S TRANMILLIS P RIMARY S CHOOL
www.stranmillisprimary.org
Designated Child Protection Teachers: Mrs Jenny McKay & Miss Linda Buller
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24 J ANUARY 2017
Parental Consultations
On Wednesday 15th February, an Exceptional Closure Day, we will be holding our
consultations from 9.00 a.m. until 3.00 p.m.
Some consultations will take place before or after school on the previous week from
Monday 6th to Thursday 9th February.
Appointment details will be sent home today with your child
ADDITIONAL SCHOOL CLOSURE
Please note that the school will be used as a polling station for the Assembly
Elections on Thursday 2 March. Consequently there will be no classes on this
day. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
P7 T RANSFER R ESULTS
On Saturday our P7 pupils will be receiving the results of their transfer tests. We wish
them all the very best. This is a stressful time both for parents and pupils. We continue to
stress to the children that our pride in their efforts and achievements are assured
regardless of how they have done on a particular test on a particular day.
Parents of P7 pupils: On Saturday, if your post is delayed, you experience any difficulties
or you are unsure about what the results mean please feel free to contact me at
[email protected]. Please attach a telephone number and I will endeavour to get
back to you as quickly as possible, by either phone or email.
P7 L EAVERS P HOTOGRAPH
Please remember that the photographer will be in school this Friday to take
the leavers’ photographs for children in our P7 classes. Children in these
classes should come to school in their school uniform, for a class photograph.
They will have the opportunity to change as appropriate for the more informal
shots.
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Please note that due to P7 transfer interviews there will be no newsletter next week.
Travelling Book Machine Event
Monday 30 January - Friday 3 February 2017
Dear Parents
The Winter term Book Machine event will take place in school on the above dates. There
will be a good selection of books for children at affordable prices. A catalogue is being sent
home with your child. If you wish to order please make cheques payable to “Stranmillis
Primary School”, or send the correct amount of cash. Children may post their orders into
the Book Machine box in the school foyer.
In addition to providing you with an opportunity to purchase a wide variety of books for your
children, the school also benefits tremendously from this event. The money raised will go
towards supplementing our class libraries. Your support will be greatly appreciated!
Thanking you in anticipation of your continued co-operation.
K Hamilton (Primary 3 Room 2)
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C OMMUNITY N OTICES & A DVERTISEMENTS
Please note that neither the services advertised below nor those providing them, have been
checked or verified by the school.
Good Afternoon from Beat the Street
I hope to find you well. As the new year has started we find it is the best time to help kick
start people's physical activity levels. In conjunction with the Drumglass Park Couch to 5K
we, the Beat the Street team, have managed to secure some places. If anyone is interested
please contact me directly on 07825630544
Drumglass Park Couch to 5K
Tuesday & Thursdays at 6.30pm
Starts 24th January
Don't be shy, Beat the Street Team will be in attendance for support.
Helena McColgan (on behalf of Intelligent Health), Engagement Coordinator
METHODIST COLLEGE
BELFAST
HALF TERM ACTIVITY CAMP 2017
MONDAY 13th – 17th FEBRUARY
AGED 4-11 BOYS & GIRLS
9.30AM – 4.00PM EACH DAY
APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE FROM PRIMARY SCHOOL OFFICE
MCB CONTACT:
DAVID WELLS - 07710378266
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Free Microsoft Office for Every Pupil
In order to help students and teachers get the most from their personal laptops and tablets, every
student and Teacher is provided with Microsoft Office free of charge using their C2k
username. This will give you access to the latest version of Word, for writing; Excel, for
spreadsheets; PowerPoint, for presentations; OneNote, for organization and note taking; and much
more. Install on up to 5 compatible PCs and Macs, plus 5 tablets (including iPad!)
Office subscription lasts for as long as the student/teacher remains in school.
Instructions for downloading are set out below.
Please ignore mention of staff; the same procedure will work for the children’s C2K Username.
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