Our P7 and P5 classes worked with Miriam Pastor from our partner school in Madrid. Pupils had to follow instructions in Spanish and create a leaflet about places to visit in Madrid.

¡muchas gracias Miriam!

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.