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48 the advertizer t: 01505 613340 07731 923970 e: info@advertizer.co.uk Kilmacolm Playgroup & Toddlers Playgroup continues to be as busy as ever, with the children making new friends with all our new starts this term. We have explored the story of ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ and ‘Valentine’s Day’, as well as beginning to learn the days of the week, seasons, weather and months through our registration time at the beginning of each session. The children are also involved in following a simple recipe to make our play dough while at playgroup and love getting messy helping to add the ingredients and mix it all together. We are also looking forward to booking some sessions of gymnastics or football with Morton to help keep us healthy and active! Playgroup runs on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. For more information contact Playgroup Secretary Claire at kilmacolmplaygroupandtoddlers@gmail.com. Our Toddlers group is on Wednesday mornings from 10am - 11.30am and gives 0-3 year olds a chance to play with lots of different toys, make friends, and share a snack, while the grown-ups catch up over a cup of tea. Drop in to find out more, or contact Frances at kilmacolmtoddlers@ outlook.com. Our website is http://kilmacolmplaygroupandtoddlers@jimdo.com. Houston Baby & Toddlers St Fillan’s Primary School At the beginning of January the Primary 4 and Primary 5 children took part in a Digital Scotland mobile showcase event. They learned about broadband and its importance in our lives and discussed possible digital plans for the future. Our Primary 6 pupils are looking forward to taking part in a STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) workshop at Paisley University at the end of January. This will allow them to take forward the STEM skills they have been developing in school. This term Primary 3 are going to be learning about life during the reign of Queen Victoria while our Primary 7 are studying what it means to be a refugee. In Primary 1 and Primary 2 our pupils are learning about Scotland. In the picture you can see Primary 1 enjoying some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in their ‘Daily Mile’. We are all looking forward to a visit from Zoolab later in January. We’ve had a lovely start to our new term at Baby & Toddlers with pupils from Houston Primary leading us in song. A number of us have attended a British Red Cross First Aid Course for Baby and Child - hugely relevant and very engaging, and hoping to organise another one soon. We have Spring crafts and a grown-ups night out planned. Why not come along and join us at Houston Baby & Toddler group? Children from 0-4 years old, together with their parents/grandparent/ carer, will receive a warm welcome. The children can have fun playing with our many toys while the adults chat over a cuppa! We meet every Thursday 9.30am - 11.30am (term time only) in the West Hall, Main Street, Houston, PA6 7EL (next door to the Carrick Centre) – welcome anytime. We look forward to meeting you. Sharon, Lesley & Fiona. (lesleyannjackson@outlook.com) every Mo n d a y Lochwinnoch Baby & Toddlers McKillop Hall, 9.30am - 11.30am £2/family fee incl tea & children’s snacks. Kilmacolm Playgroup St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm, 9.30am - 11.40am Howwood Baby & Toddler Group Howwood Parish Church, 10am - 12noon Kilbarchan Parish Church Tots’ Club Kilbarchan Parish Church Hall, 9.15am - 11.30am every Tuesday Bridge of Weir Toddlers Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Cres, BoW Pop along and see us from 9.30 - 11.30am Baby Social Three Sisters Bake, Quarriers Vill. 11 am Meet mums, drink coffee, eat cake. Kilmacolm Playgroup St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm, 9.30am - 11.40am Howwood Playgroup Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am every Wednesday Kilmacolm Toddlers St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm, 10am - 11.30am For children from birth to 3 years. Lochwinnoch Baby & Toddlers McKillop Hall. 9.30am - 11.30am £2/family fee incl tea and children’s snacks. Howwood Playgroup Howwood Church Hall 9.45am - 11.35am every Th u r s d a y Houston Toddlers Church Hall, Main Street, Houston Pop along and see us from 9.30 - 11.30am Kilmacolm Playgroup St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm, 9.15am - 11.40am Howwood Playgroup Howwood Church Hall 9.45am - 11.35am every Fr i d a y Langbank Playgroup Langbank Village Hall 9.45 - 11.45am For 2.5 - 5yr olds. Contact Jen Burrows 07947 983025. Langbank Under 3’s Church Hall, Langbank 10am - 11.45am For children from birth to 3 years 1st & 3rd Fr i d a y Renfrewshire Inverclyde Twins Club McKillop Hall, Lochwinnoch 1pm-2.30pm £3. Bring a mug along for a cuppa.
@GryffeAds www.advertizer.co.uk february 2017 Gryffe High School 49 49 History Trip to the Mitchell Library Higher History pupils attended an exclusive event, held at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow, commemorating the role of woman in industry during the First World War. It was a fantastic opportunity to expand our knowledge and understanding of something so important to society, as well as something linked to our course. The day involved four workshops which we rotated round. The first workshop was a radical learning experience, transporting us back to 1915 – when Britain was forced to find alternative timber sources at home, after U-boats began to sink imports of timber. We were able to experience cutting a log for ourselves, which left some of us with sore arms. Some of us even tried on safety equipment from then and now ... It was incredible to think the average age of one of these woman was 53! In the next workshop, we were given artefacts to examine and study, before presenting them to a room full of mostly strangers with a prize for the best one. I am pleased to say that out of the four competitions held, Gryffe took home the gold for three! The other workshops, involved a presentation on the Gretna Girls. A group of women who moved to the New Town of Gretna to work at a munitions factory, which helped to turn the tides of the War. Finally, we were given a glimpse of the role of women in the Govan rent strikes. At this workshop were also given the opportunity to be do a source work question with an SQA verifier. Overall, it was an amazing opportunity and a great day out. Everyone certainly left with a more profound understanding and appreciation of the role of women in the First World War. Euan Huey S5 Gryffe achieve a sportsscotland GOLD School Sport Award Following our application for a sportscotland School Sport Award at the end of last session, we were delighted to receive a GOLD School Sport Award. The application process involved pupils and staff forming a School Sport Committee and completing an evaluation and development process of various areas including: • Physical Education • School Sport • Pathways • Compete and Perform • Celebrating Sport • Leadership • Career Long Professional Learning • Recognition and Awards • Access to school facilities Following this process, sportscotland awarded the highest level of this award based on the programmes we have at the school. Following this award, we will be continuing to evaluate and develop our programmes further through discussions with pupils, parents, staff and external bodies. Houston Primary School Scotland Street School The pupils of Primary 6 have been learning about the Victorians and to enhance their learning, Mrs Conaghan and Mrs Campbell arranged a trip to Scotland Street School. The pupils made comparisons with the classrooms and the teachers, and are very glad to be attending Houston Primary in the present day. On return to school they continued with the Victorian theme and carried out experiments linked to Victorian medicine. Nursery Ambassadors Primary 6 pupils applied for the position of Nursery Ambassadors and the successful candidates will be taking up their posts in January. The nursery pupils look forward to getting to know Sarah Smillie, Abigail Nelson, Calum Johnson, Adam Gilmour, Murray Gray, Rory McAllister, Rachel Frew, Ellie Nayar, Adam Foy, Max Donaghey and Skye Mills. These pupil will follow the nursery pupils when they join Primary 1 in August as Primary 1 Playleaders. Netball News Mrs Irvine’s netball team took part in a local tournament and finished with excellent scores. Five wins and two draws. Well done to the team. Houston or Hogwarts? Primary 5 pupils have transformed their class into Hogwarts, and have created a magical mood with their amazing artwork. They have also been busy designing a new broomstick for Harry Potter. Mrs Murray will have the very difficult job of choosing one winner, which will then be made into a 3D broomstick. Scottish Culture This month all pupils will be participating in a day of Scottish themed vertical learning sessions. There will be Scottish country dancing, food tasting, music making, poetry recitals and lots of ‘teuchter’ fun!
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