I hope everyone had a lovely mid term break.
Prior to the break primaries 5,6 and 7 enjoyed a super visit to La Tasca, Spanish restaurant, in Silverburn Glasgow. As you know Spanish is taught to all children in our school from nursery to P7. Children, and staff, learned how to make paella, developed their Spanish language skills and also learned about the culture of eating in Spain. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the visit. A huge thanks, or gracias, to Miss Ferrie for organising this super learning experience. To further their Spanish writing skills all pupils in P5,6 and 7 have been writing letters to Spanish pen pals.
On Thursday evening, before the break, P7 joined with their peers from Glenlee Primary to showcase their work on the Divided City book. Many parents took time to visit the exhibition and speak to the children about their work.
Primary 7 have continued with their busy schedule of events – the final year of primary school is such a busy one! They have been busy learning in the Glenlee Woods as part of their John Muir Award writing senses poetry and playing outdoor bingo. They have participated in the Maths Challenge and are awaiting news of the winners who will go forward to compete with their peers from the associated primaries of John Ogilvie High School.
Miss McLaughlin has been busy coaching our P6/7 dancers for the Annual Dance Festival at Glenlee Primary and Miss McKendry is coaching the same stage for the Cross Country event. These activities, and many more, happen during lunchtime and after school enabling our children to develop skills in many areas.
Primary 6 visited Burnbank library this week developing their knowledge and ability to research and reference accurately.
Primary 4 have begun their formal preparation for First Holy Communion. They look forward to working at home and and at school to deepen their understanding of this most important part of our faith. Primary 4 will also visit Newmains Pastoral Centre for a retreat. As part of putting their faith into action, primary 4 have been discussing with Mrs Hall their ideas for fundraising during the season of Lent. They will take their ideas to the Pupil Council in the coming weeks. As a result of a presentation delivered by LEPRA, the Pupil Council have made LEPRA one of our three nominated charities for this year. We will all participate in a Bollywood style workout to raise money for the worthy cause on Wed 26th February.
In the nursery Fairyland continues to grow. We now have a home for Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The children have been measuring themselves against the giant and designing flags for the dragon’s castle. Gingerbread men were enjoyed during snack time and children also used their imagination to make a gingerbread house. I do feel underdressed when I visit the nursery these days as the girls in particular are thoroughly enjoying being princesses with a variety of sparkly costumes.
Another busy week ahead but we are all looking forward to Thursday with great excitement. It’s our Inspection Celebration Day – a time for everyone involved with St Cuthbert’s to celebrate the wonderful work of our school.
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