Well done to everyone who earned an award at assembly today!
We are proud of you for working hard at your learning.
We hope everyone enjoys Bonfire night and remembers to stay safe.
Warm Shoes and a Waterproof Jacket
It is cold, wet and damp and only going to get colder, wetter and damper over the coming months.  It is vital that pupils are sent to school appropriately dressed for the weather each day.  At this time of year we expect all pupils to have sensible footwear – (not little pumps or canvas shoes) and a warm, waterproof jacket every day.
Many thanks for your support in keeping your children safe and healthy.
Severe Weather Arrangements
As the weather is changing we have updated our Severe Weather arrangements for this year. Â These are the procedures we will follow in school in case of an emergency closure. Â They have been sent home with your child and are available to read here blow or you can click on the blue link below to download a copy to print out.
Please note the arrangements we will employ – in particular:
Children will only be released to persons named on file as emergency contacts – otherwise parents must call to give permission for another adult to collect their child. Â
2015-11-2 Severe Weather Parent Leaflet
Family Home Learning Activity – November
Better Relationships Leaflet
Newsletters
Newsletters for October and November have been uploaded to the blog. Â You can read them on the blog or can download a copy. Â All Newsletters are to found in the Newsletters section in the OUR SCHOOL tab.
P4 Let Loose!
This week, Primary 4 were let loose and embarked on their school trip to Callendar House (yes Miss McLaughlin, CALLENDAR House, not Kinneil House).
We had a fantastic Roman workshop and learned more about how the Antonine Wall was built. The ladies there were very impressed that we were building our own model in the playground!
We then got to dress up in essential Roman soldier uniform. We, of course, are citizens of Pumpherston & Uphall Station (not Rome), so we could not take on the role of a Legionary. We became Auxiliaries instead.
Have a look at some of our photos below 🙂
Primary 6
Primary 6 have had a busy first term with our class trip to the Water of Leith Visitor Centre as well as visits from the West Lothian Drugs and Alcohol Service and Mrs. Brown, a Respiratory Nurse. Exploring new places and having visitors has helped us make links between what we have learnt in class and the wider world.
On our class trip we learnt about what life was like for Jacobites in Edinburgh in the 1700s. We put ourselves into the shoes of Jacobite soldiers by building shelters in the Colinton Dell and recreating the Battle of Culloden.
Take a look at our Jacobite shelters and let us know what you think!
Bonjour to Our French Friends
Primary 2/3 have been trying out their writing in French to send some smiles and greetings to our friends at École St. Jacques in Roussillon, France.
Seatbelt Safety
Primary 4 have been showing the importance of wearing your seatbelt in the car by designing and testing new vehicles for some rather furry passengers. Each group was challenged to work together as a team using Lego, K’nex and other construction systems to create a car for a cuddly toy, Â with elastic safety harnesses.
Remember to wear your seatbelt and sit in a safe car seat on every journey.
