I am going to begin at the end this week!
On Friday morning Primary Six, performed an outstanding display of on-going class work through the medium of song, dance, verse and fun.
Their assembly based around electricity was indeed electrifying – they were amazing. They taught us all about the history of electricity, the plethora of uses nowadays and the plan for sustainability in the future. An enormous thanks has to go to their teachers; Mrs Laird, Miss Stack and Miss Donnelly along with Mrs McCoy, not forgetting our wonderful support staff who truly do ‘support’ all aspects of our children’s learning.
The ladies began this assembly journey with a blank sheet of paper and together scripted an incredible learning experience which was greatly enjoyed by the audience and the participants. I am so very proud of each and every one of our Primary Six pupils for their magnificent performances. Well done and thank you to all involved.
On top of all this wonderful Primary Six work, within our school we have enjoyed a most successful week.
Friday also saw P7 pupils visit Mission Place to entertain the elderly residents. The children shared songs from their recent assembly based around World War II. This was a wonderful culmination of the children’s recent class work and a wonderful way to share their learning. The elderly residents treated the children to stories and songs of their own, reminiscing of a time gone by. A fabulous learning experience for all. Thanks to Mrs Carr for organising this visit, thanks also to the parents who came along to assist with supervision. Here’s some photographs and videos of their visit.
Monday evening we held our Annual General Meeting (AGM) for our Parent Council, soon you will receive information in respect of vacancies within the Council. I urge you to consider participating to our school through this platform. I am delighted our Office Bearers have committed to another year:
Mr Gerry Bonnar Chairperson
Mr Ian Munro Vice Chairperson
Mrs Mary Frances Verrecchia Treasurer
Mrs Julie McManus Church Representative
We are currently looking to employ a clerk to the Council who would be willing to come along and take a minute of each meeting and distribute these minutes via email to Council members. If this is something you would consider please contact me at the school. There is a small payment provided for the Clerk.
Tuesday evening we held our first ever parent & pupil workshop for sacramental preparation, Mgr Millar introduced the evening with a prayer and then worked with all of our Primary 3 children. Meanwhile Fr. Martin Delaney presented to our P3 parents and carers. This workshop was very well attended, thanks to all who came along. Both adults and children have given extremely positive feedback on the content and delivery of this meeting/workshop.
This Tuesday we look forward to welcoming our P4 parents and pupils preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist.
On-going in school now are a variety of rehearsals for our forthcoming Christmas Nativity and Show. Please encourage your child(ren) to learn their songwords and speaking parts (where applicable). Why not learn the songs alongside your child(ren) and you can join in on the day!
A wee reminder there is NO school on Monday for the children. It is an authority wide In-Service Day. No child in North Lanarkshire should attend school on Monday 16th November. We look forward to welcoming our children back to school on Tuesday 17th November.
Meanwhile our nursery has enjoyed a fantastic week, read on…..
A very busy week in the nursery.
The children continue to learn about Road Safety and Dark/Light.
Outdoors the children have been out and about on road safety walks. They made a big set of traffic lights and role-played outside with it. On Thursday before the big storm we had to batten down the hatches. The children got busy tidying up the garden and cutting back our giant sunflowers that have exceeded our expectations. Next year we will have to enter them into a competition!
After cutting them down the children brought the big heads indoors to look at them closely and experiment with them. They removed the seeds and used their senses to explore them. They then went on to draw pictures of the sunflowers and even named the different parts. The children wanted to display their hard work, So they took down the big display and have put up their findings for all to see. Please take time to look at their display.
Over in the construction area the children have been role-playing the lollipop person and workmen. They have used the lollipop they made to take turns and are enjoying the high vis vests and work clothes.
In the home corner the children have been sequencing dark and night. They have provided lots of information about their daytime and nighttime routines. These are displayed within the area. By the end of the week they decided to change the corner into night and day. Look out for lots of role-play and discussion next week.
Over in the literacy area the children have been discovering all about nocturnal animals. They have been listening to stories and facts about a range of different nightime animals and their findings are displayed on the wall. Look closely as there is a mole living in a hole on the wall.
In music they continue to sing the songs and prepare for the Christmas show.
The children have been extremely busy in the art area where they have created their own zebra crossing, painted traffic lights using the correct colours and sequence and made traffic light playdough. They even made twinkling stars for the night display. Phew all in a weeks work. It is very busy being an early learner.
Week 4 in the forest and on our way to the forest the children noticed that they could hardly see the path because it was covered in a carpet of leaves. However the children used other signs that they recognised to help them find their way. The children continue to work well together carrying out the important jobs they have to do. They continue to explore the natural surroundings, identifying a range of insects using the picture cards. They used the rope swing in different ways this week as their confidence grows. They also put up the hammock and took it down all by themselves highlighting their problem solving skills. This task also needed a great deal of balancing skill as the hammock is tied to a branch. Have a look at the pictures to help you work out how they did it.
On Thursday and Friday the children had the opportunity to watch the P6 assembly and as ever were a great audience. The children looked closely to see if they recognised their P6 buddies all dressed up. Well done to our P6 buddies and to all of our nursery children who are lucky to have these opportunities and to be a part of an excellent school.
As always,thanks for taking the time to read all about our fabulous boys and girls. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think.
Mrs Shields
A truly fantastic assembly by Primary 6 pupils. Many thanks to all staff involved…you really are electrifying!
The P6 assembly was terrific, I learned a lot and I know the children did. A belated thanks too to Mgr Millar and Fr Delaney, the presentation on reconciliation for the parents was superb. I think it’s a great asset to use the technology of power point presenting at these meetings. It gives something to concentrate and focus on and the short video clip was an emotional and thought provoking ending. Thank you.