St. Brendan's Primary School and Nursery

Our Primary 1 children have made a wonderful start to their school journey and we are so proud of how well they have settled into life at school. Starting Primary 1 is a big milestone, and the children have embraced this exciting new chapter with enthusiasm, confidence and plenty of smiles.

Over the past few weeks, we have been focusing on helping the children become familiar with their new classroom, routines and learning environments. They have quickly adapted to daily school life and are becoming increasingly independent as they learn where things belong, follow classroom expectations and build new friendships.

The children arrive each day looking smart and ready to learn, and their positive attitudes have helped create a happy and welcoming atmosphere within our classroom. It has been lovely to see their growing confidence as they settle into their new roles as Primary 1 pupils.

Learning through play has been at the heart of our first few weeks together. The children have been exploring a range of familiar learning experiences from their nursery days, allowing them to feel comfortable and confident as they transition into school. They have particularly enjoyed engaging with nursery rhymes through play, singing favourite songs, sharing stories and taking part in activities that develop their language, imagination and creativity.

In PE, the children have enthusiastically participated in games and activities designed to build confidence, coordination and teamwork. They have enjoyed learning new routines while developing important movement skills in a fun and supportive environment.

It has been wonderful to watch the children explore, investigate and learn through play across different areas of the classroom. Their curiosity, excitement and willingness to try new things have shone through each day.

We are delighted with the fantastic start our Primary 1 pupils have made and look forward to all the exciting learning experiences and achievements that lie ahead this term. Well done, Primary 1! 🌟
 

As we begin a new school year, we would like to extend a very warm welcome back to all our pupils, families and staff. We hope everyone has enjoyed a restful and enjoyable summer break and has had the opportunity to spend time with family and friends.

The start of a new session is always an exciting time. It brings fresh opportunities for learning, new experiences, and the chance to build on the successes of last year. We are delighted to see our school community together again and look forward to the many achievements and memorable moments that lie ahead.

We would especially like to welcome the newest members of our school family – our 31 new Primary 1 children, Mrs Bell P3/2, Miss McFegan P4 and Mrs Burnett our new Learning assistant. Whether you are joining us for the first time as a pupil, parent, carer or member of staff, we hope you quickly feel part of our warm, caring and inclusive community.

Throughout the year, our focus will continue to be on providing high-quality learning experiences, supporting wellbeing, and helping every child reach their full potential. We are committed to working in partnership with families, as we know that strong relationships between home and school make a real difference to children’s success and happiness.

There are many exciting events, and opportunities planned for the coming months. We encourage everyone to get involved, celebrate achievements, and make the most of all that school life has to offer. Please keep a close eye on Parents Portal for updates of forthcoming events and other important information.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to working together and making this a positive, successful and enjoyable year for all.

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

The St. Brendan’s Team

Primary 3/2 have been working hard this term and we would like to share some of the work we have been doing with you.

Literacy

We practice sounds and common words daily and learn new sounds and common words weekly. We have been working on our letter formation in upper- and lower-case letters. We read our books almost every day in class with our teacher. We complete jotter tasks to practice our spelling and show our understanding of our reading books. We enjoy practicing our sounds and common words during play and learn activities and using technology

Mathematics

We practice counting daily in class and we are getting more confident with the times tables. We revise topics we have learned to keep them fresh in our heads. Recently we have been learning how to tell the time in class. We have discussed the importance of using both analogue and digital clocks in school and at home. We enjoy playing and learning activities as well as using technology to reinforce our learning.

I.D.L.

This term our I.D.L. topic is Summer Enterprise. We have been learning about the Rights of the Child and needs and wants. We have been learned about a Scottish charity, S.C.I.A.F. and we can work within a budget. We have participated in playing and learning activities during this topic and we are excited to hold our Summer Shop later this month.

School Summer Show

Primary 3/2 have been working hard, singing and dancing in preparation for our show Annie. A lot of work has gone into preparing for the show as we have had to learn how to sing a song, add dance moves and learn about getting on and off the stage. We are excited to perform for our family and friends next week!