A very quiet, calm week to begin our year. We were delighted to welcome all of our pupils and staff back for the New Year. In assembly on Monday we discussed the many successes of 2018 and talked about the exciting opportunities to improve in 2019.

We are delighted to see all of our children in full school uniform and also complemented them on their pro-active approach to keeping our yard litter free, this was most successful in 2018 and we aim to maintain this high standard in 2019.

We also took time to talk to our children about the exciting events coming this next week.

INTERNET SAFETY WEEK Monday January 14th – Friday January 18th

We have decided to dedicate this week to focussing on Internet Safety for all. Throughout the week our pupils will work on a variety of tasks and learning opportunities guiding them through the sea of social media, search engines and research tools. The emphasis will be on making best use of technology and ensuring safety and respect for all.

As parents and carers we aim to keep you fully informed and involved at all times. There will be a daily App message with information for adults, our homework and forthcoming Good Work Wall will focus on Internet Safety and on Friday 18th at 1.45pm there will be a workshop for parents/carers delivered by personnel from SSPCC. Please make every effort to attend, we look forward to a ‘full house’.

Next week is also Enrolment Week for our new Primary One pupils:

 

Welcome New P1 Enrolment

Children who attain the age of 5 years between 1 March 2019 and 29 February 2020 should be registered during the week commencing

Monday 14 January to Friday 18 January 2019.

Enrolment Times

 Monday 14th – Friday 18th  January 2019

1.30pm- 3.00pm

Please bring proof of address, full birth certificate and baptismal information if applicable

Meanwhile in our wonderful nursery…..

This week our final version of Care Inspectorate Report for our nursery has been published. Here’s a few highlights:

All parents and carers said that they were extremely happy with the care that their children received at the
service. People spoke highly of the opportunities that they were given to participate in experiences with their
children at nursery. Parents also highlighted the ‘exceptionally good’ staff and person centre approach, that was
used to meet children’s needs.
We observed children at play and they were very happy within the nursery environment. Children were highly
motivated to play and learn. Some children told us about their time at nursery. They commented that they liked
the garden, the teachers and the music area

The nursery environment was calm, welcoming and inclusive. Families were greeted warmly by staff who showed
a genuine interest in children’s wellbeing. The welcoming cloakroom displayed children’s interpretations of the
staff in painted portraits. This highlighted that the nursery was the children’s, emphasising their feeling of
belonging as soon as families entered the building.
Children experienced warmth, kindness and compassion. They were shown love and affection by staff who
offered cuddles and comfort throughout the nursery session. Staff were responsive to the needs of children and
intervened when necessary, to offer children additional comfort when needed. Children were further supported
through enrichment time which staff used to work with children requiring additional support on a one to one
basis.
Staff knew children and their families exceptionally well. Parents were invited to participate in lots of events at
nursery. For example, forest visits and stay and play sessions. There was also an opportunity for parents and
carers to chat to staff at drop off and collection times. This strengthened relationships, and as a result parents
felt comfortable to discuss children’s needs with staff

Children had access to a variety of play spaces that enhanced their quality of experiences. For example they
played in the garden, trim trail, pitch, soft play area and went for walks around the extensive school
grounds. Children were having great fun in the garden as they played in dens, climbed rocks and explored ‘dino
land’. Resources had been chosen for the garden to allow children to take some positive risks within play. For
example, climbing equipment and rocks. This enhanced children’s quality of experiences and encouraged them
to try new things, building their resilience.

All areas inspected by Care Inspectorate were graded as ‘Excellent’. What a fabulous start to 2019!

Full copies of the report are available in paper form from any member of the nursery/ school team. just ask and you will receive.

Online copies are also available on our school App and on our website.

Should you require the report to be translated, please contact Care Inspectorate and they will be happy to accommodate this.

Here’s to another most successful and productive year for all in our school and nursery.

Welcome back everyone.

Mrs Shields