Newton Primary & Early Years Centre Parent Council

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NWC/RoomSixty are having a holiday club in August - Tues 8th, Wed 9th and Thurs 10th between 2-4pm. FREE!
Crafts, stories, songs, snacks & games - all with an icy theme!
For any children going into P1 up to those just leaving P7, all made most welcome.
To register, please go online and complete the form:
https://form.jotform.com/roomsixty/polarexplorers

The garden is looking fantastic 👏🪴

Ayr youngsters thrilled as new tyre swing is installed in play area Youngsters in the Wallacetown community are ‘swinging from the rooftops’ after the installation of a brand new tyre swing in Church Court.

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow Day 🏳️‍🌈
Thurs 8th June

Don't forget tomorrow is Rainbow Day / Summer Fayre ⛱️🌈

The children are sure to have a fun filled day, with lots of exciting games and stalls to visit! We even have a bouncy castle coming 🥳
Each stall costs 50p, as does the bouncy castle. Please send your children with 50p pieces if you can - but don't worry, their money will be exchanged for 50ps if you don't have any available.

Children are allowed to wear non-uniform.

Rainbow day is all about celebrating diversity and uniqueness - the children will be taking part in fun activities in class based around this theme.

Please remember, the AGM is next Wednesday at 1.30pm and the Parent Council desperately need a new Chairperson (or co-chairpersons), a treasurer and a secretary in order to continue to run.
The Parent Council is a very valuable asset to the school and it would be sad to see it have to disband. Please come along to the AGM - all parents and carers of pupils at Newton Primary & EYC are welcome and encouraged to come 🥰

A Parent Council is usually made up of parent helpers and at least three named office bearers - a chairperson, a treasurer and a secretary (a vice chair is also optional).
Currently, all three of those office bearer roles are held by myself and after around 8 years on the Parent Council I am stepping down next month. This means all three roles (plus vice chair if anyone opts for that) are up for grabs. The Parent Council is an important part of the school and without new members willing to take on these roles, Newton Parent Council will fold and this will have a huge impact on the children and on the funding available to our families and community.

The three roles are described in more detail below. If you have any questions please ask. The AGM is being held on Weds 7th June at 1.30pm.

CHAIRPERSON
The role of the Parent Council Chairperson is;
•to ensure the Parent Council is run in line with its constitution
• to chair the monthly meetings and set the agenda for the meetings.
•to liase with the school about fundraising events, external funding options, and activities for the children
•to liase with external organisations about opportunities for funding and donations.
•write the annual report for the AGM

SECRETARY
The main duties of the secretary are;
•Take minutes of the meetings (huge thanks to Mrs Killick who has taken on this role over the last few years!!)
•communicate with the school, committee members and outside community members/organisations
•prepare publicity for events (tickets, posters, social media posts etc)

TREASURER
The main duties of the treasurer
•to control the Parent Council funds in line with the committee's decisions
•make sure upcoming events are affortable/profitable
•manage the day-to-day finances and keep accurate records of the Parent Council's financial activity
•arranges floats for events
•Ensures money is banked after events
•prepares a financial report for the AGM

To reiterate - we currently have nobody to take on any of these roles, and without them being filled next month, the Parent Council will fold and this will have a huge effect on the children, the school and our families.

A Parent Council is usually made up of parent helpers and at least three named office bearers - a chairperson, a treasurer and a secretary (a vice chair is also optional).
Currently, all three of those office bearer roles are held by myself and after around 8 years on the Parent Council I am stepping down next month. This means all three roles (plus vice chair if anyone opts for that) are up for grabs. The Parent Council is an important part of the school and without new members willing to take on these roles, Newton Parent Council will fold and this will have a huge impact on the children and on the funding available to our families and community.

The three roles are described in more detail below. If you have any questions please ask. The AGM is being held on Weds 7th June at 1.30pm.

CHAIRPERSON
The role of the Parent Council Chairperson is;
•to ensure the Parent Council is run in line with its constitution
• to chair the monthly meetings and set the agenda for the meetings.
•to liase with the school about fundraising events, external funding options, and activities for the children
•to liase with external organisations about opportunities for funding and donations.
•write the annual report for the AGM

SECRETARY
The main duties of the secretary are;
•Take minutes of the meetings (huge thanks to Mrs Killick who has taken on this role over the last few years!!)
•communicate with the school, committee members and outside community members/organisations
•prepare publicity for events (tickets, posters, social media posts etc)

TREASURER
The main duties of the treasurer
•to control the Parent Council funds in line with the committee's decisions
•make sure upcoming events are affortable/profitable
•manage the day-to-day finances and keep accurate records of the Parent Council's financial activity
•arranges floats for events
•Ensures money is banked after events
•prepares a financial report for the AGM

To reiterate - we currently have nobody to take on any of these roles, and without them being filled next month, the Parent Council will fold and this will have a huge effect on the children, the school and our families.

Tomorrow (Thursday) is the last chance to buy tickets for the psychic night.
Community room doors at drop off & pick up times.

Only a few left now!

🌷 SPRING FAYRE 🌷
Thursday 30th March during school hours.

All classes will visit the fayre throughout the day with their teachers. All stalls cost 50p.

Here are just a few of the prizes on offer at our Psychic Next next Friday! 🥳
Don't forget to buy your tickets (available tomorrow and Friday at drop off/pick up. Please message us if you'd prefer to pay online and pick up your tickets at the door on the night). Everyone is welcome!

Our prizes include chocolates, wine, beer, spirits, vouchers for hair & nails, one 4 all voucher, smelly sets, Begg&Co scarf and stole, jewellery, games, afternoon tea for two, a Home Bakery Goodie bag and much more!

A massive thank you to all of the staff, parents, community members and local businesses who have donated prizes to help us raise funds for the school.

OVER HALF THE TICKETS SOLD ALREADY!
A massive thanks to everyone who has bought one yesterday & today. They will be next on sale on Friday 🥰

Tickets for our psychic night will be on sale from next week 🥳🥳
Buy your tickets from the community room doors on Mondays, Tuesdays or Fridays from 9-9.15am or 2.45-2.55pm (starting Monday 13th March)

Tickets cost £8 each.
There are a limited number of tickets available so we do advise that you get yours as quick as possible.

There will be private readings on the night available for £10, Stand up Bingo and Raffle tickets also available to buy on the night.

Psychic Night with Whispers From Heaven
Friday 31st March
7pm for 7.30pm start
Cameron's Bar (Ayr United)
Cakes & Sandwiches Provided
Bar Available.

Tickets for our psychic night will be on sale from next week 🥳🥳
Buy your tickets from the community room doors on Mondays, Tuesdays or Fridays from 9-9.15am or 2.45-2.55pm (starting Monday 13th March)

Tickets cost £8 each.
There are a limited number of tickets available so we do advise that you get yours as quick as possible.

There will be private readings on the night available for £10, Stand up Bingo and Raffle tickets also available to buy on the night.

Psychic Night with Whispers From Heaven
Friday 31st March
7pm for 7.30pm start
Cameron's Bar (Ayr United)
Cakes & Sandwiches Provided
Bar Available.

🙏 PLEASE HELP 🙏

The Parent Council are organising a Psychic Night on 31st March (more info to follow). We will also be holding a raffle on the night to raise some much much much needed funds.
Unfortunately we are really struggling to source any prizes this year. If anyone is able to donate any prizes could you please get in touch with us. It would be very much appreciated.

Thank you.

Matilda on Saturday 25th Feb at
Wallacetown Community Cinema, Newton Primary Working For Wallacetown CLD - Community Learning & Development
We can't wait to be back for this month's screening, see you there 👧🎒📚

❤️ Valentine's Parties ❤️
Friday 17th Feb

Parties will be held throughout the school day and children are invited to come to school/nursery in their party clothes.

Snacks, drinks and prizes will be provided by the Parent Council.

The pupils have been learning Scottish Dancing during PE time and have voiced an interest in doing this during their parties - there will be time set aside during each party for the children to partake in Scottish dancing.

Don't forget to bring your 50ps tomorrow ❄🎅🎄

We have lots of fun things lined up for the kids 🎉

🎄🎅 CHRISTMAS FAYRE 🎅🎄

Thursday 8th December - during school hours.

Like our previous few fayres, this Christmas Fayre will take place during school hours and will be for pupils only. All stalls will cost 50p each and all classes will get an allocated time slot to visit the fayre and spend their money.

The school and the Parent Council have lots on offer for the kids including Pocket Money Toys, Christmas Tattoos, Christmas Games, Tuck Shop and a Toy Tombola.

If you have any books or toys to donate to our toy Tombola please drop us a wee message ❤

Good Luck Team Newton 💙

🎄🎅 CHRISTMAS FAYRE 🎅🎄

Thursday 8th December - during school hours.

Like our previous few fayres, this Christmas Fayre will take place during school hours and will be for pupils only. All stalls will cost 50p each and all classes will get an allocated time slot to visit the fayre and spend their money.

The school and the Parent Council have lots on offer for the kids including Pocket Money Toys, Christmas Tattoos, Christmas Games, Tuck Shop and a Toy Tombola.

If you have any books or toys to donate to our toy Tombola please drop us a wee message ❤

Christmas card orders arrived and have been given out to class teachers. Please keep an eye for these arriving home from school with your children 🥰🎄

💙🎄 Thank you 🎄💙

Thank you to all the parents & families who supported our Christmas Card fundraiser.
The children (and staff) all worked really hard and created brilliant designs which we cannot wait to see brought to life on cards, magnets, keyrings etc.

This year we received orders from 45 pupils and this will raise approximately £100 for the Parent Council, which will of course be poured right back into the school/pupils 🙌👏

The designs are now with the printers and the final products should be delivered to the school by early December.
We will keep you updated.

💛🧸 CHILDREN IN NEED 🧸💛

Friday 18th November

Non Uniform - "Sporty or Spotty"

Our theme this year is "Sporty or Spotty" and as such children are encouraged to come to school in sportswear or spotty clothing. Please do not feel the need to buy anything new for this 💛

The children will take part in Children in Need themed activities throughout the day.

Suggested donation 50p

Just to confirm, CHILDREN IN NEED is NEXT Friday (18th) 🙊💛
More details to follow.

🧙‍♀️🦸🏼‍♀️🎃👻
We hope all the kids had a great time at their Halloween parties yesterday!

Thank you to all the parent helpers, and to the staff too 🥰

Next up......Children in Need (18th November)

🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃

🧡🖤 Halloween Parties 🖤🧡

🎃NURSERY 2-2.45pm
- children are encouraged to wear costumes into nursery, but this isn't essential

🎃PRIMARY 1-3 3.30-4.15pm
- the community room will be open from 2.50 til 3.30pm for parents to use to get their kids ready.
- all children must be collected by an adult.

🎃PRIMARY 4-7 4.30-5.30pm
- all children must be collected by an adult. Children will not be allowed to make their own way home.

Primary 1 to 7 children have to wear their uniform to school. EYC children are welcome to wear their costume.

There will be games and prizes, and all kids will be provided with a snack bag to bring home with them after their party. Prizes and snacks will be funded by the Parent Council - this is a FREE event 🧡

If you've got any questions please ask.

Don't forget about this brilliant FREE event tomorrow.
The Parent Council will be selling drinks and snacks to help raise funds 💙

Wallacetown family community cinema Saturday 29th October 1pm at Newton Primary school. This is a free event run in partnership with The Iris Ayr . If you would like a coffee and cake before the cinema the Chat Cafe will be open from 11am in the Community Room. Hope to see you there 🙂☕🍰 Working For Wallacetown

🧡🖤 Halloween Parties 🖤🧡

🎃NURSERY 2-2.45pm
- children are encouraged to wear costumes into nursery, but this isn't essential

🎃PRIMARY 1-3 3.30-4.15pm
- the community room will be open from 2.50 til 3.30pm for parents to use to get their kids ready.
- all children must be collected by an adult.

🎃PRIMARY 4-7 4.30-5.30pm
- all children must be collected by an adult. Children will not be allowed to make their own way home.

Primary 1 to 7 children have to wear their uniform to school. EYC children are welcome to wear their costume.

There will be games and prizes, and all kids will be provided with a snack bag to bring home with them after their party. Prizes and snacks will be funded by the Parent Council - this is a FREE event 🧡

If you've got any questions please ask.

Wallacetown family community cinema Saturday 29th October 1pm at Newton Primary school. This is a free event run in partnership with The Iris Ayr . If you would like a coffee and cake before the cinema the Chat Cafe will be open from 11am in the Community Room. Hope to see you there 🙂☕🍰 Working For Wallacetown

A massive thank you for all the very kind messages we've received recently offering donations for the community support bank run by the school.
These donations are very gratefully received and will all be put to good use 💙

The community support bank provides help and support to members of the local community as well as to our Newton Families.
There are lots of amazing resources available including food, clothing, household goods and help with energy advice.

Just a reminder that the community room will be open tomorrow (Wednesday) from 9 til 9.30am for parents to access free Halloween costumes for their kids 🖤🧡

🖤👻 FREE HALLOWEEN COSTUMES 👻🖤

The Parent Council will be running a FREE Halloween Costume Shop for two days next week. Everyone is welcome to come along and see if there is a Costume or accessories that your kids would like 🧡
Our fab Parent Council helpers will be in the community room at the following dates/times;

🎃Weds 26th Oct 9-9.30am
🎃Thurs 27th Oct 2.45-3.15pm

(If anyone has any costumes they'd be willing to donate then please just drop us a message 🖤)

💙🎄 Thank you 🎄💙

Thank you to all the parents & families who supported our Christmas Card fundraiser.
The children (and staff) all worked really hard and created brilliant designs which we cannot wait to see brought to life on cards, magnets, keyrings etc.

This year we received orders from 45 pupils and this will raise approximately £100 for the Parent Council, which will of course be poured right back into the school/pupils 🙌👏

The designs are now with the printers and the final products should be delivered to the school by early December.
We will keep you updated.

🖤👻 FREE HALLOWEEN COSTUMES 👻🖤

The Parent Council will be running a FREE Halloween Costume Shop for two days next week. Everyone is welcome to come along and see if there is a Costume or accessories that your kids would like 🧡
Our fab Parent Council helpers will be in the community room at the following dates/times;

🎃Weds 26th Oct 9-9.30am
🎃Thurs 27th Oct 2.45-3.15pm

(If anyone has any costumes they'd be willing to donate then please just drop us a message 🖤)

Thursday 2-3pm is the LAST CHANCE to pay for your Christmas orders.

The Parent Council will be in the Community Room on Thursday 20th October from 2pm to 3pm taking orders for Christmas items.
We cannot take orders any later than this as the forms need to be packaged up and sent to the printers.

Minimum order is £4 per child.
Orders must be paid in cash.

Reminder!
Christmas Card orders can be placed tomorrow (Thursday) between 2 and 3pm in the community room

All orders must be paid for in cash.

🎄 CHRISTMAS CARDS 🎄

ORDERS MUST BE PLACED THIS WEEK.

As I'm sure you are all aware, the children have been working very hard on their Christmas card designs. These have now been sent to all parents on Seesaw for you to view your own child's design.
The design can be printed onto various items including cards, gift wrap, gift tags, magnets, keyrings and even chocolate bars!

The Parent Council will be in the community room on Thursday between 2pm and 3pm to take your orders. Orders MUST be paid for in cash, and there is a minimum £4 spend.

If you cannot make it along on Thursday and are interested in ordering please drop us a message and I'll see what I can do 💙

If you have any questions please just ask.

🎃👻 HALLOWE'EN PARTY UPDATE 👻🎃

We are very pleased to announce that all three of our Halloween Parties will now be FREE for all kids.
We are very grateful to have received funding to help cover some costs of the party and as such Mrs McAvoy and the Parent Council have came to the decision to no longer charge for the tickets for the parties.

All Children will receive their free ticket for their party by the end of the month.

Just a reminder of times;
Monday 31st October
EYC - 2-2.45pm
P1-P3 - 3.30-4.15pm
P4-P7 - 4.30-5.30pm

🎄 CHRISTMAS CARDS 🎄

ORDERS MUST BE PLACED THIS WEEK.

As I'm sure you are all aware, the children have been working very hard on their Christmas card designs. These have now been sent to all parents on Seesaw for you to view your own child's design.
The design can be printed onto various items including cards, gift wrap, gift tags, magnets, keyrings and even chocolate bars!

The Parent Council will be in the community room on Thursday between 2pm and 3pm to take your orders. Orders MUST be paid for in cash, and there is a minimum £4 spend.

If you cannot make it along on Thursday and are interested in ordering please drop us a message and I'll see what I can do 💙

If you have any questions please just ask.