Catrine Primary Parent Council’s annual AGM will be on TONIGHT from 7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. via zoom. Please click on the link below to view full details:

AGM Poster

Catrine ECC and PS are taking part in Go Purple! Day next Friday, 8^th October, for the Ayrshire Hospice.  All funds raised will go to the Ayrshire Hospice.

PS parents can donate via Parentpay and ECC parents can make a cash donation in the collection bucket which will be at the ECC entrance next Friday.

All pupils/children are being asked to wear something purple – purple hat, scarf, socks, t-shirt, badge, hair bobble and it’s a Dress Down Day for the PS pupils too.

House Captains and P7 pupils have organised four House challenges that all pupils, in both the ECC and PS, will take part in throughout the day, so look out for some great photos on GLOW.

We have had a great week for Maths Week Scotland and I hope you enjoyed seeing all the different ways we do maths in school.  If you haven’t done so yet head over to the class blogs to see all the great work taking place.

Over the next few months I will be continuing to work with National Numeracy in involving parents in supporting children with their maths and building positive mindsets towards maths.  I look forward to sharing this experience with you.

A reminder that we would like as many parents as possible to complete the National Numeracy survey.  Here is the link again if you haven’t completed it yet.

https://nn.typeform.com/to/xLcyBnNU

Quote/top tip

Always promote a “can-do” attitude towards maths.

e,g, “Your number work is really improving!”

“I’m really impressed with what you can do.”

Try not to share with your child the idea that you were bad at maths or that maths was boring.  Research shows that as soon as this idea is shared, achievement goes down.

Have a great weekend.

Mrs Schendel

As part of Maths Week Scotland and our partnership with National Numeracy we are keen to gather parents’ opinions about maths.  This will also to help us to provide evidence of the impact of the work we will be doing along with National Numeracy.

Parents completing the parent surveys can choose to opt in to a prize draw to win a bundle of books and games worth £50 and we are keen to hear from as many parents & carers as possible.

The link for the survey is below and should only take about 4 minutes. The deadline for completion is Sunday 31st October.

https://nn.typeform.com/to/xLcyBnNU

Our pupils have made a great start to Maths Week Scotland, keep checking the class blogs to see what they get up to this week.

Quote/top tip for today.

Never underestimate the ‘Power of Yet’.

Mrs Schendel

East Ayrshire Council want to create safe and enjoyable routes for walking, wheeling and cycling (Active Travel).

Building on existing measures and installing new ones, to make sure that sustainable, enjoyable and healthy travel choices are available to all.

Help shape the future of travel in East Ayrshire by sharing your views in the survey.

East Ayrshire Active Travel Strategy (arcgis.com)

You can apply for your child’s SHOUT consent form by clicking on the link below:

SHOUT Consent Form (smartsurvey.co.uk)

This week is Maths Week Scotland.  Although maths is a focus for us every day in school, Maths Week Scotland helps us to be more aware of maths around us and how we use it in our daily lives.

This week your child will be taking part in maths activities outdoors.  Keep an eye on the class blogs to see what they get up to!

This year the school is also delighted to have been selected to work with the independent charity National Numeracy on an exciting project which encourages children and families to do maths together.

As part of the project, we will be introducing National Numeracy’s Family Maths scrapbooks and activities. These activities help children and families to explore everyday maths at home together. They link the maths that children are learning at school with life outside the classroom.  Your child will come home with their scrapbook this week and some activities to complete with you at home.

You don’t need any special knowledge or equipment to work on the activities. Just talking about everyday maths can help develop children’s maths confidence. You might like to take photos, draw pictures, write calculations or create diagrams in the scrapbooks – it’s up to you!

National Numeracy has provided a scrapbook for every child in the school. We encourage all families to support their children’s learning by getting involved with the activities.

Later in the year, there will also be a chance for parents and carers to attend a workshop led by National Numeracy on supporting children to develop positive attitudes towards maths. All parents and carers will also be offered access to National Numeracy’s free online learning tool for adults, the National Numeracy Challenge.  More details on this will follow soon.

Throughout this week I will be gathering your views on maths, giving helpful tips on supporting your child at home and encouraging positive mindsets to maths.  Be prepared for some cheesy quotes like these ones I have on my office door!

‘Believe in yourself.  There is no such thing as a ‘maths’ person.  Everyone can reach the levels they want, with hard word work.’

And in the words of Ed Sheeran:

Please email me with any questions you have about supporting your child at home with maths and look out for some more posts throughout the week.

Mrs Schendel

ParentPay will be unavailable from Sunday evening until Monday lunchtime. Therefore, please ensure your child’s lunch is ordered for Monday 27 September by Sunday afternoon. If you have any issues ordering your child’s lunch, please contact the school office or mary.mcdicken@east-ayrshire.gov.uk.

Thank you.

‘Active Schools are looking to recruit some new volunteers to help with the delivery of sport and physical activity. Please see the poster for further details. No experience is necessary as support will be provided. If you are interested please fill in the smart survey via this link:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Volunteer-AuchinleckCluster/

or by the QR code on the poster. Further contact will be made from there. Thank you!.’

Please click on your child’s class blog to see their Term 1 overview.  It highlights what they are learning about in each curricular area throughout this term.

Make sure to visit their class blog regularly to see great photos and reports about their learning and activities.

You’ll be amazed at how busy a school day is!

We have been notified of a positive pupil case within Catrine PS.  Please click on the links below for advice and guidance.

As always, please phone or email with any concerns or questions.

Wishing you all a lovely, relaxing long weekend.  Mrs Govans

01290 551436       judith.govans@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

FAQs for parents – return to school and ECC- 13.08.2021 – FINAL

Catrine PS 16.09.21

A reminder that both Catrine PS and Catrine ECC are closed on Friday 17th and Monday 20th September for the September holiday weekend.

I hope you all have a lovely  long weekend!  Mrs Govans

Unfortunately a Catrine PS pupil has received a positive COVID 19 PCR result. Please click on the links below to find information about how this affects your child.

To clarify – your child only needs to self isolate if they are contacted by NHS Track and Trace.

Catrine PS 14.09.21

FAQs for parents – return to school and ECC- 13.08.2021 – FINAL

We appreciate that this is a worrying time for everyone so please read through the guidance and don’t hesitate to contact the school on 01290 551436 or email judith.govans@east-ayrshire.gov.uk.

Take care.  Mrs Govans

Every week each class will have two PE times, although our teachers will also make the most of lovely weather by taking their learning outdoors when they can.  We will continue with PE sessions outside until further notice.

On your child’s PE days, they should come to school wearing their school uniform on top (polo shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, school hoodies, cardigans etc) and a pair of shorts/trackies or leggings, with trainers.  This means they can take a full part in any outdoor PE activities.  Please ensure any jewellery (especially earrings) is removed before coming to school.

PE Days for Catrine PS – September 2021

Primary 1 – Tuesday and Thursday

Primary 2 – Tuesday and Friday

Primary 3 – Wednesday and Friday

Primary 4 – Monday and Thursday

Primary 5/6 – Monday and Friday

Primary 6/7 – Tuesday and Thursday

‘Active Schools are starting up Catrine Mini Kickers football sessions for P1-3 pupils in partnership with Catrine Games Hall.

Further details are on the poster and sign up is essential via this link:  https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Catrineminikickers21/

Your child has come home with another letter to be completed and returned – this time from the NHS for their flu immunisation programme.  NHS Scotland are hoping to collect the returns from Catrine PS on Thursday 2nd September so it would be great if all completed envelopes were back tomorrow or Thursday please.

Also, another online pupil permission form has been uploaded onto GLOW – see the previous post.   Please take the time to complete and submit your responses to allow your child to access digital learning technology at Catrine PS.

In summary, each child needs three paper permission forms completed and returned to school and two online permission forms completed.  I appreciate that these take time to complete but it’s EAC policy that all parents/carers provide this information for their children so your support is appreciated.

Thank you.  Mrs Govans

Throughout the school year our pupils are encouraged to use a wide range of digital learning technology to enhance the breadth of their learning.   Please complete the online form below to allow your child to use these facilities within Catrine PS this year.

During the school year we love taking photos and videos of our pupils taking part in their many activities and events to share with you on our class GLOW blogs.

Please complete the form below to allow us to take photos and videos of your child throughout session 2021/22.

Thank you.  Mrs Govans

PS – please remember to order your child’s school lunches

PPS – please remember to complete and return the two permission slips that have been sent home.   🙂