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Hopefully everyone observing these rules and looking after the area will mean that the facility is enjoyedby many for years to come.Talent Show and dismissal on the last daySelected acts from P4-7 will entertain us at Friday 30 th March Talent Show which will begin at 1.15pm atSt Andrew’s Trinity Church Hall. Before the show begins our whole P1 year group have rehearsed ashort piece and will be on stage to entertain the gathering audience. At the end of the Talent Showapproximately 2.30pm for reasons of safety pupils will be accompanied back into the school precincts tobe dismissed from the school. Pupils whose parents are at the Talent Show can take their child homedirectly from the church if they speak with the class teacher at the end of the performance. All otherpupils should return with their teacher to the school to collect their belongings, go to Aftercare or meetwith their waiting parents. Please support us with this arrangement as the Elm Drive traffic can bedangerous and we want pupils to begin their Easter Break safely.Good newsOur Classrooms have all had new laptops installed and 6 new PCs have been added to our hardwareresources allowing staff to access easier more of the online activities and resources.Spring CleanAs you will have read in our March newsletter we are planning another Spring Clean day in the BluebellWoods on Thursday 19 April for pupils in P4 -7 classes. (P1-3 will tidy up an area within the schoolgrounds on that day so also need your support).We hope on that day to make a real impact on our local environment and trust that after our clean upmany families will be able to enjoy a visit to the to the Bluebell Woods for a walk.This Spring Clean will allow the Pre 5 - P1 Transition Programme and other outdoor learning to takeplace in a safer cleaner outdoor environment.Pupils participating in the Spring Clean event will be given advice and training regarding their litter pickup before they go e.g. they will be given litter pick up sticks to use but advised that they should notattempt to lift sharp dangerous or heavy items. They will need to wear warm waterproof clothing andwaterproof footwear to participate and although not allowed to hand pick up any items should preferablywear gloves. Hand washing after the pick up will also be extremely important.Pupils and parents involved in the Spring Clean will be in the woods for approximately 45mins and beallocated an area of the woodland path to clear.If your child has your permission to take part in this event please make sure you have returned theirpermission slip and also the Clean Renfrewshire Consent Form in connection with permission forpublicity and photography.Please also use the tear off slip below to let us know if you can assist on the day. The schedule for theday will be (approximately) and weather permitting.1) 9:15 – 10:00 P4 (including P4 pupils from P4/3)2) 10:00 – 10:45 P5/410:45 – 11:15 Break for helpers and feedback discussion3) 11:15 – 12:00 P6/512:00 – 1:00 Lunch4) 1:15 – 2:00 P7/65) 2:00 – 2:45 P7We look forward to a busy but worthwhile day. If you are able to help in and around the school groundson that day or subsequent days please let us know as many areas require a good revamp and we havebeen hearing how Parent Power is transforming many local schools.Mar. News.AM12

Forthcoming Special EventsMon 16 th April - Staff In ServiceTues 17 th April - Pupils returnThur 19 th April - Spring Clean Day. All parents welcome.Mon 23 rd April - P 5/6 Harmony rehearsals at St Anthony’s Primary SchoolTues 24 th April - P5/6 Harmony production at St Andrew’s Trinity Church – time TBCTues 24 th April - Johnstone High School staff visit P7Wed 25 th April - P2 and P2/1 Trip to People’s PalaceTues 1 st May - Parents Evening 6.30 – 9.00pmWed 2 nd May - Parents Twilight 3.30 – 6.00pmMon 7 th May - Local Holiday however P7 pupils leave for Kingswood Residential TripCoach will collect pupils from Aspen Place as school will be closed.Tues 8 th May - P7 Activity events begin.Yours sincerelyElaine WebsterHead Teacher----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pupil Name _______________________ Class ______ Parent Name _________________________I can / cannot help with the Spring Clean on Thursday 19 AprilMar. News.AM12