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As Armistice Day approaches we will be reflecting on the UNCRC\u00a0 article 38.\u00a0\u00a0Governments should not recruit children into the armed forces.\u00a0 Governments should make sure that children are given extra protection when there is a war or armed conflict.\u00a0<\/em><\/span> We will be supporting the Scottish Poppy Appeal<\/strong> from today.\u00a0 Please send in donations to purchase a poppy.\u00a0 Our P7s will also lay a wreath at Tayport’s War Memorial on behalf of our school.<\/p>\n Around Halloween many children are understandably excited.\u00a0 However, this can have a negative impact on general behaviour and pupils making good choices.\u00a0 We would greatly appreciate your support in reminding your child of your expectations around their behaviour at school, particularly not engaging in rough physical play with peers at break and lunchtime.<\/p>\n At our P4-7\u00a0 “learn to learn” assembly we will be discussing\u00a0bonfire and firework safety <\/strong>(parents\/carers can view key messages here.<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Morning snack<\/strong> – please send in one<\/span> snack only for morning break.<\/p>\n Homework<\/strong> will start this week.\u00a0 All children will also bring home a leaflet explaining more about “Natural Connections” which is the outdoor learning<\/strong> programme we are now engaging with.\u00a0 Across the school we continue to\u00a0build resilience<\/strong> in children through targeted health and wellbeing lessons.\u00a0 \u00a0Here is the parent\/carer information for this term: Look on the Bright Side Parent and Carer Leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n Pupil Progress Meetings<\/strong> are coming up on either 21st of 26th November.\u00a0 Later this week you will receive an email invitation to book your\u00a0 teacher meeting.<\/p>\n In most schools headlice<\/strong> can be a recurring problem.\u00a0 Please check your child’s hair very regularly and treat promptly if you suspect any infestation.\u00a0 The following website offers specific NHS advice here.<\/a><\/p>\n North East Fife Toy Drive<\/strong> – every year Tayport Primary supports this important local event by being a drop off point for gifts.\u00a0 Our Community Champion MAD group will be organising this over the month of November.\u00a0 If you wish for school to make a referral for gifts from the Toy Drive for your family please complete the confidential self-referral form:\u00a0click here.<\/a><\/p>\n Frequently asked questions about the Toy Drive<\/a><\/p>\n General information – Toy Drive<\/a><\/p>\n The Larick Centre<\/strong> is hosting a travelling art gallery:\u00a0 information here. <\/a> \u00a0Here is a link to learn more about them:\u00a0 Travelling Gallery – Scotland’s Art Gallery in a Bus<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As Armistice Day approaches we will be reflecting on the UNCRC\u00a0 article 38.\u00a0\u00a0Governments should not recruit children into the armed forces.\u00a0 Governments should make sure that children are given extra protection when there is a war or armed conflict.\u00a0 We will be supporting the Scottish Poppy Appeal from today.\u00a0 Please send in donations to purchase … Continue reading Weekly Update – 28 October 2024<\/span>