P1/2 Join Authors Live

P1/2 have had a very busy week this week! As well as our usual work, on Thursday we tuned into a live broadcast from the BBC from a children’s author called Ed Vere.

Ed talked to us about the characters in his books before reading us some of his work, and demonstrating how to draw some characters.

We loved being able to join in, and I’m sure you’ll agree some of our drawings were amazing!

Transition Fun at Stane!

Our pre-school children joined us along with their parents and carers this morning for a fun filled filled transition session, as they get ready to move into Primary 1.

Parents and carers met with Mr Clark in the hall for an information session about starting school, while the children were busy with some activities in the infant area.

We listened to a story called ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ where the children enjoyed joining in with all the actions and sound effects as we read! We had to wade through the long grass and splash through the river before crawling through a snowstorm and creeping through a dark cave!

We then went on our own bear hunt around the school. We found a panda bear in the school office and some brown bears in Mr Clark’s office and outside the staff room! The boys and girls found out where lots of important areas of our school are as they hunted.

We were all great at re-telling the story using some mini figures and the water, mud, grass and ‘snow’ trays!

Afterwards the children joined their parents/carers in the hall where they all enjoyed a school lunch together. Fish and Chips was on the menu and I think was enjoyed by both the children and the adults alike!

What’s on Week Beginning Monday 16th May 2016

This week’s lunch menu

General Information

Book Fayre

The ‘Travelling Book Fayre’ will be in school Monday to Thursday this week. All children will be given time to browse the books and stationery available to buy. It will be open for sales at lunchtimes to pupils and during Parent’s Evening on Thursday. Money for the Book Fayre should not be added to Lunch Cards.

Parent/Teacher Consultations

Parent’s night is this Thursday from 3pm-8pm and parents should have received their appointment time last Friday. You will have an opportunity to see a sample of your child’s work and hear about their latest progress and next steps in learning.

Fluoride Varnishing

The regular Fluoride varnishing for P1-4 will take place on Friday for those children whose parents have given consent.

Monday 16^th May 2016

2.00pm-3.00pm: Balance Bike session in Nursery with Active Schools coach.
3.00pm-4.15pm: P1 Balance Bike Club led by Active Schools Coach (PE Kit and Water Bottle required).

Tuesday 17^th May 2016

11.30am-12pm: P5 Kodaly lesson with Mrs. McGregor.
3.00pm-4.15pm: P4-7 Basketball Club led by Active Schools Coach (PE Kit and Water Bottle Required)
3.00pm-4.15pm: P1-3 Walking Club with Mrs Pollock and Mrs Robert (Outdoor PE Kit and Water bottle required).
3.00pm-4.15pm: P5-7 Cross Country Club led Mrs. Scott (Outdoor PE Kit and Water Bottle required)

Wednesday 18^th May 2016

P6 Enterprise Excursion to Edinburgh accompanied by Miss Tiffney and Mrs Pollock: Pupils should return at 7.30pm approx. but please check Twitter for updates.
9.30am-10.15am: Celebrating Success Assembly (don’t forget to bring in any Achievements out-with school)
10.30am-10.45am: Tea with Mr. Clark for Pupils and Workers of the Week.
1.30pm-2.15pm: Miss Law in school to deliver Roots of Empathy Programme with P2.
3.00pm-4.15pm: P1-3 Multi-Sports Club with Active Schools Coach (PE Kit and Water Bottle Required)

Thursday 19^th May 2016

9.00am-10.15am: P5/6 Badminton Session (Gym Kit required)
3.00pm-8.00pm: Parent Teacher Consultation Meetings (and Book Fayre).

PLEASE NOTE THE FOOTBALL AFTER SCHOOL CLUB WILL NOT RUN THIS WEEK DUE TO PARENT’S NIGHT.

Friday 20^th May 2016

Fluoride Varnishing for P1-4 pupils will take place today
11.00am-12.15pm: Nursery to P1 Transition Session (including Parent workshop).
1.30pm-2.30pm: P4-7 Boys Football Session at Calderhead High School
2.15pm-2.45pm: Golden Time

Week Beginning Monday 9th May 2016

The School Lunch menu for this week:

General Information

After-School Clubs

The Term 4 After-school clubs start this week. Children were issued with a letter on Friday to let them know if they had a place on a club. The clubs run from 3pm-4.15pm. Suitable PE Kit and Water bottles are required for the active clubs (outdoor kit for the Walking and Cross-Country Running Club). If a child is unable to attend a club, please contact the school to confirm. All pupils must be collected at 4.15pm from the main entrance by an adult over 16 years of age.

Early Lunch on Friday 13th May 2016

To accommodate the Scottish Opera workshop on Friday, lunchtime will be a little earlier (12pm-12.45pm).

Parents Night Appointments

Children will be issued with a letter on Friday 13^th May 2016 indicating their appointment time for Parent Teacher consultations on 19th May. Please contact the school asap if this time is unsuitable.

School Diary for Monday 9th May 2016 to Friday 13th May 2016

Monday 9^th May 2016

Fiona from Childsmile will be in school today and will visit all classes and the nursery.
3.00pm-4.15pm: P1 Balance Bike Club led by Active Schools Co-ordinator.

Tuesday 10^th May 2016

Day 1 of P7 two-day visit to Calderhead
11.00am: Library Bus in school (P4-7 Children may it this week visit if they wish)
3.00pm-4.15pm: P4-7 Basketball Club led by Active Schools Coach.
3.00pm-4.15pm: P1-3 Walking Club led by Mrs. Pollock and Mrs. Robert
3.00pm-4.15pm: P5-7 Cross Country Club led by Mr. Clark.

Wednesday 11^th May 2016

Day 2 of P7 two-day visit to Calderhead
9.30am-10.15am: Celebrating Success Assembly – remember that any child who has an achievement outwith school may bring it in to share!
10.30am-10.45am: Tea with Mr. Clark (this week and last week’s pupils).
1.30pm-2.15pm: Miss Law in school to deliver Roots of Empathy Programme with P2.
3.00pm-4.15pm: P1-3 Multi-Sports Club with Active Schools Co-ordinator
6.00pm-8.00pm: Parent Council Meeting (all parents/carers welcome to attend).

Thursday 12^th May 2016

9.30am-10.30am: P1/2 and P2 Class Assembly. Parents/Carers and relatives invited to attend.
9.30am-12.00pm: School and Vice Captains at Pupil Council Conference accompanied by Miss Kean.
3.00pm-4.15pm: P4-7 Football Club led by Active Schools Coach

Friday 13^th May 2016

Book Fayre being delivered today. Children will be able to browse and buy books next week (and it will be open during Parent/Teacher consultations on 19th May).
12.00pm-12.45pm: EARLY LUNCH
1.00pm-2.30pm: Scottish Opera Initial Workshop for P5-7.
1.30pm-2.30pm: P4-7 Boys Football Session at Calderhead
2.15pm-2.45pm: Golden Time

May 2016 Newsletter

What’s on Week Beginning Monday 3rd May 2016

The Lunch Menu for the Week Ahead…

General Information

Report Cards

Pupil report cards were issued on Friday 29^th April and sent home with the children. Please take time to complete the Feedback sheet on the back of the report and return it to school.

Parent/Teacher Appointments

These will take place on Thursday 19^th May 2016 between 3pm and 5pm or 6pm and 8pm. An information letter was included with the Pupil Reports, with a tear-off slip to allow parents to indicate their preference for an afternoon or evening appointment. Please return this by Friday 6^th May 2016.

After-School Clubs May-June 2016

All after-school clubs will resume next week. Children were issued with a letter to sign up for the club – please return it to school as soon as possible to request a space!

Open Afternoon – 4th May 2016

The rescheduled open afternoon will be held this week – Wednesday 4^th May 2016 at 1.30pm. Parents/Carers are invited to join Mr. Clark in the hall for a brief update on the progress of the school this year and then to visit their child(ren)’s class to see their Active Maths work.

What’s on this week…

Tuesday 3^rd May 2016

11.30am-12pm: P5 Kodaly Music lesson with Mrs. McGregor.

Wednesday 4^th May 2016

9.15am-12pm: P7 at Calderhead for Transition Morning.
9.30am-10.15am: Celebrating Success Assembly – Don’t forget to bring any achievements from home to share!
1.30pm-2.15pm: Miss Law in school to deliver Roots of Empathy Programme with P2.

Thursday 5^th May 2016

Inset Day 5 – School and Nursery Closed to pupils.

Friday 6^th May 2016

9.00am-12.00pm: P4-7 Anti-Bullying performance and workshop.
10.30am-10.45am: Tea with Mr Clark for the Pupils and Workers of the Week
1.30pm-2.30pm: P4-7 Boys Football tournament at Calderhead HS.
2.15pm-2.45pm: Golden Time.

Zoolab Arrives at Stane Primary

The boys and girls at Stane Primary welcomed some very unusual creatures to the school today. Anthony from Zoolab arrived with his mini beasts and reptiles to greet the boys and girls.

The children learned lots of facts about each of the friendly creatures which included: cockroaches, tortoise, bearded dragon lizard, a tarantula and a very friendly snake. The children were delighted to get the chance to handle some of these fascinating creatures.

The primary two children were delighted to discuss with Anthony some of the animals that you may find in Africa which is currently part of their interdisciplinary learning this term. The children were certainly educated, amazed and inspired.

The lunch menu for this week…

What’s on this week…

General Information

Parent/Teacher Consultations

These will take place on Thursday 19th May 2016 and not 26th as previously advertised. A letter will be sent home this week with further information.

After-School Clubs

Letters will be issued this week for children to sign up to Term 4 after-school clubs. These will start next week.

Zoo-Lab Sessions

P1-7 will have a 45 minute session with Zoo-lab on Monday. This is a practical session where the children get to handle animals such as snakes, spiders etc.

The school diary for the week ahead…

Monday 25th April 2016

9.00am-3pm: Zoo-lab Sessions for P1-7 (45 minute sessions per class)

Tuesday 26th April 2016

11.15am-12.15pm: Library Bus in school for P1-3. Children who were given Application Cards home and have returned them will be able to choose books to bring home (Children who are already members of the Public Library will also be able to attend).

Wednesday 27th April 2016

9.15am-12pm: P7 at Calderhead for Transition Morning.
9.30am-10.15am: Celebrating Success Assembly
10.30am-10.45am: Tea with Mr Clark.
1.30pm-2.15pm: Miss Law in school to deliver Roots of Empathy Programme with P2.

Thursday 28th April 2016

9.00am-1015am: P5/6 Badminton Session with Active Schools Coach (PE Kit Required)
9.30am-10.30am: Nursery Transition Morning for nursery pupils moving to P1 in August 2016.
3.00pm-4.15pm: P4-7 After School Football Club (PE Kit and Water Bottle required)

Friday 29th April 2016

Non-Uniform Day (£1 per pupil)
1.30pm-2.30pm: P4-7 Boys Football Sessions to resume.
2.15pm-2.45pm: Golden Time.

Into next week…

Monday 2nd May 2016

Holiday – school and nursery closed

Thursday 5th May 2016

Inservice Day – school and nursery closed to pupils.

Oscar’s Last Week in Primary 2

The boys and girls of Primary 2 said their final goodbyes to Oscar.

Quentin said that he is really going to miss Oscar.

David really enjoyed the day he got to take Oscar into assembly and Oscar liked the parts when Mr Clark gave out the certificates. Rachel loved the time she spent with Oscar in assembly too, she liked singing all the songs with him.

Oscar told Emma he liked making friends with all the other teddys in Primary 2.

On Oscars last day we had a teddys bears picnic which Aiden said he really enjoyed. Kenzie and Ben said their favourite part of the picnic was when we were playing musical ‘bears’. Lewis enjoyed bringing in his own teddy bear ‘Toothless’ and Oscar enjoyed playing a game of ‘tig’ with Toothless. Bethany and Jack enjoyed getting to know all the other teddy bears including Toothless.

Rosemary and Abbie enjoyed helping Oscar keep healthy by making sandwiches. Jonathan gave some of his sandwich to his teddy bear who said it was delicious.

Kati and Sophie loved to give Oscar lots cuddles.

Primary 2 thank Oscar for visiting us.

Teddy Bears Picnic!

The children from the nursery, p1/2 and p2 all enjoyed having a ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’ in aid of St Andrew’s Hospice. The boys and girls all brought along a special guest, their favourite teddy and enjoyed having sandwiches, crisps, a biscuit and some haribo together. All the children really enjoyed the picnic and i’m sure the bears did too!