The February newsletter has been emailed out. Â If you have requested a paper copy this will be in your child’s bag on Monday.
Open the newsletter pages from the top of this blog or click here to access the  Newsletters.
Government Information on achievement in the Broad General Education
For the first time last session (2015/2016) Â the Scottish Government collected information from all primary schools in Scotland on progress within the Broad General Education of Curriculum for Excellence.
Schools were asked to show where pupils had achieved the expected level. Â These levels are:
- early level by the end of P1
- first level by the end of P4
- second level by the end of P7
This data is now available online for every school in Scotland.  It can be accessed by clicking here: Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) Levels, 2015/16
Our results are shown in the image below. Â For us these are not just numbers on a grid, for behind each number is an individual boy or girl with their own strengths and weaknesses, successes and challenges whom we work with every day to support and develop. Â These results reflect what we already know about our school and help us identify priorities for improvement going forward.
NOTE TO USERS FROM THE GOVERNMENT WEBSITE:
The “Achievement of CfE Levels” information included in this dashboard is the first set of achievement data for the Broad General Education to be collected and published. As with many new collections of data, this data requires further development, before its accuracy and quality can be guaranteed.
Therefore, caution must be applied in interpreting the data on this dashboard. Â Comparisons between schools within and across authorities should not be made without knowledge of the underlying approach to assessment and the context of the authority or school. Â The data on this dashboard does not provide detail on these factors.
Book Bug Bags for P1 Pupils
P1 Parents & Carers – Scottish Book Trust needs your help!
Every November, Scottish Book Trust gifts a free bag of books to every P1 child in Scotland to help them with their reading, writing and counting and to encourage them to develop a life-long love of books. Scottish Book Trust is asking parents and carers of children in P1 to complete a short online survey about the Bookbug Primary 1 Family Bag. Please click here to take part in the survey, which shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help us to improve the Bookbug P1 Family Bag in the future and you couldwin a free bundle of books! The deadline for completing the survey is 10 February 2017.
Scots Assembly – 31 January 2pm
Remember that Tuesday’s Scots Assembly is a celebration of the role that older people play in our children’s lives and is intended for older friends and relatives; parents of pupils performing may also attend.
We need to know numbers attending to plan the event. Â Please ensure reply slips are returned to the office by tomorrow (Friday) at the latest.
Dress Down Friday
Remember that this Friday (27 January) is dress down day and pupils may wear their own clothes – not make-up, jewellery or football colours.
This month’s donation is in aid of NAIT babies which was suggested by a family in our community who have been affected by this.
You can find out more about NAIT babies by clicking here.
Educational Maintenance Allowances
Are you registered for Educational Maintenance benefits?
There are a range of benefits available to support pupil education. Â these include Free School Meals, free milk, clothing allowances, etc. Â It is very important you are registered to receive these if you are entitled. Â Please click the link below to find out more about these important benefits. Â If you are eligible, please ask at the office and we can help you register.
Remember that while P1-P3 receive free school meals automatically, you still need to register for Free School Meals in order to access other allowances.
Click here for information on Free School Meals
Bike Safety
We have heard some reports of bikes being stolen from the village. Â Please ensure that all bikes at school are locked securely. Â You can also contact the police to help with marking the bike in case of theft.
Please remember that bike helmets should always be worn.
School Uniform Policy
The following letter is in your child’s bag today. Â It is important to us as a school community that children are safe, smart and presentable and that clothing is appropriate and fit for learning.
Scots Assembly Auditions
The flyer below was sent home today in your child’s bag (P1-P7). Â If anyone wants to audition for a slot in the assembly please ensure that the attached slip is completed and returned.
Huge congratulations to Rhona
It was announced that Rhona Ritchie, our outstanding and dedicated lollipop lady, has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the New Year’s Honours list.
What fantastic recognition of Rhona’s dedication to generations of Pupils from Pumpherston & Uphall Station over the last 40+ years. Â Well done Rhona, we’re all very proud of you.
Extract from the BBC article:
