Meldrum Primary School Blog

Just a reminder that it is our Summer Fayre on Sunday  12 June from 1-3 pm.  We look forward to seeing everyone and hope that the good weather continues.  Remember to hand in any donations to the school office and if you are able to offer any help during the course of the day, please contact Kevin Lloyd to advise.

I will post more pictures soon but first I want to thank all the wonderful P4 campers for their excellent company this week. A huge thanks to Mrs Cameron for all her hard work arranging it all and for keeping us all so well organised and to Ms Watson for making us all feel so well cared for. I also want to thank the parents for lending us your precious kids who are caring, independent, interesting and very well mannered.

I thought you would like to hear some of the things they said.

• That was the most awesome experience I have ever had. (Walking in a burn)-  Reply – Just wait ’til you go sailing!
• It’s like everyone here is my family.
• I just can’t wait for this. (Dinner!)
• I have never been allowed to do this in my whole life. (Walking down a burn.)
• Everyone in my room treats me really well.
• I woke up and said, “The sky is blue!”
• We both slept really well.
• I never thought I would hold a live newt.
• How much further?
• Mrs Cameron just blends in with the kids!
• As soon as we woke up we started packing.
• I can nearly swim properly now.
• Mrs McGuire will be pleased because we soaked Mrs Cameron.
• How much further?

You will also be very proud to hear what was said about the children by adults we met.

• This group has been so good at helping each other and letting each other know about the hazards.
• That is probably the largest shelter that has been built in this activity!
• What lovely manners!
• Best class we have had here.
• Those sailors deserve a special award for how well they did and how calm they were.
• I have had the best day at the pool today because these children are delightful.
• What school are these children from? Their behaviour is impeccable.

It was a privilege to be with them.

Here are some photos of our P4 children having fun at Lowport.  What a fabulous night – let’s hope the weather continues over the next couple of days.

P1-4 had a visit from Laura Jackson, one of the authors of ‘Badger the Mystical Mutt’. Laura read some of Badger’s story to us and we got to meet Badger.

It was really fun and we can’t wait to read more of his adventures.

The Scottish Book Trust offer a range of suggestions and strategies to support your child with their reading.  Please see the link for further details:

http://scottishbooktrust.com/blog/reading/2016/05/6-ways-to-encourage-reluctant-readers?utm_source=Scottish%20Book%20Trust%20eUpdates&utm_campaign=e9ba97554c-Schools_team_primary_17_May5_12_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4566345a8c-e9ba97554c-81271697

A huge thank you to all our children who supported the recent UNICEF ‘Dress in Blue’ day last Friday.  Our funds from the dress down day and over the course of that week amount to £178.90!  Well done everyone – remember to keep bringing in your loose change.

Our P6 children will shortly be participating in a touch rugby cluster event at Livingston Rugby Club.  Livingston Rugby Club have provided some further information for those who are interested in developing new skills or taking up a new hobby.

Mini Flyer 2015

Just a reminder that club golf sessions are available at Houston Driving Range and Oatridge Golf Course starting on 12 April until 17 May 2016 from 5-6 pm.  This 6 week block which starts at Houston Driving Range costs £35.  Application forms are available from the school office or contact Andrew Marshall at Houston Driving Range on 07890 453740.

The Deans Cluster Gymnastics Club will continue to run.  Please find additional information in the attached file.

Term 3