We’ve had another positive week here at Meldrum.  A group of P5 and P6 pupils volunteered at St Andrews Church soup kitchen this week and will do this for the next few weeks, demonstrating the Curriculum for Excellence capacities of being effective contributors and responsible citizens in our local community.  Our P6 and P7 netball team took part in some matches yesterday and showed excellent teamwork, well done to everyone who took part!  We had the first session of a P6 and P7 football after school club which went well too.

School Uniform – we are noticing that some children are not coming to school in their uniform and would ask that you support us in trying to uphold our standards of pupils wearing uniform.  There is no obligation for children to wear jumpers with school badges, a plain red or black jumper/cardigan are absolutely fine however we do have some of our children wearing jumpers with slogans which we would ask are kept for home.  If anyone requires help and support with uniform, please contact the office and speak to either Mrs Stephenson, Mrs Brown or myself in confidence and we can assist with this.

P1 – we are going to have a student from Strathclyde University coming to work in P1.  She will work alongside Miss Jones and will support in the class and will work with small groups on learning activities.  She is with us for 1 day per week for a few weeks, building up to more days as her placement goes on.  Her name is Miss Lockhart and we look forward to welcoming her next week.

We will also be welcoming a student teacher who is currently on placement in the drama department at Deans Community High School to our P7 class this Tuesday and the following Tuesday too.  She will be observing Mrs Lang but will also deliver a drama activity in P5, P6 and P7 during her time here.  Her name is Miss Lusted and we are pleased to have the opportunity to have her in the school.

Next week

Monday – P7 to work with West Lothian Council Digital Pedagogy officer on Adobe Express resource

Tuesday – Student teacher from DCHS  in school

Wednesday – Miss Lockhart from Strathclyde University working in P1 today; opportunity for any pupils who have applied for P1 place at Meldrum to visit the school 4pm (not required if you attended the December drop in); Parent Council meeting Teams 6pm

Thursday – P6/7 football after school club

Friday – World Book Day dress as an adjective event