Our Christmas Fair is fast approaching. Only one more day to go. Our grotto for Santa is ready and waiting for the big man himself. Please remember if you have any donations we will be delighted to accept them tomorrow as we begin our preparations in the afternoon.
Advertising at it’s best!!
The whole school has been involved in making items for our Christmas Fair and excitement is mounting everyday. Here we have a picture of the Santa company as they shared their posters for their expertly made Santa’s. They have even included ingredients to check in case of allergies. They have thought of everything!!! Well done boys and girls!
Summerlee Heritage Museum
The pupils of Room 8 and Room 9 had a workshop this week courtesy of Summerlee Heritage Museum as part of their studies on Scotland. They looked at the are of weaving and making tartan and as you can see from the pictures had a very informative and entertaining afternoon.
Author Visit
Celebrated children’s author Stuart Reid came to visit the school on Wednesday to carry out an author talk with Pr.1 – 3 then Pr.4 -7. In the afternoon he also delivered a creative writing workshop to the Pr.7 pupils. We are now looking forward to reading the Pr.7 imaginative stories inspired by Stuart. The school purchased signed copies of Stuart’s books for the classes and there was also a long queue of excited children eager to buy their own signed copy. The morning was entertaining, noisy and enjoyable!!
Room 2 Christmas Enterprise
The office was delighted to welcome two of our Pr.1 pupils who came along to share their Christmas produce for the fair on Saturday. Lovely, carefully wrapped packages of Snowman Soup. They are sure to sell out fast so remember and be quick as they have already taken orders.
Sportshall Athletics
Congratulations to our Pr.6/7 athletes who have qualified for the NL finals after their recent qualifier competition at Airdrie Leisure Centre. This is great news and we look forward to seeing them perform at the finals. The date of the finals is still to be announced.
Marshmallow Snowmen
The highly industrious pupils of Room 10 have been very busy on the production line making terrific snowmen marshmallows for selling at our Christmas Fair on Saturday. The sweet smell of soft mallows was mouthwatering as you walked up stairs and headed to a room full of activity. The finished products look fantastic and are sure to sell out quickly!!!
Christmas Fair Appeal
There are now only 5 days to go until our Christmas Fair. We kindly request toys and gifts for our tombola and bottle stalls. Please hand in any donations to the office. All donations will be gratefully accepted.
The Week Ahead
Our school week has got off to a busy start as always with classes creating products for the school fair during the last week of our Enterprise Fortnight. The school office has been busy all day with pupils making requests to display posters around the school and to talk about the products they will selling at the fair on Saturday. This afternoon Room 9 had a visit from the outreach team at Summerlee Heritiage Museum as part of their class studies on Scotland. We look forward to their pictures of the workshop.
On Tuesday to celebrate Scottish Book Week the whole school will welcome celebrated children’s author Stuart Reid who will deliver an author talk for Pr.1 -3 then a talk for Pr.4 – 7. The morning is sure to be eventful, funny and memorable for everyone. In the afternoon our Pr.7 pupils will benefit from a creative writing workshop led by Stuart. Room 8 pupils will also receive a visit from Summerlee Heritiage Museum as part of their studies on Scotland.
On Wednesday Pr. 1- 3 will gather for their midweek assembly followed by Pr4 – 7’s assembly. This is a great opportunity to celebrate pupil success and achievement. We have also been learning some new hymns in preparation for the service onSt.Andrew’s Day. In the evening the school our Parent Council will meet at 6.00pm and out P.T.A. will meet at 7.15pm. The P.T.A. would like as many members as possible to attend in order to confirm arrangements for the fair on Saturday.
On Thursday Mrs.Docherty will be out of school to attend a conference on Self-Improving Schools.
On Friday the whole school will gather for an assembly where they will share their learning and the great products they will be selling at the fair. Later on in the day it will be all systems go as classes bring down their products for selling at the fair. All stalls will be set up in the afternoon in preparation for the Christmas Fair on Saturday morning.
On Saturday our Christmas fair will commence at 10am. We have a very important visitor on the day so make sure you have written your Christmas list well in advance!!
Congratulations
The office was delighted to welcome one of our very talented Pr.1 pupils who came along to share her success at a recent dancing competition. She is a most talented Irish dancer who is shining like a true star. Well done !!
