Paper copy being issued this afternoon to pupils.
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Christmas Countdown 2017
Dear Parents, Carers and friends,
It is so hard to believe that we are at this time of year already! The recent cold snap has certainly helped with the wintry feeling! Christmas is now firmly upon us, and we have lots of events coming up you need to know about: they are all in this newsletter and will be further detailed in our usual SWAY online newsletter which should be available by Friday 8th December detailing lots of exciting news about learning and the various opportunities our children will have the chance to experience. Please do take a note of these dates.
Our Christmas events always begin with our annual Christmas Fayre which took place on Saturday 25th of November. This was an outstanding success, raising lots of money for our school (total to be announced soon!) There is absolutely no doubt that the success of our Christmas Fayre was down to the phenomenal hard work of our Parent Council and staff members! I would also like to thank the pupils and staff who worked so hard on their Christmas items, many of which sold out! Thank you also if you were a stall holder: your attendance has contributed to the success of our Fair and developed our community links. Thank you to Santa, for giving up his own time to be with us: we hope that we didn’t hold up toy production for too long! And finally, thank you to all those who came along on the day, or donated prizes or baking: each and every one of you contributed to our efforts to be a very special community, working to ensure our pupils can access a learning environment that is vibrant, challenging and engaging! I’d like to wish you all a very peaceful and joyful Christmas and wonderful New Year.
L Miglis
Head Teacher (Seconded)
Christmas Post
Our Christmas Post will start on Wednesday 6th December. Please remind your children that they must have the name and class on the envelope before posting any Christmas cards. The Post Box will be located outside the front office. Our Primary 7 and ARB pupils will be responsible for mail sorting and delivery at a convenient time on a daily basis.
Christmas Parties
Our Christmas Parties are taking place soon. Decorations are up and there is a lovely Christmas tree casting a warm glow over the room. All we need now are the party goers in their glad rags!. All parties will begin at 1.30 pm and run until 3 pm. Parents may bring a change of clothes for their child at 12.45 if required or send in their party clothes in a separate bag, support staff will assist children in getting ready. Children will be given a bag with goodies at the end of party to enjoy!
Stage Parties in date order –
Wednesday 6th December ~ Primary 4 + Class Moon
Monday 11th December ~ Primary 5
Thursday 14th December ~ Primary 3
Monday 18th December ~ Primary 6
Tuesday 19th December ~ Primary 2 + Class Sun
Wednesday 20th December ~ Primary 1 am
Wednesday 20th December ~ Primary 7 pm
Class Star pupils will integrate with either P6 or P7 or mainstream school
Breakfast Club Santa
This year Breakfast with Santa will be on Thursday 14th December. Children will be offered pancakes, syrup and cereal. A separate letter has been issued for completion if you would like your child(ren) to take part!
Christmas Lunch
On Tuesday 12th December – P4, P5, P7+ ARB will enjoy their Christmas Lunch and on Wednesday 13th December – P1 + P2 +3 + P6 will enjoy theirs. Children can wear a Christmas jumper or a hat to lunch. As usual packed lunches will be eaten in class and the children will have the opportunity to enjoy some Christmas music and will have a Christmas experience.
School Nativity
Our P1 performance of “The Sleepy Shepherd” will be held on Tuesday 12th December in the afternoon and on Wednesday 13th of December in the morning. Tickets are on sale and cost £1.50 ( a separate letter has been issued). This will be held in the upper hall and entrance will be via the main door.
Christmas Choir
On Thursday 14th December P5b will go to Tesco from 10 am – 11 am to perform there and on Monday 18th December P5a will go to Morrisons from 10.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. Miss Davidson will accompany the children.
Pantomime
This year a performance of “Cinderella” will be performed on Thursday 21st of December at 1.45 pm. All pupils may attend this and this will cost £2.50 –if there are any issues regarding payment could you please contact the school to discuss so that we can offer support to ensure that all children can enjoy a wonderful Christmas experience.
Church Service
Finally our church service will take place on Friday 22nd December at 9.30 am in Bathgate High Church and we would love if parents could join us there. The church collection will be for Lady Haig Poppy Factory.
On behalf of the staff I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Staff resume on Monday 8th and pupils resume on Tuesday
January 2018.
