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Primary 1 w.b. 9/1/2017

Welcome back after the Christmas Holidays. We hope that you all had a lovely break.
We had a good first week back. The children began to learn about Dinosaurs, the interdisciplinary topic for this term. An egg was delivered to Primary 1 for the children to look after with a note from Professor Rex. We decided that it was a dinosaur egg and so the children have started learning about dinosaurs so they can look after the egg better.
In maths this week we will be learning about the months of the year and about clocks and how to read the o’clock time. Any help you can give your child in learning the months of the year and spotting clocks around the house would be greatly appreciated.
Reminders:
This term we will be doing outdoor PE on a Monday and indoor PE with Miss Inglis on a Thursday. Please remember to bring a named PE kit for these sessions.
Homework will resume again this week. The children will be getting 2 Scots poems home with them today. Please choose 1 poem to learn by Wednesday 18th January. Each child will recite their chosen poem in class on this day. One child will be selected from each class to perform in front of the school on the Friday.
Every child took home their inside gym rubbers for Christmas. Please remember to bring indoor shoes back into school as soon as possible.
Thank you for your continued support
Miss Christy, Mrs Harris and Mrs Oliver

Primary 1 w.b. 5/12/16

It was great to see so many of you at the Christmas Fair last Friday. Thank you for coming along to support the school.
This week Primary 7 children will be teaching their buddies traditional playground games as part of our ERASMUS+ project. The Primary 7s will be recording the games to send to our partner schools across Europe.
In maths this week we will be focusing on recognising and continuing patterns using 2D shapes, symbols and colours.
There will be no formal homework given out in the run up to Christmas, however, we will still be sending homework folders home. Please continue to practise key words and sounds with your child.
If your child has been asked to bring in any clothing to supplement their nativity costume please bring this in as soon as possible.
Thank you
Miss Christy, Mrs Oliver, Mrs Muir

Primary 1 w.b. 28.11.16

This week in Primary 1 we will be continuing to practise for our upcoming nativity. Some children may be asked to bring in a small item of clothing as part of their costume. If possible please send this in by next Monday (5th December). Tickets for nativity are now on sale. You should have received a letter about these last week. Please return request form along with payment as soon as possible.
Also this week we are very excited about our school Christmas Fair. The children will be completing a small enterprise craft to sell. If you wish to buy your child’s item before the fair then please send in £1 and it will be sent home with your child.
Thank you for your continued support.
Miss Christy, Mrs Oliver and Mrs Muir

Primary 1 w.b.21.11.16

We had a great week last week meeting and working with our ERASMUS+ visitors. The children performed 3 craws beautifully in our assembly and worked alongside some of the visiting teachers on Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning. We even learnt a Slovakian song about poppy seeds!
Nativity practice is now well underway. If your child has a speaking part, please continue to practise words. Every child will dress up in a costume for the show. We have a good selection of costumes in school, however we may ask the children to bring in something small e.g. tights, a t-shirt to supplement these. Please check your child’s homework diary in the upcoming weeks for this.
This week we are continuing with addition in maths and will revise all sounds learnt so far in phonics lessons. Please continue to practise key words at home as these will help with reading books.
Thank you for continuing support.
Miss Christy, Mrs Oliver and Mrs Muir

Primary 1 w.b. 14/11/16

We have a busy week ahead in Primary 1. The children are very excited to welcome our European visitors as part of our ERASMUS+ project. The whole school will perform a Scottish welcome assembly on Tuesday. The children have been practising very hard to sing their song ‘3 craws’. The children will have the opportunity to meet the teachers during classroom visits on Tuesday and Thursday.
Rehearsals for the Primary 1 nativity are now in full swing. Speaking parts will be given to some children in homework diaries tonight. Please check whether your child has words to learn at home.
This Friday is Children in Need. Children can dress up in something spotty for a donation of 50p. Throughout the week there will be pins (2 for £2) and wrist bands (50p for last years and £1 for this years) on sale.
As we approach the busy Christmas period we will endeavour to continue some P.E. with the children, however at times this may not be possible due to hall availability/ other events.
Thank you for your continuing support
Miss Christy, Mrs Oliver and Mrs Muir

Primary 1 w.b.31/10/16

We hope that you all had a good October Break. It now seems like a long time ago! We have had a busy first week back. The children have begun practising for the Nativity and have learnt some of the songs and read through the script. We will begin casting in the next few weeks and appreciate any help you can give your children learning songs and lines at home.
Last week we spent some time consolidating learning on the sounds learnt so far and blending these together to make short words. We will continue to learn new sounds this week and appreciate all your help at home with this.
This week we will also be sending home key words boxes with the first 5 words we have introduced. Please help your children to practise these. New words will be added throughout the term.
In maths we are beginning to work on the concept of addition this week using concrete materials and resources.
Thank you for your continued support.

Primary 1 w.b. 10.10.16

In language we are continuing to introduce new sounds and blending these together to make short words. This week we will be writing an imaginative story about the Gruffalo as part of our book of the week project. We will be encouraging the children to use descriptive words in their verbal description of their monster.
Today we will be taking the children on an Autumn walk around the playground and field. We will be observing the changes of the seasons and collecting signs of Autumn. Look out for some Autumn art work when you come for parents night.
This week we look forward to seeing you all at parent’s night on either Wednesday or Thursday. You will have the opportunity to view your child’s work and discuss their progress.
Please remember that next week is half term. We hope you have a lovely break.
Thank you for your continued support
Miss Christy, Mrs Oliver and Mrs Muir

Primary 1 w.b. 3.10.16

Last week was very busy for Primary 1! Throughout the week the children’s work was put into their learner’s journey to show their learning so far in the year. The children made a great effort in all their work and should be very proud of themselves. You will be able to see this jotter at the upcoming parent’s evening.
In Science Primary 1 have been focusing on their senses. They are aware that they have 5 senses and have enjoyed learning about the sense of smell and touch in class. We will continue looking at the remaining senses this week.
Thank you for all your support at home learning sounds and practicing number formations. Please continue to practise all sounds and numbers at home. During this week we will also be issuing word boxes with common words along with a list of suggested activities to practise at home. Children have been taking home a school library book on a Monday to read at home with an adult. Please make sure that this book is returned on a Friday, there is no need to bring it every day.
Reminders:
P.E. is on Monday – please remember to bring named shorts and T-shirt.
Please can you bring clean junk (yoghurt pots, plastic bottles etc) in on Tuesday to make musical instruments in class.
Thank you for your support
Miss Christy, Mrs Oliver and Mrs Muir

Primary 1 w.b. 26/9/16

We hope that you enjoyed your September break last week. Last week we focused on revision of all sounds learnt so far. The children are working hard at both saying and writing these letters. We hope you can continue to support your children to recognise these sounds in everyday words.
The children have been practising their number formations up to 10 and will be continuing to focus on the language of number (e.g. more than, less than).
A photographer from the Courier was at school on Wednesday morning, so look out for our primary 1 stars in the newspaper!
Thank you for your continuing support.
Miss Christy, Mrs Oliver and Mrs Muir

Primary 1 w.b. 12/9/16

Primary 1 had a very busy week last week. The children are working hard on their new sounds (s, a, t, p, i, n, m and d). This week they will be learning g, o and c. Please continue to practise all of the sounds learnt so far at home. You will find sound cards in your child’s homework folder.
In maths we are continuing to work on number formations and understanding the value of each number up to 10.
This week we will be talking about babies and the changes the children experience as they grow older. Please remember to send in a baby photo before Wednesday.
Next week the children will be off school on Monday (19th) and Tuesday (20th). No formal homework will be issued but please continue to practise sounds and number formations. We have noted below a few websites/ games which your child may enjoy.
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/ordering-and-sequencing/caterpillar-ordering
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/ladybird-spots
http://www.ictgames.com/phonemePopLS_v2.html

Thank you for your continued support
Miss Christy and Mrs Oliver

Primary 1 w.b. 5.9.16

Primary 1 have been settling in well to school routines over the past 2 weeks. The children are enjoying getting to know their new classroom and the wider school environment and are making lots of new friends in their class.
Last week primary 1 began learning phonic sounds s, a, t and p. The children have learnt how to say each sound and how to form each letter. Some pupils can also spot the sound within short words, very impressive! This week each child should receive sound cards for s, a, t and p home in their homework folder to practise at home.
In maths, primary 1 have been focusing on numbers 1, 2 and 3. The children’s counting is very good and so we are focusing on number formations. The homework task for maths this week is to practice writing 1, 2 and 3.
This week primary 1 will be continuing to learn more sounds and numbers. We will also be completing a display on how to be healthy to go up in the hall. This forms part of the government’s Getting It Right For Every Child initiative, and each stage is focusing on a different aspect of SHANARRI ( safe, healthy, achieving, nurtured, active, respected, responsible and included) in the PSD fortnight.
Reminders: PE is on a Monday for all classes, please can the children bring navy shorts and a white T-shirt.
Homework will be issued on a Monday to be returned by Friday. Please can children bring their homework folder in every day as they are used in classroom activities.
Please ensure that your child comes to school with labelled gym rubbers/ inside shoes, a water bottle and snack.
Thank you for your continuing support.
Miss Christy, Mrs Oliver and Mrs Muir

Primary 3 w.b. 13.6.16

Last week primary 3 learnt all about Poland as part of our ERASMUS project. Over the week the children had the opportunity to learn a Polish dance which we videoed to share with the partner schools. The children also tried a variety of Polish foods and created a Polish menu. We all liked the Polish biscuits and wafers but some children were not so keen on pickled gherkins, a famous Polish delicacy! Throughout the week the children created a lot of artwork which is now displayed in the classroom. We annotated maps, made Polish coat of arms, created Polish flags and drew famous Polish stories. The children all enjoyed learning about Poland and were very interested in exploring a different culture.
This week there will be no homework. PE will be as normal (Tuesday for both classes, Monday form Miss Rafferty’s class and Wednesday for Miss Christy’s class).
Thank you for your support
Miss Christy and Miss Rafferty.

Primary 3 w.b. 30.5.16

Primary 3 have been very busy the past few weeks completing a variety of tests to measure their progress throughout the year. Most children did very well in these and everyone should be proud of the effort they put in.
We are now back to a normal week of lessons. In maths, primary 3 are learning about fractions and data handling. Last week the children completed a traffic survey and today they will create a bar graph showing their results.
Our interdisciplinary topic is going well, the children have been learning about our local area and are thinking about vandalism and how to keep Livingston safe and tidy.
Please remember:
PE: P3C- Tuesday and Wednesday
P3R – Monday and Tuesday
Homework: spelling and maths.
Thank you
Miss Christy and Miss Rafferty

Primary 3 w.b. 9.5.16

Good Morning!
Primary 3 have been working hard the past few weeks on their Outstanding Outdoors Topic. The children who didn’t go to Lowport created a super wall display while the rest of the class were away. So far mosst of the learning has focused around plants. Our table sunflowers are beginning to grow. The children are taking responsibility for watering them every few days are are enjoying watching the progress. This week we are moving on to learn about the local area we live in. We are looking forward to learning more about Livingston and landuse in the area.
In maths, primary 3 are finishing off their work on numbers to 1000. We have been very impressed by their knowledge of numbers so far!
This week we will begin CEM testing. The children will complete tests on computers over the next 2 weeks to measure their progress in maths, literacy and general learning.
A reminder that Homework begins again this week. The children will be given reading, spelling and maths homework to complete by Friday.
PE this week is on Monday and Tuesday for P3R and Tuesday and Wednesday for P3C.
Thank you for your support
Miss Christy and Miss Rafferty

Primary 3 w.b. 14.3.16

Primary 3 have had a busy few weeks! Last Monday was our Knights and Castles Assembly. Thank you to all the parents who came to support the children. I’m sure you’ll agree that the children did a great job. The children with lines spoke loudly and clearly and all remembered their lines, and the actors and actresses did a great job representing life in different rooms in a castle.
The medieval banquet on Friday was a huge success. The children looked great in their costumes and behaved beautifully! Thank you to everyone who was able to come and support the children.
This week is assessment week in Primary 3. All work will be done in a special ‘assessment jotter’. The work done this week should provide a ‘snapshot’ of where your children are in their learning.
PE times have changed as of this week. Miss Rafferty’s class will have indoor PE on a Monday and outdoor on a Tuesday. Miss Christy’s class will have outdoor PE on a Tuesday and indoor PE on a Wednesday.
Thank you for your support
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Primary 3 W.b. 22.2.16

We hope that you had a restful 2 days off last week.
In maths primary 3 have learnt to divide by 2,5 and 10. This week they will be dividing by 3. The children are learning to link their dividing sums to the times tables they already know. Please continue to practise counting up in 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s and 10s to support your child in this work.
In topic, primary 3 created symmetrical flags for a make believe castle. This week the children will be given parts for the primary 3 assembly. Please practise any lines given out at home. We are really looking forward to our trip to Edinburgh Castle next Monday. Please remember to hand in the pink form and £4 as soon as possible for this.
Thank you
Miss Christy and Miss Rafferty

Primary 3 w.b. 1st February

Well done primary 3 for your performance of Katie Bairdie last Tuesday. Your singing was very loud and clear and the audience were very impressed. Well done also to Joe and Leila for your final recitation of ‘Snaw’ on the afternoon.
Primary 3 are really enjoying the knights and castles topic. Last week the children learnt about the clothes Kings and Queens used to wear. They created a self portrait as a King or Queen which will hang in our classroom Great Hall when it is finished. Primary 3 also learnt about the weapons knights would use when attacking or defending a castle. We’re glad we don’t live in medieval times!
In Maths, primary 3 are finishing off their work on times tables. So far the children have learnt the 2,3,4,5 and 10 times tables. This week we will finish off this work. Thank you for all the practice you are putting in at home.
This week primary 3 will be continuing their knights and castles topic by writing about an attack on a castle and by completing a challenge in small groups. We look forward to sharing these with you at parents’ consultations next week. If you have any junk we could use for our challenge, please bring it in on Tuesday.
Thanks for your support.
Miss Christy and Miss Rafferty

Primary 3 w.b. 25.1.16

Well done to everyone who learnt their Scots poem last week. We were very impressed by the confident and clear delivery given by all the children which made it difficult to chose 2 winners from each class to go forward to the Burns Assembly on Friday. Well done to Leila, Sophia, Joe and Isla for being selected; you performed well and were great representatives of Primary 3. Joe and Leila were the winners from the competition for primary 3.
Primary 3 have been learning their times tables in Maths. So far the children have learnt and practised the 2,5,10 and 3 times tables and this week will be learning the 4 times table. Thank you for the practice you are putting in at home for this, it makes a lot of difference to the children’s confidence.
In our Knights and Castles topic, primary 3 have already learnt about the parts of a castle and the progression of becoming a knight. This week we will look at medieval weapons and will create a self portrait as a king or queen to hang in our great hall!
On Tuesday, primary 3 will be performing ‘Katie Bairdie’ at the Scots afternoon. All children must be in full school uniform for this.
A reminder that Miss Christy has indoor PE on Monday and Outdoor PE on Tuesday, and Miss Rafferty has outdoor PE on Tuesday and indoor PE on Wednesday.
Thank you for your support
Miss Christy and Miss Rafferty