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NYOS Training Ensembles Summer Courses 2017

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NYOS have extended their application deadline for our Training Ensembles covering Strings, Wind, Brass and Percussion from Friday 28 April to Friday 26 May.

The NYOS Training Ensemble programme is now in its third year and they would like to reach out in particular to all brass, percussion and lower string players – also including viola and double bass students.

The training ensemble courses are for 8 to 14 year old musicians looking to develop further on their chosen instrument in an ensemble setting (ABRSM Grade 3 as a guide only and we also accept brass students from Grade 2 onwards).

The courses focus on learning repertoire, ensemble playing, listening skills, posture and musicianship, along with advice on audition preparation.

They would also like to make you aware that student places are allocated on a first come first served basis and violin places are now currently full.

For more information about the courses including dates, costs and financial information please visit: http://www.nyos.co.uk/classical/training-ensembles/

They can also provide a NYOS Bursary, which exists for any student who may find it difficult to meet the costs of the following membership fees.

If any students, parents and teachers wish to obtain an application pack, which includes information about dates, finance and payment options, please contact myself: Orchestral Ensembles Manager Lauren Hamilton at laurenhamilton@nyos.co.ukor call 0141 332 8311

Eagles, Falcons, Hawks, Houses, Ospreys, Whole School News

Rookie Rockstars Concerts

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The Rookie Rockstars concerts at Ingliston Country Club on Tuesday and Wednesday night were amazing! The pupils turned up dressed to impress and ready to rock! They put on two great shows, showing off their singing and dancing skills as well as what the songs had taught them about anti-bullying and self-esteem.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the events happen: Rookie Rockstars for their guidance and songs, Ingliston Country Club for allowing us to host the events for free, the audience (families and friends) for your support, the many school staff who came to supervise and rock out, the school secretaries who acted as a professional box office for a few weeks, the janitorial staff who acted as roadies for a few days and most importantly the pupils who rocked their socks off!

If you would still like to purchase a CD to listen to for many years to come, please visit the School Office.

Many thanks,

Miss McDowall, Principal Teacher

 

 

Falcons, Hawks, Whole School News

Rookie Rockstars – Hawks and Falcons – Wednesday 3rd May

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Tonight, Ingliston Country Club will welcome the Eagles and Ospreys to perform the Rookie Rockstars concert in front of their family and friends. Here are a few reminders:

  • Performers should be in the Main Arena from 6-6.15pm.
  • The car park may be extremely busy so perhaps consider car pooling, where possible.
  • Enter the arena at the left-handside of the Country Club, at the On the Hoof café.
  • On the Hoof café will be open from 5pm.
  • As the arena is used for equestrian events, anyone with horse allergies should take precautions.
  • The arena is cold so dress appropriately.
  • Take your seats from 6.15pm. The performance begins at 6.30pm and should end at 7.30pm.
  • Tickets should be handed over next to the Seating Area.
  • Pupils will only be handed over to the parent/carer as noted on their permission form. One teacher per class will be responsible for dismissing the pupils.
  • A large number of teaching staff will be at the events to assist pupils during the performance and will direct you in case of an emergency evacuation.
  • Official Rookie Rockstars merchandise will be available to buy at the events.
  • You can pre-order the CDs at the events. £5 per CD (£1 per CD goes to the School Funds)
  • Pupils are encouraged to dress like a rockstar for their performance or alternatively dress however they feel comfortable!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support. We are really looking forward to seeing you at the performance tonight and cannot wait to see the pupils rocking out with Dave from Rookie Rockstars!

Many thanks,

Miss Karen McDowall, Principal Teacher

Eagles, Ospreys, Whole School News

Rookie Rockstars – Eagles and Ospreys – Tuesday 2nd May

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Tonight, Ingliston Country Club will welcome the Eagles and Ospreys to perform the Rookie Rockstars concert in front of their family and friends. Here are a few reminders:

  • Performers should be in the Main Arena from 6-6.15pm.
  • The car park may be extremely busy so perhaps consider car pooling, where possible.
  • Enter the arena at the left-handside of the Country Club, at the On the Hoof café.
  • On the Hoof café will be open from 5pm.
  • As the arena is used for equestrian events, anyone with horse allergies should take precautions.
  • The arena is cold so dress appropriately.
  • Take your seats from 6.15pm. The performance begins at 6.30pm and should end at 7.30pm.
  • Tickets should be handed over next to the Seating Area.
  • Pupils will only be handed over to the parent/carer as noted on their permission form. One teacher per class will be responsible for dismissing the pupils.
  • A large number of teaching staff will be at the events to assist pupils during the performance and will direct you in case of an emergency evacuation.
  • Official Rookie Rockstars merchandise will be available to buy at the events.
  • You can pre-order the CDs at the events. £5 per CD (£1 per CD goes to the School Funds)
  • Pupils are encouraged to dress like a rockstar for their performance or alternatively dress however they feel comfortable!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support. We are really looking forward to seeing you at the performance tonight and cannot wait to see the pupils rocking out with Dave from Rookie Rockstars!

Many thanks,

Miss Karen McDowall, Principal Teacher

Eagles, Falcons, Hawks, Ospreys, Whole School News

Rookie Rockstars – Nominated Adult

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Your child will be issued with the letter below today:

Dear Parent/carer,

We are pleased to see that tickets for the Rookie Rockstars events are selling well and you are still able to buy your two tickets until Thursday 27th April. Please complete the form or write your child’s name, class, House, how many tickets you require (max. 2 at £5 each) and put it in an envelope with the exact money with your child’s name and class noted on the front. If you wish to request extra tickets, note this on the form.

Reminders for the performance:

  • The car park may be extremely busy so perhaps consider car pooling, where possible.
  • Enter the arena at the left-handside of the Country Club, at the On the Hoof café.
  • On the Hoof café will be open from 5pm.
  • As the arena is used for equestrian events, anyone with horse allergies should take precautions.
  • The arena is cold so dress appropriately.
  • Pupils should be dropped off in the main arena between 6-6.15pm.
  • Take your seats from 6.15pm.
  • The performance begins at 6.30pm and should end at 7.30pm.
  • Pupils will only be handed over to the parent/carer noted below.
  • A large number of teaching staff will be at the events to assist pupils during the performance and will direct you in case of an emergency evacuation.
  • Official Rookie Rockstars merchandise will be available to buy at the events.
  • You can pre-order the CDs at the events.
  • Pupils are encouraged to dress like a rockstar for their performance.

As mentioned, all pupils must be accompanied by a nominated adult before and after the performance. Please indicate on the slip below who this will be and advise us of any changes, as soon as possible.

Many thanks,

Miss Karen McDowall

Principal Teacher

*Please return the completed tear-off slip A.S.A.P.

Whole School News, Wider Achievements

P7 Judo Champion

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A huge well done to Rachael who won a Gold medal two weekends ago at the Sportif International. She had to fight many much bigger girls and even came up against a girl who had bet her before. But thanks to her hard work and effort, she triumphed and won!

Then after a tiring week at our residential trip, Rachael travelled to Northern Ireland to compete in a huge competition. She fought a girl three times and won! She was awarded a Gold medal. Congratulations!

Eagles, Falcons, Hawks, Ospreys, Whole School News

Rookie Rockstars – Day 2

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We had another fantastic session rocking out with Nick from Rookie Rockstars. We learned another two songs: Bullies Ain’t Big and Hey, Hey (I’m OK!). We practised the actions to the songs and played some air guitar along to the guitar solos. We even had some fun watching a rap battle between two pupils and two teachers! Please tell someone at home what you enjoyed most about today’s session.

If you want tickets but have lost the slip, please write your child’s name, class, House, which night you are coming and how many tickets you want. Remember you are guaranteed 2 tickets (£5 each) and can request extra which will be given out when all tickets have been sorted. Please put the exact money and request slip in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and class. Your child can hand it to their teacher in the morning or hand it in at the office.

Many thanks,

Miss McDowall

Eagles, Falcons, Hawks, Ospreys, Whole School News

Rookie Rockstars – Day 1

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Today we had our first session with Nick from Rookie Rockstars. We learnt two songs: I’m Glad To Be Me and Don’t Give Up. We also sung other classic rock and pop songs. The pupils had a great time singing, dancing, air guitar-ing, moshing and fist pumping to the songs. Please ask your child about what they enjoyed most about the session.

Thank you for the ticket orders we have already received. Could I request that any further tickets orders should be in for tomorrow, Tuesday 25th April? Please put the exact money and number of tickets you want (max. 2) in an envelope. If you want any extra tickets, please note that on the form too. The tickets cost £5 each.

The Eagles and Ospreys will be performing on Tuesday 2nd May and the Hawks and Falcons will be performing on Wednesday 3rd May. The performances start at 6.30pm in the Main Arena at Ingliston Country Club. Pupils should arrive in the arena from 6pm and no later than 6.15pm. We hope to see as many of you there to support your child and the school as possible.

Official Rookie Rockstars merchandise (hats, t-shirts, writstbands) will be available to buy at the event. We encourage the pupils to dress like a rockstar for their performance.

Thank you,

Miss McDowall

Whole School News

Bishopton Day 2017

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Bishopton Day 2017 

Design Competition

** Reminder designs were due by Friday 21st April. Late entries will be accepted on Monday 24th only. Please hand them in to the school office. The template can be downloaded from the link in this post.**

The Bishopton Week Group would like your help to design the front cover for this year’s Bishopton Day Programme. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Countries of the World’.

Bishopton Day is on Saturday 17th June this year. There will be music from Sambayabamba, circus skills, woodcarver, fire engines, inflatables, dancing display, football and rugby demonstrations and much more.

To enter the competition you need to draw your design in colour in the box on the back of this sheet and then return it to your school. The designs can be anything related to ‘Countries of the World’, and should be returned by Friday 21st April 2017. The winner will be contacted by telephone.

We look forward to seeing your designs.

Bishopton Week Group

Bishopton Day 2017 Prog Cover Design

Whole School News

Fairtrade Tuckshop

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Fairtrade Tuckshop                            

At the last assembly before the Easter holidays P5S gave a presentation all about their Fairtrade tuckshop. The purpose of the tuckshop is to raise awareness of Fairtrade products and to help us move one step closer to becoming a Fairtrade school.

The first tuckshop will be on Wednesday 19th April (first week after the holidays). A group of P5S pupils will visit each of the classes before breaktime to sell the products. This will be the first week of the tuckshop so we hope you will be patient while we get organised!

The market research team selected 5 products that we will sell to start off with. These may change as time goes on and depending on how popular, or unpopular, things are. We would really appreciate it if you could bring the exact money for the things you would like to buy to make it easier for us to get round all the classes.

The products we sell range from 45p to £1.

They are:


Mixed Berries GeoBar – 45p

Chocolate Chewy GeoBar – 45p

Pineapple Fruit Pot – 65p

Flapjack – 75p

Giant Chewy Cookie – 75p

Divine White Chocolate Bar – £1

There will also be the following Free From Chocolate Crispie bar for 45p (gluten and dairy free). 

The tuckshop will run every Wednesday from the Easter holidays until the Summer holidays.

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY ALL THE YUMMY TREATS!

Whole School News

Fairtrade Tuckshop

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Fairtrade Tuckshop                            

At the last assembly before the Easter holidays P5S gave a presentation all about their Fairtrade tuckshop. The purpose of the tuckshop is to raise awareness of Fairtrade products and to help us move one step closer to becoming a Fairtrade school.

The first tuckshop will be on Wednesday 19th April (first week after the holidays). A group of P5S pupils will visit each of the classes before breaktime to sell the products. This will be the first week of the tuckshop so we hope you will be patient while we get organised!

The market research team selected 5 products that we will sell to start off with. These may change as time goes on and depending on how popular, or unpopular, things are. We would really appreciate it if you could bring the exact money for the things you would like to buy to make it easier for us to get round all the classes.

The products we sell range from 45p to £1.

They are:


Mixed Berries GeoBar – 45p

Chocolate Chewy GeoBar – 45p

Pineapple Fruit Pot – 65p

Flapjack – 75p

Giant Chewy Cookie – 75p

Divine White Chocolate Bar – £1

There will also be the following Free From Chocolate Crispie bar for 45p (gluten and dairy free). 

The tuckshop will run every Wednesday from the Easter holidays until the Summer holidays.

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY ALL THE YUMMY TREATS!

 

Eagles, Falcons, Hawks, Houses, Ospreys, Whole School News

House Quiz – Thursday 30th March

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The House Captains have organised a whole school quiz on Thursday, 30th March. Pupils are encouraged to wear their House colours on Thursday. Each stage will have two representatives to answer questions for each house and other volunteers will be chosen to take part in fun activities during the quiz. May the best house win! Apologies for the late notice.

Whole School News

Rookie Rockstars Event

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Your child was issued with a letter and ticket selection form today. Please complete and return it A.S.A.P.

Dear Parent / Carer

Rookie Rockstars – Tuesday 2 May & Wednesday 3 May : 6.15 – 7.30pm

As per our previous letter of the 16 February we have organised a whole school visit from Rookie Rockstars, a Music and Anti-Bullying Charity week beginning Monday 24 April.

As a culmination of the pupils hard work, a performance will take place in Ingliston Country Club on Tuesday 2nd May for all Eagles and Ospreys and Wednesday 3rd May for all Falcons and Hawks.  As we expect a high turnout for this event we will be limited to sell two tickets per family in the first instance and then on a first come first serve basis for any remaining tickets.  Tickets cost £5.00 which covers the expenses of Rookie Rockstars.  CDs of the songs will be available to pre-order and other merchandise will be available at the events.  £1 from every CD sold will help to raise money for the school funds.

Ingliston Country Club have very kindly agreed to host this event free of charge as they would like to promote community spirit. Palomino’s restaurant will be open before and after the event but they expect to be busy, so please book at least two weeks in advance and leave plenty of time for service.  They will also be opening ‘On the Hoof’ at 5.00pm offering hot snacks, filled rolls, cakes, pastries, teas and coffees.  This is an indoor facility and has a seating area with tables, although the arena is quite cold so dress appropriately.  Please see over for a map of where you should drop off your children to avoid congestion at the main entrance.

Please complete the tear off slip below and return with your exact money (in an envelope). Tickets will be distributed after the Easter holidays.

Miss Karen McDowall

Principal Teacher

Tuesday 2 May & Wednesday 3 May : 6.15 – 7.30pm at Ingliston Country Club