Today the pre school children came over from the ECC to enjoy discovery time with the current P1 and P1/2 children. The aim of the visit was to allow the children to visit the school building and become familiar with the classrooms. They will visit another twice to allow this aim to be covered and then various other transition opportunities will be planned.
Good afternoon
I am delighted to inform you that we had two very positive, and productive, induction days for our new S1 pupils last week. As a year group they have made a good first impression on our staff and we are looking forward to welcoming them back officially as pupils of The Robert Burns Academy in August.
Over the summer you will receive a letter confirming your child’s Principal Teacher of Guidance and their PLP and practical class details. On their first day of school, I have asked all S1 pupils to make their way to Barony Hall, where they will be met by their senior guides and organised into their class groupings. Our staff will be stationed at the entrances to the building and at various points across the walkway to the school to assist anyone who needs help.
Please remember that there is information on our school blog that may be of interest to you.
I wish you all a safe and relaxing summer.
P McGurn
Depute Head Teacher
The Robert Burns Academy
We are looking forward to seeing the new S1s this week and hope they are excited about their visit!
In preparation for these days there will be a virtual classroom visit to all P7s to remind them about the format for the two days. During the induction days (Tuesday and Wednesday) teaching staff and senior pupils will be on hand to ensure that they are supervised and supported at all times. As part of the virtual class visit I will be reminding pupils about the following items and bits of information they will need to bring with them next week:
Our school cafeteria has kindly agreed to provide a free school meal for any pupil who would like to sample what’s on offer, although, you may wish to bring your own packed lunch. Please note that our new S1 will have a designated area to eat lunch as a year group and will not be allowed to leave this area at interval or lunch during their two day visit.
Kind regards
P McGurn
Depute Head Teacher
The Robert Burns Academy
Dear parent / carer
I am pleased to share with you the link to our P7 Information Video. As we are currently unable to welcome large groups of parents to the school for a face-to-face information evening, we decided to record a video that you can view with your child instead. This video should answer many of the questions you may have about the final stages of our transition programme.
The video can be viewed by clicking the link below:
Or through our school blog’s P7 Transition section:
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/therobertburnsacademy/p7-transition/
We would also like to invite you to an online drop-in session on Wednesday 25th May from 6.30-7.30pm. There will be no presentation or content shared during this session, this is an opportunity for parents and carers to ask any questions they may have. I would encourage you to watch the information video and look at the content on the P7 Transition page of our school blog in the first instance.
You can join us for the online session via the following link:
https://app-proxy.vscene.net/r/oKANTUMlGp
Meeting room number: 1413569
Meeting ID: 104859
I look forward to seeing you soon!
P. McGurn
Depute Head Teacher
The Robert Burns Academy
Transition Information for Parents (CLICK HERE)
Please find attached above an information booklet for parents/carers of children who will be starting Primary 1 in August.
If you require any additional information which has not been covered in the booklet, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our utmost to support.
I am currently working on a child friendly information book which can be read with your child and explains the routine of the Primary 1 day. This will be available in the next few days.
Thank you
Mrs Johnstone
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