Maidens Primary School & Early Years Centre Term 2 November 2019

Welcome back to everyone! Volunteers I hope everyone had a lovely October break. Term We are very fortunate to have some fantastic 1 was an incredibly fast term and it looks as if volunteers helping in our school this session and we Term 2 will be no different. This is always a very would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to them for giving up their time. busy term full of a variety of school tasks and Declan Stevenson helps out in various stages activities. As the term progresses our pupils will throughout the school on a Tuesday. have the opportunity to participate in a wide range Chris Philpott supports the Early Years Centre on a of experiences and new opportunities within school Monday morning. and within the local community, all of which Jacqueline Gribben supports the Early Years Centre every second Friday morning. contribute greatly to the educational development Janet O’Brien supports in P6/7 on a Monday. and experiences of our children. We were very fortune and had a theatre workshop Staffing News delivered by Youth Theatre Arts (YTAS) on Monday 28th of October and this was enjoyed by Mrs Graham has secured a full time post everyone. at Early Years Centre and

her last day at Maidens was Friday 1st

November. We wish her all the best in Sa fety her new post and thank her for being a

valued member of staff at Maidens. Miss Please follow our guidelines to ensure our children’s Summers our modern apprentice has now safety in the school playground: resigned from her post as she no longer wishes to continue with the Modern Apprentice scheme. We wish her luck in  ‘Park and Stride.’ We would encourage you to her future endeavours. park at the beach car park and walk through the lane as often as possible. Maidens Mile  Please do NOT park either side of the school th On Thursday 19 September the weather gates within the coned area. These spaces was just kind enough and held up for us, and should be left free for mini buses at drop off we were able to hold the annual Maidens and pick up times. (If a bus leaves, there may be Mile event. All of our pupils have received a another waiting on the space.) certificate for their efforts. Below are the  Please DO NOT PARK in the turning circle, this prize winners in each category. should be left clear for vehicles to manoeuvre.

Mini Mile – 1st Jennifer Doyle 2nd Patrick  The Yellow path is for pedestrians and cars Booth 3rd Rossi Carmichael-Veitch should be parked beyond this, NOT on it. There should be a clear path for people to walk along. Maidens Mile – 1st Jacob Booth 2nd Andrew  Please ensure there is no smoking in the school rd Gemmell 3 Leigh Gemmell grounds.  Dogs are NOT permitted in the school grounds. Best Senior Boy: Jacob Booth, Best Senior Girl: Leigh Gemmell  If you are visiting the school during the day,

Well done to all pupils for a brilliant effort. please close the gates behind you. We would like to thank all the parents and  For safety reasons please do not walk through carers who supported our event. It was a the staff car park with your children. fantastic turnout and the pupils fully  Pupils in Primary 1-3 must be collected from the appreciated all of your vocal school entrance. encouragement.

We would as always also like to thank Marilyn Rodgers, Jenny Alexander, and their families who continue to so generously support the event each year by providing the medals and shields for the award ceremony. Charitable Efforts Students A huge thank you to everyone for supporting so brilliantly the Parent and Pupil Council’s charity We warmly welcome students to Maidens and enjoy fundraising efforts. The Maidens Got Talent evening getting to see them grow and develop in their career. raised £210 for school funds and this money will be Within the school we currently have Rachel Melville used towards the cost of the buses to attend the who is a teaching student in Primary 4/5. Gaiety in December. In the Early Years Centre we have Natalie Miller an HNC student who will be in on a Monday and Tuesday.

The Big Breakfast was a real success and it was a lovely atmosphere in school to have all the pupils, sitting together to raise awareness of this appeal. Head Teacher Drop-In Sessions We raised £96.30 for the STV Children’s appeal. As you may know, I operate an open door policy in the school, and where possible, will happily meet with parents to discuss their ideas, celebrate Following our Harvest Assembly we raised £100 achievements and to hear suggestions about how from the Book stall/coffee morning in aid of Glasgow we could further strengthen home/school Children’s Hospital. The charity was presented with partnerships. I propose to have an informal drop a cheque on Tuesday 5th of November where the in session each term, this term it will take place pupils ‘Welcomed Home Oor Wullie!’ on Monday 25th November at 2.30pm – 3.15pm There is no agenda, but tea/coffee, and a warm welcome are on offer!

Parent Council

Our parent council undertake amazing work across Christmas Events

the school to support us in a range of different ways – consultation about whole school issues, Pantomime at the Gaiety Theatre fundraising, assistance at school events etc. The group are always looking for new members, and The school have booked seats to the Gaiety would make you very welcome. The next meeting Theatre to see this year’s pantomime, ‘Jack will be held on Tuesday 14th January at 6pm in and the Beanstalk’. Oh no you haven’t!! OH the school. Everyone is welcome! YES WE HAVE!!! The panto is on Friday 20th December. Fisherton Primary School will be Christmas Craft Session attending the Pantomime on the same day.

The parent Council have organised a craft making Farm Park Visit and Santa’s Grotto session on Thursday 14th November from 3pm- 4.15pm. The cost of this will be £1 per child. Please The Early Years Centre will be accompanied by let us know if you are able to support this event Fisherton Early Years Centre to visit the Heads with your time or ideas. Any support would be of Farm Park on Friday 13th of December. greatly appreciated. They will include an opportunity to play in the soft play, the foul play shooting gallery, some story time and a visit to Santa’s Grotto. House Captains

Nomination took place and the following pupils were elected to be Captains this session. We are positive they will do a great job! Well done! Remembrance Eva Lawrie- Carrick (red) Poppies are now on sale in school. Primary 6/7 will attend Luci Leck- Malin ( Yellow) a Remembrance service at on Monday 11th of November and will be laying a wreath. Jacob Booth- Shanter (Green)

After School Clubs on offer this term

Date Time Who Details Started 3rd Sept Every Tuesday Primary 7 Youth Club at 6.30pm-8.30pm Carrick Academy Community Wing. 50p per week Begins Tuesdays 29th Tuesdays 2.30pm- Primary 5-7 who Skiing and Tubing Oct- 10th Dec 7.00pm have signed up at Newmilns with Ryan Douglas 29th Oct-10th Dec Tuesdays 6pm-7pm Primary 1-3 Street Games(Athletics) Primary 29th Oct-10th Dec Tuesdays 7pm-8pm Primary 4-7 Street Games (Netball) Girvan Primary 30th Oct-11th Dec Wednesdays 6pm- Primary 1-3 Multi-Sports Street 7pm Games Girvan Primary th th 30 Oct-11 Dec Wednesdays 7pm- Primary 4-7 Multi-Sports Street 8pm Games Girvan Primary 31st October-28th Nov Thursdays 3-4pm Primary 5-7 Gymnastics in School 4th November- 25th Monday 6pm-7pm Primary 1-3 Transition Club November Carrick Academy 4th November- 25th Monday 7pm-8pm Primary 4-7 Transition Club November Carrick Academy 5th Nov-10th Dec Tuesday 3.15-4pm Primary 1-3 Tennis Girvan Primary 5th Nov-10th Dec Tuesday 4pm-5pm Primary 4-7 Tennis Girvan Primary 7th Nov-12th Dec Thursdays 6pm-7pm Primary 3-7 Girls Football Girvan Primary 8th November- 13th Fridays 5-6pm Primary 4-7 Handball Carrick December Academy

8th November- 13th Fridays 6-7pm Primary 4-7 Badminton Carrick December Academy

29th Nov- 13th Dec FRIDAYS 3-4pm Primary 1-7 Archery with Ryan Douglas in School (Change of Date)

If you would like to support us to deliver an after school club or know someone who would. Please get in touch.

Malin Court are holding a Christmas

Fayre on Wednesday 20th of November 2pm-4pm. Stall are £10 with this money being donated to charity.

Communication If your child is going to be absent we would appreciate if you could let the school know by calling 01655 885806. In the event of your child becoming ill, or having an accident at school or Nursery, we will contact you or your Emergency numbers immediately. Please ensure we have your most recent contact numbers, and let us know ASAP if they change throughout the year.

Office Update- Mrs Davidson is currently absent from work and will be absent for four weeks at a minimum. We are doing or best to cover the office but should you require to speak to someone in the office in person could you please try before 9.15am any morning or from 1pm on a Monday and Wednesday afternoon and any time on a Thursday at the moment. We will endeavour to answer calls throughout the day as normal. Thank you for your co-operation at this time.

The Office will be staffed as follows: Mornings 8.30-9.15: Kerry Seenan Monday PM: Kirsty McHarg Wednesday PM: Hilary Buchanan Thursday full day: Anne-Marie Hill

th Please join us for a Dress down day on Friday 15 of November in aid of Children in need. Suggested donation of £1 would be much appreciated.

#Alternative SecretSanta

This year our staff have decided to buy gifts for the South Christmas Toy bank. We feel

that this is a fantastic way of doing good and making sure that a child in need in our local area

receives a Christmas gift. Should any parents also wish to donate to this toy bank, please hand gifts into the school office and we will ensure they are delivered. See the Christmas Toy Bank Facebook page for more details.

Staying in touch

A great way to stay up to date with Maidens news is to follow us on Twitter:

Maidens PS and EYC @MaidensPrimary Or on the BLOG: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sa/maidensprimaryschool/

Dates for your Diary

DATE DETAILS TIME Mon 21st October IN-SERVICE FULL DAY Tuesday 22nd Tracking reports issued to parents 3pm October Tuesday 22nd SFR Bonfire/Fireworks talk 1pm-2pm October Wed 23rd October EYC Forest School–(Joint Centres) Full day Wed 23rd October Parents Evening 3pm-8pm Wed 28th October Youth Theatre Arts Scotland in school 10am-12pm Tues 29th October Parent Council meeting in school 6pm Thurs 31st October Hallowe’en party 1pm-3pm Friday 1st November Tempest Photography in school 9am Monday 4th Waste Management Talks 9am- 12pm November Tuesday 5th Oor Wullie returns to school 1pm November Thurs 7th Nov P4-7 outdoor day Full Day Monday 11th P6/7 to attend Remembrance service at 11am November Turnberry Thurs 14th Nov P1-3 outdoor day Full Day Thursday 14th Dec PC Craft Session after School 3PM-4.15PM Friday 15th Dress down for Children in Need Full day November Wednesday 20th P7 Carrick Academy Transition Event Full Day November Wednesday 20th EYC Forest School–(Joint Centres) Full Day November Thursday 21st Nibbles and Numbers Parent workshop 6pm-7pm November Thursday 28th Christmas Fayre 6pm-7pm November Monday 9th Dec EYC Forest School–(Joint Centres) Full day Tuesday 10th Dec Christmas lunch 12.15pm Friday 13th Dec EYC to Farm Park Full day Friday 13th Dec Christmas parties joint with Fisherton AM-P1-3. PMP4-7 Thursday 19th Nativity 6.30pm December Friday 20th Trip to the Panto then close for Christmas AM December 2.30pm! Monday 6th January Pupils return to school 9am

Leeanne Campbell Head Teacher