Grateful thanks to those who commented on the ‘usefulness’ of our weekly blog, great to hear how much you enjoy it, thank you.

Something a wee bit different this week.

Can you find?

Primary one happy at their work

Primary seven launching their bids to represent their class in school committees

Primary four/five feasting and having fun at their well earned class picnic

Primary two practicing their yoga moves

Primary six cosying up to a good book

Primary two actively learning literacy

Primary seven twisters starting off on the right foot

Primary three showing off their wonderful work

A fabulous first full week at school enjoyed by all.

Meanwhile, it’s all happening in the nursery:
A big welcome back to nursery to our returning children and to all our new children. This week we have concentrated on settling in and getting to know our new recruits.

We also welcome back Mrs Higgins as one of our new staff members and Mrs Elliot, who has come to join our happy home.

Our Big Pre-school children have taken on the responsibility of buddying the new children within their groups and have all proven to be superstars.

The buddying system gives children the responsibility to help make new friends and show the new children around the playroom, helping them with the rules and routines. This gives our returning children an important job which helps to build confidence and self esteem, making the nursery environment a caring and happy place for all.

To continue the settling in process this term we have introduced a range of fun exercise activities to encourage our new children to join in. These SmartBoard activities are proving to be very popular with children and staff. The morning children are participating first thing in the morning and the afternoon children before they go home. Please take a look at the photographs that show how all the children are exploring their new environment both indoors and in the nursery garden. Here’s the photos…

It’s great to be back.

Mrs Shields