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Book Cover Competition

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                                               Book Cover Competition
We are looking for a cover for the new school book,
Tolle Lege 2
❖ 1st Prize is to have your drawing or painting on the front
cover of the book PLUS a voucher for Smyths Toy Store!
❖ 2nd Prize is to have your drawing or painting on the back
cover of the book PLUS a voucher for Smyths Toy Store!
❖ Runners-up will have their pictures featured inside the
book!

Rules
❖ Entries must be on A4 paper, portrait format.
❖ Entries can be drawn or painted.
❖ Entries should be colourful and eye catching.
❖ Entries can be about the school or about being creative or about stories in general.
❖ Entries must be original. They CANNOT features characters from films, TV or books.
❖ Entries must not feature any writing.
❖ Your name and class MUST be written on the back.
❖ Entries MUST be submitted by Monday 9th of May at the latest.

Good luck! We can’t wait to see what the pupils of St Augustine’s come up with.
Many thanks,
The Editorial Team,
St Augustine’s Primary School

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What’s on this week at St.Augustine’s?

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Mon.25th

 

 Assembly – Pr.6 and 7 pupils – 9.00 – 9.40am  Mrs. Docherty –  hall.

Jillian Mortimer – PGDE – placement Rm 15, 25.4 – 27.5

Scottish National Standardised Assessments  – Pr. 7 – Mrs Elliott(am), Mrs Drummond (pm)

DGillooly to cover Rm 10 – pm

Pr. 4 – Church visit – pm

LIAM Programme-Mrs Elliott
Tues 26th

 

 Assembly – Pr.2 and 3  pupils – 9.00 – 9.40am  Mrs. Elliott- hall.

11.15 am LIAM programme – Mrs Elliott

Pr. 4 Church visit – pm

Fluoride varnish – 9.30 – Nursery, Pr. 1 – 4.
Wed.27th Assembly – Pr. 4- 5 pupils – 9.10 – 9.50am  Mrs. Docherty- hall

Mr s Elliott-Literacy Profile Assessments (am)

Celtic Foundation – 6 week programme

9-9.45 in P6 Room 15 then to hall at 9.45 am until 10.30am.

10.30 am- 11 am to Room 12 P6/7 in class then to hall after interval until just before 12 noon. (or other way round hall then class?)

1.30pm in hall with P7 Room 9 then to class for 2.15pm until 3pm. This is the last week

Provide updates for Friday assembly – confirm dancers, gymnasts, etc who will participate in the assembly

COLLEGIATE NIGHT – Jill Woodward
Thurs 28th Assembly Pr. 1 and 2 pupils 9.15 -9.50- Mrs Elliott – hall

Pr. 7 Rm 9 – Summerlee Heritage Museum visit

Vision screening – eye test – catch up for missed children

Room 6 to be used as HWB Base for cluster – Johnny McBrier to work from this base. Several children from cluster primaries and two of our own children will work from the base for the next 8 weeks- Odyssey Project to support transition for Pr. 6 pupils every Thursday.  Impact on Rainbow Reading session – children to re-locate and use another base (Rm 11) for this slot.

Mrs Docherty  and Mrs Elliott to attend West Partnership – Assessment and Moderation Workshop 3.45 – 5.00pm

Pr. 4 – Church visit – pm
Frid 29th Mrs Docherty to carry  out absence review meetings 9.15 and 9.45am

Mrs  Elliott/Mrs  Drummond-continue with P7 SNSAs

End of month assembly – This will be a full assembly in the school hall.  It would be good to have children showcase their clubs – so we are looking for dancers, gymnasts, karate, musicians to showcase their talents as we have not seen children perform for a long time.  .

SEASONS FOR GROWTH CELEBRATION /Mrs Elliott – pm
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Updates for last week

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Dear Parents/Carers,

It is hard to believe that the spring break is nearly upon us but I am sure like the staff at school, your child will be looking forward to a much needed holiday.

Next week we have a number of school events taking place so please take a note of dates for your diary.

 

Wednesday 30th March – Easter Bonnet Parade and Daffodil Tea for all Pr. 1 – 3 pupils.

                                             Please note this is also a Wear Yellow Day for all pupils in aid of Marie Curie

 

Thursday 31st March – Crazy Hair Day for our Lenten Charities

                                         Easter Egg Competition for Pr. 4 – 7 pupils.  Children can design their own

                                         eggs at home and bring to school with all props.

                                         Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place

                                         Afternoon Assembly – Pr. 1 – 3 to sing their Spring songs

                                                                                  Egg competition winners announced.

Friday 1st April             Mass – whole school 10.00am

                                       SCHOOL CLOSES 2.30pm

 

May I take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support of the school in such challenging times.

We look forward to seeing everyone return to school on Tuesday 19th April.

Kind Regards

Mrs C. Docherty

Head Teacher

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What’s on this Week?

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This  week is Snapshot Jotter week. This means all entries will go into the one jotter this week with the jotter being sent home at the end of the week for you to view with your child.

Please note Friday is a Sports Wear Day in aid of Lenten Charities with all proceeds going to MISSIO and SCIAF.  Children are asked to bring in £1.00 or a donation.

Mon.21st

 

 Assembly – Pr. 6- 7 pupils – 9.10 – 9.50am  Mrs. Docherty- hall. Stations of the Cross with Father Kane

Mrs Docherty to attend Multi -Agency Meeting 10.30am

– Lunchtime Archery Club – Pr. 7 – Craig McIntyre , Active Sports Co-ordinator

Pr 3 to visit church for practice -pm – First Reconciliation

Mrs Elliott – LIAM Programme

Mrs Docherty to attend HT Meeting, Muirfield Centre, Cumbernauld – 1.00 – 2.30pm.

NETBALL AFTERSCHOOL CLUB
Tues 22nd

 

 Assembly – Pr.2 and 3  pupils – 9.00 – 9.40am  Mrs. Elliott- hall. Stations of the Cross with Father Kane

NCCT cover – Rm 15, Rm 12 – hall 10- 11. Mrs Docherty

Rm 3, Rm 7 – hall 2 – 3pm. – Mrs Elliott

Mrs Elliott – LIAM Programme – FT – pm

Mrs MacDonald –( St.Ambrose )to visit Rm 10 pm – tbc

Mrs Docherty and Mrs Elliott to attend Trauma Informed training session 1 – 3.30 – 5.30pm

DANCE AFTERSCHOOL CLUB

FIRST RECONCILIATION Pr. 3 – Rm 7 and 8 pupils – 7.00pm
Wed.23rd Assembly – Pr. 4- 5 pupils – 9.10 – 9.50am  Mrs. Docherty- hall.  Stations of the Cross with Father Kane

NCCT cover – Rm 9, Rm 10.  Mrs Docherty

Rm 1, Rm 2.  Mrs Elliott

1.15 – Sharon McAwley to carry out Building Suitability Inspection

Celtic Foundation – 6 week programme

9-9.45 in P6 Room 15 then to hall at 9.45 am until 10.30am.

10.30 am- 11 am to Room 12 P6/7 in class then to hall after interval until just before 12 noon

1.30pm in hall with P7 Room 9 then to class for 2.15pm until 3pm.

Disability Awareness Training Pr. 7 –  2  3 pm – diary clash – tbc

St.Ambrose S6 Sports Leaders – to deliver hockey to Rm 10  2.00 – 3.00pm (5 week  block)

AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS – led by S6 pupils (netball, football)hall, playground used (Pr. 6 and 7) – 5 weeks – last week

STAFF COLLEGIATE NIGHT 
Thurs 24th Assembly Pr. 1 and 2 pupils 9.15 -9.50- Mrs Elliott – hall

Mrs Docherty – CP Co-ordinator training- 9.30 – 1.00pm

Rm 13,14,and 16- Hall 2.10 – 3.00pm – Mrs Docherty

Mrs MacDonald 9St.Ambrose)  to visit Rm 10 – tbc- pm

RNLI Presentation to Rm 15 – pm
Frid 25th SPORTS WEAR DAY FOR LENTEN CHARITIES

Friday Mass – Pr.3 and Pr.2/3   to attend

Pr. 1 – 3  Health Committee – Health Stall – Rm 4

Pr. 4 – 7 Health Committee – Smoothie Sale

Lunchtime Obstacle Challenge

END OF MONTH ASSEMBLY

Enhanced Transition visit to St.Ambrose – several Pr. 7 pupils

SEASONS FOR GROWTH – Mrs Elliott – pm

 
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This week we celebrate WORLD BOOK DAY with a  Pyjama themed readathon on Thursday. All children can attend/bring along to school their pyjamas and slippers for the fun readathon.  Children can also bring along a blanket, cushion and most importantly their book for the shared reading experience on Thurs. The Book fair will also be in school with all classes getting timetables slots to visit the fair.  Our classes will also view some   Live Author Broadcast by Scottish Book Trust. Authors Tom Percival Pr. 1 – 3 and  Cressida Cowell (How to Train a Dragon) Pr. 4 – 7 will be viewed by classes across the school.  Our Pr. 1 and 7  pupils will also work together for the start of a paired reading project.

Mon.28th Assembly – Pr. 4- 7 pupils – 9.10 – 9.50am  Mrs. Docherty- hall.

Professional dialogue meeting – Mr O’Dowd /Mrs Elliott –3.00pm

Mrs Docherty to attend Cluster Chair Meeting 11.00 – 12.30

Mrs Elliott – to deliver low intensity anxiety management training
Tues 1st

 

 Assembly – Pr.2 and 3  pupils – 9.00 – 9.40am  Mrs. Elliott- hall

Class Observation – Rm 15 /Mrs Docherty – 11.15am

Sarah Mackie –Speech and Language school visit

Strathclyde University Tutor Visit – 9.00, 11.15

Mrs Docherty to attend meeting – 2.00pm
Wed.2nd ASH WEDNESDAY – whole school to attend Mass.

St.Ambrose S6 Sports Leaders – to deliver hockey to Rm 10  2.00 – 3.00pm (5 week  block)

AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS – led by S6 pupils Sports Leaders , supervised by Craig McIntyre, Active Sports Co-ordinator (netball, football)hall, playground used (Pr. 6 and 7) – 5 weeks

STAFF MEETING
Thurs 3rd Assembly Pr. 1 and 2 pupils 9.15 -9.50- Mrs Elliott – hall

PYJAMA READATHON – children to dress in pyjamas. Remember to bring your blanket, cushion and most importantly your book!

Class Observation Rm 9 – 9.15 – Mrs Docherty

Oral Health Visit to finalise toothbrushing arrangements – 1.30pm – Pr.1 and 2

Mrs Docherty to attend Enhanced Transition Meetings with St.Ambrose HS staff

Gaelic Football – Pr. 7
Frid 4th Mrs Docherty – Enhanced Transition meeting 9.15am with St.Andrew’s HS

 

 

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This week we welcome back our Pr.7 pupils who enjoyed a fabulous week at Strathclyde Park. Please check out our twitter account that provides an excellent snapshot of the experiences the children enjoyed last week.  They really were a credit to their families and our school Well done Pr. 7!!

Please remember to check out our twitter account as it gives a wonderful insight into the community life of our wonderful school.

This week all classes will have a focus on internet safety and also mental health and wellbeing as these are national focus weeks across the country.

Mon.7th Assembly – Pr. 6and 7  pupils – 9.10 – 9.50am  Mrs. Docherty- hall. Place2Be Virtual assembly – mental health

Visit by Mrs Smith (DHT)  and Mr  McParland (HT) (St.Ambrose ) 11.15am to hand in school handbook- Pr. 7 pupils to go the hall.

MANAGEMENT MEETING – 3.00pm

NETBALL
Tues 8th

 

 Assembly – Pr.2 and 3  pupils – 9.00 – 9.40am  Mrs. Elliott- hall

Mrs. Docherty – meeting with HR staffing 10.40 – 10.55

Oral Health visit – Lynsey Shaw – Nursery , Pr. 1 – toothbrushing

School visit by Educational Psychologist – pm

DANCE AFTERSCHOOL CLUB
Wed.9th Assembly Pr. 4 and 5 pupils- 9.05– 9.45 – Mrs Docherty – hall

Mrs Docherty to attend Cluster HWB Meeting 1 – 2pm

St.Ambrose pupils S6 – to visit school for pre-placement visit 2.30 – 3.00pm

CLUSTER COLLEGIATE ACTIVITY- moderation exercise
Thurs 10th Assembly Pr. 1 and 2 pupils 9.15 -9.50- Mrs Elliott – hall

Mrs Docherty to meet Gordon Reid new Cluster Improvement and Integration Lead– 9.30am

Gaelic Football – Pr. 6

NUMERACY COACH MEETING – 3 – 3.30pm, Mrs Drummond

Input of Pr. 1 Registrations should be entered on Seemis Click and Go by close of business.

Mrs Docherty meeting HT of Tannochside Pr – 3.30pm

CHOIR -Pr5 – 7
Frid 11th  Friday Mass – Pr.7 and 6 (Rm 9,10 and 12) to attend

St.Ambrose pupil to deliver Spanish lesson to Rm 16 – 1.30 – 2.20

Sportshall Athletics completed sheet to be sent to Craig McIntyre, Afterschool Co-ordinator

Deadline for Nursery applications

Pr 7 /S1 Transition paperwork to be submitted
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An exciting new project!!

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Tolle Lege 2 – A Chance for Your Child to be Published in a Real Book

18 years ago St Augustine’s became the first primary school in Scotland to publish their own professionally printed and bound book. It was called Tolle Lege after our school motto, which means, ‘pick up and read.’

And now we’re going to do it again. Primary 6 and 7 pupils have formed an Editorial Team and are looking for stories, poems, recounts and opinions to fill the pages of what’s going to be the greatest book ever written. If your child would like to appear in a real book then now’s their chance.

They can write any kind of story they like. Adventure stories, action stories, ghost stories, fairy tales. Stories in the future or stories in the past. Stories about real things or stories about dragons and goblins and talking trees.

Maybe they would rather write a poem? Long, or short, it could be about anything they like.

Perhaps they would rather write a recount or a memory. What was their best day ever? Or their worst? What did you and your family do during lockdown?

Or possibly they have a strong opinion? How do they feel about what we’re doing to the environment? Or about Brexit? Or do they have a favourite pastime? They can write an article on anything they like.

We might not have space to include everyone’s writing, but if your child would like a chance to be included in the book then they’ll have to submit it to us by Friday 18th of February. They can write anything they like: stories, poems, recounts or opinions, just so long as it’s their own work and they don’t use anyone else’s stories or characters.

And remember: the closing date for entries is Friday 18th February.

Good luck! We can’t wait to read what the pupils of St Augustine’s come up with.

Many thanks,

The Editorial Team,

St Augustine’s Primary School