confidence and resilience we encourage within Kirkshaws.  We saw challenges based around STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths), Art & Design and social skills;

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The Week Ahead ~ 21-24 May

  Week 3 menu this week. Please take time to consider the meal options with your child. After school clubs continue this week, but please remember there is no Judo for a few weeks due to the coaches having other commitments at his time. Monday 9.30 am – Open Meeting for any interested parents to discuss school improvements and parental engagement plans for next session. 11.00am – Coatbridge High School

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