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Welcome back to all pupils and a particular warm welcome to our new Primary 1s and the
following new pupil to Primary 2:Aaliyah Ali
(P2/1)
We wish them ever success and happiness in our school.
I am looking forward to once again working closely with the whole school community
this session to take the school from strength to strength. This will not be achieved
without the valuable support of all staff, pupils and of course all parents, guardians
and extended family members. I look forward to working in partnership with you to
ensure the needs of your children are fully met and that your children are not only
achieving, but feel safe, happy and nurtured within our school community.
Please ensure that you contact any member of the senior management team at the
earliest opportunity if you have any concerns related to your child’s academic
progress, health and wellbeing or social and emotional needs and we will always
endeavour to resolve any issues to your satisfaction as swiftly as possible.
PARENTZONE INFORMAL DROP IN:
The first Wednesday of every month will be once again timetabled to provide a one hour
drop in facility in the meeting room( from 2-3pm) for any parents who wish to come in and
have an informal chat with myself or Mrs Hardie. Please use this allocated time to either
raise any concerns you may have or to come along and give us some positive feedback
about school initiatives or suggestions as to ways in which we can become more involved
with parents and the wider community.
STAFFING 2015 – 2016
We have welcomed several new members of staff this session on a permanent
appointment: - Miss Nolan in P6/5, Miss McNaught in P5/4 and Mr Farrell in P4.Joining us
also this session to complete their probation year are: Miss Cuthbert @ P4/3 and
Miss Doughty in P3/2. We hope all of our new staff very much enjoy their time here as part
of the school community and I’m confident that both parents and pupils will welcome them
and work very much in partnership with our new teachers.
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This is our class structure for 2014-2015
P1
P1/2
P2/3
P4/3
P4
P5/4
P6/5
P7
Mrs Gibbon
Mrs Donati
Miss Doughty/Mrs Hardie
Miss Cuthbert/Miss McGhee
Mr Michael Farrell
Miss Hannah McNaught
Miss Eimear Nolan
Miss Jaclyn Livingston
On the week beginning 8th September, we will be running “Meet the Teacher” Sessions to
provide you with information about your child’s curriculum for the coming session. Please
see diary dates at the end of the newsletter.
SUPPORT STAFF
Ms Zangrande will support pupils in P1/2 and P2/3
Mrs Carnochan will support pupils in P4 and P5/4
We are currently awaiting confirmation of a full time 27.5 PSA post
Mrs Carnochan is the designated first aider for the school.
OFFICE STAFF
Mrs Duffy is our full time Clerical Assistant
Mrs Cochrane fulfils office duties on a Wednesday and Thursday afternoon
Mrs McGonagle fulfils office duties on Thursday afternoons
Our office staff will be happy to assist you with:
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All clothing/free meals grant enquiries
All uniform ordering
Arranging appointments you may require with senior management or staff
Our office staff will be the first point of contact for you and will assist you with any general
enquiries.
I would respectfully ask that all parents access the building via the school office to request
appointments with teaching staff or promoted staff. It is Glasgow City Council’s Policy that
all visitors should sign in via the office in order to uphold Health and Safety /Child Protection
and Fire Safety Procedures.
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SCHOOL UNIFORM
As children often remove sweatshirts for PE etc. and in order to identify your
child’s sweatshirt, polo shirt etc. PLEASE ENSURE ALL CLOTHING IS
CLEARLY LABELLED.
Thank you for your continued support of the school uniform. Once again I would like to
promote the purchase of a school tie (£2.50) which should be worn for special occasions
throughout the year.
Please supply black plimsolls or lace up shoes for indoor use.
Pupils should bring football boots in a bag to use during playtime if required.
We currently have one bag of LOST PROPERTY left over from last session,
containing unlabelled jackets etc. If you are still searching for items please call into
the school office by Friday 28th August. Thereafter all items will be placed in our
clothing bank.
PE KIT REQUIRED
The wearing of jewellery is discouraged in school and should not be worn in PE lessons.
Glasgow City has a policy which clearly states that no earrings should be worn in PE
lessons.
In order for your child to fully enjoy and participate in PE it is essential that appropriate kit
(shorts, t-shirt/polo shirt and suitable footwear) is provided.
PE
From August until December 2015 P4-P7 will enjoy one hour of lessons on Wednesdays
from our visiting PE Specialist, Mrs Clements. The second session will be delivered by their
Class Teacher or by Visiting Specialist Coaches.
P1-P3 will have two PE Sessions timetabled, both being provided by their class teacher or
by visiting Specialists where appropriate.
From January 2016 P1-P3 will attend sessions with our Specialist Teacher, Mrs Clements.
Classes have PE this term on the following days
P1
P2/1
P2/1
P3/2
P3/2
P4/3
P4/3
P4
P4
P5/4
P5/4
P6/5
P6/5
Monday
Monday
Friday
Tuesday
Friday
Tuesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Friday
Wednesday
Thursday
Wednesday
(am)
(pm)
(am)
(pm)
(am)
(am)
(pm)
(pm)
(am)
(am)
Mrs Gibbon
Mrs Donati
Mrs Donati
Miss Doughty
Miss Doughty
Miss Cuthbert
Miss Cuthbert
Mr Farrell
Mr Farrell
Miss McNaught
Miss McNaught
(pm) Miss Nolan
Miss Nolan
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P7
P7
Tuesday
(pm) Miss Livingston
Wednesday (am) Miss Livingston
P4
P5/4
P6/5
P7
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Mrs Clements (Specialist Coach)
Mrs Clements (Specialist Coach
Mrs Clements (Specialist Coach)
Mrs Clements (Specialist Coach)
A Planning Meeting is scheduled for the end of August with our Active School
Co-ordinator. Miss McGhee will jointly plan the session’s timetable for visiting coaches and
health and wellbeing events.
MOBILE PHONES/ELECTRONIC GAMES/NINTENDO/D.S. PLAYERS ETC.
In order to allow older pupils to contact parents after school to confirm arrangements, pupils
are permitted to bring mobile phones to school. They must be clearly labelled with the
pupil’s name and must be handed into the school office at the start of the school day.
Phones will be re-issued to pupils at 3:00pm.
This is to ensure that the phones will not:
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Cause disruption to lessons
Be a source of inappropriate downloaded materials
Be utilised to photograph pupils
Be utilised to text pupils during the school day
As the staff is unable to monitor the content of games/films which are loaded in consoles
and this may result in pupils accessing inappropriate material during break times.
All handheld electronic game consoles are not permitted to be brought to school.
The support of parents will be appreciated in ensuring pupils refrain from bringing such
items to school.
ICT POLICY
All pupils will shortly receive a presentation on the acceptable use of ICT policy in schools.
Forms will be issued to parents and carers to countersign with their child to ensure pupils
and parents are clear with regard to our policy in relation to the use of ICT facilities in
school.
BREAKFAST CLUB SCHOOL MEALS
Breakfast Club will be available from 8:00am.
are served at a cost £1.00.
Fruit juice, milk, cereal and toast
School meals are served daily at a cost of £1.70 with pupils enjoying a variety of choices.
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All pupils in P1-P3 will receive free school meals.
Pupils should only attend breakfast club if they intend taking breakfast as we have no staff
or supervision to occupy children for 45 minutes prior to the start of the school day.
CAFETERIA
There will be an American Theme Day in the Cafeteria on Monday
24th August where children will be served burgers, hotdogs etc. Please
encourage your child to uptake a school dinner on this day.
PANTOMIME
We have booked a trip to the pantomime “Aladdin” at Eastwood Theatre
on Monday 21st December @ 1pm. We will notify you the cost of this
outing, including buses in the next few weeks. Additional adult
supervisors will be required on that day and if you are free to assist from
12.30-3.45pm, please call the school office to add your name to the
volunteer list.
Please note, children will return to school around 3.45 pm and will be dismissed from
their classes.
As the theatre requires full payment shortly, we will be issuing forms for payment
next week
SCHOOL CHOIR (P4 – P7)
School Choir will recommence on Monday 7th September after school
(3.00 – 3.45 pm). We have around 20 spaces. If your child is in P4-7 and is
interested in joining the choir please complete the pro forma at the end of
the newsletter and hand it in to the school office as soon as possible. There is a cost of £2
per class and money for the term (£12) should be handed in during the first lesson on 7th
September..
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS
The school photographer will be taking P1 – P7 class photographs on Tuesday 22nd
September. P1 and P7 will also have individual photographs taken. Full school uniform
should be worn, i.e. shirt and tie.
Primary 1 will have their photograph taken by the Evening Times early in September. The
date will be confirmed to all parents via a note in schoolbags.
AUGUST ROUTINES
Over the first few weeks pupils will settle back into classes and familiarise themselves with
new routines.
Formal spelling and writing assessments will be carried out at this to allow us to focus on
pupil’s specific needs.
Revision of maths previously covered will be completed over the first few weeks.
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HOMEWORK
Full homework routines will commence on Monday 24th August.
ESPRESSO
Pupils can enjoy using Espresso from within school and from home by going into:https://central.espresso.co.uk - and entering
Username: student13704
Password: Monday
PARENT COUNCIL: welcome and first meeting
A big welcome back to everyone at OLA, with an extra warm welcome to our new pupils,
parents, carers and staff.
The Parent Council (PC) liaises with school management to ensure that parents have a
voice when it comes to our children's education, safety, wellbeing and social/recreational
needs. The PC also plays a crucial role in organising social functions and activities to raise
funds for improvements to school facilities as well as help pay for school events held
throughout the year. In recent years we have raised funds to improve ICT facilities, sport
and music equipment and playground improvements.
The PC is only as successful as those who get involved or help out. The PC meets around
6 times per year, on an evening at the school to discuss school issues (with the
Headteacher) and to organise fund raising events. Our first meeting of this term (and AGM)
is on Monday 31 August at 7pm. Please get along if you can.
We are always looking for more volunteers. If you can help in any way by attending
meetings, helping to organise fund raising and social events or by donating prizes, baking
cakes or assisting with our website and communications please let us know. This year we
want to continue to make improvements to our playground and are especially eager for
people to get involved with that. Every contribution is welcome.
We will issue a newsletter soon but please note the date and time of our first meeting and
AGM on 31 August at 7pm. If you require any further information please get in touch by
email to olaparentcouncil@yahoo.co.uk or visit our website at http://olapc.org/ or follow us
on Facebook at OLA Parent Council or on Twitter @OLA Parent.
Best wishes for the new term.
OLA Parent Council
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DISMISSAL AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY
From Monday 18th August until Monday 1st September P1, P1/2 and P2/3 will be dismissed
from the corridor at the infant extension. Parents of pupils in these classes should gather
at the infant wing in the rear playground. Staff will escort pupils to the playground where
they will be handed over to your care.
I would respectfully request that all pupils are then escorted from the school grounds
promptly in order for us to ensure the security of both the grounds and the school building.
Children should remain with their parents and refrain from playing within the school grounds
on playground equipment.
P4/3, P4, P5/4 will exit via the back exit at the rear playground and be escorted by their
teachers to the main gate.
I would like to remind all parents that family pets are not permitted within the school
grounds.
The janitor will lock both gates at 3:10pm and the playground facility, will, from that point, be
solely for the use of the after school care staff and pupils.
In line with Glasgow City Council Policy and Procedures, no adults should have access to
the school grounds unless under direct supervision of staff. Furthermore to ensure that
Child Protection Policies are adhered to, only school personnel should have access to the
school grounds.
For your information we have attached a calendar of events and list of school holidays this
session.
PLEASE RETURN ALL ANNUAL DATA CHECK LETTERS TO THE SCHOOL BY
FRIDAY 28th AUGUST AT THE LATEST.
If you have not provided us with your current e mail address, please complete the pro forma
at the end of the newsletter. This will assist us with providing you with information quickly.
Finally, we are very much looking forward to an exciting and productive school year with a
new school team who are committed to providing your children with the best possible
experience during this school session. Next week, you will be issued with a pro-forma to
complete to advise your new teacher of any questions you wish to raise at Meet the
Teacher sessions and this will allow us to clarify all information for you on the day. Overleaf
you will find a comprehensive list of opportunities for you to become more involved in the
life of the school. Please consider if you can afford us any time across the week, no matter
how small, as we very much appreciate your contribution as parents to enhancing our work
as a school community
Ann Watson
Head Teacher
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PARENTAL PARTNERSHIP VERY MUCH WELCOME
WORKING HAND IN HAND TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN
Last session, the teaching staff were delighted to receive the support of so many parents
who took on board a number of roles to support the school community. Please indicate
whether you can continue with this support or if you are a new volunteer, which area you
would like to contribute to.
We hope to expand our army of parental volunteers during session 2015 – 2016.
Please tick the appropriate box and sign the pro-forma below.
PAIRED READING
GOLDEN TIME ACTIVITIES
PUPIL VOICE
Monday – Friday (9.00 – 9.30 am)
Friday (1.45 – 3.00 pm)
To support younger pupils in P1 – P3
Building confidence in reading &
increased self esteem.
P4 – P7
We are extending our group led by
children this session to encourage
their participation in the life of the
school.
Mon
;
Tues
;
Wed
;
Thurs
Badminton
;
We are looking for a parent to assist
children in the following area.
ICT
;
ELO
;
Art
;
Librarians
;
Games/Construction
;
Liturgy Group
Craft
;
;
Science Group
;
Health Group
;
;
FIRST AID LUNCHTIME COVER
Basic First Aid – plasters – cut knees
etc. and recording of details.
12.30 – 1 pm in Medical Room
;
;
;
Fri
Mon
Football
Tues Wed
;
;
Thurs
;
Fri
;
HELPING HANDS GROUP
BREAKFAST CLUB ACTIVITIES
(8.15 – 8.45 am)
Photocopying
Board Games
Mounting Pupil Work
Reading
Wall Displays
Arts & Crafts
Mon
;
Tues Wed
;
Thurs
;
;
Fri
;
P1 & P2 PLAYGROUND
Parent/Carer’s Signature
LUNCHTIME ASSISTANCE
_______________________________
Skipping/ball games
Child’s name
12.30 pm - 1.00 pm
______________________________
Mon
Thurs
;
Class _______________
;
Tel No. ________________________
(3 Parents)
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Mon
;
Tues Wed
;
;
Thurs
;
Fri
;
FORTHCOMING DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Cafeteria Taster Sessions
Thursday 27th August
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Parent Council/AGM Meeting
Monday 31st August
-
11.30 am (P1s and
Parent/adult)
7.00 pm
MEET THE TEACHER
Monday 7th September
Tuesday 8th September
Wednesday 9th September
Thursday 10th September
School Photographs
Meet the teacher P4 @1.30pm and P4/5@2pm
Meet the Teacher P3/2 @1.30pm and P4/3@2pm
Meet the Teacher P2/1@1.30pm and P1@2pm
Meet the teacher P7@1.30pm and P6/5@2pm
Tuesday 22nd September
PARENTZONE DROP IN SESSIONS FOR SEPT-DECEMBER 2015
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
2nd September
7th October
3rd November
2nd December
2-3pm
2-3pm
2-3pm
2-3pm
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PAGES FOR ANNUAL CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES
THROUGHOUT THE SESSION AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
PLEASE PRINT OFF THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND REFER TO IT FOR IMPORTANT
EVENTS.
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS / IN-SERVICE DAYS
2015/2016
Return Date for
Tuesday 11 August 2015
Teachers
Return Date for Pupils Thursday 13 August 2015
September Weekend
Friday 25 and Monday 28 September 2015
Monday 12 to Friday 16 October 2015
First Mid-Term
(inclusive)
Wednesday 23 December 2015 to Tuesday 5 January 2016
(inclusive)
Christmas/New Year
* Please note that schools will close at 2.30pm on the last school
day before the holiday
2016
2016 Return to School Wednesday 6 January 2016
Second Mid-Term
Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 February 2016
Good Friday 25 March 2016 and Easter Monday 28 March 2016
Monday 4 to Friday 15 April 2016
Good Friday
(inclusive)
Spring Holiday (Easter)
* Please note that schools will close at 2.30pm on the last school
day before the holiday
May Day
Monday 2 May 2016
May Weekend
Friday 27 and Monday 30 May 2016
Friday 24 June 2016
School Close
* Please note that schools will close at 1pm on the last school day
before the holiday
In-Service Days
Day 1
Tuesday 11 August 2015
All Schools
Day 2
Wednesday 12 August 2015
All Schools
Day 3
Thursday 24 September 2015
Tuesday 29 September 2015
Monday 19 October 2015
North West Area
North East Area
South Area
Day 4
Wednesday 17 February 2016
All Schools
Day 5
Thursday 5 May 2016
(To coincide with Election)
All Schools
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ANNUAL CALENDAR
2015-2016
Thursday 27th August @ 11.30 am
Monday 31st August @ 7pm
7th – 10th September
Monday August 31st
Monday 7th September
Tuesday 8th September
Wednesday 9th September
Thursday 10th September
TBC
Tuesday 22nd September
Thursday 24th September
Friday October @ 10am
Tuesday 20th October
Thursday 29th October
Friday 30th October
Thursday 19th November
Sat 5th December TBC
Wednesday 16th December
Thursday 17th December
Friday 18th December
Monday 21st December
Tuesday 22nd December
Thursday 28th January @ 2pm
Monday 1st –Friday 5th February
Wednesday 10th February
Tuesday 1st March
Thursday 3rd March
Tuesday 8th March
Thursday 10th March
Tuesday 15th March
Thursday 17th March
Wednesday 22nd March
Friday 1st April
Saturday 7th May @11am
Saturday 14th May @11am
Tuesday 10th May
Tuesday 17th May
Thursday 12th May
Thursday 19th May
Thursday 26th May
Tuesday31st May – Friday 5th June
Friday 5th June
Tuesday 7th June
Wednesday 8th June
Thursday 9th June TBC
Friday 10th June
Monday 13th –Friday 17th June
Tuesday 21st June
Tuesday 21st June @7pm
Cafeteria Taster session for new entrants and parents
Parent Council AGM @ 7pm
Meet the Teacher Week
Parent Council AGM @ 7pm
Meet the teacher P4 @1.30pm and P4/5@2pm
Meet the Teacher P3/2 @1.30pm and P4/3@2pm
Meet the Teacher P2/1@1.30pm and P1@2pm
Meet the teacher P7@1.30pm and P6/5@2pm
Parent Council Family Disco
|P1 – P7 Photographs
P4 Parents Meeting re First Communion @1.45pm
Mass led by P6/5 @ 10am
P7 Residential meeting for parents @ 6pm
Hallow’een Disco P4-P7 times to be confirmed
Flu Vaccinations- all pupils
Parents’ Evening
Christmas Fayre 10-12 noon
Christmas Concert @1.15pm
Christmas Concert @1.15pm
Movie afternoon & parties
Trip to Eastwood Theatre “Aladdin” 1- 3.30pm
Mass for end of term @ 10am .P7 to lead
P6 enrolment mass re Pope Francis Faith Award
Catholic Education Week
Ash Wednesday . 11 am service in school
P3 We are the Greatest Service @ 2pm in school
World Book Day
Mass and Reconciliation P6/5 @ 2pm
Mass and Reconciliation P7 @ 2pm
Mass and Reconciliation P5/4 @ 2pm
Mass and Reconciliation P4 @ 2pm
Science Exhibition whole school 6-7.30pm
10am Mass to celebrate Feast Day Moved** ( OLA Feast Day
this year on Good Friday)
First Communion@11am
First Communion@11am
New Entrant Session 1 1.15-2.45pmNew Entrant Session 2. 1.15-2.45pm
Report Cards issued
Parents Evening
P4 Thanksgiving Mass @10am in St Gabriels Church
( Uniform)
Health Week
Sports Day 9.30-11.45am
P7 Leavers’ Show @ 1.15pm
P7 Leavers Show @ 7pm
Summer Trip to Blairdrummond Safari Park whole school
Head Teacher’s Cream Tea
P7 Trip to Blairvadach Residential Centre
Leavers’ Mass @ 10am
Leavers’ Dance 7-9pm
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SCHOOL CHOIR (P4 – P7)
I wish my child to attend the School Choir commencing on Monday 7 th September from
3.00 pm – 3.45 pm.
Child’s name ______________________________________
Class ___________
Parent/Carer’s Signature _______________________________________
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
E-MAIL ADDRESS
Please can you supply the school with an updated e-mail address. Thank you.
Child’s name ___________________________
Class ______________________________
E-mail address _____________________________
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