KEY DATES

Tuesday 23 June               - PTA Annual Carnival Fun Night (7.00pm – 8.30pm)

Tuesday 30 June               - Summer Term Ends – (12.30pm – Y1-3; 1.00pm – Y4-7)

Sports Day

Unfortunately, given the current weather forecast it is virtually impossible to set a date for Sports Day.  We are closely monitoring the forecasts and intend to run it as soon as practically possible. We will notify you at the earliest possible moment.

For your information – Year 1 – 3 and Language Class Sports Day WILL NOT take place on a Friday as our Language Classes are not in school on those days.

Normal timings for Sports Day are:    Year 1-3 & Language Classes ~ 10.00am -11.00am

                                                   Year 4-7 ~ 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Reports and End of Year Arrangements

End of Year Reports will be sent home on Thursday 25 June.  Included with your child’s report will be information about their class teacher next year and important dates about when we return to school.  Next year’s holiday list will also be placed on the school website next week.

Year 7 Leavers’ Assembly

Our Year 7 Leavers’ Assembly is scheduled for Friday 26 June.  During this celebration our Year 7 pupils will showcase some of their hidden talent!  Parents will be invited to enjoy the entertainment and stay for lunch.  Further details to follow shortly.

Year 4 Tea Party

Our Year 4 pupils are holding a Tea Party for their family and friends on Wednesday 10 June at 11am in aid of Marie Curie. They’ve been learning about ‘People who Changed the World’ and plan to showcase what they’ve learned by raising funds for Marie Curie.

School Uniform

As you already know we are updating our PE kit which can now be purchased at Watersons or Select Kidz in town.  Pupils can still wear our current PE top next year to allow for a smooth transition.

Hoodies and Quarter Zip tops are also being stocked in both shops; however, these are OPTIONAL items and do not need to be bought unless you wish to do so.

Staff Retirements and changes

Mrs Russell is retiring after 35 years in Gibson while Mrs Shortt is retiring having been one of our Language Class teachers for over 20 years. Both ladies are excellent teachers who will be missed. We want to thank them for everything they’ve done and will be holding special assemblies for them both towards the end of June.

We also want to acknowledge our Chair of Governors, Rev J Cowan who is moving to Dungannon Presbyterian Church. He has been an excellent support to the school and he, like our retiring teachers, will be hard to replace!

Sporting Events

We have a number of sporting events and tournaments taking place between now and the end of term with pupils participating in football and hockey matches.

Our own school football tournament in memory of Sydney Gilfillan is scheduled for Friday 12 June and we wish all the teams participating lots of luck.