{"id":1933,"date":"2018-03-16T17:46:27","date_gmt":"2018-03-16T17:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/kirkshawswebsite\/?p=1933"},"modified":"2018-03-16T17:46:27","modified_gmt":"2018-03-16T17:46:27","slug":"mrs-ns-notes-16-3-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/kirkshawswebsite\/2018\/03\/16\/mrs-ns-notes-16-3-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Mrs N’s Notes ~ 16.3.18"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are never two weeks the same in Kirkshaws. \u00a0This week we seemed to welcome numerous visitors<\/strong><\/em> to support and enhance the learning at all levels!<\/p>\n

As a team, we started the week thinking more about a Growth Mindset, as opposed to a Fixed Mindset. \u00a0We welcomed Tony from Tree of Knowledge to our staff meeting on Monday, before he led a most productive Parents’ Workshop in the evening. \u00a0Although the evening was relaxed, with plenty of laughs thrown in, everyone present really enjoyed the opportunity to share ideas as we tried to see how we can enhance learning beyond the classroom.\u00a0 We are all aiming for the same thing – to give our young people the best life-chances possible.\u00a0 \u00a0 What has come back, through evaluations, is the general desire to do more of this kind of shared activity. \u00a0Working in partnership is the way ahead.\u00a0 After Easter we will be drawing up our school improvements for next session, so I am hopeful I will have a focus group of parents willing to meet together for an hour or so, to feed directly into our whole-school planning. \u00a0If you are interested, please let me know. \u00a0We can arrange a meeting at a time to best suit the group.<\/p>\n

But don’t worry, it wasn’t only the adults who benefited from our visitors this week. \u00a0Tony went on to work with three senior classes, carrying out a range of workshops to motivate learning and prepare for change. \u00a0Reading the evaluations of our pupils has convinced me that Tony’s time has been well-spent! Positive attitudes and enthusiasm abound!<\/p>\n

Of course, Growth Mindset is something 4 other classes have been exploring for several weeks now. \u00a0Box Soccer training continued this week and for the first time I had the opportunity to join in! \u00a0I’m delighted to say I applied my Growth Mindset and did not give up as we worked our way through ever-changing challenges in the gym.<\/p>\n

The Speech and Language Team completed their sessions in Room 5 this week. \u00a0Miss Wyatt is now fully trained in teaching using Colourful Semantics, so we are now relying on her to train the rest of us so we can role this initiative out to more classes. \u00a0I am confident it will be easy, as we will apply our Growth Mindset and work as a team!<\/p>\n

Some of our nursery pupils visited the Primary 1 classes this week.\u00a0 These transition visits will continue until June.\u00a0 The boys and girls come down with Miss Finlay and take part in some learning tasks alongside our current Primary 1s.\u00a0 Everyone is enjoying the experience, as the children and teachers get to know each other better.<\/p>\n

Other visitors were a little more unusual! Room 9 were whisked back in time thanks to a Medieval workshop on Wednesday. \u00a0By the end of the morning I found it hard to recognise anyone. \u00a0However, I was delighted at the learning Room 9 pupils were able to share with other classes. \u00a0Active, cooperative learning at its best!<\/p>\n

Then on Thursday, we had HUNDREDS, of visitors. \u00a0Thanks to our Fundraisers, we had a huge crowd gathering for a Coffee Morning. \u00a0Due to a meeting, I wasn’t able to see the performances this time, but thanks to Mr Sharp’s video skills, I have caught up on Twitter. \u00a0Yet again, I am so proud of our learners from all classes! \u00a0I cannot thank our Fundraisers enough for all they continue to do for our young people. \u00a0This week they raised over \u00a3200 which will be used in school to directly benefit our children. \u00a0They are all stars!<\/p>\n\n

Sporting visitors dominated Friday morning.\u00a0 We had representatives from the School of Rugby at Coatbridge High School explaining to our senior pupils how this operates.\u00a0 From the feedback I heard I think we have a few people interested in signing up!\u00a0 We were also delighted to welcome the athlete Jade Nimmo to our assembly.\u00a0 Our pupils had obviously done their research and had many interesting questions to ask.\u00a0 Very inspiring to see the dedication it takes to get to the top of your sport.<\/p>\n

We finished the week off with some regular visitors. \u00a0Mrs McGregor leads our school choir and Kodaly classes fortnightly. \u00a0This week was no different. We truly are a super singing school at any time, but Mrs McGregor manages to bring out the best in us. \u00a0Fabulous music to end the week. \u00a0We also enjoyed having Matt Stewart from Entrepreneur Me in again. \u00a0I can’t wait to see what Rooms 9 & 10 are going to achieve through their DO GOOD projects…watch this space!<\/p>\n

After all that learning (and looking after all those visitors) I think we all deserve a well-earned rest. \u00a0Have a wonderful weekend…only two more weeks to go before our Easter holiday!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are never two weeks the same in Kirkshaws. \u00a0This week we seemed to welcome numerous visitors to support and enhance the learning at all levels! As a team, we started the week thinking more about a Growth Mindset, as opposed to a Fixed Mindset. \u00a0We welcomed Tony from Tree of Knowledge to our staff meeting on Monday, before he led a most productive Parents’ Workshop in the evening. \u00a0Although<\/p>\n

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