P5b

This week, multiplication was good because we really enjoyed it and it was kind of difficult but we manage to finish it.
In PE, we did badminton, it was fun and we enjoyed that we played in teams 2v2 against our partner’s.
In Language(Literacy),the setting and character was really enjoyable. It was good because we made our own characters and settings.
STEM was fun and crazy that we did experiments with the coke, Alka seltzer, mentos, vinegar and Bicarbonate of soda and at the end we tried to mixed t all together but the bicarbonate of soda was the only one that made the coke push up and the others didn’t make a push.
In French, we did French days of the week continuing from Monday to Thursday to Sunday we watched at the start before we did the jotter work, Mr Innes teaches us to learn the rest of the days of the week.
In math, time was good because it was easy and the challenge was kind of difficult that we need to explain our answers why? but we managed it.
In reading, the jobs was kind of difficult to manage like the summarisers that we need to do who, what, why, when, where.

Written by Eric

 

 

This Week in P7a

This week P7a were joined by Miss Glen from the University of the West of Scotland. Miss Glen will be helping us deliver the curriculum at different points throughout the year.

This week P7a started their new class novels: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas & The Stowaway. We also extended our knowledge of fractions, learned about WW2 evacuees and created some art inspired by the Clydebank blitz.

Fair Trade Update

We are delighted to share that we have been awarded a FairAware award from Fairtrade. This is the first of three awards that can be granted to schools in recognition of them taking action to learn about Fairtrade and its values.

Well done to Primary 3 and their AMAZING teachers who have worked hard to collate all our school evidence for the award. We look forward to continuing on our Fairtrade journey.

Primary 2/1 Wildlife Nature

Primary 2/1 had an fantastic experience with Wildside Nature when Donald came in to deliver a workshop. The children learned lots about Halloween animals such as bats, owls and spiders.

They moved around like the animals and pretended to silently hunt their prey. They loved learning about how bats use echo location to fly around in the dark and had an opportunity to be blindfolded and find each other by sound alone.

Donald was very impressed with the knowledge and vocabulary that the children had when they were discussing the animals and mammals.

We can’t wait to see Donald again! 

Fairtrade

Primary 3 have been learning about Fairtrade.  We began by completing a survey to see what we knew and watched a video which explained what Fairtrade was.  We then discussed why it is needed to help the farmers get enough money to look after their families.  We chose the journey of the chocolate to learn about and were interested to find out that it starts as a cocoa bean on a tree thousands of miles away.

TRANSPORT SUPPORT TO SMITHYCROFT SECONDARY

MESSAGE FROM THE PARENT COUNCIL FOR PRIMARY 7 PARENTS

Dear Families,

For some time the walking distance to Smithycroft Secondary, for children transitioning there after Primary 7, has been a concern for families. The Parent Council, as part of one of their Grand Challenges, have been liaising with Glasgow City Council (GCC) regarding these concerns. In order for us to continue to do effectively we need to have as much information as possible. We recently asked all families to complete a short survey to provide us with the information that we need to allow us to continue discussion with GCC. So far only 17 families have completed the survey. Can we kindly ask that if you have not already completed the survey, you do so by the 11th of November 2024. An email link has been sent to all Primary 7 families today.

Additionally a number of families who have completed the survey, who may be eligible for free transport support from GCC, have not yet completed the online application form. If you think you may be eligible for transport support, primarily because you live more than 2.2 miles from the local catchment secondary school by the shortest suitable walking route, you must click on the link below to apply. The school or Parent Council cannot do this on your behalf.

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/2493/Free-School-Transport-for-Catchment-School#:~:text=Glasgow%20City%20Council%20provide%20transport,the%20shortest%20suitable%20walking%20route

 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us via email – wallacewellpsparentcouncil@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

Kind Regard

The Parent Council

 

FREE SCHOOL MEALS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Free School Meals

Lots of our families, who we believe are entitled to Free School Meals (FSM), have still not registered. As you will be aware all P1-5 pupils attending school in Scotland are entitled to free school meals.

For other pupils (P6-7), parent or carer must be in receipt of –

  • Universal credit and earning no more than £726 in the monthly assessment period before you apply.
  • CTC only with income under £18,725
  • CTC/WTC with income under £8,717
  • Income support
  • Income-based jobseeker’s allowance
  • Income-related employment and support allowance
  • Asylum support from the Home Office

If your child is in P1-5 and also eligible for free school meals due to low income, you should still apply for free school meals to make sure that you get the Scottish child payment bridging payment. We would also encourage parents/carers of pupils in P6-7 to apply if you think you meet the criteria above.

Please visit the website for further information and to apply. If you require any assistance please do not hesitate to contact us at the school.

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/17885/Clothing-Grants-and-Free-School-Meals