November Newsletter
Today the children have been having a fantastic day in school taking part in our Hallowe’en activities. Thank you for purchasing raffle tickets for our Hallowe’en Trick or Treat bags. From this we have raised £180 which will go towards purchasing items for our Christmas crafts.
We have lots of exciting activities planned for November, please read on to find out some more.
School Photographs
This will take place on Friday 5th November. All children will be photographed and family pictures for children in school will also be taken. Please complete the slip sent home this week and return to school ASAP.
Class Videos
This term each class will issue a class video shoeing some of the things that children have been taking part in. This video will be password protected with a text sent with password details to the main contact in school. If you do not wish your child to be included in this then please contact the school directly or via the contact us form on the school website.
Sports Leadership Sessions
Our Active Schools link Mark Devlin will complete Sports Leadership activities with our Primary 5 and 6 children. This will begin on Wednesday 17th November for 4 weeks.
Children in Need
Children in Need takes place on Friday 19th November. We are aware that this is an expensive time of the year, we are asking for a £1 donation if you are able to. This will be available on ParentPay closer to the time. The children will take part in a special activity afternoon.
Parents/Carers Appointments
Due to ongoing restrictions parents/carers will again take place via phonecall. These will take place between Monday 22nd November and Friday 26th November. A letter will be sent home next week with further details for each class.
Book Week Scotland Gifting Event
Primary 1- 3 will have a special afternoon of activities for this on Wednesday 24th November. Children in Primary 1-3 can come to school dressed in their pyjamas on this day. Primary 1 will receive a Bookbug bag, Primary 2 and 3 will receive a Read Write Count bag.
Class Calendar
We will again be offering a class calendar for sale, more details to follow for this.
Christmas Crafts
Each child will be creating a Christmas craft again this year. Funds raised from this will go towards school funds.
Christmas Events
Each class will attend an Advent services at the Church – date to be confirmed.
| Monday 29th November | Reverse advent calendar begins until Friday 17th December. More information to follow. |
| Wednesday 8th December | Christmas Lunch |
| Thursday 9th December | House Prize – Movie and Christmas cooking with Stephanie |
| Friday 10th December | Christmas Jumper Day
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| Monday 13th – Friday 17th December | Christmas Parties – dates to follow. |
| Friday 17th December | Christmas Nativity to be available for parents/carers |
| Monday 20th December | Christmas craft items to be sent home this week with all children.
Outdoor Care Home visit for all classes – Christmas songs, cards and posters
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| Tuesday 21st December | Christmas Movie Day |
| Wednesday 22nd December | Pyjama Day
2:30pm finish |
