P5/6 have been busy creating models as part of our Jacobites topic. We had lots of fun making them and then took some time to show our work to the class. Thank you Mums and Dads for all your help! They look marvellous.
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Primary 4 – Fractions
Primary 4 have thoroughly enjoyed learning about fractions. We have incorporated Kit Kats, Lego, technology, outdoor learning and pancakes into our learning.
World Book Day 2023
Thursday 2nd March is World Book Day. We will be celebrating in school with lots of fun activities and competitions.
Instead of dressing up the children can come to school wearing pyjamas or cosy clothes and they can bring their favourite book to share with their class.
There are lots of ideas and fun things for families to do on the World Book Day website. Please have a look with your children.
Job Fair
Castles
As part of our Scotland topic, and with help from their families, primary 4 designed, created and built their own version of a Scottish Castle. The children gathered resources from their homes and local community to make the castle. The children brought the castles in and presented their work to their peers.
Earthquake Disaster Appeal
After our appeal on Wednesday evening for Turkey and Syria.
You have been incredibly generous!
All of your donations have now been taken to a high school in North Lanarkshire that is a local drop off point.
The appeal:
“You will be aware of the earthquake disaster that has devastated Turkey and Syria, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this. As a school community we always pull together when our help is needed. Tomorrow & Friday we will be collecting any of the following items to donate to a local appeal that are sending much needed supplies to these countries.
Tinned Food, Sanitary Pads, Baby Food, Baby Diapers,Toiletries
If you are in a position to donate, please hand your donation into the school office by 12.30pm on Friday 10th February. Thank you for your continued support!”
P1 had a busy day today!
Phew! We worked hard today!
In literacy, we were learning all about our new sound ‘o’, practising our common words ‘on’, ‘for’ and ‘it’, making CVC jigsaw words and making words with our new sound ‘o’.
In Maths, we were learning about the value of different coins and buying and selling things from our class shop.
Curriculum Review – Parents
Hi! Would you mind taking 2 minutes to complete this form? It would be great if you can submit your response by 08/02/2023. Now extended to Monday 20th February in response to requests from parents.
Teacher Industrial Action Tuesday 31 January
Information on strike action in schools
West Lothian Council has been notified that national strike action by teaching unions is taking place in West Lothian on Tuesday 31 January.
This will result in a significant reduction in staffing levels within schools.
All West Lothian schools (primary, secondary and ASN) are expected to close to all pupils on Tuesday 31 January
All West Lothian council nurseries and early learning centres will be open to all children, as normal.
National negotiations are still ongoing, and if they are able to reach an agreement, it is possible that strike action could be called off. In this event, we will notify you as soon as possible via Groupcall, with updates on the council’s website and social media.
For further information and updates see the West Lothian website
Invitation Primary 4/3 Assembly and Conversation Cafe
You are warmly invited to the Primary 4/3 Assembly on Friday 27th January 2023
Our Assembly will begin with a “Conversation Cafe” from 8.45 which will be followed by the assembly.
