Bankton Primary School responded to an invitation from Education Scotland to meet John Swinney and discuss parental engagement in schools at the Parent Connect Zone at the Scottish Learning Festival. Elaine Smith, Mum of Ewan and Daniel and Yvette Graham, Mum of Mia, Amber and Lana agreed to represent the parent body and meet Mr. Swinney. They were impressed by his concern for parents and discussed the best ways to communicate the ‘big messages’ with parents beyond the school gate. They also enjoyed collaborating with parents from Glasgow, discussing ways of improving parent-school partnership.

Both parents represented Bankton extremely well – thanks to both Elaine & Yvette for making me a very proud headteacher.

Well done to all the classes that took part in ‘The World Largest Lesson’ today!

It was a chance for all the children to learn about global issues and think about what they could do to help!

What are the Global goals?

In September 2015 World Leaders introduced the Global Goals for Sustainable Development.

This means that we need to think about how we protect the environment and resources for the future e.g our trees, climate, water etc

They have set 17 goals to achieve 3 extraordinary things by 2030.

Here is a short video explaining more about the Global Goals

https://vimeo.com/138852758%20

Article 4

The government has a responsibility to make sure

your rights are protected. They must help your

family to protect your rights and create an environment

where you can grow and reach your

potential.

A big thank-you to Katie  and Mrs Stewart for their kind words  on our class blog. I really like to hear what you have to say about the suggested websites. To show my appreciation I’ve awarded Katie  with a Dojo point.

Either blog back a reply or write an evaluation statement in your jotter.

Maths Challenge 1

Are you a Math Magician?

http://resources.oswego.org/games/mathmagician/maths1.html

Maths Challenge 2

http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/maths/countdown/countdown.swf

Maths Challenge 3

Hundred Square (see jotter)

Just a reminder to anyone who hasnt heard of the ‘Rights of the Child’

Bankton Primary School is currently a Level One rights respecting school and we are looking to go forward to gain our Level 2 (hopefully sometime this year).  Over the year, all children will be learning more about their rights through lessons, eco week, language week etc.   The idea is that we want to create a respectful, fun, happy and safe place for children to learn in!

                                                                     Where did the ‘Rights of the Child’ come from ?

UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation for children and their rights

In 1989, governments across the world promised all children the same rights by adopting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

Here is a link to the poster which explains all the rights …

http://www.unicef.org/rightsite/files/uncrcchilldfriendlylanguage.pdf

We also have copies of the rights down at the office for you to take away with you!

Here is a wee video clip which explains a little about the rights of the child.

Article 42

You have the right to know your rights!

Adults should know about these rights and

help you learn about them, too.

Every Day is a Learning Day!!

All children in P1 – P6 will be coming home today with a calendar of challenges to do each day of the holidays.  Each time they complete a challenge (in any order) cross it off, and after the holidays they can bring their sheet to me and receive a reward!  They don’t need to do every challenge, just as many as they can manage.

Good luck!  Have a wonderful holiday and keep learning!

Mrs Sinclair

SfL Teacher

P2/3 had lots of fun today!

We had fun taking part in circus skills, super soaker, dance and fencing.

‘I loved soaking all the children’, Mrs Sinclair

‘I can’t believe you wetted me’, Cristian

‘The best day ever day’, Lucy

Circus Skills

Dance

Fencing