We hope you have all now heard about your new class teachers for next year as these were sent out last week in emails to your parents/ carers. Your new teachers are delighted to have received letters from you as part of our transition process this year. The summer holidays are now nearly here and we are all looking forward to welcoming you back in August, whether that is all together or in a blended model. This will be confirmed early in August when a final decision is made by the Scottish Government regarding conditions being met for school re-opening for all of us together, every day. In the meantime, we hope you have a lovely summer holiday but just before you go, your new class teacher(s) would like to share a little message with you. Please scroll below for your class to see a photograph and read a short message from your new teachers.
Primary 1: Mrs Fitzsimmons
Hello P1! Mrs Fitzsimmons here! I am really looking forward to meeting you in August and teaching you all. I hope you have seen some of the videos on the Blog and had a look at your new classroom and our huge open area we like to play in! I have really enjoyed reading your ‘All bout me’ information and watching your ‘Moving on from Nursery’ video and I can see lots of faces I recognise. In P1 we work hard but we also like to have a lot of fun! We like to sing and dance, make things, listen to stories and play with all our friends in our class and P1/2 in the open area. It will feel a bit different coming back after the long break but all the staff will be here to help you settle back in. See you in August!
Primary 1/2: Miss Holman and Mrs Howie
Miss Holman Mrs Howie
We are Miss Holman and Mrs Howie. We will be your class teachers. We know that the Primary 1 boys and girls have not been able to visit their classroom and meet us. However, we hope that you have been able to see the videos and look at the booklet on the school blog. These contain information that we hope will make you feel welcome and help you to know a little more about the school and your classroom. We also have some Primary 2 children in our class, and we know that they will welcome you and help you to settle in. We have all been out of school for a long time and we will take out time to make sure you are all happy and settled. We cannot wait to meet you and get to know you all.
Primary 2/3: Mrs R McLean
Mrs Mclean
Hello Primary 2/3. I am Mrs Mclean and this is a photograph of me sitting on my horse Millie. In my spare time I enjoy riding and looking after her. I am really looking forward to meeting you after the summer holidays and finding out more about you and what you like to do. I have read your letters to me and I think I am going to be a very lucky teacher having you all in my class. See you soon!👩🐴’
Primary 3: Mrs Stephenson and Miss Kirkpatrick
Mrs Stephenson Miss Kirkpatrick
Hi everyone,
I’m really excited to be moving back to P3 and working with Miss Kirkpatrick next year and can’t wait to see you all in August. It’s great that I am able to take some of my P2s with me and I know that we will all help each other to settle in, make new friends and have lots of fun together. I’m really looking forward to meeting those of you coming from Mrs McLean’s class too and finding out all about you. I hope you have a super summer and I’ll see you soon!
Mrs Stephenson
Hello boys and girls,
My name is Miss Kirkpatrick and I will be one your new teachers in primary 3. I will be with you on a Monday, Tuesday and part of Wednesday. I am really looking forward to meeting you all in August and getting to know all about you. Thank you for the letters that some of you sent us. I already know quite a few of you because I have taught some of your older brothers and sisters. I am really looking forward to sharing our class with Mrs Stephenson too. I think we will all be a great team and have a happy year in P3. We have both been in school getting your new classroom all nice and tidy and set up for you arriving in August.
I live at home with my partner and my two children, Freddie and Indie. Freddie is 6 this week and Indie is almost 5. I love to spend my spare time going for long walks to keep fit. My children sometimes cycle beside me while I jog! I also love shopping! That is definitely my favourite pastime!
I am really looking forward to seeing you all looking smart and ready to go in August. I hope you have a lovely summer and have lots of fun.
See you soon,
Miss Kirkpatrick
Primary 4: Mrs Anderson
Dear Boys & Girls, Parents and Carers, Thank you for your lovely letters. I am really looking forward to meeting you all after the holidays and getting to know you. I hope you have been enjoying the outdoors, like me. I have walked up the Moyle Hill several times, been doing lots of cycling around the roads and mountain biking in the forest, to keep fit. I am hoping the weather will be good when we return to school so we can get outside for some of our lessons. I hope you all have a fantastic holiday and I will see you in August. Kind regards M Anderson
Primary 4/5: Miss Morrison and Mrs J McLean
Miss Morrison Mrs J McLean
Hello Boys and Girls,
Thank you so much for all your wonderful letters! I really enjoyed reading them, learning a little bit about you all and seeing your lovely photos! I’m really looking forward to teaching you next year alongside Miss Morrison. I will be in your class all day on a Tuesday and on a Wednesday morning until break time. I hope you all have a fantastic summer holiday! I look forward to meeting you all in August! Mrs McLean
Hello Primary 4/5,
My name is Miss Morrison and I will be your new teacher this year. I can’t wait to meet you all and get to know you! I know it has been a long time since you were all in a classroom learning but I’ll be there to help you settle back into school and hope that you are as excited as I am. Don’t worry if you are feeling nervous as we will all be able to support each other and get used to the school routine again (and try to have some fun). I’m new to the school so I will need your help to settle in too. I’m really looking forward to seeing you all in August!
Primary 5: Mrs Dyson
A big hello from Mrs Dyson! Thank you to everyone who sent me a wee letter to introduce themselves. I met you all during our show rehearsals, but it really was a treat to read your letters and learn more about your interests at home and at school. I love teaching Primary Five and I know that we are going to have a fantastic year together! I have lots of favourite subjects at school. I especially enjoy teaching programming skills. In Primary Five, we’ll code animations, games and robots using Scratch, Lego WeDo and Micro:bits. Can you work together to solve the challenges? I enjoy teaching Spanish and look forward to welcoming you with a smiling “¡Hola!” each morning. Have a great holiday everyone. Stay safe, have fun and take time to relax! See you all soon!
Primary 6: Mrs Lumsden and Mr Caldow
Mrs Lumsden Mr Caldow
Hello everyone! I hope you’re all doing okay. I cannot wait to meet you all properly and be your teacher next year. I know the holidays are going to be a little bit different but I hope you enjoy them and I shall see you in August ready for the adventure that is primary 6!
Take care and see you soon
Mrs Lumsden x
I am sure you all know me well by now as I have taught you already. However, I am looking forward to teaching you again, in August, in our Primary 6 classroom!
Mr Caldow
Primary 6/7: Mrs Campbell
Hello, I am Mrs Campbell and I am very much looking forward to meeting you all in P6/7 after the summer holidays.
I live in Castle Douglas and have three sons and a daughter. I love animals and I worked as a vet a few years ago before I became a teacher, I have a dog called Rosie and a cat called Freddie.
I enjoy keeping fit, with long walks, cycling and also playing cricket. I also love listening to all different kinds of music, and singing too!
I can’t put down a good book, and love to potter in my garden and doing fun things with my family and friends.
Have a great Summer holiday, I am looking forward to seeing everyone in August.
Primary 7: Miss Clendinning
Miss Clendinning
Hi new Primary 7,
As most of you already know, I’m Miss Clendinning and I will be teaching you in Primary 7. Click:: HERE
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I hope you have all stayed safe and well during lockdown and are looking forward to coming back to school. Primary 7 is such an exciting year with lots of new responsibilities and experiences and I can’t wait to get started with you all in August. See you all soon!
Mrs Wixon: Teacher
Hello everyone,
I hope you are all well and have remained safe. Just wanted to let you all know that I am very much looking forward to seeing you after the Summer, hopefully refreshed and raring to go.
Many of you will have seen me or been taught by me over the past 12 years of being at Dalbeattie, and this year will be no exception, whether in groups, or in my capacity as a supply teacher as well.
I have enjoyed some quality time with my two girls, Jasmine and Elise, during lockdown and look forward to resting in the holidays and taking our new puppy Fern for lots of walks.
See you all soon and have a great Summer whatever you do.
Mrs Harris: Art Teacher
I am so looking forward to seeing everyone in August & have loved seeing some of the art work you have been doing during the last few months. I hope that you all have a fantastic holiday and have lots of adventures in and around the beautiful area that we live in. Take care Mrs Harris
Mrs Gray: PE Teacher
Hello girls and boys,
I have had such an amazing time seeing the photos and videos lots of you sent me of at home PE.
You have given me so many fantastic and fun new ideas.
Thank you.
I am really excited to see you all again after the summer, for lots of active and fun learning together.
I will enjoy being out on my bike in the summer holidays. And at the beach walking, climbing and playing with my family.
I hope you all have lots of happy outdoor fun with your families too.
