{"id":960,"date":"2015-10-21T23:11:07","date_gmt":"2015-10-21T23:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/staneprimary\/?p=960"},"modified":"2015-10-21T23:11:07","modified_gmt":"2015-10-21T23:11:07","slug":"mr-clarks-blog-wednesday-22nd-october-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/staneprimary\/?p=960","title":{"rendered":"Mr. Clark’s Blog – Wednesday 22nd October 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today was another busy day at Stane Primary with lots of active and engaging learning opportunities taking place from\u00a0the nursery to Primary 7.<\/p>\n

Primary 1 and Primary 1\/2 took the opportunity to extend their learning outdoors this afternoon by searching for signs of Autumn. \u00a0They collected lots of fallen leaves and explored the different colours.<\/p>\n

Our playground is such a wonderful resource and has so many mature trees – the range of colours at the moment are wonderful. \u00a0We are also very lucky to have our own rabbits that live in the wild banking area. \u00a0Sometimes when I am working in my office, I spot some rabbits scampering across the playground! \u00a0Tomorrow, I will be working in Primary 1\/2 and we will further explore the theme of Autumn with Primary 2 as well.<\/p>\n

Wednesday is one of my favourite days in school as it is our Celebrating Success Assembly. \u00a0Rev. Jonathan, our new school chaplain, joined us again. \u00a0We are delighted that he has become an important member of our team already and the children were very pleased to see him today.<\/p>\n

The children work very hard to follow the Golden Rules every day to make our school a safe, happy and purposeful learning environment. \u00a0Our focus Golden Rule for October is ‘We are Kind and Gentle’ and I was delighted to award the Pupils of the Week their certificates for demonstrating these qualities:<\/p>\n

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The Pupils of the Week who have been kind and helpful.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

These children will join me for ‘Tea with Mr. Clark’ very soon!<\/p>\n

The next presentation was to the ‘Workers of the Week’. \u00a0Our learning focus is ‘Daily Writing’ this month and there was lots of examples of this, from Visualisers, Beginning, Middle, End summaries to Taught Writing. \u00a0I am always very impressed with how confident the children are at showcasing their work and explaining why they were chosen:<\/p>\n

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The Workers of the Week demonstrated excellence in Daily Writing tasks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This week, I presented two ‘Head Teacher’s Awards’. \u00a0One pupil has been demonstrating wonderful, exemplary manners to the other children in his class. \u00a0I was very impressed with his attitude when I taught the class on Tuesday. \u00a0The other pupil, along with his dad, came to our school during the October holiday and repaired the\u00a0amphitheatre. \u00a0I am very grateful for their kindness:<\/p>\n

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Head Teacher’s Awards for boys who have been excellent role models in school.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Every week at assembly, the children who have had a birthday get one of our wonderful ‘Birthday Crowns’ and all of the children sing Happy Birthday to mark the occasion. \u00a0There were lots this week because of the holiday:<\/p>\n

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Happy Birthday to you! \u00a0Happy Birthday to you!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At Stane Primary, we love to celebrate the children who have achieved at a sport or activity\u00a0outwith school. \u00a0This week, one pupil shared her trophy from Irish Dancing and another presented her Gold medal from a Judo competition and her Silver medal earned at the British Judo Championships. \u00a0As ever, I am very proud of my pupils who represent the school so well:<\/p>\n

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Success with Irish Dancing and Judo outwith school.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The final presentation was to our mature and responsible Primary 7 children who attended Kilbowie the week before the holiday. \u00a0The children received their Kilbowie certificate, which I hope they will cherish as a memento of\u00a0a fantastic experience.<\/p>\n

There have been lots of letters sent home this week – please return the tear of slips for Parent’s Night and After School Clubs as soon as possible. \u00a0Money and slips for the pantomime must also be sent to school as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

At assembly, I reminded the children that the Parent Council Hallowe’en disco takes place on Tuesday 27th October 2015 in the school hall. \u00a0Children in the Nursery to Primary 2 should attend between 5.30pm and 6.30pm. \u00a0Primary 3-7’s disco is from 6.45pm-8pm. \u00a0There will be a DJ, a best costume competition and other games and prizes. \u00a0The cost of the disco is \u00a31.50 per pupil, which should be paid at the door. \u00a0There will be a tuck shop available on the night.<\/p>\n

Please remember that costumes can be spooky, but not too scary!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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