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Tree Planting at Cathkin Braes - 28/10/2021 09:49:27
On 7th October some P6 and P7 pupils, along with Mrs Pickup and Mrs Dade, took part in a huge citywide tree planting event in Cathkin Braes. As part of our COP 26 activities, Glasgow City Council schools ... (Read more)
Winter Fayre Success - Thank you - 16/01/2019 15:42:11
We made an amazing £3024!!!! Our fayre was a huge success!!! Our Parent Council did lots of work before, during and after the fayre. Local shops and businesses gave donations of food and prizes, ... (Read more)
Great Scottish Run 2018 - 25/10/2018 14:17:55
Well done to all of our runners who took part in the Great Scottish Run in September. Please look the photographs in the gallery. ... (Read more)
Hard at work in P5/4 - 02/10/2018 08:26:49
Primary 5/4 have been busy learning about Sound and Light. They have been doing lots of experiments and are enjoying finding out lots of new things in this Science topic. Keep up the good work!! ... (Read more)
Visit to Stirling Castle - 12/12/2017 12:34:03
P3 have been learning about Knights and Castles. They went on a trip to Stirling Castle and gained first hand experience of what a castle looks like and how it feels from the inside. They analysed ... (Read more)
Fairground Electricity in Primary 6a - 22/11/2017 16:28:11
P6a have been very busy using K'nex to create fairground rides. They problem solved, co-operated and evaluated their work. Great job! ... (Read more)
Forces in Primary 4 - 22/11/2017 14:17:30
P4 have been learning about different forces for their term 2 topic. They took part in a range of activities to investigate friction and its effect on movement or action. ... (Read more)
Primary 3 make Castles - 21/11/2017 11:08:14
Primary 3 have been learning about Knights and Castles this term. The pupils have been working hard at home and have designed their own castles. They have done a wonderful job making their castles ... (Read more)
Planting in P3 - 21/11/2017 10:44:03
Primary 3 have been learning about planting and what plants need to help them grow and survive. They have been learning how to re-grow their own plants using stems and roots from existing plants. Great ... (Read more)
Halloween Parties - 07/11/2017 10:44:50
We all had a fantastic time at our Halloween Parties. Staff, parents, carers and pupils and had a wonderful time playing party games and taking part in fun halloween activities. Thanks to our Parent ... (Read more)
Visit to Scotland Street - 04/10/2017 12:53:57
Boys and girls from P2-5 went along to Scotland Street School Museum to take part in a Wizard School workshop. The children had a fantastic time and made hats and glasses. This workshop is available ... (Read more)
School App - 03/10/2017 09:17:58
Please remember to download our new school app. It is free on Play Store for Android or iTunes for Apple devices. It works on Smart phones and tablets. We hope to vastly reduce the amount of paper ... (Read more)
P3/2 Lighthouses - 15/05/2017 11:09:53
In Term 3 P3/2's topic was The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch. The boys and girls learned all about lighthouses and how to make an electric circuit. As part of our Art lessons the class made lighthouses using ... (Read more)
Comic Relief at Glendale! - 24/03/2017 15:55:02
Pupils and staff have had lots of fun raising money for Red Nose Day. We have raised an amazing £350 by dressing up/down, selling red noses, learning the red nose day song, and doing lots of other ... (Read more)
P7 Authors - 23/03/2017 16:41:25
Write a ghost story set in the school ... but don't make it scary because it's for Primary 2s to enjoy. That was the challenge given to a group of writers in Primary 7. They wrote, illustrated and ... (Read more)
Healthy messages from P7 - 20/03/2017 10:31:58
Some of our Primary 7s have been designing leaflets on healthy lifestyle for our Primary 3 children. The writers used their non-fiction literacy skills, their knowledge of health and wellbeing and their ... (Read more)
Official Opening of our new building! - 10/03/2017 12:12:17
Yesterday we hosted the official opening of our new Glendale Campus Building. What a fantasic celebration we had, as we told all of our visitors how much we love our new school, and coming ... (Read more)
Money Week for all! - 27/02/2017 09:49:14
Pupils, staff and visitors enjoyed a fantastic Financial Education week here at Glendale last week. This year was our fifth annual money week, and it was a big success. We had cooking on a budget, free ... (Read more)
Safer Internet Day at Glendale - 09/02/2017 16:53:27
Pupils at Glendale have had input from the Police on Safer Internet Day. They learned more about the dangers of using the internet and how to keep themselves safe when online. This was an informative ... (Read more)
Safer Internet Day at Glendale - 09/02/2017 16:50:58
Pupils at Glendale have had input from the Police on Safer Internet Day. They learned more about the dangers of using the internet and how to keep themselves safe when online. This was an informative ... (Read more)
Kelvingrove Vikings visit for P5/4 - 08/02/2017 09:22:17
Primary 5/4 enjoyed a fascinating trip to the Kelvingrove Art Galleries at the start of the week. In scchool, they are learning all about the Vikings, and during the workshop they found out more about ... (Read more)
Primary 5/4 visit the People's Palace. - 01/12/2016 15:51:52
Primary 5/4 have been learning all about Glasgow, past and present. They have also been learning about travel in and around Glasgow and places to visit. They attended a workshop at the People's Palace, ... (Read more)
Pupils from P6 and P7 enjoy Blairvadach - 04/11/2016 11:30:31
Pupils from Primary 6 and Primary 7 have enjoyed a brilliant week away on our annual residential trip to Blairvadach. They have been involved in various activities such as hillwalking, cycling, abseiling, ... (Read more)
Balmaha visit for Primary 5 - 28/10/2016 11:19:33
Staff and pupils from Primary 5 enjoyed a fantastic day out to Balmaha this week. The children have been learning about Scotland through their topic this term and all their hard work was brought to life ... (Read more)
Halloween Parties at Glendale - 28/10/2016 10:30:01
Pupils, staff and parents attended our annual Halloween Discos on Wednesday night. Fun was had by all as we dressed up and played Halloween party games, listened to spooky stories, made tasty halloween ... (Read more)
Glendale ECO week! - 05/10/2016 10:49:09
We had a great Eco Week here in Glendale. The weather was fantastic and we were out and about enjoying the fresh air and learning lots of new things. A huge thank you to all the people who helped out ... (Read more)
Eid Celebrations at Glendale - 20/09/2016 08:20:48
Staff and pupils at Glendale have been celebrating Eid this past week. Pupils from Primary 3, Primary 4 and Primary 6 performed a wonderful Eid assembly to our school and our parents. Pupils and staff ... (Read more)
P6 Enterprise Success! - 18/04/2016 14:38:32
Pupils in Primary 6 have thoroughly enjoyed their Enterprise topic in Term 3. They made plaques, magnets and notebooks all with the Glendale logo on them, and sold them at playtimes, lunchtimes and at ... (Read more)
Vaisakhi celebrations!! - 01/04/2016 13:09:19
Children from Primary 2, Primary 4 and Primary 5 performed in a wonderful Vaisakhi assembly to celebrate the forthcoming Sikh celebration. The pupils were fantastic in their performance, and their singing ... (Read more)
ZooEd visit Primary 2 children! - 29/02/2016 11:59:32
Primary 2 enjoyed a ZooEd visit last week. They heard 'The Gruffalo' and they were magically joined by some of the animal characters from the book. The children met a snake, some mice, a rabbit, a frog ... (Read more)
Primary 6/5 Open Afternoon - 29/02/2016 11:38:30
Primary 6/5 invited parents and staff into their classroom as they hosted their Oceans Open Afternoon. The children have worked so hard, in learning all about the oceans of the world, and in preparing ... (Read more)
Financial Education Week 2016 - 29/02/2016 11:28:33
Pupils and staff enjoyed another successful money week at Glendale. We had visitors who came to work with us on all things finance related, and we made some healthy popcorn on a budget. We also tasted ... (Read more)
P1a Science Centre - 19/02/2016 10:19:30
P1a went to the Science Centre on Wednesday 27 th January. The class had been learning about day and night as part of their topic. The boys and girls went to a show in the Planetarium. They got ... (Read more)
Scottish Culture Days - 08/02/2016 15:29:23
Children and staff at Glendale thoroughly enjoyed their Scottish Culture Days which culminated on Friday afternoon with a wonderful ceilidh. Children learned all about the work of Robert Burns, and recited ... (Read more)
P6 visit Kelvingrove Art Galleries - 25/01/2016 12:31:40
Primary 6 have been learning about European Artists and took part in a tour and workshop at Kelvingrove Art Gallery. They looked at works of art and then replicated them using a variety of media. They ... (Read more)
Ardmay visit - 25/01/2016 12:28:39
Children from Primary 6 and Primary 7 enjoyed a wonderful week at Ardmay Outdoor Education Centre. The activities at Ardmay House provide pupils with a fun learning experience in the outdoors. Children ... (Read more)
Green Flag Award - 10/12/2015 11:32:45
We were awarded our 4th Green Flag in November!! Well done to the Eco Committee and parent helpers for all their hard work. All pupils and staff continue to work hard at all things Eco and we will ... (Read more)
P6 visit the Science Centre - 08/10/2015 12:27:51
Primary 6 had a brilliant trip to the Science Centre linked to their Body Basics topic. We took part in lots of fun activities about how the heart pumps blood around the body and learned more about vital ... (Read more)
Graduates from Children's University - 05/10/2015 14:32:36
Today four of our pupils and their families attended the Children's University Graduation Ceremony in the Barony Halls at Strathclyde University. The pupils graduated with either bronze, silver or gold ... (Read more)
Fantastic Eid Assembly performance! - 30/09/2015 16:13:23
Children in Primary 6, Primary 6/5, Primary 4/3 and Primary 3 worked together to present a fantastic Eid Assembly. We heard lots about the Muslim celebration of Eid ul Adha, and we all enjoyed Eid parties ... (Read more)
P5 Parents' Afternoon - 12/06/2015 13:39:31
P5 were learning about The Romans in Term 3. Our parents came to visit the classroom to see all of our hard work. They learned lots of new things and took part in a variety of activities such as writing ... (Read more)
P5 Science Centre - 11/06/2015 12:15:15
P5 visited the Science Centre on Friday 29th May. Our topic is The Solar System and we went to the planetarium to learn more about the stars and the planets. It was a great morning and we learned lots ... (Read more)
P5 and P5/4 Summer Trip - 11/06/2015 11:55:49
P5 and P5/4 went to Dean Country Park on Wednesday 10th June. We went on a woodland hike, saw the castle and played games. The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed an ice-cream in the sun! Look at ... (Read more)
P3 and P7/6 fundraise for Marie Curie - 05/05/2015 15:11:41
P3 and P7/6 worked hard to help raise money for Marie Curie. They grew daffodils to sell, and sold home baking too. Thanks to the support of the pupils, parents and staff we managed to raise a fantastic ... (Read more)
Solar Eclipse - 01/04/2015 15:00:39
Glendale pupils experienced the solar eclipse on Friday 20th March. We made pin boards so we could view the eclipse safely. P4/3 learned about the Chinese folklore story that tells of ... (Read more)
Learning about Peru in P3 - 01/04/2015 12:26:05
As part of their Peru topic, P3 have been working hard on making their models of the Amazon Rainforest. Keep up the good work!! ... (Read more)
Primary 3 make aprons! - 01/04/2015 12:23:58
P3 have been putting their maths skills into everyday use. They worked in small groups to help each other make their very own aprons. Well done!! ... (Read more)
Choir perform for the nursery children - 01/04/2015 12:19:10
As part of our transition programme, we invited children from our local nurseries to come along to join us for a performance from our choir. The nursery children sang a nursery rhyme for us 'twinkle ... (Read more)
P5 Funny Faces - 18/03/2015 14:55:21
P5 made funny faces as part of their Comic Relief activity afternoon. ... (Read more)
Comic Relief at Glendale - 13/03/2015 14:57:42
Glendale have been fundraising today for Comic Relief. We have had a non-uniform day, worn our red noses and had some 'nose' face painting with our parents. We have all had a brilliant day, and thanks ... (Read more)
Comic Relief at Glendale - 13/03/2015 14:45:02
Glendale have been raising money for Comic Relief today. We have had a non unifrom day, worn our red noses, and had wonderful 'nose' face painting with some of our parents. They children have had a great ... (Read more)
P5/4 at Provand's Lordship - 20/02/2015 14:15:32
P5/4 visited Provand's Lordship on Wednesday 18th February as part of their topic on Mary Queen of Scots. We retold her story through drama and dressed up in costumes from that time. Look in ... (Read more)
Reusable Bags - 06/02/2015 11:44:17
We have been busy during Financial Education Week decorating reusable bags. We calculated that if you use standard plastic bags at 5p each for your weekly shopping you would spend between £30 and ... (Read more)
P3 Open Afternoon - 02/02/2015 11:39:40
Primary 3 held a parents weaving workshop on Monday 26 th January which had a fantastic turn out. The pupils loved teaching the adults how to weave. More photos in the gallery. ... (Read more)
P3 celebrate Scottish Culture - 26/01/2015 08:40:01
Children in Primary 3 have enjoyed our Scottish Culture days and also learned a little about Chinese New Year which will happen in February. The children made lanterns and decorated them with tartan ... (Read more)
HMIE report available - 14/01/2015 11:36:13
Recently, as you may know, our school was inspected. During the visit, inspectors talked to parents and children and worked closely with the staff of the school. They wanted to find out how well children ... (Read more)
Building Site Safety - 19/12/2014 10:10:45
At assembly, pupils of Glendale have been learning about the dangers of building sites, given that our new school building is being built very close to us at the moment. Children were told about what ... (Read more)
Eco News - 12/12/2014 11:27:13
The Eco Committee visited the allotments to plant bulbs. Have a look at our photographs in the Gallery! ... (Read more)
Children's University - 28/11/2014 09:10:05
Children from P4-7 who are part of Children's University have been taking part in a Science Club over the past few weeks. We had a STEM ambassador from Glasgow University come into school to deliver ... (Read more)
RME in Primary 3 - 28/11/2014 08:54:48
P3 have been learning about the Guru Granth Sahib which is the Sikh holy book. They have been making their own colourful Chauris which the Granthi waves over the pages of the Guru Granth Sahib. ... (Read more)
Primary 3 learn about Knights and Castles - 07/11/2014 09:09:30
P3 have been working so hard in school and at home on their Knights and Castles topic. Some fantastic castles have been made at home and brought into school. Pupils are also producing beautiful art ... (Read more)
P5 Pollok Park Trip - 02/11/2014 20:28:13
Primary 5 went to Pollok Park on Thursday 30th October. We had been learning about The Woodlands in Term 1. The Countryside Rangers showed us different trees in the park. We learned how to tell how ... (Read more)
Go Paperless! - 29/10/2014 15:28:51
The Eco Committee are running a 'Go Paperless' campaign and we need your help. If you would be happy to receive some correspondence from school via email please, fill in the form your child took home ... (Read more)
Science in Primary 7/6 - 08/10/2014 11:35:10
Primary 7/6 have been working hard on their Science topic this term. They have investigated using microscopes and taken part in lots of exciting experiements. Keep up the good work!! Interesting! ... (Read more)
Celebration at our Eid assembly - 08/10/2014 11:23:25
Primary 3, Primary 4/3 and Primary 6/5 took part in an Eid Assembly to share what they have been learning in class with the whole school, as well family and friends. Primary 3 spoke about what Muslims ... (Read more)
Primary 3 Materials topic - 10/09/2014 11:51:37
Uzma has been working hard at home and has brought in a ship she made from recycled cardboard for our Materials topic. Well done Uzma! ... (Read more)
P5 Fitness Challenge - 27/08/2014 14:30:43
Primary 5 are focusing on Fitness this term in PE. We completed a Fitness Test where we had to do sit-ups, press-ups, stretches, long jumps, shuttle runs and endurance running. We recorded our results ... (Read more)
Farewell Primary 7!! - 23/06/2014 15:22:29
Today pupils, staff and relatives enjoyed the Primary 7 Leaver's Assembly. We wish a fond farewell to our current Primary 7s and hope they have many successes in their secondary schools. The children ... (Read more)
Global Citizenship week 2014 - 19/05/2014 10:37:54
Last week pupils and staff learned more about The Commonwealth, The Commonwealth Games and South Africa through our annual Global Citizenship week. This week was a huge success and thoroughly enjoyed ... (Read more)
Scottish Ballet visit Primary 5 - 09/05/2014 14:59:46
The Scottish Ballet came to Primary 5 to work with them to create a performance based on Romeo and Juliet. This was performed to parents. Two third year pupils, Gemma and Louis from the Royal ... (Read more)
P5/4 are film makers!!!! - 09/05/2014 14:29:36
Primary 5/4 have been working hard on a film making project which has involved them visiting the Glasgow Film Theatre to watch short films and working in the Hidden Gardens with a film crew to help them ... (Read more)
Easter Activity Afternoon - 25/04/2014 15:04:08
Pupils and Staff enjoyed learning a little more about the Christian celebration of Easter this afternoon. Everyone took part in a variety of activities, some of which included making cakes, painting ... (Read more)
P5/4 Film Makers - 27/11/2013 11:22:38
Camera...Action! Primary 5/4 are stepping into the shoes of Alfred Hitchock, Steven Speilberg and Orson Welles this year as they become film-makers. The class has been invited ... (Read more)
P5/4 Film Makers - 26/11/2013 16:36:17
Camera...Action! Primary 5/4 are stepping into the shoes of Alfred Hitchock, Steven Speilberg and Orson Welles this year as they become film-makers. ... (Read more)
P5/4 Film Makers - 26/11/2013 16:28:20
Camera...Action! Primary 5/4 are stepping into the shoes of Alfred Hitchock, Steven Speilberg and Orson Welles this year as they become film-makers. The class has been invited ... (Read more)
P5/4 Film Makers - 26/11/2013 16:13:43
Camera...Action! Primary 5/4 are stepping into the shoes of Alfred Hitchock, Steven Speilberg and Orson Welles this year as they ... (Read more)
P2's Potato Story - 01/09/2013 22:49:02
In March this year we planted some potatoes. We looked after them and watered them. Last week it was time to see what had been happening under the soil. We found potatoes large and small. ... (Read more)
The Romans - 13/05/2013 11:29:55
Primary 5 were studying The Romans. They made Roman style coins using clay and metallic paint. Have a look at more photographs in the Gallery. ... (Read more)
Financial Education Week - 12/03/2013 16:22:01
Yesterday we launched Financial Education week. We started our week with an opening assembly outlining the week ahead. So far, visitors from the Financial Education Partnership and Bellahouston Academy ... (Read more)
P5/4 Burns Assembly - 25/02/2013 16:15:17
P5/4 really enjoyed learning the songs for the Burns Assembly. We made up rhyme patterns to go with the music. ... (Read more)
P7 have an important visitor - 15/02/2013 22:59:57
Primary 7 are being excellent listeners for their important guest . Do you know who it is? - Can you find the new face ? (Primary 7 will tell you the answer if you don't ... (Read more)
P1a visit the Gurdwara - 15/02/2013 22:52:47
To help their understanding and learning about Sikhism P1a went to visit the Gurdwara. All the children cover their heads when getting ready to visit the Gurdwara . Here ... (Read more)
New WOW wall work ! - 15/02/2013 22:39:05
Please feel free to come into school and see our new WOW WALL display in the hall ... (Read more)
Molendinar Awards - 04/02/2013 15:37:25
In December 2012 Primary 5 entered an Art competition. They had to design a new stained glass window for Glasgow University's student accommodation. The competition was open to every primary school ... (Read more)
Primary 7/6 visit the Riverside Museum - 18/01/2013 11:21:03
On Thursday 17th January, Primary 7/6 visited the Riverside Museum. They have been learning about how Glasgow and the River Clyde have changed over time, and what the Clyde has been used for. They attended ... (Read more)
Gift to Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice - 10/01/2013 19:48:46
Many of the staff here at Glendale decided not to send Chirstmas Cards to each other and give a donation instead . We made just one card, and decorated a snowman each.There were also badges for sale ... (Read more)
December 2012 - 06/01/2013 16:11:04
December was a busy month in Primary1 and Primary 1a. Here are some of our best bits!! After weeks of practising we performed a wonderful assembly to the school, and all our friends ... (Read more)
Litter Picking in Primary 5/4 - 17/12/2012 15:45:31
Children in Glendale regularly take turns with helping to litter pick our school grounds, keeping the place looking beautiful. This past fortnight, Primary 5/4 have enjoyed contributing to this. Thank ... (Read more)
P3 Make Castles - 17/12/2012 14:48:32
Primary 3 made castles from junk. This was part of their Knights and Castles topic. The children really enjoyed these lessons!! See the Gallery for more photos. ... (Read more)
Winners in Primary 7/6 - 30/11/2012 11:39:28
In October, the children in Primary 7/6 took part in a competition which was run by Pollokshields Heritage. The competition was a photographic one, and we had to look around Pollokshields to find interesting ... (Read more)
Pupil Council visit the Allotments - 07/11/2012 09:37:23
Members of the Pupil Council went to visit the allotments at Victoria Gardens. They helped harvest some fruit and vegetables which included peppers, leeks and tomatoes. They also did some weeding and ... (Read more)
Science Show in Primary 7/6 - 29/10/2012 09:45:02
On Thursday of last week, Primary 7/6 had a workshop with ThinkScience. At the workshop the children learned more about the work they had been doing through their topic on Sound and Light. ... (Read more)
Fitness Fun in Primary 3/2 - 23/10/2012 12:40:04
Thursday gym times with Mrs Hepburn in Term 1 were all about getting fit! Each session had a warm-up, stretching and then lots of effort in building strength and stamina with a circuit or repeated sets ... (Read more)
Glendale Football Club - 12/10/2012 13:00:04
Glendale Primary School are proud to present their new football strips, bought with money kindly given by our Parent Council. The children on the football team will be wearing our new strips at their ... (Read more)
Pupil Council 2012-2013 - 05/10/2012 20:46:13
For session 2012-2013, the pupils of Glendale have now elected their Pupil Council. Children running for a place on the Pupil Council had to present to the school at our assembly. They had to outline ... (Read more)
Children's Parliament visit P7/6 - 25/09/2012 08:58:14
On Thursday of last week The Children's Parliament visited Glendale, and worked with Primary 7/6. They worked closely with the girls and boys to find out what helps to make children in Scotland Healthy, ... (Read more)
Primary 5 Fun Run - 10/09/2012 10:02:06
On Friday 31st August, the boys and girls from Primary 5 had the opportunity to take part in a 2K fun run at Glasgow Green. This had links with The Great Scottish Run, and children were enthusiastic ... (Read more)
Meet some of our new pupils. - 19/08/2012 22:40:57
Two new Primary 1 classes are settling in at Glendale. Class teachers, Mrs Cameron / Mrs Fagan and Miss Galloway are supported by Mrs Hassan, Mrs Green and a lovely team of Pupil Support Assistants. ... (Read more)
Glendale Netball Finale - 15/06/2012 12:31:24
On Wednesday 13 th June the after-school netballers had an inter-club match to finish off the netball season. 14 players from P7 and P6 competed against each other captained by two of the P7s. The yellow ... (Read more)
Glendale Netball Finale - 15/06/2012 12:25:15
On Wednesday 13 th June the after-school netballers had an inter-club match to finish off the netball season. 14 players from P7 and P6 competed against each other captained by two of the P7s. The yellow ... (Read more)
Topic work in Primary 5/4 - 15/06/2012 10:33:04
Primary 5/4 have now finished making their very own play parks. Their topic this term was A Place to Play and as part of their tehnology work they had to design and build their own playground. ... (Read more)
Primary 5/4 go Eco! - 15/06/2012 09:43:16
Primary 5/4 have planted butternut squash seeds. Children took the seeds fresh from the vegetable and planted them straight away. They have turned out well. ... (Read more)
'World of Books' launch - 13/06/2012 11:51:58
W orld of Books was launched in classes on Friday 8 th June, and many parents/carers came into school to enjoy choosing/sharing books with their children that afternoon. We were ... (Read more)
Glendale's Opening Ceremony - 22/05/2012 14:14:25
On Monday of this week, Glendale launched Olympic Week, and hosted a fantastic Opening Ceremony. Children from every class represented a nation, and created flags, mottos and anthems to demonstrate the ... (Read more)
Glendale's Opening Ceremony - 22/05/2012 14:11:22
On Monday of this week, Glendale launched Olympic Week, and hosted a fantastic Opening Ceremony. Children from every class represented a nation, and created flags, mottos and anthems to demonstrate the ... (Read more)
Primary 4 visit the Science Centre - 22/05/2012 14:00:27
With the Olympics in mind Primary 4 took advantage of a visit to the Glasgow Science Centre to an event called ‘Game On’. The science show in the theatre gave the pupils ... (Read more)
Primary 4 visit the centre - 22/05/2012 13:54:28
With the Olympics in mind Primary 4 took advantage of a visit to the Glasgow Science Centre to an event called ‘Game On’. The science show in the theatre gave the pupils ... (Read more)
Parents visit P1 and P2/1 - 29/04/2012 21:47:53
Parents are always welcome to our school. It is hoped that during the year all parents will have the opportunity to visit their child's classroom to see their child at work. Primary1 and ... (Read more)
Glendale celebrate Vaisakhi - 28/03/2012 11:28:40
Primary 5/4, Primary 4 and Primary 2 put together a wonderful Vaisakhi assembly for our pupils, staff and parents this week. They told us about the Sikh celebration of Vaisakhi, and worked hard to act, ... (Read more)
Primary 6 visit the Science Centre - 20/03/2012 14:04:40
Last week the pupils from Primary 6 enjoyed a visit to the Science Centre. We have been learning about Fairground Electricity and have looked at Renewable Energy. We took part in a workshop called Wind ... (Read more)
Tesco Vouchers - 06/03/2012 21:39:26
Glendale is collecting Tesco's vouchers for clubs. During March and April the school will collect any vouchers. Collecting vouchers One voucher is given for every £10 ... (Read more)
Maths with pupils from Primary 4 and Primary 5 - 05/03/2012 14:24:24
Some children from Primary 4 and Primary 5 were having fun in maths, making their very own aprons. They designed and sewed their aprons all by themselves. This was consolidation of their learning ... (Read more)
Static Electricity in Primary 6 - 21/02/2012 13:55:20
The children in Primary 6 have been doing experiments to help them understand our new topic, Fairground Electricity. We have been making circuits and did some experiments investigating static electricity. ... (Read more)
Gladiators visit Glendale - 07/02/2012 13:41:21
This week, all Primary 1-4 children had a Gladiator session, where they learned about the importance of health eating and taking care of their teeth by brushing them. The children then undertook some ... (Read more)
Volcanoes and Earthquakes in Primary 7/6 - 01/02/2012 16:57:59
As part of the Volcanoes and Earthquake topic, primary 7/6 made volcanoes from paper mache and bottles, which were then painted. We then looked at creating our own explosions and compared what ingredients ... (Read more)
Tai Kwon-Do taster for Glendale pupils - 30/01/2012 09:03:01
Last week, all of our classes had the opportunity to take part in some Tai Kwon-Do. We had a taster session, delivered to us by Richard Cameron, who is fully trained and runs evening classes in Tai Kwon-Do ... (Read more)
Primary 6 visit Pollok House - 29/01/2012 21:32:14
To bring our Victorians topic to an end, Primary 6 visited Pollok House and took part in a Victorian Servants workshop. We were met by Mrs Mac, the housekeeper, who took us to one of the rooms in the ... (Read more)
Primary 6 visit Pollok House - 29/01/2012 21:29:13
To bring our Victorians topic to and end, Primary 6 visited Pollok House and took part in a Victorian Servants workshop. We were met by Mrs Mac, the housekeeper, who took us to one of the rooms in the ... (Read more)
Pollok House visit for Primary 6 - 26/01/2012 16:26:52
This week, to bring our Victorians topic to an end, Primary 6 visited Pollok House to attend a Victorian Servants workshop. We were met by Mrs Mac, the Housekeeper, and taken to a room where we were ... (Read more)
Bellahouston Burns Competition - 26/01/2012 09:32:35
Children from Primary 6 and Primary 7 took part in a Burns Competition which was run by Bellahouston Academy. The children had the choice of either designing a tartan, drawing a haggis, or making up ... (Read more)
Burns Assembly 2012 - 25/01/2012 23:05:09
Glendale Burns Assembly Everyone in Glendale joined together to celebrate the life of Robert Burns. Every class took part with songs, poems, music and dancing. A great time ... (Read more)
Primary 4 visit the library - 17/01/2012 13:51:45
Primary 4 had an interesting start to the New Year and new term with a visit to the local library where they heard about how to use the non-fiction part of the library. Fiction books are sorted ... (Read more)
Pirate Projects!! - 28/12/2011 21:56:55
Pupils in Primary 6 have been working hard as budding authors throughout the month of December. The children researched pirates, then created characters, settings and a plot for their very own book. ... (Read more)
Surprise! - 28/12/2011 12:31:42
A well known v isitor popped into school to see all the boys and girls from Primary 1 - Primary 3. Santa looks in his sack! Thank you Santa! ... (Read more)
It's a baby! - 28/12/2011 12:23:39
Primary 1 and 2/1 told the nativity story as part of our Christmas Assembly. P7 and P7/6 told about Christmas customs and Christmas around the world. ... (Read more)
Primary 6 take a trip to 1887 - 19/12/2011 13:49:46
On Thursday of last week, Primary 6 went to Scotland Street School Museum to take part in the 'Victorian Classroom' workshop. The children were asked to dress up in the types of clothes Victorian school ... (Read more)
Primary 6 contribute to Museum Exhibition - 04/12/2011 21:57:49
Primary 6 were invited to take part in the 'School Days Remembered' Exhibition at Scotland Street School Museum. They worked at home with families and friends to create a collage of photographs, drawings ... (Read more)
Winter Fair Success - 04/12/2011 21:20:50
Thank you to everyone who made our Winter Fair such a success. To all who contributed donations, gave of their time to help, and to the very many who came to the Winter Fair and spent lots of money ... (Read more)
Eid-ul-Adha Assembly - 21/11/2011 13:53:45
On Wednesday of last week, pupils from Primary 6, Primary 5, Primary 3 and Primary 3/2 performed in our Eid Assembly. The children explained to their audience the importance of Eid through stories and ... (Read more)
Halloween Parties at Glendale - 08/11/2011 14:15:41
Last Wednesday night, with the help of staff and parents, Glendale played host to their annual Halloween Parties. Children from various stages in the school came dressed up and ready to have a spook-tastic ... (Read more)
Curriculum for Excellence Open Afternoon in Primary 6 - 06/11/2011 21:53:07
On Thursday 3rd November, Primary 6 hosted their first Open Afternoon. Parents and carers were invited into school to find out about what the children had been learning in their 'Body Basics' topic in ... (Read more)
Halloween in primary1 - 06/11/2011 19:00:00
Primary 1 enjoyed Halloween themed Play to learn sessions last month. More photos in the gallery. ... (Read more)
Primary 6 visit Central Mosque - 01/11/2011 14:37:16
The children of Primary 6 enjoyed a visit to Glasgow's Central Mosque. We have been learning about Islam, and the Five Pillars of Islam, in preparation for our Eid-ul-Adha assembly. We thought a trip ... (Read more)
P.1 and P.2/1 learn about Road Safety - 31/10/2011 22:00:18
Lorna, from Community Action , visited Glendale to help us to learn about the importance of keeping safe when crossing roads. Lorna also helped the teachers to give out special reflective waistcoats ... (Read more)
Primary 5/4 visit the Church - 11/10/2011 14:34:02
In RME this term, Primary 5/4 have been learning about Christianity. They visited our local church on Shields Road to find out about more about the holy building and what happens there. This was a most ... (Read more)
Primary 5/4 visit the Church - 11/10/2011 14:27:04
Primary 5/4 have been learning about Christianity in their RME topic this term. They went to visit our local church on Shields Road to find out more about the holy building and what happens there. It ... (Read more)
Primary 4 learn about Glasgow Parks - 11/10/2011 14:16:07
Last week Primary 4 had a visit from Mr Bill McCunnie who works for Glasgow City Council’s Community Action Team. He was helping the class learn more about Glasgow parks for their topic work. He ... (Read more)
Primary 1 Visit the Mosque - 04/10/2011 21:11:20
Primary 1 took their very first trip out of school to visit the Mosque on Nithsdale Rd. It was a windy autumn morning, but all the boys and girls walked smartly up the hill in Shields Rd on their ... (Read more)
Curriculum for Excellence in Primary 6 - 04/10/2011 13:48:27
Children in Primary 6 have been learning about 'The Body' as part of their Environmental Studies topic. As well as looking at the parts and functions of the body, they have been thinking about what helps ... (Read more)
Frontiers of the Roman Empire - 04/10/2011 13:37:41
Children from Primary 6 attended an evening reception at Edinburgh Castle on Thursday 22nd September. This was an event hosted by Historic Scotland and the children were involved in a presentation about ... (Read more)
Congratulations - 01/10/2011 22:13:51
Congratulations to Miss Kaur on her recent marriage. Many staff joined her to celebrate after a ceremony at the Gurdwara. ... (Read more)
Primary 4 visit Glasgow City Chambers - 27/09/2011 14:23:24
On Monday 19th September Primary 4 had the opportunity to have a tour round Glasgow City Chambers. The class are learning about Glasgow in their topic and this visit helped them to learn about the work ... (Read more)
Glendale attend launch of Foundation Glasgow Exhibition - 20/09/2011 14:02:59
Children from Primary 7 and Primary 7/6 (who had all been in last year's Primary 6/5) were very kindly invited to attend the opening of the 'Foundation Glasgow' exhibition at The Lighthouse in Glasgow's ... (Read more)
BOARD GAMES WANTED!! - 18/09/2011 19:30:22
If you have any complete board games that you no longer play with - we can use them for one of our Goldentime choices. Please hand in to the school office. Thank you ... (Read more)
Morrisons Vouchers - 16/09/2011 22:09:17
Don't forget - we are saving Morrison vouchers. Ask your family and friends to collect them for us. ... (Read more)
Meet the designer! - 12/09/2011 21:16:26
We hope you like our new Glendale hessian bag, available for sale at the school office, priced £5. We thought you would like to meet the designer! ... (Read more)
Meet the teachers of Glendale - 11/09/2011 21:38:34
Glendale played host to their annual 'Meet the Teacher' evening on Wednesday of last week. Parents and carers had the opportunity to come into school for an informal visit, to find out about the types ... (Read more)
Medals on show at assembly... - 11/09/2011 21:19:12
On Wednesday at our weekly assembly, Ms Dominy took great pleasure in congratulating the staff and pupils of Glendale who had taken part in running either the 10K, 3K or 1.5K. Many of those involved ... (Read more)
P2 are reading Ruby. - 08/09/2011 21:54:52
Primary 2 are reading Ruby. We are doing lots of things about teddies. Some of our parents are coming into our class to help us sew our own teddy. Here are some pictures of us at Play to ... (Read more)
Starting school at Glendale - 06/09/2011 22:10:07
Here at Glendale we strongly believe that children 'Play to Learn'. 40 new Primary One children have begun their learning whilst enjoying holiday themed activites during Maths Play. ... (Read more)
Eid Mubarak - 06/09/2011 21:49:19
Glendale celebrate Eid. On Friday afternoon everyone at Glendale took part in our Eid Activity afternoon. Many children in our school had been off school on Tuesday and Wednesday to celebrate ... (Read more)
Final Assembly - 23/06/2011 22:14:03
On Wednesday the 22nd of June the whole school came together for their certificate assembly. We had a surprise visit from Margaret who brought a certificate to say thank you for the wonderful ... (Read more)
New pupils visit Glendale - 23/06/2011 22:00:15
It won't be long until all these girls and boys join us here at Glendale. 40 new girls and boys are due to start school in August. Our school is full and some children unfortunately ... (Read more)
The FRIDAYS visit Glendale - 16/06/2011 13:00:31
Pupils and staff at Glendale had the pleasure of the company of The Fridays at their weekly assembly on Wednesday. The Fridays are a band of young adults from Hazelwood School and Cathkin High. Everyone ... (Read more)
FUN DAY at Glendale... - 14/06/2011 15:51:32
Today, Glendale had their annual FUN DAY. We were all pleased that the sun was shining and we were able to enjoy the outdoors for the afternoon. As always, children and staff thoroughly enjoyed the events ... (Read more)
More about Asia week ... - 13/06/2011 09:55:27
Primary 1 and Primary1a had a great time during Asia week. Barnaby Bear came to visit their classroom and told them all about his trip to China ! They enjoyed Tai Chi each morning and all managed to ... (Read more)
ASIA WEEK begins.... - 16/05/2011 16:21:47
Today pupils, parents and staff at Glendale launched Asia week. Following the success of Africa week last year, the time has now come for us to learn about another continent and extend our knowledge ... (Read more)
From caterpillar to butterfly - 14/05/2011 19:36:04
Primary 1 and Primary1a have watched with amazement as their caterpillars grew and grew. On Friday (during number time!) they emerged from their cacoons as beautiful butterflies. Here they ... (Read more)
Dancing in Primary 6/5 - 12/05/2011 08:51:37
Primary 6/5 are currently taking part in the Celtic Dance Programme, and are learning the Salsa, and some Street Dance. Tracey is our dance coach who is in school with us on a Tuesday morning, helping ... (Read more)
Our spring walk - 07/05/2011 23:11:43
Primary 1 and Primary 1a had their spring walk on the only wet day in April! However the pouring rain did not dampen our spirits. We were looking for signs of spring and there were lots to see. ... (Read more)
Keep Glendale Beautiful. - 07/05/2011 22:59:08
What a lovely morning we had here at school on Saturday May 7th. The sun shone and there were many pairs of willing hands to help with the school grounds spring clean. Litter was picked, ... (Read more)
Hearing Dogs Assembly and Sponsored Event - 29/04/2011 21:29:45
With the help of the Parent Council, the children of Glendale Primary have been busy learning about Hearing Dogs this week. They have taken part in a variety of sponsored activities to raise awareness ... (Read more)
Vaisakhi Assembly - 25/04/2011 12:45:57
Primary 2, 3/2, 4 and 5/4 took part in an assembly to celebrate the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi. The pupils used drama, dance and music to tell us all about the 5 K's, the 10 Gurus and the story of The ... (Read more)
Curriculum for Excellence Open Afternoon in Primary 6/5 - 03/04/2011 09:33:52
The pupils of Primary 6/5 have been involved in putting together an open afternoon for parents and carers to share and celebrate their good work this term. We have been involved with The Village Storytelling ... (Read more)
Primary 6/5 present at the City Chambers - 03/04/2011 09:11:36
Primary 6/5 visited Glasgow City Chambers to present topic work they had been doing on The Romans to Baillie Catherine McMaster, and many others. Since November, the children have worked alongside Joanna ... (Read more)
Potato planting again. - 28/03/2011 23:54:26
For the last few years many classes and the Eco committee have grown potatoes. This year Primary1 and Primary 1a are having a go at growing. We talked about all the potatoes we like to eat; ... (Read more)
The same or different? - 28/03/2011 23:34:05
We have been finding out all about ourselves and our families. Can you guess what makes us the same or different? ... (Read more)
Spring has sprung in Primary 1! - 28/03/2011 22:56:06
Primary I have been finding out about Spring. We have learned about Autumn and Winter so now we a discovering the signs of Spring. After the holidays we will go on our Spring walk. We have already ... (Read more)
Learning about fighting fire in P3/2 - 27/03/2011 20:27:57
Primary 3/2 studied the Fire Station over the course of Term 2. We visited the Fire Station to see their equipment and to find out what happens in the event of a call-out. The Station Officer ... (Read more)
Blairvadach - 27/03/2011 13:28:30
Some pupils from primary 7 and 6 have been to Blairvadach Outdoor Center for an adventure week where they took part in lots of different activities, some challenging, some scary and all fun. ... (Read more)
Daffodil Sale - 22/03/2011 20:43:36
Primary 3 and 4 have been working together on an enterprise project to raise money for Marie Curie. After lots of hard work planting bulbs to sell, creating art work and poems, the classes invited in ... (Read more)
Red Nose Day - 22/03/2011 19:58:44
Last Friday we did lots of funny things to raise money for Comic Relief, there were songs, custard pies, dances, jokes, juggling and funny faces to name a few. Have a look in the photo gallery to see ... (Read more)
World Book Day - 08/03/2011 21:32:16
To celebrate World Book Day Glendale Primary held a Golden Book afternoon where pupils got the opportunity to work with pupils from different classes and with different teachers. Each teacher shared ... (Read more)
Mother's Day - 08/03/2011 21:21:44
The Pupil Council are working to raise money for the school by using their artistic talents to create gifts for Mother's Day. They have made magnets, bookmarks and 3D hearts which they will be selling ... (Read more)
Play Along Maths Feedback - 06/03/2011 20:36:40
Thanks to all our Primary 1 parents who took part in the Evaluation Questionnaire, 'What do you Think?' about Play Along Maths. We are delighted that all our families thought this Home/School project ... (Read more)
Fairground Electricity Afternoon - 25/02/2011 16:17:29
P6 invited their parents to school to see all the lovely work they did last term for the topic Fairground Electricity. Have a look at the photos taken in our gallery! ... (Read more)
Play Along Maths 2011 - 22/02/2011 20:19:25
Many of our Primary 1 parents took part in this year's Play Along Maths. Lots of different games were borrowed and then enjoyed at home with our families. Teachers were able to find out about how ... (Read more)
Teddy Exhibition - 10/02/2011 22:36:19
Primary 2 have had friends and family come to see their Teddy Exhibition. To see the photos visit the photo gallery. ... (Read more)
Primary 1 find out about winter. - 18/01/2011 21:38:46
Primary 1 are finding out all about winter. We have had lots of real winter weather too! There are more photographs in the photograph albums ... (Read more)
Book Club 2011 - 12/01/2011 19:33:31
Our improved Book Club opened today! Many children came to look, buy and save up for lots of different kinds of books. Over 50 books were bought in just half an hour. Fantastic! We had some ... (Read more)
Christmas celebrations - 04/01/2011 22:32:31
A special visitor came to Glendale on December 23rd! All the classes joined in the celebrations. See photo gallery for more photographs. ... (Read more)
Christmas Assembly - 04/01/2011 22:29:23
Despite the school being closed, the dreadful weather, or coughs and colds our Christmas Assembly was a huge success! Primaries 1, 1a, 5 and 7 all took part. The children performed to all the ... (Read more)
New Logo for Book Club! - 04/01/2011 20:05:43
We have a winner for our competition to design a new logo for the re-opening of our Book Club! One of our pupils from Primary 5 designed this brilliant reading octopus. It will be used on all our ... (Read more)
P6/5 visit Glasgow Science Centre - 20/12/2010 19:41:48
P6/5 went for a visit to the Glasgow Science Centre last Wednesday to help them to learn more about sound, light and forces. To find out more about what they they got up to please visit the photo gallery. ... (Read more)
Winter Fair - 05/12/2010 22:25:47
A huge thank you to everyone that contributed to making our Winter Fair such a huge success. Raising over £2000 for our school funds. Despite the bad weather parents, pupils, teachers, ... (Read more)
P6/5 Antonine Wall World Heritage Site - 30/11/2010 19:18:42
P6/5 have been visiting sites in and around Glasgow to learn more about the lives of the Romans. Have a look in the Gallery to find out more about where we have been. ... (Read more)
It's Snowing! - 30/11/2010 19:05:34
Enjoying all seasons at Glendale Primary. See the Gallery for more photos. ... (Read more)
What can you make from a cuboid? - 24/11/2010 21:51:41
Primary 1 are learning about 3D shape. We all chose a cuboid and made a model. A cuboid has 6 faces. It has 8 corners. It has 12 edges. ... (Read more)
P1 enjoy a Spooky Play to Learn - 07/11/2010 21:50:00
Primary 1 enjoy Halloween Play to Learn. A Halloween game The children have a free choice of activities during play to learn . Dressing up painting See more photographs ... (Read more)
P6/5 Open Afternoon - 02/11/2010 19:26:47
P6/5 held an open afternoon at the end of term 1 to celebrate their learning about Scotland. We invited P6 and parents to come and view our work and for some demonstrations of Scottish songs, dances ... (Read more)
Primary 1 Play to Learn! - 30/09/2010 13:32:15
Primary 1 settle into Glendale Primary 1 have been at school for some weeks now. There are 29 children in our class and we speak 9 different languages. We have done so many new things and ... (Read more)
Meet the Teacher P2 - P7 - 23/08/2010 09:19:57
Meet the Teacher Evening P2 - P7 All parents/carers have recieved a personal invitation from their child to Meet the Teacher evening. This is an open evening for all parents/carers ... (Read more)
The school mural - 13/08/2010 22:52:06
During the holidays our artist have been very busy. We are four Glasgow artists who are planning to repaint the mural on the front of the school. We have come up with a design ... (Read more)
We have a second green flag!! - 31/05/2010 19:45:48
Congratulations to everyone at Glendale as we now are the proud owners of two green flags. The Eco Assessment team came to visit Glendale on May 27th. They were delighted with ... (Read more)
Africa Week - 14/05/2010 09:22:34
Africa Week Global Citizenship 17th May - 21st May 2010 At Glendale we have been working hard all year on developing our pupils as responsible citizens through our classwork, ... (Read more)
Maths Fun at Glendale - 29/03/2010 16:29:38
On Friday 26th March everyone got involved in our 'Maths Fun' afternoon to celebrate all the Active Maths that has been taking place in Glendale this session. The children had a wonderful time! They ... (Read more)
World Book Day - 26/02/2010 16:25:43
World Book Day Thursday 4th March 2010 Thursday 4th March will be an exciting day for the boys and girls of Glendale Primary. We are celebrating World Book Day by having an afternoon ... (Read more)