The minutes from March’s Parent Council Meeting are now available for download from the Parent Council page.
Monthly Archives: April 2017
After School Family Learning Club
After school yesterday, we were joined by some parents and children for the first session of our After School Family Learning Club.
Mrs McCulloch, Miss Allan, Miss Duncan and Miss Findlay worked with our parents and pupils on ‘Number Talks’, which is a new numeracy initiative being taken forward in our school.
The pupils and their parents worked together on a variety of calculations, investigating and learning new ways of working with numbers.
We have seen a big improvement in the ability of our children to solve calculations using efficient strategies since introducing Number Talks in our classes across the school. Many of our pupils are now much more confident in their understanding of number and their ability to tackle difficult calculations using a variety of strategies.
Keep it up everyone!
Boxing Taster Sessions
It certainly was a busy day at Rochsolloch Primary School yesterday!
We were visited by Mark McGuinness, from Ecosse Boxing Club. Martin is a former Commonwealth boxing coach, and he joined us to share some of his expertise with our children.
After speaking to the whole school at assembly, Mark took some classes for individual sessions, where he taught the children about the sport and gave them a chance to try it out.
Check out the gallery below!
P4/5 Vikings Assembly
Our pupils and guests had a real treat at school this morning, as P4/5 and Mrs Rodman presented an incredible assembly, all about Vikings!
During the assembly the pupils shared a huge amount of knowledge and displayed wonderful skills, including:
- Several short drama pieces
- Clear speaking and excellent presentation skills
- Magnificent, tuneful singing
- Bread making demonstration
- News report
All while really looking the part in some amazing costumes!
We would like to say a huge congratulations to P4/5 and Mr Rodman – we think it was one of the best assemblies we have ever had at Rochsolloch!
Thank you so much to our audience, parents and guests who came along – for your lovely comments and for supporting the children with their terrific costumes and super homework projects.
The Nursery Newsletter for May is now available to download from the Newsletter Page.
Airdrie Schools Cup
Yesterday, some of our P7 boys took part in the Airdrie Schools Cup football event, organised by Active Schools.
Our children enjoyed the experience, with every member of the squad getting plenty of game time! Following the event, medals were presented by some of the Airdrieonians football players – with one member of our team being particularly star-struck!
Look out for more about the event in the Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser.
Visit from Down’s Syndrome Scotland
Yesterday at assembly we were visited by Julie from Down’s Syndrome Scotland, who arrived to receive our large cheque of £298.10!
Julie also taught us more about the wonderful work of Down’s Syndrome Scotland, and thanked our school pupils for their amazing contribution!
Before leaving, our pupils treated Julie to a display of some of our Makaton sign language we have been learning – we think she was really impressed!
Charity Fundraising
You will remember last term we took part in fundraising activities for Down’s Syndrome Scotland and Comic Relief.
Between our school classes and nursery classes, we managed to raise:
- a fantastic £298.10 for Down’s Syndrome Scotland
- a wonderful £583.97 for Comic Relief (Red Nose sales + Wear Red Day)!
Thank you so much for helping us support these wonderful causes!
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