I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend. The children seem refreshed and ready to begin the next six week block of learning.
Smaller Group Teaching
From Monday 22nd February, children and teachers will follow new timetables that facilitates smaller group teaching across year groups from P3-7. Mr Loveday will support the teaching literacy and numeracy with Primary 3 in Rooms 4 and 5. Mrs Kerr will support teaching literacy and numeracy with Primary 4 in Rooms 5 and 6. Mrs Furrie will support teaching literacy and numeracy with Primary 6 in Rooms 8 and 9. Primary 5 and Primary 7 will be assisted by a member of the school support staff team.
Supported Study in Numeracy and Mathematics
Primary 7 supported study continues on a Thursday afternoon. Children have an opportunity to refresh their knowledge and revisit concepts through this after school club. Primary 4 numeracy supported study for a targeted group of learners begins this week. Children who are part of this intervention group have a letter home inviting them to attend supported study.
Chess Club
One of the Primary 7 pupils suggested that we start a chess club at school. I am delighted that 35 children from P4-7 have expressed an interest in the game. Chess develops strategic thinking, problem solving skills and concentration, all of which are required to be an effective learner. The chess club will run on a Wednesday lunchtime. Children who expressed interest have an information letter for their parents.
Supervision
Children have all been reminded through the Head Teacher’s letter that the toilet areas cannot be used for eating, playing games or chatting with friends. Staff will supervise access to the toilets over the next few weeks. Children in Primary 1 have designated toilets and P2-7 share the other toilets during break and lunch. I would appreciate if you could reinforce this important message to your child.
Excursions
All classes are visiting the library and Waterstones book shop as part of the literacy curriculum. We are pleased to be able to return to learning in the community and further afield with reduced restrictions in place.
Next month Primary 4 (Room 6) will visit Alloway as part of inter-disciplinary learning about Scotland and Robert Burns.
Primary 7 are attending a residential weekend at Lockerbie Manor in May.
Placing Requests
Placing requests for August 2022 (Primary and Secondary) must be submitted by 15th March otherwise they will be considered a late application. Placing requests can be made using the following link:
Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards
Kirsty Duff
