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We kicked off the week with a visit from staff from Westercraig’s Nursery.\u00a0 Their Head Teacher, Mrs Morrison, was a former pupil of Kirkshaws who also taught here early in her career!\u00a0 Although she and Mrs McBain had a great time reminiscing over old staff photos, that wasn’t the main reason for her visit.\u00a0 This week we launched a new professional partnership; looking at ways we can learn from each other’s practice, allow our staff and pupils to work together and offer us opportunities for rigorous moderation between authorities.\u00a0 Plans are already afoot for a group from Kirkshaws to go on an adventure to their nursery in Glasgow soon.\u00a0 We are very excited about this partnership opportunity and can see how it will have a positive impact on the Kirkshaws community.<\/p>\n
Bikeability 2 is now well underway.\u00a0 Mr Gall and Robert, our coach, are now taking our older cyclists out on the local roads.\u00a0 This is valuable training, especially with the launch of the Big Pedal event coming up on Monday.\u00a0 All pupils involved are making great progress within this course and Mr Gall reports exemplary behaviour out on the roads.<\/p>\n
Two Quiz teams from Primaries 6 & 7 ventured out this week.\u00a0 We went to Coatbridge Library for our local heat of the Primary Reading Quiz.\u00a0 Mrs Dillon was bursting with pride when she returned to school with our team who were excellent ambassadors for Kirkshaws.\u00a0 They came in third place and demonstrated a positive attitude throughout the competition.\u00a0 Mr Sharp then took our Bible Quiz team to Airdrie on Thursday.\u00a0 We may not have won the competition but, yet again, the Kirkshaws values of Respect, Resilience and Friendship were evident throughout the morning.\u00a0 (Of course we must congratulate Mr Sharp who won the teacher head-to-head round\u00a0 by counting the number of Easter Eggs in a picture fastest.\u00a0 We can’t really say we are surprised – Mr Sharp knows his Easter Eggs!)<\/p>\n
As you know, we are always open to visitors here at Kirkshaws.\u00a0 This week we were delighted to meet some senior pupils from St Andrew’s High School who have been working with a Community Learning & Development team.\u00a0 This group led a Mental Health Workshop for our P.7 pupils.\u00a0 This was an inspiring initiative, that shows just how much our local young people care for each other and can support each other.\u00a0 We would welcome them back with open-arms at any time!\u00a0 Thank you.<\/p>\n
Ms Ralston welcomed a group of nursery parents to our latest Coffee & Catch-up on Thursday.\u00a0 This group is going from strength to strength; with parents getting to know each other better as well as having the chance to have their say on nursery matters.\u00a0 Please consider coming to join us – you would be made most welcome.<\/p>\n
Learning doesn’t stop when you leave school – this week saw a huge number of staff training opportunities taking place. Various meetings and events were attended, with a focus on Literacy Coaching, Scottish National Assessments, LGBT, Healthy Schools, West Partnership, Family Group moderation and high school transition.\u00a0 Seriously – how did we fit it all in?<\/p>\n
We were delighted to share our RRSA poster winners at assembly this morning.\u00a0 These will look great displayed around our school and nursery.\u00a0 Our Rights Respecting Committee led the entire assembly today and should be VERY proud of themselves. We learned all about Article 23…ask your child about it!<\/p>\n
Of course we ended the week on a high, that I’m sure you have all heard about by now.\u00a0 In our desire to promote positive behaviour, we organised another treat afternoon to thank all those pupils who consistently demonstrate our core values and uphold our school rules.\u00a0 Amazing James<\/span> lived up to his name and had everyone cheering along.\u00a0 (Although Mrs Dillon & Miss Black are a bit worried they will always be known as the Guardians of the Mentos!)\u00a0 Huge thanks to Mr Sharp and Mrs McGarry for organising yet another excellent award.<\/p>\n One more week to go before the Spring Break, but we’re not taking our foot off the pedal yet!\u00a0 The Big Pedal, a Fundraisers Afternoon Tea and our first Maths Open Afternoon to fit in before we stop at 2.30pm next Friday.\u00a0 Let’s do it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We kicked off the week with a visit from staff from Westercraig’s Nursery.\u00a0 Their Head Teacher, Mrs Morrison, was a former pupil of Kirkshaws who also taught here early in her career!\u00a0 Although she and Mrs McBain had a great time reminiscing over old staff photos, that wasn’t the main reason for her visit.\u00a0 This week we launched a new professional partnership; looking at ways we can learn from each<\/p>\n