Glebe August 19 Newsletter

GLEBE
PRIMARY

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August
2019

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Message from the Head Teacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

We would like to take this opportunity to say a huge welcome
back to all the children in the school including the new pupils
who have joined us in Primary one and across the school. It is
good to see all our children wearing their school uniform so
proudly and setting a good example in the school community.
Please remember we have lots of almost new uniform in the
front reception area so please help yourself.

We are looking forward to many events over the coming weeks
including; author visits, the ‘Meet the Teacher’ drop in afternoon
and the House Elections.

We are continuing to focus on improving attendance and late-
coming and promoting safe parking. We appreciate the many
families who are very supportive of the school’s work in these
areas.

Please read on for more information and dates for the diary.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me should you wish to discuss
any concerns or make any suggestions to school improvement.

In partnership

Elaine McNeil
Head Teacher

INFORMATION

School Office
Please note our office is only staffed from
8.30am-4pm. Some teaching staff are in at
8am but they are unable to answer phones or
take messages. Please call the school during
office times.

School Absence
Can I please remind you to give the school
office a quick ring by 9.30am if your child is
going to be absent. If we haven't heard from
you despite phoning and texting and we are
unable to determine where your child is, we
have been advised to follow child protection
procedures. In rare circumstances this would
mean involving the Police or Child Protective
Services. A quick phone-call would avoid this.

Medicines
We would remind you that you should contact
the office if your child(ren) require any
medicines including inhalers, Piriton, etc.
whilst at school. Medicine can only be
administered if there is signed consent. All
medicines have to be clearly labelled in the
original containers. Staff can only administer
medicine after they have witnessed the parent
administer the first dose. All medicines are
held in the school medical office and
administered by the staff once the necessary
paperwork is completed.

IMPORTANT!
New Catering Regulations
North Ayrshire Catering department is
committed to healthy meals. Scottish
government guidelines have resulted in
changes to menus. Ham has been removed
from all schools and juice is now only available
on special themed days.

Menus can be found here:
https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/education-
and-learning/school-meals/school-lunches.aspx

New regulations around allergies mean new
dietary/medical needs request forms have
been issued to some families. These must be
signed by a medical professional e.g. GP or
dietician. Once the forms have been returned
a meeting will be arranged with the catering
supervisor.

PLAYGROUND
SUPERVISION

Our playgrounds are still very busy places in the morning which can be
very distressing for young children. We have tried to make staff more
recognisable as they wear high visibility vests and are located near the
gates to monitor children trying to leave the premises. We have told the
children they don’t need to line up until the bell has gone and would ask
that parents/carers try to stand back from the lines once the children have
lined up. We have also taken the decision to lock most of the gates during
the day as we have some new P1 ‘escape artists’.

Staff take child protection and safeguarding seriously. We are aware of
estranged parents/carers who try to make contact with their children
during break times. Staff are quick to ask the child to go inside and the
adult to move on to avoid distressing the child.

Furthermore all playgrounds are supervised by staff and we always
approach anyone we don’t recognise or anyone behaving in a concerning
manner.

Lastly class teachers have reminded pupils they don’t speak to any adults
outside the playgrounds and they report concerns to staff immediately.

FIT TRAIL PLAY EQUIPMENT

Reminder

We had previously indicated that North
Ayrshire’s Health and Safety Advisor had said
the play equipment should not be used before
and after school.

Parents/carers continue to allow their children
to use this. One parent suggested we put up a
disclaimer however NAC has said this does not
suffice and the school and authority ‘could’
still be liable if there were to be any
accidents.

We do not wish to spoil anyone’s enjoyment
however we have to follow North Ayrshire’s
advice and remind families that the play trail
should only be used during the school day,
under the supervision of staff who have
carried out relevant risk assessments.

Parent Council/ PTA

Glebe benefits from having a very proactive Parent
Council and PTA who do a fabulous job of fundraising
and supporting the school. Meetings are normally held the
first Monday of most months.

Our first meeting is the annual AGM, where we hope to
see as many of you here as possible. So please put Monday
9th September, here at Glebe Primary in your diary.

Food bank donations

Last session we read that the foodbank in Girdle
Toll and the one at the local Salvation Army had to
close due to lack of supplies. We know that these
foodbanks are very important to some of the Glebe
community.
Our school community would like to collect for
these two local foodbanks. This session we will
collect any spare nonperishable items at Monday
Assemblies- ‘Monday’s Meals’
Items such as tins, cereals, pastas would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks from the Charity Committee.

Please find a list of dates for information we have to
date including some class assemblies/showcases.

As new items are added they will be added to subsequent
newsletters and highlighted in yellow.

Fri 30th AUGUST 2019
House Elections
Tue 3rd
Wed 4th- SEPTEMBER 2019
Fri 6th Accredited Learning Meeting with Sarah FLT 9am
Mon 9th Fluoride Varnish
Wed 11th
Thu 12th PTA/Parent Council AGM at Glebe 7pm
Fri 13th JRSOs at Gailes Hotel (AM)
Wed 18th SSPC Visits
Thu 19th Roald Dahl Day (Optional- dress up or wear yellow)
Fri 20th Learning Conversation 5-8pm ( Parents’ Eve)
Mon 23rd Learning Conversation 3.30-6pm( Parents’ Eve)
Tue 24th In-service Staff only
Fri 27th In-service Staff only
Author Visit P6 & P7
P5-7 Cross Country Event –Selected Pupils (info to
follow)

Thu 3rd OCTOBER 2019
Fri 4th P1M Visiting Crosshouse Hospital
Mon 7th P3 Assembly/Showcase 9.15am
Mon 7th Tempest Class Photos
Wed 9th PC/PTA Meeting 7pm Watersports Club
Wed 9th Harvest Service AM
Thu 10th FLT Movie Night TBC
Thu 10th P2/1S Visiting Crosshouse Hospital
Mon14 th – P7 Assembly/Showcase 2.15pm
Fri 18th October Holidays
Mon 21st
Thu 24th In-service Staff Only
Thu 24th
Tue 29th P2D Visiting Crosshouse Hospital
Wed 30th
Ragbag Collection
Mon 11th
Fri 15th Halloween Disco P1-3 5.30-6.30pm
Mon 18th
Halloween Disco P4 & P5 5.30-6.45pm
Halloween Disco P6 & P7 7-8.15pm

NOVEMBER 2019

PC/PTA Meeting 7pm Watersports Club

School Holiday

School Holiday

DECEMBER 2019

Sat 7th Christmas Fayre 10am-12pm

Thu 12th P1 & P2 Nativity 2pm & 6pm (at Glebe PS)

Fri 13th P1 & P2 Christmas Party

Mon 16th P3 & P4 Christmas Party

Tue 17th Whole School at Pantomime (Glasgow)

Wed 18th Glebe’s Musical Morning (choir and musicians)

Wed 18th P5 & P6 Christmas Party

Thu 19th P7 Christmas Party

Fri 20th Church Service at Irvine Old Parish Church,
9.30am
School Stops 2.30pm

Mon 23rd Christmas Holidays
Fri 3rd

JANUARY 2020

Wed 15th Learning Conversation 5-8pm ( Parents’ Eve)

Thu 16th Learning Conversation 3.30-6pm( Parents’ Eve)

Wed 22nd – Fluoride Varnish
Fri 24th

Thu 23rd Scots Afternoon ( Pupils)

Fri 24th Burns Supper P6 (PM)

Mon 3rd FEBRUARY 2020
Fri 7th - PC/PTA Meeting 7pm Watersports Club
Mon 10th School Holidays
Tue 11th
Wed 12th In-service Staff Only
Thu 13th
Valentine Disco P1-3 5.30-6.30pm
Mon 17th
Valentine Disco P4 & P5 5.30-6.45pm
Wed 11th Valentine Disco P6 & P7 7-8.15pm
Mon 16th
P7 Residential Dalguise Perth
Fri 3rd
Mon 6th – MARCH 2020
Fri 17th
Wed 29th P6 Assembly/Showcase (time TBC)
Thu 30th
PC/PTA Meeting 7pm Watersports Club
Mon 4th
Mon 18th APRIL 2020
Thu 21st
In-service Staff Only

Easter Holidays

Learning Conversation 5-8pm ( Parents’ Eve)
Learning Conversation 3.30-6pm( Parents’ Eve)

MAY 2020
School Holiday
PC/PTA Meeting 7pm Watersports Club
P7/S1 Transition Day Greenwood Academy

Fri 22nd P7/S1 Transition Day Greenwood Academy

Mon 25th School Holiday

Tue 26th In-service Staff Only

Wed 27th- Health Week
Fri 29th

JUNE 2020

Mon 1st Dress Down- Bring a Bottle day (Collection for
Summer Fayre)

Fri 5th Summer Fayre 6-8pm

Fri 12th P1-3 Summer Trip (TBC)

Mon 15th - Activities to meet the new teacher and support
Fri 19th transition throughout the week; in children’s own
classes.
Glebe’s Got Talent class auditions this week

Wed 17th School Partners Strawberry Tea 2pm

Thu 18th New P1 Induction Day 9.15am- Parents return for
lunch with children at 12pm

Thu 18th Bump up morning-Activities with new teacher in
new class

Fri 19th Potted Sports

Mon 22nd – ‘Pop in the Playground’ (pop up choir)
Fri 26th

Mon 22nd New P1 teddy bear picnic 2-3pm

Tue 23rd P4-7 Summer Trip
Wed 24th P7 Leavers’ Trip to Coloursplash
Wed 24th
Thu 25th P7 ‘ The Glebies 2019’ (Fun award ceremony-
Fri 26th Parents/Carers welcome)

P7 Leavers’ Disco 7-9pm, at the Watersports Club
Irvine

Glebe’s Got talent finale- pupils only (PM)

Summer Service and P7 Leavers’ Celebration at
Irvine Old Parish Church, 9.30am
School closes 1pm

That’s all folks…