245 February 2015 - Gryffe Advertizer

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44 the advertizer t: 01505 613340 e: info@advertizer.co.uk Young Musician of the Year The pupils of Gryffe High put in months of practice to ensure that they were able to provide a very high standard of music for the annual prestigious Young Musician of the Year Competition which was held in the school theatre. Each and every performance was really impressive. The musical talents were not only enjoyed by pupils, relatives, friends and staff but also by a large group of young pupils from Houston Primary. The competition is divided into three sections Junior, Intermediate and Senior. All of the pupils performing are already Finalists as they have progressed through the qualifying rounds. There was a lovely range of music performed on piano, drums, flute, clarinet and voice. Performances on the bagpipes also added to the evening. As well as working to perfect their pieces and playing to a filled theatre, the pupils benefit from the adjudication of Mr David Murray. Mr. Murray provides the pupils with a very detailed and considered assessment of their performance on the night. This is always in the form of constructive comments and is delivered in a warm, well spirited manner and always with a smile and words of encouragement and humour! ‘Is your triplet actually a triplet or is it 2 semiquavers and a quaver?!’ Mr Murray complimented the school in his introduction by saying that the form of the competition was rare in schools and that this was a tribute to the continuing quality of music at Gryffe. Performers were introduced by Head Boy Thomas Lightbody and Depute Head boy Matthew Dickie. Members of the S6 Pupil Management Group helped with welcoming guests and providing refreshments at interval. Mr. Johnson thanked the pupils, Mr Murray and the music department for a fantastic evening. Our congratulations goes to ALL of the finalists for achieving such a high standard. Well done to winners:- Junior – Emily Irving S2 – ‘Colour My World’ by Chicago on drums. Intermediate – Jasmine Galvin S3 - ‘Canzonetta’ by Erna Dohnanyi on piano Senior – Ben Harper S6 – ‘Nocturne in C# Minor’ by Chopin on piano Gryffe High School - Health, Food and Technology Awards REHIS Awards S3 pupils celebrate success with Royal Environmental Health Institute in Scotland Award St Fillan’s Primary School The Christmas Fayre was very successful and well attended. Thank you to all who helped set up, run stalls and clear up. Also, a big thank you to Santa and his very able helpers for coming along at such a busy time of year. The whole school will celebrate Ash Wednesday on Wednesday 18th February. Children in Primary 5-7 will enjoy a production and workshop called ‘I Am Me’ from the PACE Theatre in February. Fire Safety talks will be held in school for children in Primary 6 at the beginning of February. The Rights Respecting Committee will lead our fundraising efforts for UNCIEF Day for Change on Thursday 5th February. The theme this year is Protecting children in emergencies. All children are asked to dress up as an emergency services hero in exchange for a donation. We will also have a fun run in the school. Primary 6 will begin a block of tennis sessions with Strathgryffe Tennis Club after the February holiday. Throughout February and March, the whole school will be learning about STEM - Sciences, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics. Each class will focus on a specific aspect of learning and we will invite our families into school to share our learning. Children from local nurseries will join us in school over the coming weeks to participate in Art and Design activities, led by Mrs McKay. During the first half of this term, all classes will be learning more about Scots language and Scottish culture. We will also celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns, during an assembly. Children from local nurseries will join us in school over the coming weeks to participate in Art and Design activities, led by Mrs McKay. P7 pupils will enjoy two sessions exploring the works of Robert Burns. They will then put on a small performance for children from P1-6. During the first half of this term, all classes will be learning more about Scots language and Scottish culture. We will also celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns, during an assembly. Please be aware that during the winter months, pavements around the school may be slippery. The playground areas could also be icy. Everyone is asked to take extra care and use the safest routes and those which have been gritted. Main walking routes/pathways in and out of the building will be treated with grit. Kilbarchan Community Nursery The children are all now back again after the Christmas and New Year break and ready for the new term. In January we joined with the Primary 1 children from Kilbarchan Primary for ‘Money week’. The nursery children visited P1 and took part in lots of interesting activities to learn about the different coins and how money is used. They enjoyed the role play shop and sorting the different coins as well as making money pictures using coins and stampers. Gryffe High School, Health, Food & Technology Department were delighted this week when 30 third year pupils from three classes were presented with their certificates for successfully completing and passing the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) ‘Elementary Food Hygiene Course’. Certificates were presented by Head Teacher Mr Colin Johnson and Depute Head Mr Peter Holsgrove. The primary school children visited the nursery where they were able to buy a book from our weekly book sale (part of our Eco school programme). They also played games on the Smartboard to help them to learn about sorting and counting coins together.
www.advertizer.co.uk february 2015 St Columba School News 45 45 Early Years Learning St Columba’s is delighted to announce our new Early Years’ provision for children aged 3 & 4 years, which will begin in August 2015. Fun, confidence and a sense of security are at the heart of everything we do, but our teacher-led experience also ensures that children benefit from a tailor-made programme that suits their personal needs and are wellprepared for the transition to Junior 1. The core programme will take place in the morning with the option to stay for the afternoon session. Our flexible wraparound provision means that care is available from 7.45am – 6pm. We believe that this new service will support children’s earliest School experiences, nurture their love of learning and set the groundwork for his/her future development. If you would like to find out more about how your child will benefit, please call us on 01505 872768. We’d love to show you what makes St Columba’s so special. Creative Communities Join us for two fabulous events. Saturday 7th February, 2pm-3.30pm (Kilmacolm Library) A workshop for 8-11 year olds with EB Colin around her novel ‘Pyrate Boy’. Wednesday 4th March, 7pm-8.30pm (Kilmacolm Library) A Conversation with Tony Black about his novel ‘The Last Tiger’. Both events are free, but spaces are limited. Contact kzhang@st-columbas.org to book. St Columba Church Playgroup and Toddlers Having fun with the toys is what it’s all about and the Happy Street is always a favourite. We have a wide variety of resources and there is generally something to suit everyone from the cars and garage to house corner, not forgetting the painting, puzzles, books and a wonderful climbing frame. We wish our colleague, Mrs Liz Gailey, the best of luck as she moves on from Playgroup to resume her nursing career and give her huge thanks for all her efforts for the Group over many years. We would like to welcome a new face, Mrs Samantha Gallagher-Alagha, who will be joining us and look forward to her new contributions. We now have a waiting list for places in August so please contact Melanie our Playgroup Secretary for more information by emailing stcolumbachurchplaygroup@gmail.com Our toddler group runs on Wednesday’s between 10am and 11.30am for children from birth to 3 years, and is a great chance for your little ones to try out different toys and make new friends and for parents and carers to get together, we always look forward to welcoming new faces to the group so please contact our Toddler secretary Beth for more information on thebbles@hotmail.com Our current committee are now into their 3rd year of working together but legally have to stand down this summer therefore we are looking for new committee members to join and work alongside the current committee with a view to taking over especially for the roles of Chairperson and Treasurer. Community groups like this cannot run without a committee so we urgently need people to volunteer. Please contact stcolumbachurchplaygroup@ gmail.com for more information. This year we are planning a Spring Coffee Morning on Saturday 21st March so keep the date free and look out for more information to follow. Nomad Music Tuition Nomad Music is a network of local music tutors who strive to offer a fun, friendly and exciting musical learning experience. At our weekly Saturday Rock Club, held at Kilbarchan East Church, we offer group lessons on guitar, bass, piano and keyboard. In addition, there is the opportunity to play some awesome games and chill out in our back stage area, where there is a pool table, table tennis table and much more. If wished, a pupil can choose to work towards playing their instrument as part of a band, where our tutors are on hand to offer guidance and advice. From beginners to those who have been learning for some time, we can tailor to each pupil’s individual needs. Even if tuition is received from elsewhere, we can offer a great additional musical learning experience to help further develop their musical skills. Sessions for those in P1 - P7 run from 12 - 2:30 pm and sessions for those in S1 - S4 run from 2:30 - 5 pm. Also, look out for our upcoming Easter Holiday Rock Club - the most exciting holiday club in Renfrewshire! Private tuition in the comfort of your own home is also available on guitar, piano and drums. From age 6 - 106, it is never too late to learn! Whether you wish to learn for accredited examinations or if just for fun, we can tailor lessons to suit your individual needs. For further details on what we can offer please visit www.nomadmusicschool. co.uk Houston United Football Club We are looking for new players for the 2004 Year Team. We train Mondays & Wednesdays, games on Saturday Mornings. If interested please contact: John Ferguson tel: 07966 924349.
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