12 Oct 2007 - st John's Newsletter
St John?s RC Primary School
Newsletter
Friday 12th October 2007
Dear Parents,
Africa Links Meeting ? Drummond High School
The children who accompanied Miss Farrell last Friday afternoon were, Freya Hesse, Christopher Connarty, Tom Stavert, Mitchell Baxter and Rachel Dunne.
They took part in a workshop with children from other school where they discussed the link they have with African schools, they had to feed back to all adult/teachers. They did a great job and were a credit to the school.
New School
You will be aware from recent press coverage that the plans for a new build for St John?s have encountered a set back due to funding.
Myself and Donald Canavan, one of our parents, attended a meeting yesterday with Cllr Marilyne MacLaren and Ms Gillian Tee our Director of Children and Families.
They have assured us that there is still a commitment to improve facilities at St John?s, whether through a rebuild or a refurbishment programme. A statement to this effect will be put in the local press, today or tomorrow. We will work closely with the Authority and the Scottish Government to ensure that we obtain the very best for our children.
Summary for SQIP
You will receive a copy of the summary for parents with your newsletter today. We are very proud of all our achievements. Please take the time to look over the leaflet.
School Travel Action Plan Day
Mrs Gargaro and Miss Farrell attended the launch of the School Travel Action Plan. They have come back armed with ideas to make our school more eco-friendly. Watch this space??
In-Service Day
On Monday 22nd October there will be an in-service for staff at Holy Rood. This is a whole cluster in-service where staff will be looking at the Curriculum for Excellence in relation to Transitions P7/S1. Pupils return on Tuesday 23rd October.
Parent Council Meeting
There will be a Parent Council meeting on Tuesday 23rd October in the Staffroom at 7.00pm.
P1 ? P3 Halloween Party
We would appreciate donations of:
Jars with Lids
Muslin squares
Please give to:
Marie Volpe (P1)
Joanne Campbell (P2)
Helen Mansbridge (P3)
We need these by Wednesday 24th October, thank you.
St John?s Dyslexia Group
St John?s Dyslexia Group will meet on Monday 29th October from 7.30pm ? 9.00pm at the Dalriada. Anyone who has a child who is or may be dyslexic is welcome to join us. For further information contact Jacquie Robertson on 669 6891 or Oonagh O?Brien on 669 5315.
Do you still owe us money?.....
There is still quite a lot of money outstanding for trips/workshops etc. Details are:
Christmas Panto
Wednesday 28th November, £9.50 per child. This was due by Friday 5th November.
Drumming Workshop
Monday 10th September & Wednesday 12th September, £2.70 per pupil, this was due by Friday 21st September.
If you have not paid for any of these trips, please send the money into to your child?s class teacher in an envelope with your child?s name, class and the trip name/workshop name clearly written on the front by Friday 26th October.
REMINDER - Uniform Order
A wee note to remind you that if you would like to order school uniform and have not returned your order please do by Thursday 25th October. Payment is required with the order (cheques should be made payable to St John?s School). Please return to your child?s class teacher in an envelope clearly marked UNIFORM. Please note that after this date you will not be able to order school uniform. There will not be another uniform order until April 2008.
Have a lovely October holiday.
Many thanks for your continued support and co-operation.
Ms Barbara A Service, Head Teacher
Newsletter
Friday 12th October 2007
Dear Parents,
Africa Links Meeting ? Drummond High School
The children who accompanied Miss Farrell last Friday afternoon were, Freya Hesse, Christopher Connarty, Tom Stavert, Mitchell Baxter and Rachel Dunne.
They took part in a workshop with children from other school where they discussed the link they have with African schools, they had to feed back to all adult/teachers. They did a great job and were a credit to the school.
New School
You will be aware from recent press coverage that the plans for a new build for St John?s have encountered a set back due to funding.
Myself and Donald Canavan, one of our parents, attended a meeting yesterday with Cllr Marilyne MacLaren and Ms Gillian Tee our Director of Children and Families.
They have assured us that there is still a commitment to improve facilities at St John?s, whether through a rebuild or a refurbishment programme. A statement to this effect will be put in the local press, today or tomorrow. We will work closely with the Authority and the Scottish Government to ensure that we obtain the very best for our children.
Summary for SQIP
You will receive a copy of the summary for parents with your newsletter today. We are very proud of all our achievements. Please take the time to look over the leaflet.
School Travel Action Plan Day
Mrs Gargaro and Miss Farrell attended the launch of the School Travel Action Plan. They have come back armed with ideas to make our school more eco-friendly. Watch this space??
In-Service Day
On Monday 22nd October there will be an in-service for staff at Holy Rood. This is a whole cluster in-service where staff will be looking at the Curriculum for Excellence in relation to Transitions P7/S1. Pupils return on Tuesday 23rd October.
Parent Council Meeting
There will be a Parent Council meeting on Tuesday 23rd October in the Staffroom at 7.00pm.
P1 ? P3 Halloween Party
We would appreciate donations of:
Jars with Lids
Muslin squares
Please give to:
Marie Volpe (P1)
Joanne Campbell (P2)
Helen Mansbridge (P3)
We need these by Wednesday 24th October, thank you.
St John?s Dyslexia Group
St John?s Dyslexia Group will meet on Monday 29th October from 7.30pm ? 9.00pm at the Dalriada. Anyone who has a child who is or may be dyslexic is welcome to join us. For further information contact Jacquie Robertson on 669 6891 or Oonagh O?Brien on 669 5315.
Do you still owe us money?.....
There is still quite a lot of money outstanding for trips/workshops etc. Details are:
Christmas Panto
Wednesday 28th November, £9.50 per child. This was due by Friday 5th November.
Drumming Workshop
Monday 10th September & Wednesday 12th September, £2.70 per pupil, this was due by Friday 21st September.
If you have not paid for any of these trips, please send the money into to your child?s class teacher in an envelope with your child?s name, class and the trip name/workshop name clearly written on the front by Friday 26th October.
REMINDER - Uniform Order
A wee note to remind you that if you would like to order school uniform and have not returned your order please do by Thursday 25th October. Payment is required with the order (cheques should be made payable to St John?s School). Please return to your child?s class teacher in an envelope clearly marked UNIFORM. Please note that after this date you will not be able to order school uniform. There will not be another uniform order until April 2008.
Have a lovely October holiday.
Many thanks for your continued support and co-operation.
Ms Barbara A Service, Head Teacher
