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March 14, 2023

Safety Seymour Carbon Monoxide Workshops

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Initiative

Dear Parents/Carers

We are writing to let you know about a very special safety session that is coming up. We are a company called Bonanza Creative and, in collaboration with The Gas Network, we will be delivering a workshop to some classes in March called “Safety Seymour”. This interactive session uses games and drama to educate children on the dangers of carbon monoxide and how to keep themselves safe. Seymour (a superhero bear) and his safety assistant will be visiting your child’s class, on a mission to rid the world of CO poisoning but he needs help!!

There is more information about CO in the carbon monoxide booklet that you will receive on the day, or you can visit: safetyseymour.co.uk, it’s full of fun activities for your child to take part in.

We are aware that safety information can be quite alarming for children and have therefore made a great effort to package all information in a child-friendly way. That said, if your child does have any concerns about CO, please allay fears. It is highly unlikely that CO is present in your home but none the less, we must work to educate ourselves about its dangers and take precautions to keep ourselves safe, such as fitting a CO alarm.

Thank you for your time and if you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with your child’s school.

www.bonanza-creative.org

February 8, 2023

Drama In P4!

Primary 4 have been doing a topic called ‘The Boy And The Bunnet’. Yesterday in drama they sat in the hot seat and answered questions as some of the main characters. Some of the boys and girls managed to use some of the Scots words we have learned in the topic!

January 31, 2023

Chinese New Year in Primary 1!

This term, Primary one have been learning about Chinese New Year. We have been learning about Chinese symbols and what they represent. We had a go at writing our names using Chinese symbols using fine paint brushes and black paint. We worked alongside primary 5 to create lucky money wallets and shared a delicious snack of prawn crackers and fried rice.

Children have been enjoying exploring our new role play restaurant ‘The Golden Star’. This links to ‘developing the young workforce’. Children have enjoyed being the manager of the restaurant, waiter/waitress, cleaner, cashier and customer. They have learned about handling money, communicating with others and writing orders.

January 27, 2023

What’s new in P7

We have finished our topic on Diversity which included learning on neurodiverse conditions such as ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism as well as learning about racism, apartheid and Nelson Mandela.

We launched our new topic in style by visiting the World War II exhibit about wartime Glasgow at the People’s Palace.

The worlds of Science and Art collided this week when we learned about the circulatory system and then used clay to sculpt a 3D model of the human heart. We will continue to look at body systems throughout this term.

In Maths, we are moving on from mental calculations and problem-solving using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Our new area of learning is geometry and we are getting to grips with triangles, protractors and compasses.

We had our first lesson with our Celtic football coach on Monday which was great fun – we decided that Rae had been player of the day. We are also looking forward to learning more Ultimate Frisbee with Mrs Nolan.

We would like to thank Mr Meehan and Mrs Drummond for joining us on our school trip.

January 18, 2023

After school clubs in Term 3

After school clubs will restart next week (week beginning 23rd January). See below for list of clubs. Children will be given the opportunity to sign up this week and permission letters will be sent out before the end of this week. Sorry for the delay; this was due to staff absence.

January 17, 2023

What’s happening in Primary 2

Primary 2 have been working very hard since they have come back after Christmas. We have started to learn about Chinese New Year and we are excited to share our learning with our families on Friday 20^th January during our showcase assembly.

We are going to be focusing on our letter formation over the next few weeks so this helps us to write independently.

Homework will begin again on Monday 16^th January.

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

P3’s Science

Primary 3 had great fun learning about food chains and how animals and plants depend on each other for food. We explored skulls, wings, claws, beaks and teeth to decide what animal/bird it might be from. All creatures are specially made to get what they need to eat.

December 22, 2022

Merry Christmas from P4!

Miss Gordon and Primary 4 want to wish all our families a very merry Christmas! Hope you all have a lovely holiday and we look forward to seeing the children back in the New Year x

December 7, 2022

Pupil Of The Day in P4

Each class selects a pupil randomly every day to be ‘pupil of the day’. The pupil of the day receives compliments all day. Primary 4 love receiving compliments and say it makes them feel happy. All children get a shot of being pupil of the day and when it is your child’s turn you will get a message on Seesaw with some of their favourite compliments from that day. Look out for a post with this attached to it!

December 6, 2022December 7, 2022

What We’ve Been Up To In The Acorn Room…

Our morning groups have been developing their listening and talking skills. We have been learning to use our words to communicate how we are feeling and to ask for support. We have also had opportunities to play with our peers and share resources positively. We are developing our literacy and numeracy skills in a small group before applying what we have learned in our main class. Our core groups are growing in confidence and like to support one another which is so lovely to see!

Afternoon Groups

Monday Multi-Sports Group

We have been learning about different sports including tennis, hockey, football and team games. Children are encouraged to listen carefully and follow instructions. We support children to have a growth mindset when facing a challenge and to give every activity their best try. Children also have some calm play time in the Acorn Room where they have opportunities to build their communication skills in a small group.

Tuesday PEEK Group

In this group we have been developing our art skills and outdoor learning experiences. We are lucky to welcome children and staff from Antonine Primary at this time. It has been great to build positive relationships with children and adults from another school. Children particularly enjoy outdoor cooking sessions and getting involved in some messy art! Jenifer from PEEK loves to gather the children’s views and create fabulous lessons that grab their interest!

Wednesday Football Group

Our coach Sharon is so impressed with the progress this group are making! We are seeing some great, supportive interactions between our pupils. Chldren are developing their football knowledge and also their positive communication skills. Sharon loves to encourage the pupils to share what they have learned and support their friends.

Thursday PEEK – Playground Buddies

With support and training from our PEEK partners, a selection of our Primary 5’s have been learning to be playground buddies. This involves the children taking on a leadership role in supporting younger pupils to play games positively. This has been a big challenge for our P5’s. They have been working hard to build their confidence and communication skills and have led some play for our Primary 4 pupils. Keep up the great work P5 Playground Buddies!

Friday PE and Sensory Play Group

For some of our pupils, being in the gym hall in a large group can be challenging. This session gives those pupils the opportunity to participate in physical activity while in a small group; this is then followed by some lovely, calm sensory time. We hope to build the children’s confidence and provide some positive routines in the gym hall that our pupils can transfer when using the space with their main class. Our current focus is following safety rules in the gym hall and children are making steady progress.