CULTER PRIMARY SCHOOL

Does anyone have snowsuits for 2-3 year olds or a double buggy suitable for a baby and toddler which could be donated to Home-Start Aberdeen?  For more information about this charity, go to www.homestartaberdeen.org.uk/

Thank you

Jackie Brawley

CELEBRATING SUCCESS AND CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS

One of our talented P1 pupils recently earned a certificate at the Aberdeen & North East of Scotland Scottish Country Dance Festival 2010, as part of the St Devenicks Dancers, for a four minute dance display.  They took part in the Open Class competition for groups of Primary or Secondary School Children who have been dancing for less than 1 year.  The canteen staff and myself had the pleasure of a repeat performance from her. Here she is proudly showing us her trophy.  Well done, you are a star!

Here we have two of our senior pupils showing us the beautiful trophy they each received from the North East Junior Chess Association for successfully completing part 4 in an 8 part chess module.  They demonstrated the required level of  knowledge and understanding of Chess.

Well done to all these pupils.

CULTER PLAYGROUP – MCARTHUR GLEN TRIP

Once again, Culter Playgroup have organised a shopping trip to McArthur Glen on Saturday 8th May.  You can download full details HERE or phone Playgroup 733289/Fiona Jones 0775955250 for more information or to book seats.

BADMINTON SCOTLAND’S search for a star

ARE YOU the next Susan Egelstaff? Lin Dan’s next big challenger? or even Scotland’s new Dan Travers?

Well, BADMINTONscotland are searching for promising young players and will be holding a talent day for Under 12s on Saturday April 17 at Scotstoun Badminton Academy in Glasgow.

The day is open to 7-12-year-olds and they are welcome to come along and show BADMINTONscotland’s coaches what they can do.

Coaches, teachers and parents who think they have identified young players with potential are invited to bring them along for assessment.

The day is designed to be both stimulating and exciting. There will be an opportunity to meet BADMINTONscotland’s coaching and development team and discuss participation pathways for young players.

The objective is to identify a group of young players to form a Scottish Development Squad, which will meet regularly and provide a structured programme to enable the best young players to fulfil their potential and excel in the sport. Through this programme the aim is to produce world-class Elite players through a fun but focused structure.

Please reserve your places on the Talent Day by April 1. To register call BADMINTONscotland on 0141 445 1218 or email alex@badmintonscotland.org.uk

BADMINTONscotland cannot accept entries on the day. You must book your place in advance.

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REALISTIC PILATES

Realistic Pilates classes are held at Peterculter Village hall on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10.30am – 11.30am and also on a Thursday evening at the Heritage Hall from 7pm – 8pm (this will hopefully be extended to two classes with the addition of 6pm – 7pm).

Classes are for everyone regardless of age or ability and beginners are welcome.  Realistic Pilates will:

• Strengthen you back and core (tummy muscles)
• Increase your mobility and flexibility
• Increase your energy levels and has a ‘Feel Good Factor’

Cost is £7.00 per class and block booking essential.  Class sizes are limited to enhance the experience of Realistic Pilates.  For more information please contact Denise McLellan on 01224 733424 or 07811 408186.

The latest school newsletter can be downloaded HERE 

I have been asked to highlight that we are still waiting for some permission slips to be returned for the school photographer on Wednesday.  He cannot take the child’s photograph without these slips.

As well as home bakes, hard boiled eggs and Easter eggs, we still need some boy’s lucky dip prizes for the Spring Fayre on Saturday 13th March.  We are grateful for any donations.  Please hand into the school office.  Many thanks.  The Parent Council.

LOST & FOUND

A mobile phone was found in the playground at the end of last week.  The battery was dried and the phone switches on okay, but unfortunately, the battery life left didn’t allow us to check who’s phone it is.   It is a Samsung and has a sticker on the back.  It can be collected at the school office.

Also found in P1R/P a car key for a Toyota car with an indala key tag.  It was found in one of the toy boxes.  If you are missing a spare key for your car, it may be yours.  Also can be collected at the school office.

SPRING FAYRE – SATURDAY 13TH MARCH

Can anyone help with facepainting at the Spring Fayre on 13th March from 1pm – 3pm?  If so, please contact Jane Hall; markjane@hall83.wanadoo.co.uk or Hilary Bell; bell741@btinternet.com

NESTLE BOX TOPS

This years box top appeal ends this month, the box tops are sent away and we choose new books for our library.

PLEASE, if you have any Nestle cereals at home, could you send the box tops into school for us to get as many new books as we can.

Thank you.  Irene Watson

BOOK SALE

At lunchtimes next week we will be running a second hand book stall to raise funds for our new library.

If your child would like to come along and buy a few books then please pop some change into an envelope with their name and class on the front.  All books will sell for the bargain price of 20p!

If you have any books you could donate to our sale, please hand them into Room 2 for the attention of Irene Watson.

Thank you very much for your help and support. Our bright new library will encourage all the children to get reading!

SAINSBURY’S ACTIVE KIDS & TESCO VOUCHERS FOR SCHOOLS

Sainsbury’s & Tesco’s school vouchers are back for another year.  We would be grateful if you could collect the instore vouchers, which we can exchange for school goodies, and give them to your child to place in designated boxes in the school foyer.  Thank you.

CULTER THISTLE FC – DONS DAY OUT AT ABERDEEN FOOTBALL CLUB

 Recently our Culter School Primary 4 football team spent the day at Pittodrie for the visit of Hibernian FC.  As you can see from the photo it was a bitterly cold day and unfortunately the result did not go too well either!  However, the kids all had a fantastic time cheering on AFC and meeting Angus the Bull before the match.

A big thanks to AFC for treating us well and making the day even more enjoyable, and thanks to Universal Inspection (UK) Ltd. for sponsoring the initiative, where 50% of the tickets prices are returned to Culter Thistle Funds.

AFC MASCOT

Recently at the Aberdeen v Falkirk match at Pittodrie, one of our P4S/C pupils  spent the evening as Club Mascot.  He thoroughly enjoyed his experience from warming up in the dressing room with the Aberdeen players, to running out with AFC captain Mark Kerr at the start of the match.  His favourite player is Charlie Mulgrew and he was presented with a signed match ball after the game.

This pupil has trained with Aberdeen since he was four, and hopes to be running out as part of the team in the future!. Maybe not so distant!

The photo shows him with the Aberdeen captain Mark Kerr, the referee, Falkirk’s Darren Barr and ‘Angus the Bull’!

CHILDRENS NEARLY NEW SALE

Culter Village Hall is holding a Nearly New Sale on Saturday 6th March from 10am – 12pm.  If you have something to sell, please contact Fiona on 01224 739076/07775 955250 or e-mail fiona@seajays.org.uk.  Full information can be downloaded HERE

SCHOOL SPRING FAYRE – Saturday 13th March

The annual school Spring Fayre is on Saturday 13th March. 

Please could we have donations of Easter Eggs and bottles for our stalls plus on the day, home baking and hard boiled eggs for decorating!

You can also clear out your cupboards for the toy stall.  Toys, games, DVD’s, CD’s, but no books or bric a brac please!

We are still looking for raffle prizes (main raffle and kids) so why not have a clear out of your unwanted Christmas presents.

There are still a few trader tables available so if anyone knows someone who would like one, please contact a member of the fund-raising parent council.

Finally we would be grateful for any help on the day to set up and tidy up.

Hope you can help.  Many thanks, the Parent Council.

CULTER PIPE BAND CHARITY SHOP

Culter Pipe Band have acquired the Council run charity shop on George Street from 15th – 19th March.  This is an annual event and one of our main fundraisers.  We would like donations of old clothes/soft furnishings to sell at the shop.  If you have items you want rid of, we would be grateful if you could hand them into the Mill Club on either Monday 8th March or Wednesday 10th March between 7 – 8pm.  If you have any bulky items or are unable to make those dates please e-mail me at bpolson@sky.com to arrange uplift.  If you are able to help in the shop that week, also please contact me.  Thank you on behalf of Culter Pipe Band.

SCOTTISH NIGHT & CEILIDH – Saturday 27th March

In addition, Culter & District Pipe Band present a Scottish Evening featuring ‘Hogtie Ceilidh Band’ (as seen in ‘T in the Park’, a performance from Pam Dignan Dancers and also the Pipe Band themselves.  It promises to be an excellent evening and tickets are going fast.  Tickets cost £7.50 which include stovies.  To purchase/book tickets call Doug Middleton on 01224 734417 or Brian Black on 01224 733949.  For further information on the evening download the poster HERE

SPORT RELIEF

Culter School are raising money for Sport Relief and the British Heart Foundation.  P1 – P3 will be doing ‘Walk a Mile’ on Tuesday 16th March and Wednesday 17th March 2010.  They will be asked to wear something red and pay £1 to take part.  P4 – P7 will be playing an Ultimate Dodge Ball Tournament during w/b 16th March.  They will be asked to dress as their favourite sports person and take part in a tournament.  Please get as many sponsors for the tournament as you can.  Sponsor sheets were sent home on 19th February.  If you haven’t received one, please let me know.

Thank you for your help with these worthy causes.  Organised by P4S/C

SWIMMING CHAMP

One of our P5 pupils achieved great success at a recent swimming competition.  She represented Aberdeen Dolphins at the Cults Otters Novice Grade Meet and not only achieved 6 swimming medals, 3 personal best times but also received a trophy for being the best girl at the meet as she had the most points.

RESULTS

Butterfly 25m          – Gold    – Personal best time 22.07

Breast Stroke 50m – Silver – Personal best time 54.60

Back Crawl 50m      – Bronze

Individual Medley (all 4 strokes) 100m – 5th – PB 1.51.22

Front Crawl 50m – 6th

In addition to her personal medals, she received a bronze and a silver for team relays.  Fantastic Result – WELL DONE!

ROTARY TEAM

5 of our P7 pupils took part in the local heat of 2010 Primary School Quiz organised by The Rotary Club of Aberdeen & Deeside.  Here they are holding their certificates for achieving 3rd place. 

CELLO SUCCESS

One of our P7 pupils received DISTINCTION in Grade 1 Cello from The Associate Board of the Royal Society of Music in the Autumn term 2009.  Here she is holding her certificate.  Excellent result – WELL DONE!

COMMUNITY NEWS

Come back and visit tomorrow as I have a lot of news regarding events in Culter.

WANT TO GET THAT ‘FEEL GOOD’ FACTOR?

Why not come along to Jazzercise in Peterculter Village Hall on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm – 8.30pm.  If you have a SPREE book, your first class will be free.  You have nothing to lose and I guarantee you will be hooked in no time at all, lose weight, tone up and feel great.  It does what it says on the tin!

If you cannot make a Monday or Wednesday and would prefer a morning class, take a look at the timetable for classes all over Aberdeen on the JAZZERCISE page within this blog.  Or visit www.jazzerciseaberdeenshire.co.uk

GO ON, YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!

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HOMEWORK HELP & FUN SITES

Need help with projects/homework or just want to learn and have fun at the same time?

I have added some useful website links for you to enjoy.  Find them under ‘PUPIL‘ pages.

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CLASS ACTS!

I have uploaded all the class photos taken last term.  I apologise if your child was off ill that day  and doesn’t appear in the photo.  Similarly, apologies if your child is new and doesn’t appear in the picture.  I will make sure that they feature on the blog at some time. 

Visit the CLASS PHOTOS under the PUPIL pages.  Each class has their own page and I hope to put additional information/class work on in the future.

CHESS CHAMP!

One of our P5 pupils is going from strength to strength in the Chess world.  She took part in the highly acclaimed Perth 800 International Chess Tournament which attracts players from as far as Italy and Denmark.  She attained 4th place in the Primary Section which is a fantastic result.  I am sure we are going to hear a lot more about her in the future.  Well done!

DANCING CHAMP!

Here we have one of our P1 pupils proudly displaying two certificates and two trophies for achieving Intro 1 in Highland and Tap dancing with the United Kingdom Alliance.  She is a member of the Mailtand/Seivwright School of Dance.  Well done!

SWIMMING CHAMP!

CONGRATULATIONS to Carrie Martin P6C who has recently been promoted from Cults Otters Swimming Club to Junior Potential – C.O.A.S.T. (City of Aberdeen Swim Team) due to her talent and committment.  This is a massive achievement for such a young girl.   The target group for Junior Potential is 11-14 years so at the age of 10 she is the youngest girl in the Team.  She easily achieves 8 hrs  pool training and 1 hour land training in a week, covering a distance of 2500 per hour in the pool!  She comes into school as bright as a button even though she may have been in the pool at 6am!!  C.O.A.S.T.’s aim is to help swimmers progress their swimming careers from Local to International standard.  Lets hope she follows in the footsteps of the Commonwealth Gold winner, David Carry, who also was a member of C.O.A.S.T.

WELL DONE, WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU!

AND FINALLY…..

P1W have been reading the ‘Nutcracker Stories’ and here is one the pupils took in his Nutcracker Soldier in to show his classmates.  I couldn’t resist showing you this photo.