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Bridge of Weir Primary
School may be closed for the holidays, but
we’re always thinking about next term, and
this year, we’d like your help.
Some of you will know it’s our 50th
anniversary year. We’re hoping past
pupils will get in touch, send photographs,
and share their childhood memories of the
school with us.
We have lots of plans to mark the
anniversary, and will share them in the
new term.
If you’re one of the many people who’ve
been completing the Oor Wullie Trail around
Scotland this summer - make sure you try
to fi nd the one designed by P6a. One of
them, Freya Scally, was given a figure
to decorate by the Glasgow Children’s
Hospital Charity, and now it’s on show for all to see in the Science Centre.
Literally, Oor Wullie is A’Body’s Wullie. The class all got free passes to
make sure they get to see their Crosses and Stripes effort.
School is back on Thursday 15th August, enjoy what’s left of your
holidays.
E V E R Y MO N D A Y
Lochwinnoch Baby &
Toddlers
McKillop Hall, 9.45am -
11.30am
£2/family fee incl tea &
children’s snacks.
Kilmacolm Playgroup
St Columba Church Hall,
Kilmacolm, 9.30am -
11.30am
Howwood Baby &
Toddler Group
Howwood Parish
Church, 10am - 12noon
Kilbarchan Parish
Church Tots’ Club
Kilbarchan Parish
Church Hall, 9.15am -
11.30am
E V E R Y TU E S D A Y
Kilbarchan Tots
Kilbarchan Scout Hall,
10am-12noon
£2 contribution. Tea, coffee
& biscuits.
Bridge of Weir
Toddlers
Cargill Hall, Lintwhite
Cres, BoW
Pop along and see us from
9.30am - 11.30am
Kilmacolm Playgroup
St Columba Church Hall,
Kilmacolm, 9.30am -
11.30am
Howwood Playgroup
Howwood Church Hall,
9.45am - 11.35am
REGULAR groups
E V E R Y WE D N E S D A Y
Kilmacolm Toddlers
St Columba Church
Hall, Kilmacolm, 10am -
11.30am
For children from birth to
3 years.
Lochwinnoch Baby &
Toddlers
McKillop Hall, 9.45am -
11.30am
£2/family fee incl tea and
children’s snacks.
Howwood Playgroup
Howwood Church Hall,
9.45am - 11.35am
Houston Primary
School Improvements
This session our school has had a lot of workmen in, replacing our roof and
cladding, which has already improved the school’s appearance. Upgrading
continues, with electricians coming in during the summer holidays to replace
all of the wiring and adding very much needed electrical sockets.
P7 Leavers Dance
The festivities started at the River Inn with a social gathering, followed by
pipers leading the procession up to the school. The pupils engaged in the
Canadian Barn Dance, Strip the Willow and the Military Two Step to name
but a few, followed by a disco. A great night was had by all.
Rotary District Final
On 22nd May, Sam Barrett, Eva Graham, Owen Hutchieson, Kai Connolly
and Ian MacPherson proudly represented Houston Primary School, at the
Rotary District Final, in Pollockshaws Burgh Hall. There were twenty other
schools from all over the West coast of Scotland taking part, where we
achieved an outstanding fourth place. What a hard working and dedicated
team. Well done to all.
Sumdog First Place!
During the month of June, many of our pupils participated in Renfrewshire’s
Sumdog Maths Contest. Each day the pupils challenged themselves to
complete as many mathematical calculations as they could. All their hard
work paid off, with pupils in P7 gaining first place across Renfrewshire. Our
top student Caitlin Paterson answered an amazing 984 questions correctly
gaining an overall second place and Kai Connolly who answered 978
questions came third. Marvellous Mathematicians!
Farewell to P7
On the 26th June we officially said farewell to our wonderful P7 pupils at the
Valedictory Service in Houston and Killellan Church. Parents of P7 pupils
were invited to attend to share in this very special moment. We thank Rev
Gary Noonan, Carol Rankin and Derek Whittle for making the service run
so smoothly.
End of Session 2018-19
Another year has passed and what a busy one it has been. The pupils have
been amazing and worked very hard. We wish all our families a wonderful
summer holiday and look forward to seeing them back in August. A huge
thank you to the Parent Council, parent/grandparent volunteers and our
amazing staff team at Houston Primary School for an action packed year.
Happy Holidays!
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E V E R Y TH U R S D A Y
Houston Toddlers
Church Hall, Main Street,
Houston
Pop along and see us from
9.30am - 11.30am
Kilmacolm Playgroup
St Columba Church Hall,
Kilmacolm, 9.30am -
11.30am
Howwood Playgroup
Howwood Church Hall,
9.45am - 11.35am
Houston Primary P7 Leavers Dance
E V E R Y 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
Baby and Toddler
Group
Elderslie Kirk, Main
Rd, Elderslie, 9.30am -
11.30am
£2 includes children’s
snack and tea/coffee. Lots
of different toys to play with.
All welcome.
Community Bookbug
Sessions
Livingstone Hall at
St Columba’s Junior
School, Knockbuckle
Road, Kilmacolm.
From 9.30 - 10am
1S T & 3R D FR I D A Y
Renfrewshire
Inverclyde Twins Club
McKillop Hall,
Lochwinnoch, 1pm
-2.30pm
£3. Bring a mug along for
a cuppa.