{"id":1494,"date":"2020-11-12T11:42:52","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T11:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sa\/barrpsandeyc\/?p=1494"},"modified":"2020-11-12T11:42:52","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T11:42:52","slug":"ht-newsletter-november-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sa\/barrpsandeyc\/2020\/11\/12\/ht-newsletter-november-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"HT Newsletter November 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

Barr PS and EYC Newsletter<\/span><\/h1>\n

November 2020<\/span><\/h1>\n

ACE<\/span><\/h2>\n

I am delighted to say that the ACE days pupils missed last session have been rearranged. All the children will get the chance to hone their cycling skills, both within and outwith our school grounds, over a range of ramps and obstacles. Through this input, pupils will gain either level 1 or level 2 of the Go Mountain Biking programme. Mrs McRae will send information out to you soon.<\/p>\n

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Assembly<\/span><\/h2>\n

Through the wonders of technology, we held our first virtual whole school Assembly last week. The children shared their learning across the school and EYC; we discussed relevant updates and awarded certificates to pupils who have consistently displayed our school values. Looking ahead to Christmas, my hope is to build on this experience and present a Nativity which parents will be able to access too.<\/p>\n

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News<\/span><\/h2>\n

You may have already heard that Mrs McRae is leaving us and moving on to a new post within the NHS. Her last day with us will be the 11th November and I am sure you join me in thanking her for her dedication and commitment to our school community over the years. We wish her well for the future. I am delighted to tell you that Sharon Trotter will be our new clerical assistant but, as yet, she doesn\u2019t have a start date.\u00a0 Mrs McBirnie\u2019s children recently entered the Energy Agency lockdown calendar competition and we are pleased to tell you that Reilly and Rosie were winners. They will receive their prize at an online award ceremony in December.<\/p>\n

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Learning Journals<\/span><\/h2>\n

It is so hard to convey just how much learning happens every day within the nursery and classrooms, which is why we are implementing Learning Journals. As you know from the information previously sent out, Learning Journals will give you a window into what is happening in your child\u2019s group or class. Staff will post observations containing a comment, photos or a video detailing how the children interact with their friends, with planned activities and achieve success. With the details you have supplied, whether at work, at home, on your phone or laptop, you will be able to access your child’s profile safely. You will also be able to leave comments and upload photos directly from your own device, if you wish. Staff will start using them from the end of next week, so look out for notifications and enjoy looking through your child\u2019s learning.<\/p>\n

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Remote learning <\/span><\/h2>\n

Remote learning is the term being used to describe when learners and teachers are not physically present together in the traditional classroom environment. Government guidance states that the main elements of remote learning can include:
\n\u2022 providing learners with physical resources where needed such as learning materials, textbooks and digital devices.
\n\u2022 providing live learning and teaching sessions with children and young people, for example through Glow (either by communicating through the chat function or through live video links with learners).
\n\u2022 providing access to recorded learning sessions and tasks.
\n\u2022 setting learners tasks for completion and submission to \/ discussion with practitioners.
\n\u2022 using the opportunity for \u2018live sessions\u2019 (as above) to check in, discuss and engage in person with learners following a learning task, but not to deliver lessons or content.
\n\u2022 engaging regularly with learners through email or an agreed platform.<\/p>\n

Going forward, should children require to self-isolate due to Public Health advice, the options below are what we will offer. A survey will soon come out asking you to choose your option in advance, based on your individual circumstances.<\/p>\n

Option 1<\/strong>
\n\u2022 A printed pack of work, which will include independent activities relating to literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing.
\n\u2022 Check in phone calls from the class teacher.
\n\u2022 Completed work handed in and discussed on return to school.<\/p>\n

Option 2<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Independent literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing tasks to be completed via Glow.
\n\u2022 Microsoft Teams chat function used for check in and work feedback.<\/p>\n

Option 3<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Live learning and teaching sessions via Teams \u2013 twice daily, specifically timetabled.
\n\u2022 Follow up independent tasks to be completed.<\/p>\n

Option 4<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Access to online-recorded learning and teaching sessions to be viewed at any time.
\n\u2022 Follow up independent tasks to be completed.
\n\u2022 Microsoft Teams chat function used for check in and work feedback.<\/p>\n

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Social Media<\/span><\/h2>\n

Please keep an eye on the school website and Twitter account to find out more about what is happening in our school and EYC.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sa\/barrpsandeyc\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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@BarrPrimary<\/p>\n

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Active Schools<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Active Schools team have been delivering a weekly input at Barr Primary school on a Thursday, working with all pupils every week. Their activities have included Active Play based learning, outdoor learning and a number of leadership programmes. Aaron (project assistant) has been heavily involved on a weekly basis developing positive relationships with all children. Last term, he took the P1-3 class up to the MUGA at the park for an afternoon of activity – really challenging them to improve their agility, balance and coordination. Connor (Active Schools Coordinator) has been involved in leadership delivery, creating junior coaches and our very own Sports Council.\u00a0 The Sports Council most recently took part in SportScotland\u2019s #SportHour on Twitter, answering questions and getting amazing feedback!<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

16th<\/sup> \u2013 Cool to Be Kind Week<\/p>\n

ACE day<\/p>\n

18th<\/sup> \u2013 ACE day<\/p>\n

20th<\/sup> \u2013 World Children\u2019s Day<\/p>\n

ACE day (not EYC)<\/p>\n

24th<\/sup> \u2013 Parent\/Teacher phone calls<\/p>\n

26th<\/sup> \u2013 Hot Chocolate with the HT<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

DECEMBER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

16th <\/sup>–\u00a0 Cinderella live stream<\/p>\n

18th<\/sup> \u2013 Pupil group<\/p>\n

21st<\/sup> – Christmas Parties<\/p>\n

Hot Chocolate with the HT<\/p>\n

23rd <\/sup>– School closes at 2.30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Mrs Murphy<\/em> – HT newsletter November<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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