Monthly Archives: October 2025

Parent Update – October 2025

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Wow…. where have the last 7 weeks gone? What a quick and busy term we have had!

The children have been settling well into their new classrooms and have been working very hard. Every two weeks, everyone has also taken part in our “StarMaker” Groups.

🤩CELEBRATING SUCCESS🤩
 
🔬STEM Grant 🔬
Before the summer, Miss Smith submitted an application for the MVV Challenge Fund 2025. We asked for a £1500 grant to support the school in purchasing 6 Vex-Go Robotics kits and 6 sphero minis. I am delighted to tell you that you have been awarded this year’s Challenge Fund. We look forward to getting these ordered ASAP. Thanks Miss Smith!
🌳Trees for ASN Playground🌳
We also applied for some trees to plant in the ASN playground to make a start to the development. These will be delivered in March and contains the urban pack which should be small easy-care native trees. The pack contains 5x crab apple, 5x rowan and 5x hazel trees.
 
📢Pupil Voice

The Rights Respecting Group have been helping  to identify areas of improvement using the pupil friendly version of HGIOS (How Good is Our School) and we will be creating a display next term.

In our Rights Respecting class meetings, the children have given us feedback on various aspects of school life such as Learn to Learn, golden table, football, school events and of course their ideas for our 50th anniversary celebrations!

Some of our Inclusion Ambassadors presented at Learn to Learn this morning to raise awareness of ADHD and Dyslexia. We then watched some short clips to further develop our understanding.

Last week the children celebrated the European Day of Languages by learning about a country and a bit of the language. Mrs Watson kindly collected videos from some of our pupils who speak other languages at home and I will share this on Dojo this afternoon.

⚽Holiday Activities

Looking for things to do…

https://www.angus.gov.uk/schools_and_young_people/october_fun

🌳Monikie Country Park – Woodland Camp

Calling all junior nature enthusiasts! Dive into a week of half-day environmental adventures at Crombie Country Park. From wildlife expeditions, to hands-on conservation projects, each day is a new and exciting opportunity to explore, learn and connect with the great outdoors. Get ready to discover the wonders of nature with the ANGUSalive Rangers!

Where: Crombie Country Park
Date: 06 – 10 October
Time: 10:00 – 13:00
Age: 6 – 12 years
Cost: £60.00

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🧗‍♀️Full/Half Day Adventure Camp

Ready to escape the ordinary and dive into a day packed with thrills, skills, and outdoor fun?

Join us for a full day of unforgettable adventure! From paddling across the pond in canoes and kayaks to exploring the great outdoors on a forest hike…there’s never a dull moment. Perfect for young explorers who love a challenge, love the outdoors, and love making new friends.

Expect fresh air, muddy boots, and plenty of laughter along the way. And that’s just the start… there’s much, much more waiting for you!

Where: Monikie Country Park
Date: 06 – 10 October
Time: Full Day- 09:00 – 16:00 Half AM- 9:00-12:00 Half PM – 13:00-16:00
Age: 8 -15 years
Cost: Full Day £120.00 Half Day:£60.00

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We know school holidays can be a tricky time  and sometimes you may need a little help or support. Our Connecting Parents Angus website has information on support agencies and how to contact them. It also has information on Free School Meals and School Clothing Grants:

https://sites.google.com/an.glow.scot/connectingparentsangus/home

💻❌Parenting Internet Safety Events & Guides

Keeping children safe online – Wednesday 22 October, 5:30-6:30pm, online

This webinar is being delivered in partnership with Police Scotland’s Cybercrime Harm Prevention Team to explore how you can help keep yourself and your loved ones safe whilst online – there will be a short presentation by Police Scotland, followed by the opportunity to ask questions.
Please click the link to view various guides and support about online safety for parents:
https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/back-to-school-online-safety-guides/?utm_campaign=3767134_NL110925T%20-%20Back%20To%20School%20Primary%20and%20Transition%20-%20Send%20home%20to%20parents&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email_internal&dm_i=7MSZ,28QQM,1HNTPG,481NQ,1
🍱Tayside Contracts Newsletter
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/an/grangeprimaryschoolblog/lunch-menus/
🌿Occupational Therapy – Newsletter and Support
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/JLi929aJ10BWk9N2?ref=Link
👨‍👩‍👧‍👧Parent Engagement Meeting Minutes
Halloween Discos
👮‍♀️Uniform

As we approach the colder weather, please could we ask that children bring and wear a coat as we do like to get the children outside as much as possible. This is also the time of year when the grass does get wet and slippy. It would be helpful, as with previous years, for all children to have a pair of gym plimsoles to wear as indoor shoes. These will also be used for indoor gym and help protect our gym hall floor and keep our school floors clean.

We look forward to starting our whole school “Seastory” themed learning next term, with a focus on skills development throughout the school.

📆Dates for the Diary

  • 20th October – Start of term 2
  • 23rd October – CBM Mixed Football
  • 30th October – CBM Netball
  • 30th October – Halloween Discos
  • 5th November – Parent Engagement Group 6-7pm
  • 19th November – Tempest Photos (info and reminders will follow)
  • 24th November – GOLDEN CELEBRATION WEEK
  • 26th November – Sharing Our Learning 5-6.30pm
  • 29th November – 50th Birthday Open Morning 10-12noon
  • 3rd December – In Service Day 2 (schools closed to pupils)
  • 4th December – In Service Day 3 (schools closed to pupils)
  • 5th December – St. Andrews Day Holiday
  • 15th December – Cinema Trip (P1-7)
  • 19th December – Christmas Cheer
  • 23rd December – End of Term 2
  • 7th January – Start of Term 3

Hope you all have a fantastic holiday! I look forward to welcoming everyone back soon!

Mrs Landsburgh #believe