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P1 Transition 2022

P1 Transition Summer 2021

Moving on to Primary 1

Supporting you and your child

If your child is going to start Primary 1 at Pilmuir Primary after the summer holidays we would normally be supporting your child along with their nursery to prepare for this move. This year things are a bit different and we have had to change how we do this. We are going to help your children to think about moving into Primary 1 using Michael Rosen’s We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. This means all the children will all know the same story and have shared experiences before they start school.

We will share activities for you and your family to take part in over 6 weeks from Monday 10th May 2021. Please join in with any of the activities your child is is interested in, there is no expectation that you complete all of them.

We hope to include a virtual parents information session to allow you to meet some of our school staff and answer any questions you may have about your child’s start to school. Dates and times are to be confirmed and will be shared with you.

Starting School Parent Information Booklet 2021

Hub learning

World Book Day – The Green Man

Mrs Ramsay read us the story of The Green Man about a prince who went into the forest. The prince went for a swim, someone took the prince’s clothes. When he came out of the water he realised his clothes were gone and made himself a covering from things from the forest. He learned how to look after the animals and the forest.

We went out into the playground and went into groups. When we were in our groups, we all collected leaves and sticks. We made our own Green Man model using the things we collected.

Active Schools, Health and Wellbeing, Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Primary 4, Primary 5, Primary 6, Primary 7, Uncategorized

Active Schools Cross Country Series

Active Schools Virtual Family Cross Country Series March & April 2021

 It is usually around this time of year that children from across Moray are taking part in our Cross Country Competition. With the current lockdown we can’t bring this event to you, but we are keen to continue to encourage and support children, young people and their families to be more active, more often.  With this in mind we are launching our Family Cross Country Series taking place in March & April 2021.  This is FREE and is a series of 4 virtual fun runs that can be done in and around your local area, in your own time and the best thing is – you choose your own route and select the distance from those provided that you wish to complete. Suggested 800m P1-3, 1600m (1 mile) P4-7, 1600m (1 mile) or 3200m (2 mile) S1-6.

This series will commence on the 8th of March with runners completing two qualifying runs before 1st April and 2 qualifying runs before 1st May (a total of 4 runs).  As per the attached poster there are recommended minimum distances for the P1-3 and P4-7 age group (but participants can select either of the distances if they are perhaps new to running, returning to running or indeed want more of a challenge!)  Every pupil that completes a run will receive an email participation certificate with those who manage all 4 runs receiving a series completion certificate. We will also showcase the participation figures per Primary School, Secondary School and School Cluster and then award schools with the highest percentage of pupils taking part as our ‘Active Moray Virtual Cross Country Series Champions’.

Those families or individuals wishing to take part can complete registration via this link on our website:- http://sportinmoray.co.uk/mcsh/online-activity/

Runs will be verified by sending your Active Schools team a photograph you taking part or your route. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email with more details of this.

There is no deadline for signing up, and entry forms will be accepted at any point throughout the Series.

Throughout the series some top ‘running tips’ will be sent out in conjunction with our own local runner and athlete Kenny Wilson to help you along the way and encourage regular physical activity in the outdoors throughout the series. We really hope you enjoy the series and please do send us photos and stories of you and your families taking part and we will share this on our Facebook page.

We are hoping to run another series for May and June taking us to the end of the school academic year.

Thanks

Rosalyn & Craig

Active Schools, Home Learning

Active Schools P4 – 7 Virtual Taekwondo Sessions

Active Schools have a new virtual beginner Taekwondo sessions coming up for P4-7 pupils on Wednesday 24th Feb – 17th March (4 week block). These FREE sessions will be delivered by Grand Master John Williamson from the Elgin School of Taekwondo. This will take place on Google Meets (link will be provided once we have received your consent form).

This is a fantastic new opportunity to try something different during this current lockdown. No previous Taekwondo experience needed. Just log in and have fun. Parents and siblings are more than welcome to take part in these sessions from the same device, however please note the session is tailored to the P4-7 age groups and all P4-7s taking part must register.

 

Day/dates – Wednesday 24th Feb – 17th March (4 week block)

Time – 4.00pm – 4.45pm

Year Group – P4-7

Locations – From home on Google Meets (link will be provided once we have received your consent form)

Cost – FREE

Sign up here – https://form.jotform.com/210403050235335

Classes, Covid-19, Latest News, Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Primary 4, Primary 5, Primary 6, Primary 7

Winter Wanderland

Findhorn Bay Arts invite you to be part of Window Wanderland, an exciting covid-safe community project taking place across Forres over Valentine’s weekend. Families can create window-based artworks in their own homes with the theme LOVE IS… and switch on your lights on Friday 12, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 of February from 5 – 9pm and be part of an illuminated outdoor gallery.

Taking part is FREE and everyone of all ages are welcome to participate. You can use the windows of your flat, house, business, school, nursery, car, camper van, shop. It doesn’t even have to be windows, you can also use your front door, garden shed, conservatory. Window Wanderland Forres … simple or spectacular… anything goes… as long as it’s family-friendly.

To find out more and register as a window maker and on our map, visit our event page:

https://www.windowwanderland.com/event/forres-2021/

We have created a handy crafty video to demonstrate simple ways to create your display using basic materials:

Simple ways to create your display

We also have a budget to provide free materials for families who would otherwise not be able to take part.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with the organisers if you have any queries.