Group 2 at Dalguise
Miss Burton had the pleasure of working with group 2 at Dalguise. We had lots of fun pushing ourselves to try out new activities, and demonstrated a supportive, have a go attitude.
Our first activity when we arrived was archery, which we all had a go at and really enjoyed.
The next activity was the challenge course, we loved it! Mainly because we got muddy. We worked as a group and in pairs to complete different tasks.
The zip line took some of us out of comfort zone but we supported each other to have a go.
Problem solving helped to develop our communication and team work skills. We worked together to solve different problems and puzzles.
The sun shone us on us as we tried out the giant swing.
We loved aeroball, it was lots of fun trying to score points by getting the ball in the net whilst bouncing on the trampoline.
The most challenging of all activities was abseiling. This really pushed out of our comfort zone. We each set ourselves a challenge as to what we wanted to achieve.
Our last activity was the sensory trail. We had to around a trail in the woods with a blind fold on. This helped us to use different senses.
Dalguise 2020
Some of our Primary 7 recently went on a residential to Dalguise.
We were so lucky with the weather and there was amazing scenery.
The first night we played Splash. We had to first of all complete tasks to earn points and the points enabled us to buy materials to make a protective container for our water balloon.
We all really enjoyed the food! There were lots of different choices so we all found something we liked and we really enjoyed the cooked breakfasts! Mrs Bonner can we have a cooked breakfast at breakfast club?
The final night we joined with other school and had a disco together in the Dome. Some children said it was like a concert!
The instructors at Dalguise all commented on our good listening skills and our have a go attitude.
Dalguise Reminders
I can’t believe it is almost time for Dalguise already!
Please find below some reminders and information that were shared at the Parent Information Evening. You can also find this information at: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/puscpsnews/dalguise-information-evening/
- If your child requires medication they must complete a permission to administer medication form prior to leaving on the Wednesday morning. This includes travel sickness pill, Calpol, etc.
- Medication for camp should be handed into Miss Burton at the office at 8am on the morning of camp.
- Code of Conduct: It is very important that families read through this agreement and sign it with their child
- On Wednesday 5th February children are required to be at school for 8:10am, the bus will leave at 8:20am. Children should be dropped off at the front office, and go into the gym hall to be registered and go to the toilet. Parents and family can wait outside to wave goodbye to their children as they go onto the bus – if they wish.
- Children should wear comfortable clothes ready for outdoor activities, school uniform is not required.
- Children are not required to order or bring a lunch.
- We will send a group call to let you know the children have arrived safely.
- £6 pocket money will be provided, £2 each day. A purse or a wallet is useful for the children to keep their change in. Children should bring not bring any extra money to camp, this keeps it fair for all the children.
- Staff attending the residential are Mrs Andison, Mrs Bonner and Miss Burton.
- Pupils are not permitted to take cameras, electronic devices or valuables with them. They can take a disposable camera if the wish. The staff will take photos with school cameras. Wi-Fi permitting we will try and post on the school blog while we are away. We may also post photos on Twitter as it is it easier and quicker to upload to this platform – you do not need to have a Twitter log on, if you go to Twitter and search @PUSCPS you will find us.
- Primary 7 should bring their leavers hoodie to camp  – we are hoping they will have arrived by then.
- When packing, remember the child will have to carry their own bag to the accommodation. It is also recommended to go over what clothes you have packed for them so they know what to wear to different activities. Please remember a sleeping bag.
- Children will be collected as usual at the end of the school day on Friday at 12:25pm. If we are delayed we will group call you. If you are not collecting you child please let the office know in advance. Parents/ carers should collect medication handed in for the residential from the school office.
Some tips from Mrs Andison:
A tip for parents of P7 pupils going to camp next week. I learned this tip from another parent and I think it is helpful for helping to organise your child’s suitcase.
If you put each day’s set of clothes into one labelled plastic carrier bag, one for Thursday, one for Friday and one labelled for the disco, it helps them to stay organised and to wear suitable clothes for the outdoor activities. In the past we have had pupils wearing clothes meant for the disco during the day, leaving them old outdoor clothes for the disco. This can be really upsetting for some pupils.
Please make sure they have suitable gloves, plenty of spare socks and their towel.
I’m really looking forward to going. We will have a great time – lets hope for some dry weather.
From Mrs Andison
Important Information about Dalguise
I can’t believe it is almost time for Dalguise already!
Please find below some reminders and information that were shared at the Parent Information Evening. You can also find this information at: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/wl/puscpsnews/dalguise-information-evening/
- If your child requires medication they must complete a permission to administer medication form prior to leaving on the Wednesday morning. This includes travel sickness pill, Calpol, etc.
- Medication for camp should be handed into Miss Burton at the office at 8am on the morning of camp.
- Code of Conduct: It is very important that families read through this agreement and sign it with their child
- On Wednesday 5th February children are required to be at school for 8:10am, the bus will leave at 8:20am. Children should be dropped off at the front office, and go into the gym hall to be registered and go to the toilet. Parents and family can wait outside to wave goodbye to their children as they go onto the bus – if they wish.
- Children should wear comfortable clothes ready for outdoor activities, school uniform is not required.
- Children are not required to order or bring a lunch.
- We will send a group call to let you know the children have arrived safely.
- £6 pocket money will be provided, £2 each day. A purse or a wallet is useful for the children to keep their change in. Children should bring not bring any extra money to camp, this keeps it fair for all the children.
- Staff attending the residential are Mrs Andison, Mrs Bonner and Miss Burton.
- Pupils are not permitted to take cameras, electronic devices or valuables with them. They can take a disposable camera if the wish. The staff will take photos with school cameras. Wi-Fi permitting we will try and post on the school blog while we are away. We may also post photos on Twitter as it is it easier and quicker to upload to this platform – you do not need to have a Twitter log on, if you go to Twitter and search @PUSCPS you will find us.
- Primary 7 should bring their leavers hoodie to camp  – we are hoping they will have arrived by then.
- When packing, remember the child will have to carry their own bag to the accommodation. It is also recommended to go over what clothes you have packed for them so they know what to wear to different activities. Please remember a sleeping bag.
- Children will be collected as usual at the end of the school day on Friday at 12:25pm. If we are delayed we will group call you. If you are not collecting you child please let the office know in advance. Parents/ carers should collect medication handed in for the residential from the school office.
Lendrick Muir Information Evening
Lendrick Muir from PUSCPS
Dalguise Information Evening
P5 & P7 Camp Information Evening
We would like to invite you to a parent/ carer information session on Wednesday 15th January about the P5 and P7 residentials.
The Primary 5 session will be at 6:00pm and Primary 7 at 6:30pm, in the school hall.
If you are unable to attend the information will be shared on the blog. We will also share the information with the children closer to the time.
We look forward to seeing you then.
Residentials
Primary 5 and 7 families please check school bags for payments letters and kit lists about school camps.
We will have an information session about the camps for families in January.
Term 3 Celebration Assembly
We welcomed along Dr Peter Hughes (OBE) to our Celebration Assembly this morning to share with us his achievement journey. As the past President of the Robert Burns World Federation and former Chief Executive of Scottish Engineering he had lots of stories to share. His enthusiasm and passion for all things engineering was inspiring and he reminded us to work hard and never give up. he even played some instruments and sang for us as well! Thank you very much to Dr Hughes for joining us!
Congratulations to our Top Scorers for Term 3!
Congratulations to the children who received a STEM Superstar Award for their learning in Maths, Technologies, Engineering and/ or Science.
Congratulations to the children who received an Awesome Author Award for their learning in writing.
We recognised the children who represented the school in the recent P6 Euro Quiz.
We recognised the children who represented the school in the recent P7 Rotary Quiz.
Our Primary 6s who took part in skiing received a certificate in recognition of all their perseverance and efforts.
Primary 6 came 59th and Primary 7 came 40th out of 152 schools in the recent West Lothian Sumdog Competition.
We recognised our children who took part in the west Lothian Burns Competition, and their certificate arrived just after the assembly!
All the children in Primary 7 who went to Dalguise received a certificate, and some were nominated by the staff for a special award. The staff were also nominated for awards!
All the children in Primary 5 who went to Lendrick Muir received a certificate, and some were nominated by the staff for a special award. The staff were also nominated for awards!
Congratulations to Calder for being the winning house this term and receiving the most house points! Well done.
