Netherlee Primary School

At Netherlee Primary School we aim to provide a secure and welcoming environment where all aspects of the child’s learning are actively encouraged and developed.

Our main aims are to:

• create an environment where children are happy and eager to learn, feel valued, supported, confident and secure

• educate the whole child by making provision for learning based on the developmental needs of each individual child

• ensure that suitable resources are available to carry out the planned curriculum to challenge and consolidate every child's progress

• maintain an environment which provides equal opportunities for all

• promote independence and self-discipline

• develop positive attitudes of self-respect, value the needs and opinions of others and respect property and the environment

• foster in our pupils interests which lead to a fuller life in future years

• to develop good relationships within our community

Given that there is substantial parental and public approval of uniform, schools in East Renfrewshire are free to encourage the wearing of school uniform. In encouraging the wearing of uniform account must be taken in any proposals to prevent any direct or indirect discrimination on the grounds of race or gender. Any proposals will be the subject of widespread consultation with parents and pupils. Against this background it should be noted that it is the policy of the Education Committee not to insist on pupils wearing uniform or having specialist items of clothing as a prerequisite to their attending and engaging in all of the activities of the curriculum.

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 There are forms of dress which are unacceptable in school, such as items of clothing which:

 Potentially encourage faction ( such as football colours)

Could cause offence (such as anti-religious symbolism or political slogans)

Could cause health and safety difficulties such as loose fitting  clothing, dangling ear-rings, shell-suits of flammable materials in practical classes

Could cause damage to flooring

Carry advertising, particularly for alcohol or tobacco,

Could be used to inflict damage on other pupils or be used by others to do so.

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 Many parents do wish their children to wear uniform and the items are listed below:  

 Maroon blazer and badge School tie

Grey trousers/skirt (smart black, navy or grey trousers for girls) 

Grey or maroon pullover/cardigan

White, grey or blue shirt/blouse

School sweatshirt (available in grey or maroon)

White or school T-Shirt

Polo Shirt, navy, gold, white or maroon.

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PE Kit

 The children visit the gym at least once a week. Each class is also timetabled for an atrium or pavilion visit once a week. They will also require their gym kit for this.  They should try to wear:

Navy shorts

Gym shoes (slip-ons if possible for those who cannot tie laces)

T-shirt/polo shirt

 All removable clothing should be clearly marked with the child’s name.

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Blazer badges, school ties, polo shirts, fleece, sweatshirts, cardigans, hats and shoe-bags are available from school clothing which is organised by the P.T.A. If you have any queries regarding these items please contact the school.

For a school clothing price list, click here.

Our priorities and programme for action are detailed in our School Development Plan. We follow the “5-14” National Guidelines which are recommended by the Scottish Executive Education Department and East Renfrewshire Education Department’s policies. The main areas of the curriculum are:

• English Language which includes Listening, Talking, Reading and Writing,

• Mathematics which includes Number, Money and Measure, Information Handling, Shape, Position and Movement and Problem Solving and Enquiry,

• Environmental Studies which includes Science, Social Subjects, Technology, Health Education, and Information and Communications Technology,

• Religious and Moral Education which includes Christianity, Other World Religions and Personal and Social Development,

• Expressive Arts which includes Art and Design, Drama, Music and Physical Education.

• Primary Foreign Languages At present all children in the nursery and school are taught French by teachers who have been trained to teach a modern language in the primary school.

We offer a number of extra curricular activities at Netherlee. Please scroll down to find out what's available.

Football Training

Football training is available for primary seven children only, and is held on the school playing field on a Monday afternoon between quarter past three and half past four. Mr McLachlan, Mr Bryce and Mr Weir take the team so please speak to them if you have any questions. 

Training takes place throughout the year and no special equipment is required, other than a pair of trainers. Please sign up for football at the start of the new school year.

Netball

The Netball club is for Primary seven and is taken by Miss Barrett.  We meet on Thursday afternoons between quarter past three and half past four. Training is held in the gym.  Again, no special equipment is required to participate in netball. Please see Miss Barrett for further information.

Hockey

This club is run by Miss Barrett with the help of Mrs Gillespie and David.  We meet on Tuesday afternoons between quarter past three and quarter past four. Training is held in the playground or on the field.  Again, no special equipment is required to participate in hockey. Please see Miss Barrett for further information.

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Senior Choir 

The senior choir is held on a Wednesday morning during school time and is for primary six and seven children only. It is organised and run by Mrs Gibson. You can feel free to audition at the start of the school year. The senior choir is heavily involved in all church services and school productions.

Junior Choir

The junior choir is held on a Thursday morning during school time and is for primary four and five children only. It is organised and run by Mrs McLachlan, one of our music teachers, and auditions are held at the start of the school year. The junior choir is also involved in church services and school productions.

Badminton

Badminton is held on a Tuesday after school and is for P6 pupils only. Mrs Gomolka and Mr Bryce take this club so speak to them if you have any questions.

Running Club

Running Club meets on a Thursday after school and runs round Linn Park. A pair of running shoes and a lot of energy is required to take part.  Mrs Robson, Miss Jackson and Mr McLachlan run (literally) this club, so speak to them if you are interested.

For more information on other sporting actives run by the council outside of school  click here.

Welcome to the Pupils' Area

Healthy Living

One of the major areas that we have focussed on this year has been Health Education. There are lots of ways that we can stay healthy. Here are a few suggestions made by our pupils:

• Eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.

• Walk to school.

• Exercise regularly.

• Maintain a balanced diet.

• Buy healthy snacks.

• Drink lots of water.

• Drink green-top milk. 

• Brush your teeth twice a day.

• Go to the dentist regularly.

• Sleep for 10 hours a night.

• Wash daily.

• Wash your hands before you eat.