This week our nursery dominate our Blog, here’s Mrs MM Murphy’s review of a fabulous week:
In nursery this we we continue with our ‘All About Me’ topic. The children have been using the interactive wall in the maths area to put the appropriate body parts/clothing on the person. This has proved a huge fun activity that the children have excelled at boosting their confidence in participating on an individual basis.
After the self portraits last week it was the turn of the staffs.The children have been describing their own individual keyworkers and have painted some fine portraits of them all. The rogues gallery will be available for all to see next week.
Outdoors the focus this week was on promoting independence. The children have been putting on their jackets, wellies and shoes all by themselves. Have a look at the photographs of how confident they have become dressing themselves. At the end of the week they harvested the broad beans that they planted last term. They touched, smelled, tasted and measured them. They all took one home for tea.
In snack the children chose their favourite fruit to make their own kebabs. They then threaded the fruit onto the cocktail stick developing their fine motor skills.
In Literacy the children continue to listen to stories about families and home. They have drawn pictures of their own houses which will be displayed in the nursery next week.
The 1st Forest Kindergarten block started on Wednesday and will continue for 6 weeks. The children are learning to work together as a team in the forest and new friendships are already forming. Please have a look at the floorbook in the cloakroom and the forest display to see all the adventures they are having.
Meanwhile in school we’ve all enjoyed a very busy week.
Monday we welcomed three MEduc 2 student teachers to our school, all three girls are enjoying an exciting learning experience. I am indebted to our staff who always welcome student teachers with open arms, I cannot think of a better school in which to learn your craft. Our staff are experts in their field and thoroughly enjoy working with new teachers in training, we love to learn from our newest recruits.
Tuesday we welcomed a large number of parents/carers to our school for Meet The Teacher Evening, I am delighted with the number of parents/carers who came along to demonstrate their commitment to working with our staff to ensure the best educational experience for all of our children. Thanks to all teaching staff for overtaking Homework Workshops in their individual classes, a personal touch which was warmly received by parents/carers.
Wednesday we issued our ‘rough guide to homework’. This leaflet is the result of consultation between all staff looking at the progression of homework skills, the variety of homework activities and the relevance of such activities. I trust you find this booklet interesting and a useful tool. As always, with every aspect of school life, we welcome and encourage you to provide us with feedback. We are in the business of continuous improvement, to do this we need to know your thoughts and opinions. Please let me know your thoughts on Meet The teacher Evening and the rough guide to homework.
Thursday and Friday I was out of school attending CHAPS, an annual conference for Catholic primary Headteachers. Consequently I missed our Primary Six assembly : (
I’m so sorry Primary Six, I do not like missing such events in our school. However, Mrs Campbell arranged for the assembly to be recorded – I look forward to seeing all the action on Monday.
Further details and photographs of Primary Six Assembly to follow.
REMINDER:
Monday – Parent Council Meeting Monday Evening 7pm in staffroom
Tuesday – Primary 7 Kilbowie Meeting at Tuesday Evening 6pm in dining hall
Wednesday – Mass of Thanksgiving for Mr Michael McGrath, former director of Scottish Catholic Education Service, at 7.00pm in Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Church. All Welcome.
As always, thanks for reading and please leave a comment.
Mrs Shields
