Meldrum Primary School Blog

Thank you to all the parents who have made this method of payment extremely successful here at Meldrum.  If you would like further information, please see attached link.

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Thank you so much to all our fabulous bakers and contributors to make this event so successful.   We raised a grand total of £517.04!  I’m sure you will agree the children (and staff!) made a fantastic effort in dressing up as Roald Dahl characters on the day.

Please find attached poster with information to attend drop-in sessions for parents to attend at the Literacy Outreach base in Boghall.

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Please find below a useful link for parents in supporting and encouraging their child to read.  Carmondean Library are working hard to promote their service and it’s a great way for your child to be exposed to a wide range of genre.  Happy Reading!

http://insidenews.westlothian.gov.uk/article/10962/Every-Child-A-Library-Member

As you are aware the flu vaccinations will take place in school this year on Friday 28 October.  Remember please to complete and return your form as a matter of urgency.  Further information can be found at:

http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/HealthInformation/PrimarySchoolFluVaccination/Pages/default.aspx

We held our first meeting of Vertical Groups for our pupils today.  Our Think Tank Team have already come up with great ideas about making further improvements to the school – watch this space for further details!  They will also be looking to consult with you in the near future.

Primary 7 have been lucky enough to get a place in the Community Arts funded DJ School. DJ Paul N’Jie has visited the class for the last two weeks and introduced the basics of DJing to the class. They have then been able to have hands on experience mixing on the decks. They have another two weeks to go and then a date will be arranged for them to perform to the whole school demonstrating what they have learned.

The work that DJ Paul is doing with the class addresses the Expressive Arts outcome EXA 2-17a

“I can use my voice, musical instruments and music technology to experiment with sounds, pitch, melody, rhythm, timbre and dynamics. ” 

as well as giving them experience of performing in front of others and working in a team.

As you can see from the photos, Primary 7 are enjoying this experience.

Parentzone Scotland website is a unique website for parents/carers in Scotland.  It provides up-to-date information about learning in Scotland, and practical advice and ideas to support children’s learning at home.  This website can be accessed through the link below:

http://www.ParentzoneScotland.com

Primary 7 had the opportunity earlier today to try their hand at Fencing. The class were taught the correct stance and how to move into attack.

They had a really enjoyable session , with some keen to try this Olympic sport again.