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Monday 3rd February

Homework- see Homework tab

Outdoor Learning – if dry we will be outside in the school playground.

A big well done to all children for learning and performing their Scots poems. It was very difficult to choose our class winners. On Thursday 6th February the class winners will perform in the whole school Scots poetry competition. We wish them the best of luck!

February Rights Respecting School Articles

Important Dates

Monday 27th January

Homework – see Homework page

Outdoor Learning – Friday if the weather is dry

Scots Poetry Competition

We have been delighted at the number of children who have practised their Scots poem in front of the class. This week we will choose one winner from each class so pupils will be given the chance to perform again if they wish to take part. Your teacher will let the class know when this will be but all winners will be chosen by Friday 31st January.

Important Dates

Monday 20th January

Homework – see homework page.

Outdoor Learning – if dry we will be doing activities in the playground on Friday.

Scots Poetry Competition

We hope you have enjoyed reading and performing the Scots poems the children brought home. If you want to explore other poems or have misplaced your paper copy we provided then you can access them here:

Bus Queue Circus Robin-Reidbreist

My-Wee-Doggie

For any children wanting to try out for the school competition, which is in February, we will be choosing class winners from Monday 27th January. If anyone wishes to practise in front of the class before then please let your teacher know.

Here are some fun videos to help you practise more of our Scots language:

https://earlyyears.scotshoose.com/heidshooders.html

Important Dates

Monday 13th January

Homework – We have put up the homework for the full month of January. See Homework tab.

We hope to do Outdoor Learning on Friday if it is dry.

Robert Burns’ Day/ Scots Poetry Competition:

P2 and P2/1 have been exploring Scots language to celebrate Robert Burns’ birthday. Everyone has chosen a Scots poem they would like to learn and perform in front of the class if they choose. They will be bringing a paper copy of the poem home with them. Copies of all poems can also be found here:

Bus Queue Circus Robin-Reidbreist My-Wee-Doggie

Onthank will be holding a Scots Poetry Competition in February where one winner from each class will perform to the school. We will choose our class winners week beginning Monday 27th January. Pupils will be given opportunities to practise their poem in front of the class, if they wish, before this date.

Important Dates:

Monday 16th December

P2, P2/1S and P3 will be having our Christmas party at 9.30am on Thursday 19th December. We will be dancing, singing and playing some games. We look forward to seeing everyone dressed up in their party clothes! There may also be a special visitor…