Glowworm books will be in school on Wednesday March 11th and Thursday March 12th.

All children, including the Nurseries, will have an opportunity to visit the book sale during the school day with their class.The sale will also be open during our Parents’ Days to give parents an opportunity to visit the sale with their own children.

Scottish author Cathy Macphail will be in school on Wednesday 11th to talk to our older children about her inspiration for writing books. Copies of her books will be available to buy.

Glowworm Books support us each year by providing a sale of quality children’s books. Any profit made from sales helps us to buy extra books for school.

The Education, Children & Families Committee on 20 May 2014 asked for there to be a consultation on the criteria used in setting holiday dates for schools.  The link attached is to survey monkey where there are questions regarding various criteria associated with school holidays.  The survey is being circulated to parents, staff and the professional associations. Please note completed responses must be in by 28 February.

Link to survey

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SchoolHolidayConsultation

JGPS is excited to be hosting Antonella Sorace (University of Edinburgh/Bilingualism matters) for a talk on the benefits and challenges of bilingualism. The talk is going to take place on Thursday 22nd of January, at 6:30pm, and will discuss:

Myths and facts about child bilingualism: what every parent should know

Our Tollcross Primary Parent Council  AGM will be held on Monday 26th January at 6.15pm in the school.  All  parents and  carers are warmly invited to attend. 
A creche will be available.

This local group meets in the Undercroft Cafe in George Street at St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church on Monday at 4pm.  All are welcome.

They offer a fun and varied programme of activities for all pupils P2 to P6.

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Meet the Teacher Session, an opportunity to share learning and expectations for the coming academic year. We welcome your comments and suggestions and will use them to improve and enhance the service we provide at Tollcross Primary.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Day

Saturday 13^th September.

2.00-3.30

Ages 7-12

Come along to Fountainbridge Library to Celebrate Diary of a Wimpy Kid Saturday. Take part in Diary of A Wimpy Kid activities, Meet an author/children’s storyteller(tbc) and make sure you’re stocked up on Wimpy Kid Material.

This is to coincide with United Nations International Literacy Day (Mon 8^th Sept) and will be supported by a week long campaign on ITVs Good Morning Britain highlighting the role libraries play in improving the life chances of children.