{"id":1948,"date":"2021-11-27T10:17:26","date_gmt":"2021-11-27T10:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/stpatrickpsmian2018\/?p=1948"},"modified":"2021-11-27T10:20:16","modified_gmt":"2021-11-27T10:20:16","slug":"weekly-update-friday-26th-november-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/stpatrickpsmian2018\/2021\/11\/27\/weekly-update-friday-26th-november-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Update – Friday 26th November 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday 26th November 2021<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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As we bring Autumn to a close,\u00a0 we look forward to beginning our advent journey.\u00a0 We have felt the winter weather this week with the cold frost earlier in the week and the wind forecast for this weekend.<\/p>\n

We lit the first of our advent candles at the end of our virtual assembly this week.<\/p>\n

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We also held our first Pupil Leadership Team meeting.\u00a0 Our members were full of great ideas and suggestions for making our school even better.\u00a0 The first tasks they have carried out are the launch of our Christmas Card competition and deciding themes for upcoming ‘Big Talk’ homework.\u00a0 We are looking forward to hearing of the family discussions about topics that our learners have chosen.<\/p>\n

Catholic Education Week (CEW)<\/strong><\/h5>\n

This will be celebrated in our parishes this weekend.\u00a0 We will be represented at masses in Auchinleck, Muirkirk and Cumnock.\u00a0 We are delighted that pupils and staff will carry out ministries during the mass by reading and singing.<\/p>\n

Fr Phillip continued with his weekly visits.\u00a0 This week he visited P5\/6.\u00a0 The discussions centred around November, CEW and the original St. Patrick’s Primary School at the Birniknowe.\u00a0 Our learners found this fascinating and we look forward to incorporating this into our social studies curriculum.<\/p>\n

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Covid – 19<\/strong><\/h5>\n

We appreciate that the winter months bring increased coughs and colds.\u00a0 It is so important that we continue to follow all guidance related to Covid-19 to keep our school and community safe.<\/p>\n

Any child displaying symptoms must remain at home and take a PCR test, not a LFT.\u00a0 PCR tests must be requested through the government website and can be taken at home, a drive through centre or a walk in centre.<\/p>\n

All members of the household must self isolate until a result is known.\u00a0 If the result is negative then the child and any siblings can return to school providing they are well enough to do so.<\/p>\n

If the result is positive then all members of the household should request a PCR test and continue to self isolate until the result is known.\u00a0 Any child with a negative result can return to school.\u00a0 Any member of staff can return to school provided they are double vaccinated and have a negative PCR too.<\/p>\n

All negative PCR results should be emailed to:<\/p>\n

eastpatricks.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are grateful for the continued support from all parents and carers at this time.\u00a0 Face coverings should be worn in the playground at drop off and pick up and adults should maintain a 2m distance from other households.<\/p>\n

Attendance and Late Coming<\/h5>\n

Please ensure that you notify the school before 9.15am of any pupil absence.\u00a0 We are required to maintain accurate records of attendance.\u00a0 \u00a0Attendance rates are monitored and letters are sent out where attendance falls below 90% in a 6 week period.\u00a0 \u00a0We want to support families to ensure attendance is maximised.\u00a0 Please get in touch if you feel you would benefit from discussing supports.\u00a0 We have access to a range of support services, including health services, if you have concerns about your child’s health and the impact on attendance please get in touch.<\/p>\n

A number of pupils continue to arrive well after 9am in the morning.\u00a0 The morning routines are vital in providing a predictable and emotionally safe space for children.\u00a0 This is when morning check ins take place and when the class teacher talks about the timetable for the day.\u00a0 \u00a0We monitor the instances of late coming.\u00a0 We know that many things can happen in the morning in family homes, please ensure you contact the school office if your child is going to be late.<\/p>\n

School Lunches<\/h5>\n

We would encourage you to discuss the lunch options with your child and decide together on the choices made.\u00a0 Our catering staff have been very accommodating in providing a 2nd and sometimes 3rd meal for children.\u00a0 It is not always going to be possible to do this.\u00a0 \u00a0We want children to find the school dining experience enjoyable and ask for your cooperation in this.<\/p>\n

Golden Book<\/h5>\n

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Well done to our learners who were nominated into the Golden Book this week:<\/p>\n

Nicholas, Alissa, Max, Cayden, Luke, Codi, Cleo, Ben, Reilley, Allyssa, Tristan, Kenny, Haidarali, Callie, Sana, Sofia, Maisie McC, Tallula and Jessica<\/h4>\n

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Bronze certificates were awarded to:<\/h5>\n

Oran, Kai, Tallula, Alissa, Nicholas and Haidarali<\/h4>\n

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Wider Achievements – well done to those who shared their achievements from outwith school :<\/h5>\n
Finlay, Oran & Archie, Enzo, Myia, Aanya-Lillie, Tallula, Kara, Ava and Rosa<\/h5>\n
Round up of Learning<\/h5>\n

P4\/5 completed their block of physical fitness in PE and started their Christmas artwork.\u00a0 We had the privilege of seeing a few examples of the art.\u00a0 It looks amazing – we will share photographs of this work when it is displayed in our school hall.<\/p>\n

All classes were involved in poetry writing as part of the ‘Plant Science’ learning.\u00a0 These poems have been passed on to ACDI and Meg will be working with P1 -P3 again for planting.\u00a0 A parent survey has been launched and we would invite you to take part in this for ACDI.<\/p>\n

P6\/7 began delivering individual presentations to their class this week.\u00a0 \u00a0They have really enjoyed learning from each other and have presented with enthusiasm and confidence.\u00a0 Well done P6\/7!<\/p>\n

P3 shared their learning all week through our twitter takeover.\u00a0 We loved seeing what they were involved in each day.\u00a0 Thank you P3.\u00a0 Next week P5\/6 will be in the twitter hot seat.<\/p>\n

Have a great weekend from all the staff.<\/p>\n