Good morning,

It has taken me a week or so to get my account here set up so apologies for the late blog post!

I would just like to welcome everyone in P2B to the classroom; we’ve had a great start to the term and I know that it will just get better and better. During our first week we were easing the class back into school routine with soft starts, getting to know you lessons and covering classroom rules.

Our P.E days will be Mondays and Thursdays. Please ensure that your child brings an appropriate gym kit with change of shoes. Pupils can wear their red polo top should they wish and black shorts. Gym kits can be left at school.

Spelling homework was handed out on Monday and is due tomorrow (Friday). Spelling homework consists of 4 common words and 4 words with the spelling sound for the week.  Children should be familiar with the common words and this term we are focusing on them being able to spell these as well as being able to recognise and read them.

Reading homework and maths homework will be handed out in due course. Homework letters will also be handed out to children today.

Our first big topic of this term is the rainforest. I am very excited to begin this brilliant topic with the class and I was impressed by their enthusiasm and curiosity for the subject.

Miss Bachell

I hope you have all enjoyed your weekend. Please find below updates on homework and class news.

Spelling homework was given out today. The focus sound of the week is ‘sh’ and children have been coming up with a variety of words featuring the sound.  Homework instructions are stuck into the front of the spelling jotter.  Spelling consists of 4 common words and 4 words with the spelling sound for the week.  Children should be familiar with the common words and this term we are focusing on them being able to spell these as well as being able to recognise and read them.

Reading homework and maths homework will begin in due course.

We have had a fantastic start to Primary 2, with children enjoying opportunities to take part in art, language, maths and technology activities.

Beginning next week (wb 28/08/17) the children will have the opportunity to share news at a check in time.  Your child will be allocated a day to share their news with the class.  On this day your child can bring in something small to show to the class (with your permission) if they wish.  Pupils can choose just to talk about their news.  A small note will be in the book bag this week to tell you your child’s day.

This term we will be learning about The Rainforest.  Children were given the opportunity to discuss what they would like to learn about their new topic and I was very impressed by the number of different ideas and questions they put forward.  This is a fantastic topic and we hope to book a trip to go along with this topic as soon as we can.

Homework information letters will be in the bookbags this Thursday detailing more information.

Have a lovely week.

I hope you all had a lovely weekend.  Homework and news as follows.

Spelling homework starts on Monday 21st August.  This weeks sound is sh.  Homework instructions are stuck into the front of the spelling jotter.  Spelling consists of 4 common words and 4 words with the spelling sound for the week.  The common words are words the children should be familiar with and we are now working on the children being able to spell these as well as being able to recognise and read them.

Reading homework and maths homework will begin in due course.

We had a fabulous first week in school and it was great to start to get to know all of the children in the class.  Each week the children will have the opportunity to share news at a check in time.  Your child will be given a day that they will be able to share their news.  On this day your child is allowed to bring in something small to show to the class if they wish (and you allow).  Pupils can choose just to talk about their news.  A small note will be in the book bag this week to tell you your child’s day.  This was discussed with the children on Fiday so they may remember their day already.

We also introduced our new topic to the class this week.  The Rainforest.  The children were given the opportunity to discuss what they would like to learn about the Rainforest this term.  This is a fantastic topic and we hope to book a trip to go along with this topic as soon as we can.

Homework information letters will be in the bookbags this Thursday detailing more information.

I hope you have a great week.

Mrs Fulton/Mrs MacKenzie

Good afternoon,

I hope you are all enjoying Primary 2 so far! I have been very impressed with your attitude, enthusiasm and behaviour and am looking forward to a fantastic year ahead.

Our gym days this session are Wednesday and Thursday. It would be helpful if pupils could wear a polo shirt on these days to make getting changed easier for the children.   Their gym bag can be brought in any day this week and kept in class.  This should have a change of shoes and shorts inside.

This week we have showcased our listening and talking skills. We have also played maths games and enjoyed playing disco tig in
P.E.

See you all tomorrow.

Miss Cauley

It was so lovely to meet all of our Primary 2s today.  We had a lovely day and I am looking forward to a great year.  I will be in class on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.  Mrs MacKenzie will teach Primary 2R on Wednesdays.

This year our gym days are Tuesday and Friday.  It would be helpful if pupils could wear a polo shirt on these days to make getting changed easier for the children.   Their gym bag can be brought in any day this week and kept in class.  This should have a change of shoes and shorts inside.

Thank you to all of the pupils who handed in their book bag today.  We have kept it overnight and Mrs MacKenzie will send it home tomorrow along with their new homework diary.   A detailed homework letter will be sent home on Thursday 24th August.  Formal spelling homework will begin on Monday 21st August with reading and maths homework starting in the weeks following.

We are looking forward to a hardworking and fun year with your children and look forward to meeting you in the near future.

Mrs Fulton/ Mrs MacKenzie