14.6.84 Mrs. A.J.W. Hotchkiss was officially appointed Headteacher.
15.6.84 Mrs. King carried out routine gearing tests.
18.6.84 7 pupils from P7S exchanged schools with 7 pupils from
20.6.84 P5 & P4/5 outing went to Culross and
21.6.84 P6 outing visited the
All P7 pupils spent the afternoon at
26.6.84 P1 and P2 visited Oatridge Farm and
27.6.84 Mrs. Hotchkiss attended Graeme High School Senior Prize Giving this afternoon.
28.6.84 The closing service was conducted by Mrs. Hotchkiss. After the service the medals for badminton were presented.
29.6.84 School closed for summer holidays.
15.8.84 School reopened.
33 children were enrolled.
Classes were organized as follows.
P7 Mrs. Spence.
P6 Mrs. Shanks.
P5/6 Mrs.Hunter.
P5 Mrs. Blair.
P4 Mrs. Rae who is a temp replacement for Miss Gardner.
P3 Mrs. Ferrie.
P2 Mrs. Kerr.
P1 Mrs. McNeill.
1984
15.8.84 Visiting Staff are.
Art - Mrs. Desmond - alternate Wednesdays.
Music - Mrs. Kennedy - Mondays & Thursdays.
P.E. - Mrs. Murdoch - alternate Monday, Wednesday & Thursday mornings.
Sewing- Mrs. Monfries - Tuesday afternoons&Wednesdays.
Remedial- Mrs. Young - Monday & Thursday mornings.
23.8.84 Mr. McCallum, P.E. advisor & Mrs. McMahon, Recreation Dept. visited the school to discuss pupils using the Sports & Recreation Hall for P.E.
24.8.83 Mr. Stewart, Child Psychologist visited school to discuss pupils referred.
27.8.84 Mrs. Goodwin visited the school to discuss extra remedial held.
30.8.84 The E.I.S. representative informed the headteacher that the members on the staff would not attend staff meeting between 3.30pm and 4 pm, would not cover for teachers absent, would not undertake any new schemes and would not attend parents’ evenings.
A new committee of the Parents Association has been formed under the chairmanship of Mr. Peter Mortimer. The staff representative is Mrs. Catherine McNeill.
1.9.84 Mrs. Cumming – remedial service visited the school.
10.9.84 School closed for Tryst Holiday.
24.9.84 Cr. Cormack visited school for medical inspections and German Measles inoculations.
25.9.84 Mr. Roberts took family group and individual photographs.
26.9.84 Mrs. McNeill visited Meadow Street Nursery this afternoon.
4.10.84 A team of boys from P7 played a football match against Nethermains Primary at the village football pitch. They lost 3-1.
5.10.84 The school now has the use of the Sports and Social Hall for P.E. every morning.
Room 7 had to be evacuated because if smoke from the furnace.
8.10.84 Mr. Goldie of Central Regional Police Force showed a video – Say No to Strangers to class I and the nursery children.
9.10.84 The school heating broke down.
10.10.84 Calor gas heaters were supplied to the school for use while the furnace was repaired. The work was done this afternoon.
11.10.84 Once again the furnace is shut down and Calor gas heaters are in use.
12.10.84 During this week Rooms 2 & 6 were redecorated. A Harvest Service was held. School closed for October holiday.
22.10.84 The hall and corridors were decorated this week.
Miss Rhona Gardner 3rd Year student in P1.
1.11.84 Mr. J. Henderson, Tutor visited Miss Gardner.
8.11.84 Mrs. L. Cumming, Remedial, visited the school to discuss further remedial help.
9.11.84 A representative of Central Scotland Fire Service gave an illustrated talk. Two classes sent donations to the Ethiopian Appeal.
10.11.84 The monthly service was held by Mrs. Hotchkiss. At the close prizes were awarded to one pupil in classes P3-P7 for the best fireworks competition posters. This was run by the P.A.
19.11.84 A representative of the Fire Service gave an illustrated talk to all pupils who had not heard it on 9-11-84.
Mr. Paxton, tutor from Moray House visited Miss Gardner who is now with class 7.
20.11.84 Four pupils, accompanied by Mrs. Hotchkiss, went to
22.11.84 Mr. J. Stewart, child psychologist visited school and discussed children requiring help with Mrs. Hotchkiss and Mrs. McNeill.
23.11.84 Mr. Thompson, assistant Director of Education, Mr. Davidson, S.E.D. and an architect visited the school to inspect dining room.
29.11.84 Mrs. Fraser, tutor from Moray House visited Miss Gardner.
3.12.84 Two visitors from
For the rest of December the wok of five pupils will be on display at the
14.12.84 Prizes were awarded today to two pupils in Primary 7 and two in Primary 3. These classes took part in a Poster Competition run by Polmont Rotaract.
17.12.84 At the morning assembly the names of children chosen to take part in next year’s Children’s Gala Day were announced. The Queen will be Nicola Heeps, Primary 7.
The Infant Dept. gave a performance of their Nativity Play to the parents of Infant pupils in the school hall.
19.12.84 Santa visited the nursery class party.
20.12.84 Santa visited P1 & P2 party.
Primaries 3-6 held their respective parties.
Primary 7 went to the McRobert Theatre in
The Christmas Service was held and a warm welcome was given to Rev. S. Hill, the new school chaplain.
21.12.84 Primaries 5-7 saw a video of Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
Primaries 1-4 saw a video of Winnie the Pooh.
School closed for the Christmas holiday.
7.1.85 School reopened.
10.1.85 Miss M. Graham, Adviser in Home Economics visited the school.
11.1.85 Rev. S. Hill visited the school and agreed to take two classes per fortnight for R.E.
14.1.85 Mrs. Alexander, Remedial Dept, visited the school to discuss K’s progress.
17.1.85 Mr. Stewart, psychologist, visited the school.
22.1.85 Mrs. Walker, School Convener, visited the school and inspected the fabric of the building.
29.1.85 Mrs. McClusky, tutor, came to see Mrs. McNeil.
31.1.85 The monthly Service was conducted by the Rev. S. Hill.
Captain Burlington of the Salvation Army visited the school to discuss with Mrs. Kennedy the choirs taking part in a fund raising concert.
4/5.2.85 Enrolment for the Nursery Class and Primary 1 for next session took place.
5.2.85 After last weeks talk to P5-7 by a representative of the R.S.S.P.C.C. the Treasure Hunt competitions were collected.
11.2.85 Several classes contributed exhibits to the Falkirk District Council Bulb Growing and Art Competition. Although no prizes were won the following pupils had their art work hung. P5. Stuart Denton, Margaret Buchanan. P6. Colin Graham, Mark Gow, Gail Graham. P7 Liam Malloy, Lisa Wright, and the bulbs gained a Specially Commended Certificate.
27.2.85 Dr. Cormack carried out routine medical inspections.
28.2.85 The attendance fro the month fell below 90% due to an influenza outbreak.
1.3.85 Miss
4/5.3.85 Dr. Cormack carried out further routine medical examinations.
6/7.3.85 Sight and hearing tests were carried out on Primaries 1,3,5, and 7.
9.3.85 Ten girls from primaries 6 and 7 represented the school at a Day of Dance in Clackmannan College of Further Education.
14.3.85 Primaries 1,2,4,5,5/6,&6 did not attend school due to industrial action by E.I.S. members on the staff.
28.3.85 Miss Linda Blair attends an E.I.S. rally. The Easter Service was conducted by the Rev. S. Hill.
Marc Wilson and Tracy McCormack, P7 and Lynn Pender and Emma Malloy P3 won prizes in Polmont Rotoract Easter Card Competition.
29.3.85 School closed for the Easter Holidays.
15.4.85 School resumed.
19.4.85 The Senior Recorder Group took part in a Recorder Festival in
24.4.85 The chiropodist visited school.
29.4.85 Mrs. McCrombie, remedial department of Graeme High discussed P7 pupils with Mrs. Hotchkiss.
30.4.85 Mrs. Henry discussed S. W. with Mrs. Hotchkiss pending appearance before the Children’s Panel.
1985
9.5.85 Primaries 1,2,4,5,5/6,&6 did not attend school today because of industrial action by E.I.S. members on staff.
14.5.85 Representatives of Graeme High School visited the school to discuss pupils promoting next session.
16.5.85 The monthly Service was held by the Rev. S. Hill.
21/23.5 Primaries 1,2,4,5,5/6,&6 did not attend school because of industrial action by E.I.S. members of staff.
1.5/31.5 During this month representatives from Health and Safety visited the school regarding the proposed new dining room. Other matters regarding safety were pointed out to them.
3.6.85 Mr. Stewart , Child Psychologist, visited school.
4.6.85 Miss
7.6.85 The dentist carried out examinations in primaries 1,2,&7.
17.6.85 The morning nursery class went on an outing to
19.6.85 Two pupils, representing the school, went to the Town Hall,
26.6.85 Mr. William Bloy and Mr. D. Brown, Polmont Rotary Club, visited the school and presented a shield being 1st Prize in a Bulb Growing Competition organized by the club.
Primary 6 entertained the school with a production of R. Dahl’s Snowhite.
27.6.85 The closing Service was conducted by the Rev. S. Hill.
28.6.85 School closed for the summer holiday.
19.8.85 School reopened and classes were organized as follows.
P7 Mrs. Shanks 26
P6/7 Mrs.Blair. 24
P6 Mrs.Hunter. 24
P5 Mrs.Spence. 23
P4 Mrs. Rae 30
P3 Mrs. Ferrie. 25
P2 Mrs. Kerr. 31
1985
19.8.85 P1F Mrs. Fleming 17
P1M Mrs. McNeill. 17
A total of 39 children were enrolled.
21.8.85 The Nursery Class (Mrs. Guthrie) began.
Mrs.Munro, Play Group Organiser visited the school to discuss taking in two fifth year pupils from Graeme High to help in the nursery class.
23.8.85 The new speech therapist Miss Henderson visited the school.
2.9.85 Three traveling children enrolled.
6.9.85 The nursery enrolment now complete and two pupils from Graeme High assisting.
9.9.85 School closed for Autumn trades holiday.
11.9.85 All E.I.S. members of staff on strike except Mrs. J. Monfries, V.T Homecraft and Mrs. Murdoch, V.T., P.E. The following classes did not attend :- P1F, P1M, P2, P4, P6, P6/7, P7.
12.9.85 The monthly Service was held by the Rev. S. Hill.
18.9.85 Mrs. E Payne will come to school on Tuesday afternoons to help Travelling Children.
Mrs. Symington comes to school on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning to assist Pakistani child with English.
7.10.85 Mrs. J. Alexander visited the school.
10.10.85 Rev. S. Hill conducted the Harvest Service.
11.10.85 The Northern and Scottish Theatre
School closed for the October holiday.
21.10.85 School reopened.
25.10.85 P6 and 6/7 saw films provided by the Milk Marketing Board.
28/29/31.10 Doctor Cormack carried out routine inspections.
31.10.85 Halloween parties were held in the school this afternoon.
6.11.85 The entire school went outside to see Ian Botham pass on his walk in aid of Leukemia Research.
12.11.85 Mr. Goldie from Community Police showed the video “Say No To Strangers” to P1 and P2. He talked to P3 on the work of the police as part of their People Who Help Us theme.
14.11.85 The monthly Service was held by the Rev. S. Hill.
21-28.11.85 Pupils donated “tins” for Christmas Parcels for the elderly who attend the Luncheon Club in the Sports and Social Hall.
26.11.85 The chiropodist carried out routine inspections.
29.11.85 The mobile classrooms had to be vacated because of lack of heating.
2.12.85 Mr. D. Williamson, author of stories of the Travelling People told stories to Primaries 3 and 5.
9.12.85 Dentist carried out routine inspections of P1 pupils.
Mrs. J. Alexander, Remedial Service, visited Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Kerr. Lee-Anne Brownlie P5 and Stuart Denton and Brian Gentleman P6 had pictures hung in the
Amanda Clark, P5. has been chosen to dance in the Christmas Pantomime at the McRobert Theatre.
20.12.85 Santa Claus visited the Nursery Class Party.
23.12.85 Rev. S. Hill conducted the Christmas Service. Primaries 1-7 held parties.
24.12.85 School closed for the Christmas Holiday.
6.1.86 School reopened for the spring term.
28.1.86 A forced entry was made to the school and a video recorder, a portable television, 2 cassette recorders and 2 computers were stolen.
29.1.86 25 panes of glass were broken by vandals during the evening.
14.2.86 in the Falkirk District Bulb and Art Competition the school gained a Highly Commended Certificate for bulb growing. Louise Robertson P5 gained a Highly Commended Certificate for her art work and Lee-Ann Brownlie and Shahida Ali had their art work hung.
7.3.8 Mr. Ness the Area Dog Warden, gave a talk to Primaries 6 and 7.
13.3.86 The Falkirk East School Council representatives visited the school.
14.3.86 Interviews for the post of Clerical Assistant were held in the school.
Mr. Ness, the Dog Warden, had to be summoned to the school after a dog bit a pupil at lunch-time. The dog was not caught.
17.3.86 The dog running around the school property was caught and removed by Mr. Ness.
The Senior Recorder Group took part in a Recorder Festival at
20.3.86 The Easter Service was conducted by the Rev. S. Hill.
21.3.86 Mrs. J. Monfries retired from being visiting Teacher of Needlecraft, having served in the school for 17 years.
School closed for the Easter Holiday.
7.4.86 School reopened for the Summer Term.
18.4.86 The Nursery Classes were given a talk on Dental Care by the Health Board representatives.
23.4.86 The football team took part in a 6-a-side tournament at Coasters Arena,
24.4.86 Mrs. J. Alexander visited the school.
1.5.86 The Rev. S. Hill conducted the monthly service.
5.5.86 School closed for the May Holiday.
8.5.86 School closed for the Regional Elections.
14.5.86 Mr. McHardy, Mr. McKenzie and Miss Ronald of Graeme High visited the school to discuss transfer of Primary 7 pupils.
20.5.86 The Junior Recorder Group took part in a Recorder Festival at St. Andrew’s School,
21.5.86 Mrs. Lamont, Social Worker for Graeme High visited the school.
3.6.86 The School Library Van visited the school.
13.6.86 Mrs. McCombie, Graeme High, visited the school.
10.6.86 Mrs. Laurie, Headteacher, Wallacestone Primary, visited the Nursery.
20.6.86 Three pupils had work hung in the Falkirk District Council Design a Medal competition.
26.6.86 The Rev. S. Hill conducted the closing service.
A shield donated to the school by the Scout Group, was presented to David Paterson, P3 being the pupil considered to have made most improvement over the year.
27.6.86 School closed for the Summer Holiday.
18.8.86 School reopened and classes were organized as follows.
P1 27 Mrs. Kerr.
P2 34 Mrs. Fleming & Mrs. McNeill
P3 29 Mrs.Blair.
P4 31 Mrs.Hunter.
P5 31 Mrs.Spence.
P6 23 Mrs. Ferrie.
P7R 17 Mrs. Rae
P7S 18 Mrs. Shanks
The nursery with Mrs. Guthrie (teacher) and Mrs. Dickson (Nursery Nurse) has 18 children in the morning and 17 in the afternoon.
Mrs. Kennedy, visiting teacher of Music is in school on Tuesday and Wednesday (pm only) on a 1month on-one month off basis.
The school has again been granted the use of the Sports and Social Hall for P.E. classes on 4 mornings per week.
21.8.86 The football team beat Grahamston Boys Club 4-0.
1.9.86 Dr. Cormack visited the school for routine inspections.
5.9.86 The dentist visited the school for routine inspections and will visit the school monthly until February.
15.9.86 Mrs. J. Alexander, remedial Service, visited the school to discuss J. S’s progress.
16.9.86 Mr. Burt, Independent Overseer, visited the school to discuss the Russell family.
19.9.86 Mr. Sexton, Social Worker, visited the school to discuss C.P.
22.9.86 Mr. Stewart, Child Psychologist, visited the school to discuss J. S’s progress.
23.9.86 Primary 7 pupils sat an Edinburgh Reading Test.
24.9.86 Family group photographs were taken by Mr. Roberts, school photographer.
26.9.86 P.C. Goldie talked to P1 and P2 on “Say No To Strangers”.
2.10.86 The Rev. S. Hill conducted the service.
6.10.86 Primary 1 pupils now attend for the whole day.
10.10.86 The school closed at 3.30 pm for the October holiday.
20.10.86 School re-opened.
22/23.10.86 Dr. Cormack carried out routine examinations.
24.10.86 Dr. Stuart tested J S.
31.10.86 Painting of 6 classrooms commenced.
During this month new doors were put on all classrooms in the
3.11.86 Mr. Stuart again tested J. S.
5.11.86 Mr. Stuart completed testing.
7.11.86 Mrs. Sharp, representing the Parents Association presented Campbell McIntosh with a gift voucher for having most items (127) in the Sponsored Match Box Collections.
4-10.11.86 A collection for the Earl Haig Fund was taken up.
10.11.86 Miss Boyle, H.M.I., visited the school to discuss the forthcoming visit by the electorate.
14.11.86 School nurse carried out routine hygiene inspections in the infant department.
24-27.11.86 Miss Boyle, Dr. Jackson, Mrs. Weir and Mr. Stevenson, H.M.I.s, inspected the school.
28.11.86 During this month Rooms 1,2,3,5,7 & 8 and the cloakrooms in the
The Library Van visited the school for the exchange of class library books.
11.12.86 Miss Boyle, H.M.I. visited the school to finalise the H.M.I. report.
The chiropodist inspected the feet of pupils who had previously had treatment.
22.12.86 The nursery classes held their Christmas party.
23.12.86 The Christmas Service was conducted by the Rev. S. Hill.
Primaries 1-7 held their Christmas Parties.
24.12.86 School closed for the Christmas holiday.
End of Second Log Book. Third Log Book,
16.11.87 Mrs. I. Torrance commences as headteacher
Week ending 20-11-87. A very pleasant week to start with in any school. Children are most polite and Staff very welcoming. Dr. Cochrane came and gave P7 girls Rubella injection. Mr. Findlay from Falkirk Council gave a talk to some classes (P6. P3, P1) about planting bulbs.
- - - - > 27-11-87. Mr. J. Sharp, School Council convener, called to introduce himself. School closed all day Thursday 26th Nov. for in-service. We went to Riverside Primary for tuition on computers and collected our B.B.C. computer and printer. Quinn 360 representative called pm. to display and promote Quinn 360 as our new core reader. Friday, Rev. Hill took the Service “Winter”.
- - - - > 4-12-87. Parents Association has a book night – not very well attended. Mobile Library called on Friday.
- - - -> 11.12.87. P.A. meeting – frank discussions called for and got offers of help to cater for parties. P7 visited MacRobert Centre,
- - - -> 18.12.87. Police had a chat and video with P1. on “never go with a Stranger” and crossing the road. Chairman of P.A. had lunch at school. There had been criticism of fairness in amount of food and order of serving. Mr. Muir was most satisfied with what he saw. Mrs. Blair and P3 moved to Infant hut. Mrs. Forsyth and P5 moved to Room 8. P1/2 had their school party – Santa visited.
- - - -> 25.12.87.
Last week of term. Nursery had their party – Santa came and Mrs. Hotchkiss played the piano. P1/2 had dress rehearsal of Nativity Play with Parents as audience. Tuesday was P3 4 5 6 7 parties. Parents helped with sandwiches. P.A had discos in evening for children. Last day of term, Rev. Hill led Service – Well done all children!! In the afternoon an impromptu concert {conceived?} by Mrs. Hunter.
School closed for Christmas holidays.
End of Log Book Two
Start of Log Book Three
Staff Headteacher Mrs. Inez M. A. Torrance. P7 teacher. Mrs. M. Spence. P6. Mrs. W. Shanks. P5. Mrs. J. Ferrie. P4. Mrs. A. Hunter. P3. Mrs. L. Blair. P2. Mrs. A. Rae. P1. Mrs. E. Fleming. Nursery. Mrs. Guthrie. Nursery Nurse. Mrs. M. Dickson.
Janitor Mr. J. Strang. Auxiliaries – {Mrs. Robertson.
Secretary. Mrs. M. Barrie. {Mrs. Michael
No of children on roll 198.
No. of children in Nursery 40.
- - - - > 8/1/88. School reopens at regular time. Speech therapist Mrs. Murray called at school. Mrs. Pender, cleaner of ill – hernia operation. Mrs. Ferrie P5 teacher returned to work.
- - - - > 15/1/88. Mrs. McNeill has come in as supply cleaner. Desks in Rooms 1, 2 and 3 have to be renovated – starting with half of Room 1 on Thursday. The
- - - - > 22/1/88. Mr. French, from
2 boys were playing at nearby burn which is now in spate. Rev. Hill called and visited Classes 6 and 2. Mrs. McNeill, temporary cleaner did not turn up for work – she finds she is unable to cope.
- - - - > 29/1/88. P.A. meeting on 25th January. They paid the insurance for computer and video. We are most grateful. Pt boy’s behavior giving cause for concern – have asked parents to call. New temporary cleaner, Mrs. Ritchie, started. All renovated desks returned. – Well done – they do look better.
- - - - > 5/2/88. P6 boy, Colin Mason, has won Glasgow Garden Competition for Healthy Eating Menu. Mrs. Alexander, Music teacher, off work with “stomach bug” as were two of the cleaners. 2nd February the school had an Assembly taken by Rev. Hill. As always children produced excellent work. P7 girl Fiona Muir fell in P.E. and banged her head. Miss Ferguson from St Andrew’s College called to visit the Nursery. Enrolling Nursery and Infant children – 35 straight entries for Nursery, 6 from Brightons: 27 for Infant School –however I heard 11 more have put in placements for Wallacestone. Chiropodist at school checking P5. P5. also started swimming lessons this week.
- - - - > 12-2-88. Names drawn at Assembly for people needed in Gala Day Parade. Fiona Muir chosen as Gala Day Queen.
Mrs. Guthrie, Nursery Teacher, off work with a migraine. Wednesday was In-Service Day. – 2 members of staff to Environmental Studies – 3 to Visual Arts – 4 to Infant Education and socialist to own specialty. Colin Mason, P6 and Mrs. Shanks went to
- - - - > 19-2-88 Mrs. Robertson, Auxiliary. off sick. Kitchen sink removed from brand new dining-hall “Stainless Steel” has developed a flaw!! Friday is day off as a Spring Break. Weather is very pleasant.
- - - - > 26-2-88. Monday In-Service Day. Infant/Nursery Staff went to in-service on computer am. And examined new reading books in pm. Junior/Senior staff did vice-versa. Sink in dining hall not returned as promised. Tuesday evening team took part in “Scotquiz” in
- - - - > 4/3/88. Practices for Gala Day started, picture of our Queen in Paper. Tuesday pm. We had a visit from B.P. Road Safety Team. Wednesday – all staff visited St. Margaret’s’ Polmont to look at shared resources. Mr. Frances, Architect from
- - - - > 11/3/88. Mrs. Dickson, Nursery Nurse off work – at hospital for check-up. Mrs. Diane Drummond was supply. Tuesday – a meeting at Laurieston for P7 Liaison. Climbing frame in Nursery needing fixed - unsafe. Wednesday – Headteachers meeting at Stenhousemiur to discuss amongst others the new P.7. Math’s/Number test.
- - - - > 18/3/88. Monday – case conference on Joanne Scobbie P4 –decided to continue as before as seems to be successful. Review in June. Wednesday. School Council visit in morning. Very short supply of school meals, - eventually got supply from Bantaskine via phone call to Viewforth.
Thursday – Fire Drill – well executed Infant dept. needs louder alarm and Nursery perhaps a fire door. Mrs. Robertson burnt arm with sink in Infant Staffroom. Accident report form filled out.
- - - - > 25/3/88. P.A. meeting on Monday evening – accepted request for 2 tape recorders. Tuesday - Senior recorders went to St. Mary’s school Bo’ness for non-competitive recorder festival. Mrs. Shanks at child abuse conference at Grangemouth
- - - - > 1/4/88. Returned P7 Math’s Tests. Dinner money cost to go up to 60p per day after Easter break. Free milk to stop. – more applications for Nursery Places. – Painters in school painting two rooms in Infant Annex and to do toilets in
Climbing frame returned from
- - - - > 22/4/88. With new regulations concerning free meals. Numbers have dropped by a third. Cost of meal is now 60p per day. Janitors hours have to be altered too as they now must be in school same hours as cleaners. Mrs. Robertson, morning auxiliary has broken her arm and will be off work for some time. Mrs. Ritchie has taken over as temporary supply. Mr. McHardy, Rector, and Mr. McKenzie head of 1st year, called to talk to children and parents, Mrs. Tully came to check hearing and vision in P3/5/7.
- - - - > 29/4/88. Our telephone has been changed to a pretty modern blue one. We have arranged to increase Nursery charges to 75p per week and buy milk.
- - - - > 6/5/88. Monday 2nd Tuesday rd
- - - - > 13/5/88. Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th Parents Evenings were well attended. Wednesday Mr. Strang & cleaners at demonstration at
- - - - > 20/5/88. P7 Liaison meeting at St. Margaret’s Polmont. Chiropodist in School. Nursery had visit from Road Safety Police. Records of P7 sent to Graeme High.
- - - - > 27/5/88. Mrs. Torrance at Headteachers Conf. in Carrongrange, Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday 2 Infant Staff visited from Wallacestone. Mr. Leask and Maddiston Local History Group gave talk to P6 and P7. All children thoroughly enjoyed the talk.
- - - - > 3/6/88 P.A. meeting in Room 9 on Monday evening. They will pay for bus for choir to go to festival. Nursery children going to Wallacestone visited their new school. Nursery first outing to Marco’s in
- - - - > 10/6/88. Mrs. Hannigan, supervisor school meals, is looking into the prospect of chip fat fryer in kitchen. Mrs. Dickson, Nursery Nurse, at hospital appointment. Mrs. Mary Brown supplied. Choir at Stirling Festival on Monday morning.
Mrs. Torrance at
- - - - > 17/6/88. New Parents for Nursery met Mrs. Guthrie on Monday evening. Temperature in Nursery was 109 0. Mrs. Symington, E.S.L. teacher, at Stenhousemiur Primary to help with Media Week. Mrs. T visited
- - - - > 24/6/88. All project Library Books have to be returned. Tuesday 21st voting day for teachers ‘rep on Education Committee. P4-7 visited Glasgow Garden Festival – a very successful day out. Wednesday 22nd Mrs. Guthrie Nursery Teacher attended her Nursery Endorsement ceremony. Mrs. Anne Kerr supplied. June 23rd. pm football friendly against Westquarter. School Bank pay out on Friday. School received £11.00 + interest.
- - - - > Monday 27th P1-3 had a very successful visit to the Zoo, p1 parents and new intake visited classroom and Mrs. Shanks, Nurse gave a short talk on school inspection etc. Tuesday – Mrs. Guthrie attended hospital – maternity clinic – Mrs. Anne Kerr supplied. End of term assembly was at 11.00am. Mr. Hill led worship. P7 parents had been invited to attend – poor response. Mrs. T. attended Graeme High Junior prize giving. Wednesday – personal property of teachers moved rooms. Concert in pm. Registers closed. Thursday 30th International Rescue Corps gave slide show and demonstration to P6 and 7. 1st July - end of term – weather was thundery. Children were well behaved. Furniture and personal belongings moved to new classrooms. P7 sang Auld Land Syne.
Attendance for year for whole school 91%
Average number on roll 221.
(Signed) Inez M.A. Torrance.
1/7/88
School reopens at 9.30 am on Monday 22nd August for staff only.
Headteacher Mrs. Inez M. A. Torrance.
P7 Mrs. M. Spence. P6. Mrs. Blair
P5/6 Mrs. Forsyth P4/5. Mrs. Rae.
P 4 Mrs. Hunter. P3. Mrs. Ferrie.
P2. Mrs. Fleming. P1 Mrs. Shanks.
Nursery: Mrs. Guthrie. Nursery Nurse. Mrs. M. Dickson.
Auxiliaries: Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Michael.
Janitor: Mr. J. Strang. Cleaners: Mrs. Pilley, Mrs. Pender,
Mrs. McMeechan.
Dinner Ladies: Mrs. McMillan, Mrs. Lamont.
Lollipop Ladies: Mrs. Jakub, Mrs. Gibb.
Visiting specialists:
Music: Mrs. Alexander: Mon. Tues. alt weeks.
P.E: Mrs. Murdoch: Mon. Tues. am only alt weeks.
Art: Mrs. A. McMorrow. Alt weeks Thursdays.
Sewing summer term only –
E.S.L. Mrs. Wallace Friday afternoons.
Travellers. Mrs. Jane McDonald. Tues. / Thurs. afternoons
School chaplain – Mr. Hill.
During the summer holidays the following repairs have been done: Coal boiler for central heating of main building has been removed and one for gas installed but not yet working. Venetian blinds put up on main road windows of main building, all Nursery windows and P1, 2, 3 repaired. New linoleum has been fitted to classrooms 8 and 9. Many, many windows (28) have been broken while playground was dug up by gas board for their pipe installation, thereby “anyone” to fire broken debris at school windows. Our maintenance man Mr. McIntyre was off work ill therefore progress of work is slow.
_ - - -> 26th August. 203 pupils in Primary School – 40 in Nursery. Nursery is having a gradual build up in numbers in class. Children do not seem settled. There has been a great deal of fighting and tearing of clothes.
Mrs. Shanks, as Health and Safety Officer, walked round school and made a list of “defects”.
- - - - > 2nd. September. Weather is rather cold and we have acquired gas heaters as a temporary measure till our heating has been fixed. Progress is very slow
Community workers had lunch in school this week and a group of Headteachers had their meeting here on Thursday evening after school. Art specialist, Mr. McMorran, arrived at school today. Mrs. Torrance off school on Friday.
- - - - > 9th. September. School dentist called with van. Speech therapist called on Friday. We had a visit from a Nursery Teacher, Mrs. McCulloch, from Tillicoultry who are starting up a Nursery Class. Tuesday we joined up with Whitecross and Avonbridge Infant Depts. to view West Midland Theatre Co’s production of King of Copenhagen. All children enjoyed it. Simon Ross, P6 child, won Falkirk Herald competition for design – a – medal for mini-marathon. G. D. P5/5 child sent home with warning about his behaviour. Mrs. Guthrie, Nursery Teacher was off school on Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday.
Monday 12th September – local holiday.
- - - - > 16th September.
Mrs. Torrance slipped on hall floor – badly sprained wrist, wrenched knee. Mrs. T. Off work on Thursday.
- - - - > 23rd September. S.E.D. Returns week. P1 parents given chat by Mrs. T. and Mrs. Shanks explained how class worked. Assembly taken by P7. Harvest Thanks giving – tins collected to be given to Lunch Club. Mrs. Guthrie off for funeral. Photographer came to school on 21st September – an enthusiastic response. 22nd. Dr. Cormack in school for Rubella injections and medical follow ups.
- - - - > 30th September. Lesley Ann Mitchell, P7, chosen as pupil who showed most progress in the last year. Mrs. Ross, speech therapist, called to discuss L. B. Nursery child. Banda has broken yet again.
27th September Primary 7 sat the Edinburgh Reading Test. Wednesday 28th Sally Main gave talk on “Help the Aged” – children listened enthusiastically. Mrs. McMillan dinner server off work as she fell and badly bruised leg. September 30th interviews for Mrs. Guthrie’s (Nursery Teacher) maternity replacement. I recommended Mrs. M. Jack. Mr. Stuart, psychologist called re
- - - - > 7th October. Mrs. Dickson, Nursery Nurse, off work (Monday & Tuesday). Mrs. Stirling called to discuss next February’s In-Service day. Tuesday 4th – P7 Liaison meeting at Laurieston school. Chad White, P7 pupil, fell and banged his head: Taken to hospital but after x-ray returned to school. Thursday 6th – Lunch with Community workers in Leisure Centre. Headteachers’ meeting at Queen Street Nursery 3.15pm. Prospects of E.I.S. strike on 1st November.
- - - - > 14th October.
Mrs. L. Barclay, Moray House student visited school. Mrs. Guthrie, Nursery Teacher off work (Monday and Tuesday). Staff meeting in school at 4.00pm. Tuesday pm. friendly football match with neighbouring school, Wallacestone. Help The Aged collection now totals £314.27. Thursday. Mrs. D. Turner, Moray House Lecturer, called re student Mrs. Barclay. Mrs. Watson,
- - - - > 21st October – holiday week.
- - - - > 28th October. P3 with Mrs. Ferrie visited the police station. Mrs. Donaldson, computer tutor, called to work with Mrs. Rae’s class on a regular basis. P6 took this month’s Assembly. “United Nations Day”. Student Mrs. Barclay started with P2 this week. Tutor called on Friday and is pleased with her progress.
- - - - > 4th Nov. Mrs. Gibb, lollipop Lady off work. Mrs. McCall supplied for her. Problem with G. M's P3 behaviour. Mrs. Spence and Hunter at In-Service dance, Mrs. Shanks/ Mrs. Torrance at In-Service on Foundations of writing. November 1 - E.I.S Day of Action to protest. November 2-
Headteachers meeting at Limerigg. Football match Nov 3 friendly at Westquarter. November 4th H/T Supplied to Mrs. Barnes to Liaise with teachers. Saturday 5th
- - - - > 11th November. P3 visited Forestation –
10th November In Service for Staff at various schools
Bantaskine – Problem solving
Westquarter –
Wallacestone.
Mr. Reid, tutor from Moray House, visited student – pleased with progress.
- - - - > 18th November. H.M.I. Miss Boyle called at school for a progress report. Mr. Turner called for student’s final visit. Mrs. Blair off work last Thursday. P.E. teacher Mrs. Murdoch damaged hand moving apparatus. Nov/16th meeting with Jim Stuart, Jim Sexton, Mrs. Ferrie and Mrs. Torrance re G. M. – all agreed a need for help. Constable Douglas called at school to do Road Safety with P1. Parents Association had Quiz Night in Golf Club – raised £32 for football strips with a Silver Slide (?). Friday 18th Mrs. Spence and P7 visited building site along Millbank Terrace.
- - - - > Nov.25th. Parents Evenings Nov.21st. & 22nd. Meeting at Laurieston Re P7 Liaison. Math’s and Science teachers talked re expectations and to explain that S1 is trying group teaching. Nov23rd P5/6 Assembly “Help” Celebrating birthday of Grace Darling. Thurs. 24 Constable Rodgers took Nursery children for a talk on Road Safety. Friday 25th In-Service of Expressive Arts at
- - - - > 2nd Dec. Monday 28th Constable Rodger & Robot called and gave talk to second half of Nursery. Mr. Spence and P7 are planting bulbs for Falkirk District Competition. Tuesday 29th P6 visited
- - - - > 9th Dec. Mrs. Jack maternity replacement for Mrs. Guthrie leaves for permanent post at Glenfuir Nursery. Mrs. Majury replaces her. Mrs. Dickson Nursery Nurse goes into hospital and Mrs. Brown replaces her. Mrs. Barnes Learning support teacher off work. Many children are off with sickness and ‘flu – Staff too looking tired. P1 had dental check by Mr. Jamieson.
- - - - > 16th Dec. Mrs. Fleming and Mrs. Forsyth off school. Mrs. Beaumont and Mrs. Brisbane supplied. At staff meeting we decided to use the gift of £400 from the Parents Association to buy another B.B.C. Master Computer and disc drive for the school. Had a Fire Drill which went very well, however the bell is still too soft in Nursery. Mr. McClay, Chiropodist, called at school for P5/6. Deborah Wileman P7 won Logo competition for Family Centre stationary.
- - - - > 22nd Dec. Last week of term. Despite illness nativity Play was performed and we had a successful end of term Assembly. P4/5/Put on a play in afternoon for the whole school – again it was very successful. Staff get together in Room 1 at 4.00 pm. Tues. / Wednesday – Class parties were enjoyed by all. Thursday 22nd School closed. Mrs. Ferrie returned to school. Mrs. Fleming still off with ‘flu. We collected £45 for International Rescue Corps.
- - > January 6th: School reopened at 9am.Interview in Viewforth for Assistant Head. Craig Rennie from
- - - - > January 13th: Computer in-service for school. Tea party farewell for Mrs. Forsyth. Mrs. Rae visited
- - - - > January 20th: Mr. Rennie joined the staff. Chiropodist visited the school.
- - - - > January 27th: Doctor in school for Primary 1 medicals. P7 / S1 Liaison meting at Laurieston-no Graeme High representative turned up. Social work meeting Re G. M. – his mother is staying in hospital and
- - - - > February 3rd: Social work meeting on Nursery child, Joseph. He has now been removed from register of non-accidental injury.
P5 and P6 started swimming. 1st February school was closed for in-service. Staff attended various schools.
- - - - > February 10th. Dentist van at school. Assembly taken by P4/5 on Chinese New Year. Tuesday Headteachers meeting at Stenhousemuir concerning Boards. Chiropodist in school. Scotquiz took place at Wallacestone on Thursday 9th – a long evening – 19 schools participated.
- - - - > 17th February. Mr. Brooks, retired schoolmaster visited the school and talked about football team in his days. Gala Day Queen – Lesley Ann Mitchell and Retinue photographed. Visited by 3 staff of
- - - - > 24th February: Nurse Easton gave girls video on developing bodies – Janitor in hospital for two days. Mr. Stuart, psychologist, called Re update on children. C. W. giving cause for concern – spoke to his mother.
- - - - > 3rd March. Mrs. Majury, our Nursery supply teacher went for interview for permanent post. She was not successful - fortunate for us! Two Wallacestone teachers visited the nursery. Headteachers meeting at
- - - - > 10th March. 2 parents Association meetings – Talk on School Boards. Seven parents attended. I visited Queens Street Nursery. Hearing Vision Tests for P3, P5, and P7 on Thursday and Friday. Saturday 11th march Day of Dance at
- - - - > 17th March. Miss P. Morton visited Primary 3 and gave a talk on dental health. Break into Nursery – biscuits and fruit stolen Police and C.I.D. called. Wednesday 15th was our Easter Assembly led by P.3. Collection of £17.50 was donated to Maddiston Old Folks Association. Mrs. Forsyth our long term supply finished to start a permanent post at Sheildhill. Mr. Duffy manager of Falkirk Football Club visited the school to accept the cheque of £205 for comic relief. Bank of Scotland let us down by not having the cheque ready on time. Mrs. Waddell gave talk to Nursery and to parent on dental health. Football team played against Westquarter on Friday. C. W. excluded from school for defiance.
- - - - > 24th March. Mr. Stuart, psychologist called to update information on children. Mrs. White called at school to discuss
- - - - > 31st March. Senior Recorders went to
- - - - > 21st April. All staff back at work. School roll 203.
In-service on Infant organization in our school on Tuesday 18th April.
- - - - > 28th April. Parents Association donated £250 to school. £200 was used for buses for school outing to Purves Puppet Show. £50 put towards printer for second computer.
- - - - > May 5th. Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd May School closed for May holidays. School performed “Mutiny” opera with Scottish Youth Opera Group. Mrs. Torrance at 2-day conference on School Boards.
- - - - > 12th May. Mrs. Torrance off work. Gala Day Sponsor walk by school on Wednesday 10th May. Parents Evenings on Wednesday and Thursday 10th and 11th May.
- - - - > 19th May. Nursery broken into – fruit and biscuits stolen. Mrs. Blair off work.
- - - - > June 2nd. Mrs. Blair off work again. Mrs. Murray – supply teacher 24th May Headteachers plenary meeting at Hillpark. Whole school went to Purves Puppets show in Grangemouth on Thursday afternoon 25th.
P7 Record Cards sent to Graeme High. Saturday 27th May a team of 6 children won inter-school competition at Brightons Fete.
- - - - > 9th June. Nurse Easton gave Primary 6 girls’ video and talk on growing up. 6th June Nursery outing to the Zoo Edinburgh. Mrs. Alexander, Learning support, to see J. S. – delighted with her progress. 8th June 12 children (P6 and P7) to Burrell collection in
- - - - > 16th June. Wednesday 14th June P7 went to Graeme High for an inter-school afternoon liaison – all went very well. Mrs. Watson from
- - - - > 23rd June Mrs. Guthrie returned to work. P7 had a very pleasant visit to Graeme High. Senior Teacher post interviewed, Mrs. Blair appointed. Samantha Clark invited to lunch at Larbert as Young achiever.
- - - - > 30th June. Dr. Cormack had medicals. P4 and P6 went to Beecraigs Park Linlithgow for a Barbeque – washed out. P1 parents of new intake called to see Mrs. Shanks. End of Term Assembly was taken by P6/7 – theme Thank You. P7 went on a successful outing to the airport, butterfly farm and Drem museum. School closed at 3.30pm on Friday. Roll 200.
Headteacher – Mrs. Inez Torrance
Assistant Head – Mr. Craig Rennie.
P7 Mrs. Spence, P6 Mrs. Blair (senior teacher), P5 Mrs. Ferrie,
P4 Mrs. Rae, P3 Mrs. Hunter, P2 Mrs. Fleming, P1 Mrs. Shanks.
Nursery Teacher Mrs. Guthrie, Nursery Nurse Mrs. Edna Baillie (Supply).
Auxiliaries: Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Michael.
Janitor: Mr. Strang. Secretary: Mrs. Barrie.
Cleaners: Mrs. Pilley, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. McMeechan,
Lollipop Ladies: Mrs. Gibb, Mrs. Jacob.
Visiting Specialists:
Learning Suppoprt; Mrs. Barnes Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. am.
Art. Mrs. McMorran Thursdays. Alt. weeks
P.E; Mrs. Murdoch Mon. Tues. am. Alt. weeks. 2 terms
Thurs. Frid. am. Every week. 1 term.
Craft; Mrs. Moverly Thurs. Fri. am. Every week
Music; Mrs. Alexander All day Mon. pm. Tues. Alt weeks.
Mrs. Winterbottom pm. Fri. Alt weeks.
School Chaplain; Mr., Hill.
E.S.L. Mrs. M. Wallace (replaced by Mrs. E. Payne on 18th Sept).
- - - - > 22nd-25th August.
School reopened with roll of 206 pupils plus 40 Nursery (phased entry). Use of Community Hall for P.E. suspended till they have sanded & lined floor. New regime of dinners as supply has been privatized. Tickets are a nuisance, constantly lost.
- - - - > Children entered Polmont Flower Show with various exhibits and a demonstration of how birds are kept in an aviary. We won prizes as follows and a cup for the school: Card of wild flowers 1st William Brownlie and Louise Thomson (P5)
Card of leaves / fruits 2nd Stewart Taylor (P4) 3rd Lyndsay Gavin & Kirsty Robertson (P5). Poster Competition 3rd Lisa Kenny P7. Knitting a vegetable 2nd Scott Rintoul P7. Card of leaves 3rd Jennifer Fleming.
- - - - > 8th September: Mr. Rennie at In-Service on Environmental Studies. Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Torrance at In-Service on Learning Support. Mrs. Michael off work with ‘flu. P1 boy kicked Mrs. Robertson – discussion with parents.
- - - - > 15th September. Monday 11th school closed for holiday. Book fair in school all week – lots of parental help and funds made £68.00. Mrs. Rae went to hospital for tests.
- - - - > 22nd Sept. Started on Room 6 to convert to a resource centre – lots needing spring-cleaned. Mrs. Cumming, Advisor Learning Support, called Re In-Service assessment of course. Photographer in school. Individual and family groups. Dentist in school. Dental health –Toothbruship done in P5.
- - - - > 20th Sept. Mrs. Payne started as tutor for traveling children. P.C. Douglas visited P1 children for video on Green X Code. Stopped using dinner tickets – easier to use master sheet. Mrs. Barnes, Learning Support, off work with ‘flu, also Mrs. Pilley, cleaner.
- - - - > P6 took Assembly on Harvest Thanksgiving. Mr. Hill attended. Football game against Slamannan. We won 3-0. School Board members named – no need for election: Mrs. E. Fowler, Mrs. M. Gilchrist, Mrs. A. Roesenberg and Mr. J. Sharp. Mrs. Shanks is teacher representative. Mrs. Robertson, auxiliary, off work with flu. Mr. Strang, Janitor has flu but insists on continuing work.
Friday - Recorder Festival. Intermediate and Advanced Recorders. Children played and behaved beautifully. P3 visited Police Station.
- - - - > 13th Oct. P1 in full time. Foot Inspection in school. Football match against
- - - - > 20th Oct.
- - - - > 27th Oct. Mrs. Torrance at In-Service on R.E. Mr. Rennie started management course at
- - - - > 3rdNov Earl Haig Poppy Collection started. P7/S1 Liaising meeting. Mr. Rennie at
- - - - > 10th Nov. Visit to school by Mrs. Dickie, Chief librarian. She has promised to help with books and bookcases. Mrs. Ferrie off for funeral. School Board informal meeting to decide first meting. Dental Survey done of P1 pupils. Nursery parents’ appointments started. Mrs. Rae attended hospital. Fire Drill practice.
- - - - > Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Spence visited Graeme High. Parents Evenings – well attended despite
- - - - > 24th Nov. Mrs. Ferrie off with earache – one day only. Quarter closure day – staff at different in-service. Mr. Rennie at
- - - - > 1st Dec. Monday 27th November at 6.00pm. Inaugural meeting of school board. P7/S1 liaison meeting with Graeme High. Mr. Rennie at
- - - -> 8th Dec. Christmas trees delivered. Mrs. Gibb, crossing patrol, back to work. Mrs. Shanks off with ‘flu. Mr. Rennie at
- - - - > 15th Dec. Visit to P3 by Mr. Stewart of the post Office. Mrs. Ferrie off with ‘flu. Mrs. Stewart as supply teacher. Mrs. Gibson as supply teacher for P4. Visit to Nursery by Mrs. Parsons (Headteacher) and Mrs. Fleming of
- - - - > 22nd Dec. Busy week! Monday, staff had tea party with all (or as many as would come) ancillary workers. P1/P2 had their party on Tuesday. P3, P4, P5. P6, P7 had their party on Wednesday. The P.A. had a party for the children on Thursday evening and the Nursery party was on Friday morning. Mrs. Ferrie came back to work on Monday but Mrs. Rae was still in hospital. Mr. G. Gibson supplied. Mrs. Hotchkiss, retired headteacher visited the school for the nursery party and lunch. The P2 Christmas Assembly went very well on Wednesday morning. The children collected £23.50 for the Maddiston Old Folks Association. A good number of P2 parents attended as did the school board members and Councillor Anderson.
School reopened on Monday 8th January. Mrs. Rae still off work. Mrs. Stewart is supplying. Fire extinguishers were checked and the school is being wired for a burglar alarm. Mr. J. Stuart, psychologist called to discuss the children under review.
- - - - > 9th January. Mrs. Rae still off - Mrs. Stewart as supply. Thursday 18th January our school board had their first meeting. Mrs. E. Fowler was elected as interim chairperson. Mrs. Gilchrist as vice chair. Mrs. Shanks is the teacher’s representative, Mrs. Rosenberg and Sharp were the other parents. We interviewed Nursery Nurse to replace Mrs. Dickson and have selected Mrs. Edna Baillie for the position. Milk and dinner census taken. Scripture Union called and gave P6/7 a Slide show on their work. Mrs. Harper (parent) Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Ferrie are starting a S.U. group at lunchtime on a Friday.
- - - - > 26th January. Mrs. Shanks and Mrs. Guthrie off work with migraines. P7/S1 liaising meeting at Graeme High concerning P7 report to secondary. Enrolment for P1 and Nursery done.
Very snowy weather. S.P.C.A talk to P7/6 on Friday pm.
- - - - > 2nd Feb. Swimming started for P5/6. Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Torrance at In-Service on learning support. Gala King, Stephen Findlay and Gala King Leanne Gibb chosen and photographed for paper. Cluster Closure day – staff attended Multi-cultural, Child-Abuse and Assessment In-Service.
- - - - > 9th Feb. P3 took the Assembly. Mr. Hill attended. Mr. Rennie attended Carron Grange for management course interview. A new photocopier arrived, standard supply for all Primary Schools. Mrs. Alexander called to update progress on J. S. Mrs. Fleming, P2 teacher, off work and in hospital. Mrs. Brisbane supplied.
- - - - > 16th Feb. Dr. Toal was in school to do medicals. Scotquiz Competition at Comely Park. Mrs. Blair P6 and Mrs. Barnes, learning Support working together on co-operative teaching. Friday was Spring holiday.
- - - - > Monday was School based in-service. Mr. Fox, Muiravonside Ranger, gave talk to P7. Mr. Rennie off work. Visit to school by Mrs. A. Ross to demonstrate spinning & carding. Visit by Mrs. Cumming, Learning Support.
- - - - > 2nd March. Meeting of School board to discuss School finances. Board approved of spending. Mobile Library visited school. Chiropodist in school. Mrs. Fleming returned to school on Monday then off again on Tuesday with kidney infection. Mrs. Murphy supplied.
- - - - > 9th March. P.C. Douglas visited school to talk to P7. Mrs. Torrance off work, Wednesday. Jim Stuart, Psychologist, called for update on pupils. P3 visited Dinosaur Exhibition in
- - - - > 16th March. Mrs. Torrance spent week in Boots,
- - - - > 23rd March. P4 took Easter Assembly. Visit by 2 students who are coming next term. Football game against Bowhouse abandoned due to awful weather. Open-day in school on Thursday – tours of a regular school day – seemed to be successful.
- - - - > 30th March. Recorder Festival at Wallacestone. Fun afternoon by whole school to raise funds for school trips. School closed on Friday for end of term.
- - - - > 20th April. Summer Term started on 17th at 9.00am. P6/7 put on production (music dance drama) of “The Rats”, well done! Mr. Henderson from Moray House called Re students visit.
- - - - > 27th April. Students (1st Year) Mhairi Haldane and Karen Wojcec with Nursery/Infant departments. Visit from Duncan Williamson, traditional storyteller. Milk delivery cancelled from Hamilton Diaries due to loss of so much milk ordered from Maddiston Mini-market.
- - - - > 4th May. Visit from computer teacher, Graeme High, Mr. Winton. Fire Drill week. Tutor visit, Mrs. Goodyear, for students. School closed on Thursday 3rd for local elections. Mrs. Wilma Shanks P1 Teacher, leaves to take up post of Assistant –head at Victoria School Falkirk.
- - - -> 11th May. School closed Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th for Spring holiday. Mrs. Gallivan starts as supply teacher for P1. 2 more teachers from Graeme High, Mrs. Herow, Chemistry, and Mrs. McIntyre, English, visited the school.
- - - - > 18th May. Visit from Mr. Henderson, tutor from Moray House, for students. Mr. McHardie and Mr. Danskin visited P7 and talked to parents. Children from Nursery going to
- - - - > 25th May. Chiropodist called. P6 went to visit
- - - - 1st June P1 took May Assembly. Senior Teacher’s post interviews – selected Mrs. Stewart from
- - - - > Swimming Pool in Bo’ness opens after repair. Visit by Mrs. Hastings, Math’s, Graeme High. Mrs. Guthrie off work for 2 days. Mrs. Waddell visited School to talk to Nursery parents about dental health. 3 children to take part in Art Competition. Parents Evenings on Wednesday and Thursday.
- - - - > 15th June. Karen Meggan and Karin Gray, P7, won a visit to Police Headquarters Stirling for essay competition. Elaine Swann got a trip in a car for runner-up award. Gala day on 16th June.
- - - -> 22nd June. P7 visited Airport.
- - - - > 29th June. P7 led final Assembly. Jonathon Anderson P4 got shield for most improved performance in school. Mr. Rennie was at 2 day in-service on Junior Enterprise. Mrs. Fleming leaves school on Friday after 17 years to teach in Sheildhill Primary. Miss Jane Falconer will replace her in August.
School closed (awaiting refurbishment) on Friday 29th June at 4. 00 pm.
- -> School re-opened on Monday 20th August for Staff only: Tuesday 21st for pupils
Headteacher – Mrs. Inez Torrance
Assistant Head – Mr. Craig Rennie.
P7 Mrs. Spence, P6 Mr. Rennie. P5/6 Mrs. Blair (Senior Teacher),
P4/5 Mrs. Ferrie, P3/4 Mrs. Rae, P2/3 Mrs. Hunter, P2 Miss Falconer. P1 Mrs. Stewart (Senior Teacher).
Nursery Teacher Mrs. Guthrie, Nursery Nurse Mrs. Baillie.
Special Duty Attendant – Mrs. Gilchrist (part-time).
Auxiliaries: Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Michael.
Janitor: Mr. Strang. Secretary: Mrs. Barrie.
Cleaners: Mrs. Pilley, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. McMeechan,
Lollipop Ladies: Mrs. Gibb, Mrs. Jacob.
Visiting Specialists:
Learning Support; Mrs. Barnes Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. am.
Art. Mr. A.McMorran . Alt Thursdays
Craft; Mrs. Moverly every Thursday.
P.E; Mrs. Murdoch Mon. Tues. am. Alt. Thursday and Fridays. 2 terms
Music; Mrs. Alexander. Alt, Mondays all day and Wednesday pm. only.
School Chaplain; Mr., Hill.
School meals now cost 68p per day £1.20 for teachers. Vent in kitchen at last enlarged. Forms all changed but still school’s problem.
- - - - > 7th Sept. Mrs. Rae in hospital for tests – Mrs. J. Gallivan supplied. Senior staff decided to have a working lunch meeting on first Tuesday of every month. Local Headteachers had a meeting at Maddiston. Liaison (or rather disappointing liaison) with Graeme High discussed. Mrs. Stewart, P1 teacher held workshop on language and math’s for P1 parents. Approx 10 parents came.
Mr. Wilson. Former headteacher in this school, called to work with Miss Falconer, probationer teacher. Meeting in school with Phil Smith, Mrs. Goodwin about M.M. in Nursery.
- - - - > 14th Sept. Monday 10th Sept. was Autumn holiday and school was closed for the day. Mrs. Rae returned to work. Mr. Hill called to talk to classes P7 and P1. Chiropodist, Mr. McLay, called. Health and Safety check with Mrs. Hunter.
- - - - > 21st Sept. Mr. B. Wilkie talked to children about work of R.S.P.C.C. Children collected sponsor money for this charity. Mrs. Rae off work with a chest infection. Mrs. S. Murray supplied. Census week for S.E.D. Fire extinguishers checked. Bank of Scotland have started a saving bank each Friday for children – great response. Police called Re obscene phone call.
- - - - > 28th Sept. School Board meeting Tuesday 25th called void as clerk had family emergency and had to be late. Meeting postponed till 5th October. Mrs. Waddell came to give talk to P1 on dental health. Review meeting at Social work department in Grangemouth about G. M. All agencies pleased with his progress. Mr. Hill called to talk to classes P6 and P2. Mrs. Alexander, music specialist off work. She is pregnant and having a great problem with sickness. Mrs. Torrance at in-service on 5-14 language. Dental van called at school. Miss Falconer at probationers In-service.
- - - - > 5th Oct. 4 teachers from
- - - - > 19th Oct. –
- - - - > 26th Oct. Mrs.
- - - - > 2nd Nov. Pupil from Graeme High, --- Gilchrist, on a weeks work experience. Dental caravan at school. Mrs. Waddell gave a talk on dental health to P4/5, P5/6. P7. Mrs. Rae at hospital for tests. Mrs. Hunter at In-Service. Football match against Drumbowie 8-1. P3/4 visited police station. Mrs. Hunter off work.
- - - - > 9th Nov. School closed on Monday for regional in-service. P5/6 visited Oatridge Farm, Broxburn. Football match against Slamannan 1-3. Mr. Rennie away as tutor at teambuilding week-end.
- - - - > 16th Nov. Poppy collection week. Book Fair in school. S1/P7 liaison meeting in St. Margaret’s P. School on Math’s – very well attended. Miss Falconer at probationers in-service. Parents Evenings Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. Rennie on Video course. Children taken to bird-show at Falkirk High. Trophy, certificates and rosette as usual, well done!
- - - - > 23rd Nov. Fire drill. P1 had dental inspection. Fire Engine visited P3/4 class. Mrs. Rae off work. Mr. Rennie away for interview unsuccessful this time – thankfully for
- - - - > 30th Nov. P7/S1 Math’s liaison- well attended. Adult Literacy Class moved to Family Centre. G. W., P7, suspended for one week. Recording interview about J. Sc. P7. Mrs. Torrance at S.E.D. meeting
- - - - > 7th Dec. Mr. Wilson with Miss falconer. Mrs. Torrance at in-service S.E.D. - Personnel Management. Visit to school & talk by Mr. Alistair Young a visiting church worker, Mr. J. Stuart, psychologist, visited school for a review meeting. Football match against
- - - - > 14th Dec. Mr. Rennie at in-service on Discrimination. Mrs. Torrance at meeting with Moray House over student training. Rehearsals for Nativity Play. Library van called to resupply library books. Meeting with colleagues & Mrs. Miglans, Phil Smith, speech therapist, vision & home tutor to M M, Nursery Child. Progress is excellent. Toothbrushing done with P5/6. Social Worker called to talk about G.W. Mrs. Torrance, representing the school, went to Maddiston Old Folks Treat.
- - - - > 21st Dec. Gateway Stores, Polmont, refused to accept school cheque for Ice-cream as school do not have a bank card, Parties on Tuesday for P3/4/5/67 – on Thursday. P1 and 2 and on Friday for Nursery. Assembly on Wednesday afternoon 19th Dec. - well attended by parents. Children gathered £31.00 for Maddiston old Folks Association, School closed at 4.00pm on 21st. Dec.
Log book not kept up due to pressure of paperwork.
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- - -> School re-opened for Staff only on Monday 19th August and on Tuesday 20th for pupils
Mrs. Inez Torrance Headteacher.
Mrs. Linda Blair Acting Assistant Head.
Mrs. Cathie Stewart Senior Teacher.
P7 teacher Mrs. L. Blair. Spence, P6/7 Mrs. K. McFarlane (supply).
5/6 Miss J. Scott (perm. holding post) P4/5 Mrs. J. Ferrie,
P3/4 Mrs. Spence. P3 Mrs. A. Hunter, P2 Miss J. Falconer.
P1 Mrs. C. Stewart
Nursery Teacher Mrs. E. Guthrie, Nursery Nurses Mrs. Baillie,
Miss C. Fitzsimmons
S. D. A. – (part-time) Mrs. M. Gilchrist.
Auxiliaries: Mrs. J. Robertson, Mrs. H. Michael.
Janitor: Mr. Strang. Secretary: Mrs. M. Barrie.
Visiting Specialists:
Mrs. J. Barnes - Learning Support; Four mornings per week.
Mrs. S. Moverly – Craft 1full day (Friday) per week.
Miss Mullen – Music 1 full day per fortnight.
Mr. A. McMorran – Art 1full day per fortnight.
Mrs. C. Sneddon – P.E. 1 full day every 3 weeks.
School Chaplain; Mr. Hill.
School cleaning, school meals now privatized.
X-ing Patrol Mrs. M. Gibb and Mrs. L. Jacub.
School roll 190 approx + 60 (30:30) Nursery. Mr. C. Rennie |Ass head left in June to take up post of Headteacher at St. Serf’s Tillibody. Mrs. A. Rae is seconded for 23 months to Riverside Computer Centre. Nursery Class has been expanded to include a further 20 children (10:10) and a second Nursery Nurse has been employed. New Porches, New office being built for secretary / auxiliaries in part of cloakroom. New windows in part of school. Miss Angela Strang was working a temporary S.D.A. till permanent one appointed. Escort for afternoon Nursery Child – Mrs. H. Duncan.
- - - - > Sept. 30th. Mr. David Meaney, and ex pupil, called at school. He is trying to organise a reunion of pupils of years 1965/73. Bank of Scotland restarted weekly visits. Children entered Polmont Flower Show and our school won overall cup. A great deal of vandalism seems to have started up in the evenings, slates off roof and broken windows. Miss Claire Miller from Graeme High was with us for one week for work experience. Photographer was in school. Football team difficult to restart. S.E.D. census week took place. Excellent Scottish Resources Conference and display took place in Stirling Hillpark. School Board meeting took place – last meeting before re-election of new members. Mr. Strang, janitor, at meeting to try and work out their new job description – no settlement as yet. Mrs. Guthrie, Nursery teacher, is attending 10 day course as Union representative.
- - - - > October. Lack of time stops me keeping the Log Book up to date.
- - > June1992. School closed on 25/6/92. Staff changes Muss McAlpine was appointed as Assistant Head in December and Depute head in April. Mrs. Michael, auxiliary, left in June to take up a post with longer hours. Mr. McMorran’s, art specialist, part time contract was not renewed. Mrs. Pilley, long term lollipop lady and cleaner retired. Mrs. McDonald took over post from Mrs. Guthrie in Nursery Class. Mrs. Guthrie went to Kinneil to start a new Nursery Class. Mrs. Gilchrist S.D.A., finished in June as child went to Charles Brown Unit, Fallin. Mrs. C. Ferguson was appointed S.D.A. in October. She is to continue next year.
Cut back in maintenance this year due to financial restrictions. Rooms 8 & 9 painted. Nursery painted. Toilets touched up. New carpet pieces in Nursery and Rooms 1, 2, 3 in annex.
Dysentery, Shigella Sonia, in school for some time over Christmas and Spring Term. Roll 182 – 200 + Nursery 60. 92% av. Attendance.
- - - -> School re-opened for Staff only on Monday August 24th and for pupils on August 25th 1992.
Mrs. Inez Torrance Headteacher.
Miss Linda McAlpine Depute Head.
Mrs. Linda Blair, Mrs. Catherine Stewart Senior Teachers.
P7 Mrs. L. Blair. P3 Mrs. M. Spence,
P6 Miss J. Scott. P2 Mrs. A. Hunter
P5 Miss J. Falconer. P1S Mrs. C. Stewart
P4 Miss L. McAlpine. P1F Mrs. J. Ferrie,
Nursery. Mrs. E. McDonald - Teacher
Mrs. E. Baillie, Miss C. Fitzsimmons Nursery Nurses
Mrs.
Auxiliaries: Mrs. J. Robertson am, Mrs. S. Thomson.
Janitor: Mr. Strang. Secretary: Mrs. M. Barrie.
Learning Support; Mrs. Irene Barnes
Visiting Specialists:
ART. Mrs. J. O’Donnell. P.E., Mrs. C. Sneddon. MUSIC Miss J. Mullen Craft. Mrs. S. Moverly.
School Chaplain; Mr. Hill.
X-ing Patrol. Mrs. E. Jacub. Mrs. Mitchell (supply)
School roll 194. Nursery 60 (30:30)
Mrs. A. Rae still seconded to Riverside Computer Centre.
Mrs. Hunter left school on 18/9/92 to become Senior Teacher at
School Board continues – Chairperson Mrs. Mary Gilchrist.
Parents Association continues- Chairperson Mrs. Esther Fowler.
Mrs. M. Gibb retired on medical grounds on 19/10/92 and Mrs. M, Mitchell became permanent Xing patrol. Nursery classroom painted and main building windows (facing large playground) also painted.
School has been under greater pressure on workload. Despite that the staff have continued to be in good health. Mrs. Spence officially retired on ill health and Mrs. Crawford became our supply teacher till the end of session. Mrs. Michael, school help, left and we hope to have a replacement for next session.
Children’s attendance has given no cause for concern though their continual latecoming does. There seems to be no cure for this.
School maintenance has gone on apace. Part of the
The parents association raised money this year and gave the school a Video Recorder, stand and microphone. They also awarded the following Handwriting and Attendance prizes:
Handwriting: P1. Joanne Strang. P2. Dawn Ainslie & Lynne Arneil. P3 Louise McDermott. P4. Aileen Bell. P5. Sarah Patch. P6. Steven Baxter. P7. Laura Thomson. Over all winner was Laura Thomson.
Attendance: to Jonathon Barrow & Danielle Gibson Mark Drummond. Gillian Wardlaw & George Thomson, Pamela Gray & Nicola McDevitt and Laura Thomson.
The Scout Shield was awarded to George Thomson P5. Certificated of Merit were given to Dawn Mitchell, Allan Kay. Lee Bishop, Janet McEwan, David Scullion, Lyndsay Scullion, Michelle Gillespie.
The Miller Trophy for best all round pupil of 1994 was awarded to Emma Brodie.
School opened on Monday 22nd August for staff and Tuesday 23rd for pupils.
St Mrs. Inez Torrance Headteacher.
Miss Linda McAlpine Depute Headteacher.
Mrs. Linda Blair, Mrs. Catherine Stewart Senior Teachers.
P7 Mrs. L. Blair. P3 Mrs. C. Stewart
P6 Mrs. Rae. P2 Mrs. Fraser
P5 Mrs. Russell. P1 Mrs. Wojcik
P4 Miss L. McAlpine.
Nursery. Mrs. E. McDonald - Teacher
Mrs. E. Baillie,
Mrs. N Gibson, Nursery Nurses
S. D. A. P2 and Nursery – Mrs. M. Gavin
Janitor: Mr. Strang.
Secretary: Mrs. M. Barrie
School Helpers: Mrs. S. Thomson and Mrs. Hall.
Learning Support; Mrs. Irene Barnes
Visiting Staff:
P.E., Mrs. Sneddon, Music Mrs. Holden, Art – (1/2 year) Mrs.
. School Chaplain; Mr. Hill.
X-ing Patrol. Mrs. Jacub. Mrs. Mitchell.
Roll 190. Nursery 60 (30:30).
Sinks have been put in all classrooms in the
Another year comes to an end – major upheaval this tear, with the inclusion of a Nursery unit from Woodburn in our Infant Dept., causing emotional, community and physical upset. The S.W. Nursery will serve the Braes area has been named the Braes Early Starts Nursery. It will be open 50 weeks in the year. With the loss of the room in the Infant Annex P2 moved into a refurbished Room 6 in the
School meals have now had snacks included which has proved most popular and given the added problem of more children staying over the lunch hour. Mrs. Hall, the morning school helper left and Mrs. H. Thomson became the long term supply. Mrs. Russell leaves on Maternity leave. Expressive arts specialist’s time tables have been reduced and Mrs. O’Donnell (Art) has been replaced by Mrs. Campbell. Mrs. Cowan (Craft) has been added to out specialist team.
Roll has increased over the year and we will need an extra class next year. Illness has been slight but still a very large problem of children “sleeping in” & coming to school late.
P.A. Handwriting competition: P1 Ella Marshall. P2/3 Stephanie Hall. P3 Graham Stevenson. P4 Amy Scobbie. P5 Suzanne Law. P6 Elizabeth Heggie. P7 Peter Gilchrist. Over all winner – P5 – Suzanne Law.
P.A. Attendance Trophies:
Sara Jane Law P1, Joanne Strang and Calumn Kay P2/3, John Erskine P5, Elaine Dunsmore, Lisa Peretto, Alan Appleby, George Thomson P6, Pamela Gray & Nicola McDevitt P7. Miller trophy for overall excellence Nicola McDevitt.
No-one for Scout Trophy: certificated to Zubayr Rashid, Stepen Jacub and Margaret Bell.
School opened on Monday 21st August for staff and 22nd (Tuesday) for pupils.
Mrs. Inez Torrance Headteacher.
Miss Linda McAlpine Depute Head and 0.5 P.1. teacher.
Mrs. Linda Blair 3/4, Mrs. Catherine Stewart P7 - Senior Teachers.
Mrs. Rae P6. Mrs. Giffiths P5 (Maternity Cover.)
Mrs. Wojcik P4 Mrs. Fraser P2
Mrs. Murphy (0.5 deprivation) mornings only P1 teacher.
Miss Campbell P1 teacher for increase in roll.
Nursery. Mrs. E. McDonald - Teacher
Mrs. E. Baillie,
Mrs. N Gibson, Nursery Nurses
S. D. A. Vacancy - permanent 27 ½ hrs.
Janitor: Mr. Strang. Secretary: Mrs. M. Barrie
School Helpers: Mrs. S. Thomson and Mrs. Waddell.
Learning Support; Mrs. Irene Barnes
Visiting Staff:
Mrs. Holden – Music,
Mrs. Sneddon - P.E.,
. Mrs. Campbell – Art ½ day per fortnight
Mrs. Cowan – Craft -1 day per fortnight.
School Chaplain; Mr. Hill.
X-ing Patrol. Mrs. Jacub. Mrs. Mitchell.
Roll 196 + 60 (30:30) Nursery.
101 girls: 95 boys.
Carpet has been laid in Room 5. Part of the roof is being repaired and the toilets in the Infant block have been reorganized and upgraded a little.
The Braes Early Starts Nursery has been open all summer.
Mrs. Rae left on Maternity leave and Mrs. Carr came for supply cover.
Mrs. Griffiths got a permanent job in Clackmannanshire and Mrs. Craigie took her place on maternity cover. Mrs. Russell came back from maternity leave in May and Mrs. Craigie left.
Miss McAlpine was promoted to Headteacher of Cambusbarron in
Mrs. Blair became Acting Depute Head. Miss Julia Blair became our S.D.A. for the year and Mrs. McHardy as escort for Nursery Pupil.
School closed on Friday 28th June.
Parents Association prizes:
Perfect Attendance: P1m Steven Roberts.
P3/4 David Gray. James Johnston.
P4 Allan Kay.
P7 David Scullion, Daniel Wilson, Elaine Dunsmore.
Handwriting:
P1m Sarah Love. P1c Louise Howe
P2 Ella Marshall. P3/4 Claire French.
P4 Suzanne McLay. P5 Claire Hunter (overall winner)
P6 Claire McDevitt. P7 Allan McIntosh.
Miller Trophy – Sheryl Wilson
Scout Shield – Dawn Mitchell.
School opened on Thursday22 nd August for staff and Monday26th for pupils.
Mrs. Inez Torrance Headteacher.
Vacancy Depute Head.
Mrs. Linda Blair Senior Teacher & Acting Depute head
Mrs. Catherine Stewart Senior Teacher
P7 Mrs. Ransom and Miss Collier sharing.
P6 Mrs. Carr covering maternity leave Mrs. Rae.
P5 Mrs. Russell. P4/5 Mrs. Wojcik
P3 Mrs. Blair. P2 Mrs. Fraser
P1/2 Mrs. Stewart. P1 Mrs. Steele (Compulsory transfer)
Nursery. Mrs. Denholm maternity cover for Mrs. E. McDonald.
Mrs. E. Baillie,
Mrs. N Gibson, Nursery Nurses
School Helpers: Mrs. S. Thomson and Mrs. Waddell.
Learning Support; Mrs. Irene Barnes
Visiting Staff:
Mrs. Holden – Music,
Mrs. Sneddon - P.E.,
. Mrs. Campbell – Art ½ day per fortnight
Mrs. Cowan – Craft -1 day per fortnight.
School Chaplain; Mr. Hill.
X-ing Patrol. Mrs. Jacub. Mrs. Mitchell.
Roll 200 + 60 (30:30) Nursery.
101 boys 99 girls.
A carpet has been laid in Room 9. No other work has been cone.
Mrs. Torrance absent through illness
Handwriting - Lianne Wilson
Miller Trophy - Lianne
Scout Shield - Mark Johnston
R 1, R7 and girls toilets painted.
Pinboards up in hall
Carpets in R2, R8, R7.
Part of Roof repaired Monday – Fri.
Acting Head - Mrs. Elliot.
Acting Depute Cathy Stewart.
Senior Teacher Linda Blair
P1 Gillian Steele
P2/1 Karen Wojcik
P2/3 L.B.
P3 Margaret Cram.
P4 Linda Balmer
P6/5 Mrs. Rae and Mrs. Russell Job share.
P7 C. Stewart 0.5 relief Evelyn Williamson.
School Chaplain. Reverend Hill.
Preparations for centenary well under way. Cathy mounted children’s Art work in hall 4th Sep. Monday holiday 09.09.97.
9th Sep & 10th Sep - Victorian tearoom – very successful.
Children’s performances well attended.
11th - Assembly and party. Children enjoyed the party very much.
Last entry in Log Book Number Three.
Log Book discontinued.