On Friday 15th January 2016 from 1.30pm until 3.00pm we will be holding a Health & Wellbeing Showcase here at Meldrum Primary School.

We would like to take this opportunity to share with you some of the learning that takes place in school and also some of the organisations that come into school.

There will be activities to participate in and information to take away from a variety of stands and workshops. There will also be an opportunity to view our Sex Education Programme.

Any children attending must be accompanied by an adult.

Below are the workshops/stands that will be available to parents:

Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) – Meldrum Primary School staff

UNICEF: Rights Respecting Schools – Lindsay Crooks / Mrs Lang

Better Movers and Thinkers – Karen McCubbin / Mr Page

Heartstart / First Aid – Mags Berginis

Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood – Mrs Cameron

Active Schools – Angela Coulter

Looked After Children / Bereavement – Caroline Allan

West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service

The pupils at Meldrum Primary School wore their Christmas jumpers to school today, raising money for charity at the same time.

A total of £282.33 pence was raised for CLIC Sargent, a charity to help families deal with childhood cancer.  This was a fantastic effort from all involved and a great way to end the term.

Well done!

Primary 1 had a fantastic party this week. There were lots of fun party games, exciting dancing competitions and delicious food to enjoy. The children sang their songs so well that Santa heard them and popped in for a visit! He even brought a gift for all the boys and girls!!!!

West Lothian Council has launched its public information campaign Winter Ready West Lothian 2015/16.

The campaign highlights the council’s preparations for possible severe weather and encourages local people to prepare now. Severe winter weather can include snow, frost and low temperatures, high winds and flooding.

More information is available at www.westlothian.gov.uk/winter

 As with previous years the council has:

• Maintained salt stocks.
• Set up contracts with local suppliers for severe weather support.
• Provided an email alert service so that regular information can be sent direct to your inbox.
• Delivered refresher training to staff on all severe weather equipment.
• Published a Winter Ready supplement in the winter issue of Bulletin, the council newspaper.

The council is also asking residents and local businesses to help:

• Park sensibly – abandoned vehicles can cause serious issues.
• Share information with friends and neighbours, and spare a moment for vulnerable neighbours.
• Stay informed. Sign up for the email alert on the council’s website at www.westlothian.gov.uk/email, like the council Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/westlothiancouncil or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/lovewestlothian for updates.
• If you are able, clear the path and pavement in front of your home.
• Prepare your car and home ahead of the winter.
• Keep the winter issue of Bulletin handy.

• Parents and carers should also ensure that their child’s school has up to date contact information.
• Should severe weather hit, Groupcall is the way that schools will inform parents and carers about closures.

Merry Christmas

and Happy Holidays

See you next year!

A Little Bird Told Me

On a cold, snowy night in the middle of winter, little Robin is shivering away wishing she could be somewhere a bit warmer. When a little bird tells her of some exciting news about the birth of a very special King far away in Bethlehem, Robin decides to join a flock of birds flying south to visit the baby. On their way they meet shepherds, angels and wise men and come up with their own unique present for baby Jesus.

Well done to our P1 pupils for their fantastic acting and to our P2 and P3 pupils for their superb singing which helped to tell our Nativity story.