Day: October 11, 2017

To coincide with our work on the local connections with JM Barrie, Primary 6 visited the Theatre Royal. We were given a fun, fact filled tour of the theatre from Peter Bain, the Heritage and Education Officer, who took us around all areas including the sound and lighting box, stage, props room and dressing rooms. The class learned lots about the history of the theatre and the many changes it has been through, including where the stage was originally and where JM Barrie would have watched the performances from. Before we left, the children took part in a variety of drama games.

Thanks to those who attended our first meeting for parents of children who have English as an additional language. The excellent turn out helped to show how important a topic it is for all concerned.

We agreed to meet each term, so that we can find ways of supporting families for the benefit of their children.

Parents felt that the group may have several initial benefits, including keeping up to speed with the differences between the Scottish education system and those in their own countries and also of it being an opportunity to make links with other parents in similar situations. Other issues discussed included that of children who learn English more quickly than their parents, and the importance of encouraging use of the first language as that is what the child’s development is based on.

We look forward to our second meeting next term.