September 15, 2021
by Mrs Campbell
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Everyone had a great time looking for bugs around our school playground, thankfully the rain stayed off!
I have observed living things in the environment over time and am becoming aware of how they depend on each other.
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I can distinguish between living and non living things. I can sort living things into groups and explain my decisions.
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September 8, 2021
by EAjoanne.mair2@glow
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Just a wee reminder that ALL P6 pupils will be attending their first ski lesson tomorrow.
All pupils must have:
It would be helpful if they could also have their school uniform in their bag to change into upon their return to school as their ski clothes may be wet.
September 8, 2021
by Mrs Campbell
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Please see the following activities, if you require anything or any help, please contact the main office:
All curricular areas:
http://www.e-sgoil.com/lockdown-live-p2-p7/
ECC – P1
https://www.thinglink.com/card/1404012129832402945
https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1418566562431893507
P2- P4
https://www.thinglink.com/card/1404012539867561985
P5-P7
https://www.thinglink.com/card/1404012850376081409
Education city – log on to access literacy and numeracy games.
https://go.educationcity.com/?_ga=2.114012231.1937577238.1616163752-385225641.1605017774
Some pupils have access to:
Go onto Nessy Reading and Spelling each day:
https://learn.nessy.com/account/login#/accountLogin
Numeracy
Check out Number rock on Youtube
If you are looking for a fun way to help your child at home with maths, the YouTube channel “Numberock” is a fantastic resource.
The channel focuses on maths songs which are fun and engaging and more suitable for P4-7. They cover a range of maths topics from times tables to measure. To find it, just go onto youtube and type in “Numberock” and the channel should come up.
Literacy
P1-P7 Phonics activities:
Throughout the school, we approach spelling by investigating phonemes (or sounds) and this approach is used from P1-7 as well as looking at spelling rules and patterns.
BBC Bitesize have a list of short video clips that would allow pupils to hear the sound and have short exercises after listening. The videos would be most appropriate for P2-4. To access them, copy and paste the link below or google search “BBC Bitesize ks1 phonics”.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zcqqtfr
To support your child at home, you could help them learn their sounds by singing the Jolly Phonics songs with them. Go to the songs via this link or search ‘Jolly phonics t’ (or any other letter they are learning) through youtube.
Daily Writing
Each day watch Newsround each day and write a short piece of writing about it:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
Remember to bring it to school when you return.
French
French is being taught from P1 through to P7 with a focus on listening and talking in the target language. In class, phrases and vocabulary are introduced and then applied to a variety of activities, whether it be working in pairs having short conversations, playing games or completing translation activities. A useful website that can help practice pronunciation is BBC Bitesize KS2 French which is aimed at pupils in P5-7. Follow the link below or google search “BBC Bitesize KS2 French” to access it.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z39d7ty
The website has a game called “Dash and Blink: Forgotten French” which is super for revising vocabulary. The main section that I think will be helpful is the section near the bottom called “Topic”. If you click on a topic, it takes you to a new page where you can click to hear French people pronounce the vocabulary associated with that topic.
I hope some of you will find this helpful, bonne chance!
Health and Wellbeing
GoNoodle provides fun, free movement and mindfulness videos with a focus on wellness and increasing socio-emotional health for kids age 5-12. The videos are super interactive and fun for kids to do along with parents. Both web and app versions are available.
Art Activities
https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtforKidsHub/videos
Hour Of Code
September 6, 2021
by Mrs Campbell
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Please note the school/ECC are closed on Fri. 17th Sept and Mon 20th Sept. Pupils return on Tuesday 21st Sept.
Please click on the link for the school holiday dates this session:
https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/Resources/PDF/S/School-Holidays-2021-22.pdf
September 1, 2021
by EAjoanne.mair2@glow
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We are delighted that we had our first WOW session today for all pupils. It was great to be outside and developing our skills – and the sun was shining 😎. We were focussed on developing our balance and co-ordination skills and also our teamwork and communication skills! We had great fun and cannot wait until next Wednesday. We need to remember to come to school on a Wednesday in our WOW clothes – school tshirt / jumper, leggings/joggers/shorts and trainers.
Look at us go! We were learning to use the stilts! It was a little tricky but we got there!
We were developing our teamwork and communication skills!
August 24, 2021
by EAjoanne.mair2@glow
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As you will be aware, government guidance on PE has been updated. PE can now be delivered inside. Where possible, weather permitting, we will continue to deliver PE outside for this term.
PE Timetable:
Monday P3 and P1
Tuesday P3/2 and P2/1
Wed P4 and WOW (all pupils) WOW will start next week (01.09.2021)
Thurs P7F and P7J
Fri P6 and P5
For PE pupils require to wear a PE kit – a school tee-shirt, a school jumper / fleece, leggings / joggers, shorts and gym shoes (for indoor use only).
Where possible pupils should wear their PE kit on their PE days and for WOW and gym shoes should stay in their bag, for when needed. Shorts can be worn under their leggings / joggers to avoid getting changed.
Thank you for your support in this matter.
August 11, 2021
by Mrs Campbell
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I hope you have all had a fantastic Summer and a good break! We are looking forward to welcoming our pupils back on Thursday 19th August.
As you will be aware from recent communications via the school app, Covid mitigations will continue for the first 6 weeks of term, including playground bubbles, the wearing of masks by Parents/Carers for drop off and pick up and ongoing vigilance. Unfortunately we are not able to have Parents/Carers in our building at this time. We appreciate your ongoing support with these matters.
Arrangements for the new session are as follows:
Primary 1 first day arrangements only:
Thursday 19th August and Friday 20th August – informal drop off at the door in Early Childhood Playground between 9.15 and 9.45am. Staff will be on hand to direct you. Pick up will be in the infant playground at the dinner hall door at 2.30pm
From Monday 23rd August, P1 pupils will line up in the infant playground at 9am. Pick up will be in the infant playground at dinner hall door from 2.55pm
Arrangements for P2-P7:
Staggered starts and finishes will continue, as follows:
• P1-P4 – 9-3pm
• P5-P7- 8.50-2.50pm
On the first day, staff will direct pupils to their lining up point.
P3/2, P3, P4, P6 Playground
• All P2s will play in infant playground around garden area
• All P3s will play in main playground, nearest container
• P4 will play in main playground, nearest main gate
• P6 will play in main playground, near poly tunnel
P1, P2/1, P5, P7F, P7P Playground
• All P1s will play in infant playground at bike shed area
• All P2s will play in infant playground around garden area
• P5 will play in main playground, near poly tunnel
• P7F will play in main playground, nearest main gate
• P7J will play in main playground, nearest container
What does your child need?
We look forward to seeing all our pupils in their school uniform. Please remember to label all items to avoid things going missing.
Each pupil will be given an individual resource pack of pencils, pens, etc for their use in class.
They may bring a bottle of water (or flavoured water). No diluting juice please.
Pupils will need a small snack for interval.
P1-P4 will get free school meals, as well as those entitled to a free meal in P5-P7. Remember to top up your Parentpay account if you pay for your child’s meal. Your child may bring a packed lunch if they prefer. Please do not send your child to school with any nuts, as we have children with nut allergies. Care plans will be updated at the start of term for all pupils with health needs.
Throughout the session, the main forms of communication will be via the school app and on our GLOW website, please check regularly.
Many thanks for your support with these matters.
June 23, 2021
by Mrs Campbell
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Unfortunately, we were unable to do our Prize Giving as normal, however, we enjoyed celebrating our children’s achievements in a different way!
We hope you enjoy our virtual Prize Giving:
https://sway.office.com/Te7wWODpU7gJ9Li3?ref=Link
Many thanks to Miss Mair for organising our Prize Giving and Miss Frew for putting our pictures together.
June 18, 2021
by Mrs Campbell
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We have been advised of our staffing allocation for next session.
Staffing arrangements are likely to be as follows, but please be aware that these may change.
Please see the following class structure for next session:
As well as teaching P5, Miss Steedman will be working with P1-P7 on STEM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
Our school glow page will give your further information in due course about arrangements for next session. Information will also be sent via the school app.
To ensure a smooth transition into our new session, we will continue in our current ways of working until the September weekend, when at that point any changes will be made, as required according to national guidance.
Staggered drop offs/pick ups:
P1-P4 – drop off 9am and pick up 3pm
P5- P7 – drop off 8.50am and pick up 2.50pm
Playtime and Lunchtime
Bubbles will continue apart from the following:
P1s all play together
P3s all play together
P3/2, P3, P4, P6 (Interval 10.30-10.45am/Lunchtime 12.15-1pm)
P1, P2/1, P5, P7F, P7P (Interval 10.45-11am/Lunchtime 12.45-1.30pm)
Please check GLOW and app prior to starting again on Thursday 19th August, in case of any changes.
May 10, 2021
by Mrs Johnstone
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Last week P7s were asked to start thinking about what they would each like to choose to research for their projects.
Ideas discussed include: animals, cars, sports, countries, cities, our solar system, rainforests, famous artists, ancient Egypt… the possibilities are endless!
Primary 7s, please be ready to tell me your topic of choice tomorrow (Tuesday). You will be given some time in class tomorrow afternoon to begin.
Further information can be found on our P7 team page.
