{"id":2346,"date":"2020-08-19T13:12:50","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T13:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/stjames\/?page_id=2346"},"modified":"2026-04-02T11:59:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T11:59:35","slug":"wholeschoolnews","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/stjames\/wholeschoolnews\/","title":{"rendered":"Whole School News"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #203679\"><em>For up-to-date Whole School News, please see the updates bar at the side (desktop) or the bottom (mobile) of the page. Our Monthly Newsletters feature all our up-to-date communications.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><em>Please see historical articles below<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Podcast Launch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">We are so excited to share that we have officially launched our school podcast, <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Chatterbox<\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">. This project was made possible by a wonderful grant from Virgin Money, which allowed us to purchase high-quality microphones, headphones, and recording gear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Our pupils have taken to the airwaves like naturals! They have been busy creating the school news, interviewing staff, and practicing their &#8220;radio voices&#8221; to make sure our first episode is a hit. This project is helping our children build incredible skills in literacy, technology, and public speaking\u2014all while having a lot of fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">The first episode is now live! We have school news, some hilarious jokes in the &#8220;Giggle Zone,&#8221; and a special guest in the hot seat.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 474px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-2346-1\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/stjames\/uploads\/sites\/2287\/2026\/04\/02115833\/Chatterbox-March-FINAL.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/stjames\/uploads\/sites\/2287\/2026\/04\/02115833\/Chatterbox-March-FINAL.mp4\">https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/stjames\/uploads\/sites\/2287\/2026\/04\/02115833\/Chatterbox-March-FINAL.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><strong>Whole School Digital Event<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">We are thrilled to invite all parents and carers to join us for a hands-on <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"75\">Digital Event<\/b> celebrating the innovative technology our students use every day.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Whether you&#8217;re a tech expert or a complete beginner, there\u2019s something for everyone to explore. Come and see how we are preparing our students for a digital world!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b style=\"font-size: 16px\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">When:<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 16px;font-weight: 400\"> Thursday, 5th February<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Time:<\/b> 15:15 \u2013 16:30<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Where:<\/b> School Gym Hall &amp; Dining Hall<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1. Stay Safe Online (15:15 \u2013 15:30)<\/b> We\u2019ll kick off with a short, essential presentation on <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"91\">Internet Safety and Digital Resilience<\/b>. Learn practical tips on how to support your child\u2019s wellbeing and security in an ever-evolving online landscape.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">2. The Interactive Zone (15:30 \u2013 16:30)<\/b> After the presentation, the floor is yours! Dive into our interactive stations:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">AI Creativity:<\/b> Try your hand at cutting-edge <b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\">AI tools within Adobe Express<\/b> to create stunning graphics in seconds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Coding Corner:<\/b> Get a taste of programming and see how our students build logic through code.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3D Printing Lab:<\/b> Watch our <b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\">3D Printer<\/b> in action and even help print a digital design.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">And much more&#8230;<\/b> Discover the various apps and gadgets that bring our curriculum to life.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"11\" \/>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Why attend?<\/b> &gt; This is a fantastic opportunity to see the high-level skills your children are developing and to get some &#8220;hands-on&#8221; experience with the tools of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">We look forward to seeing you there and exploring the digital frontier together!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Renfrew Cluster \u2013 School Visit Timetable<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To support families in exploring multiple schools ahead of Primary 1 registration, we\u2019ve coordinated visit times across the Renfrew Cluster during the final week of term:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monday 6th October<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Newmains Primary: 3.30\u20134.00pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday 7th October<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Kirklandneuk Primary: 3.30\u20134.00pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday 8th October<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 St James Primary: 3.30\u20134.00pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday 9th October<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Arkleston Primary: 3.30\u20134.00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Families are invited to visit each school via the front entrance at 3.30pm, where they\u2019ll be welcomed by the Senior Leadership Team and shown around the Primary 1 teaching spaces and communal areas.<\/p>\n<p>Further visits will be arranged as part of the transition programme running from April to June 2026.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our New Primary 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re delighted to share that our wonderful school featured across Renfrewshire Council\u2019s communication channels on the first day back in August! A short video of the first day can be viewed below.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"New primary 1 kids start school at St James&#039; Primary, Renfrew #shorts #school #primaryschool\" width=\"400\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p4z2p8-MPB8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>Primary School Lunch Menu<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/stjames\/uploads\/sites\/2287\/2025\/08\/21133930\/2025-2026_Primary_School_Menu.pdf\">2025-2026_Primary_School_Menu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For up-to-date Whole School News, please see the updates bar at the side (desktop) or the bottom (mobile) of the page. Our Monthly Newsletters feature all our up-to-date communications. Please see historical articles below Podcast Launch We are so excited to share that we have officially launched our school podcast, Chatterbox. 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