Please find below some helpful resources and information from the Parent Council
Live family sessions starting the 8th Feb 2021
Remembering Captain Sir Tom Moore
Please find below a link to an article about Captain Sir Tom Moore. This has been posted to the TEAMS pages of the older classes as well. It may be a nice article to share with your child/children and has a couple of discussion points as well.
Assembly resource Captain Sir Tom Moore Special
Why do People Climb Mountains? Assembly
A recent news story has detailed how 10 Nepalese climbers have managed to reach the summit of K2 in the middle of winter.
We have prepared a recorded powerpoint to share this news with the children. There is an assembly video contained in the powerpoint.
Virtual Assembly – National Storytelling Quiz
This week is National Storytelling Week and we have created a fun quiz (mostly for the younger children) to take part in.
Click on the link below to take part. Remember to watch the story at the end.
Please send me a photo of you enjoying a story/book this week and I will post it on Twitter for everyone to see. Enjoy!
easusan.cross1@eastayrshire.org,uk
Help for Parents
We are all finding the current situation challenging. We know that some parents/carers are really struggling and we are trying to help everyone in any way we can.
PARENT CLUB is a great website with good hints and tips. 😊
https://www.parentclub.scot/topics/coronavirus/learning-at-home?age=0
The NSPCC website has practical guides.
BBC Bitesize isn’t only for the children.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrmhscw
Education Scotland publishes regular newsletters for parents/carers.
https://education.gov.scot/improvement/scotland-learns/a-weekly-newsletter-for-parents-and-carers/
Parent Zone
https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/learning-at-home/
Virtual Assembly – What makes a good leader?
Please find links below to another virtual assembly.
The theme this week is, ‘What makes a good leader?’
There is a powerpoint and a video clip.
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https://player.vimeo.com/video/502239155
BBC Big Garden Birdwatch
Just a reminder that the BBC Big Garden Birdwatch is on between the 29th and 31st January.
There is a LIVE lesson online and an CBBC this Thursday at 11am. Tune in if you can!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/live-lessons/big-schools-winterwatch-live-lesson/zv8vn9q
Instructions
- Pick a time
You can choose any hour between 29 and 31 January. So whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, you can still take part. - Tell us what you see
Count the birds you see in your garden or from your balcony*. Ignore any birds that are still in flight. To avoid double-counting, just record the highest number of each bird species you see at any one time – not a running total. *This year our advice is to take part in the safety of your own home. This could include a birdwatch from your window if you overlook a green space or courtyard. - Submit your results
Online: You can submit your results online at rspb.org.uk/birdwatch from 29 January until 19 February.
By post: If you’d rather send your results by post, you can download a submission form below. Please post your results to us before 15 February.
Every count is important so, if you don’t see anything, please still submit your result. Finding out which birds don’t visit your area is as important as understanding those which do!
Burns Day Assembly
Help for Microsoft Teams
Robert Burns Academy have made fabulous help guides on how to work Microsoft Teams. It helps with accessing teams, working with assignments and uploading your work. A link will also be posted into all P3-P7 Teams.
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/therobertburnsacademy/remote-learning/
EAC Live Family Fun Sessions
EAC have some live family fun sessions next week. The sessions will be delivered via Vscene and the same session will run in the morning and in the afternoon to allow families to access the sessions at a time that suits best.
Please see the EAC advice document below.
