This morning at 9:33 we observed a minutes silence to show respect for the people affected by the tragedy in London yesterday morning.
JRSO Parking Problems Continued
Our Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs) were out with their camera again this week and – once again – were very upset and confused by the inconsiderate and dangerous parking they saw.
This was made even more annoying because the group walked down to Drumshoreland Road where there were spaces for more than 10 cars within a 2 minute walk.
Is your children’s safety worth less than a two minute walk?
Cars parked on the pavement and on the yellow “SCHOOL NO STOPPING” road marking – both of which are criminal offenses. Â
Car parked on the pavement which leads to the library – again – illegal parking as well as inconsiderate and dangerous. Â
Cars parked in front of the bollards – blocking the road for emergency vehicles. Â Unacceptable and unnecessary. Â
RRS Magale Assembly
Last week was our Shared Focus week on Rights Respecting School linked to our partner school in Magale. Â Â Pupils have been talking all week about the rights which all children have – and how we are supporting pupils in Uganda to ensure they have the same rights. At assembly today the classes shared their RRS learning, below are some photographs. Â A lot of classes considered the chickens which we have recently bought to help the school in Uganda be more self-supporting.
P1
P1/2
P2/3
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
We were also joined by Mr Povey, our school Chaplain, who shared the work in which his church is involved supporting villagers in Tanzania. Â We all thought about the rights to a home, safe drinking water, nutritious food and quality education.
Celebrating Achievement
Last week’s certificates of achievements
One of our P2/3 pupils showed us his medal for football – great work!
Thank You Rhona
On Tuesday we held a thank you assembly for our fantastic lollipop lady – now retired – Rhona Ritchie. Â Pupil Council planned the event and Rhona enjoyed a tea party with pupils from Uphall Station whom she had helped over many years. Â We then had a school assembly with poems and songs to thank Rhona for her hard work over more than 40 years – and to congratulate her on her British Empire Medal and her retirement.
It was an emotional afternoon and we hope that everyone enjoyed it, especially Rhona.
Friday Parent Craft Club
The first craft club this Friday was a lovely start to a fun new project. Â Parents enjoyed a cup of tea together and tried their hand at some tapestry. Â The club is every Friday at 11am, younger children are also welcome and it is open and free for all.
We hope to see you there.
March Newsletter
The March newsletter is available on this blog by selecting PUSCPS Monthly Newsletters from the menu above or by clicking here.
This has also been emailed to you and a copy is in your child’s bag, if requested.
Thinking Day
Caitlin in P1 has informed me that tomorrow (22nd February) is World Thinking Day. Â If your child is a member of Brownies or Guides – or indeed Cubs, Scouts, Anchor Boys or Boys Brigade – then they can wear their uniform to school tomorrow.
Lego and K’nex Clubs – West Lothian
Football Team
Our school football team looked fantastic in their new sponsored strips on Friday. Â Many thanks to the parents who help the coach, David, at the matches. Â If you are interested in being more involved in supporting our team – please let us know.
