Pumphie Pals: Maths Week Scotland
Sumdog Contest
The Maths Week Scotland Sumdog Competition has started.
Our results so far are …
Out of 14907 pupils:Â
- 1988th – Lucy – P1
- 2317th – Callum – P1
Out of 603 classes:Â
- 395th – P1
- 583rd – P3
Remember you can also log in at home!
Families Learning Together
There was a real buzz in the hall today as we had our first Families Learning Together session of this school year. Children had to the opportunity to share their progress in their jotters and their targets. This will also support conversations at our  Parent Appointments next week. Thank you to everyone who joined us and our P7 Young Leaders who ran the event.
Our Digital Directors and IDL experts demonstrated to parents and carers how to use these apps.
Maths Week Scotland 2019
Each of our classes have planned a focus on Maths/ Numeracyas part of their interdisciplinary context for learning. Have a look below to see what they are are learning.
Parent Consultations
Thank you for signing up to make a parent appointment online. This has been a huge success with 71%Â of families signing up to make their appointments. The system is now closed, if you would like a parent appointment for Wednesday 2nd or Thursday 3rd October please contact the office by Friday 27th September.
Dress Down Day
A gentle reminder that Friday 27th is a dress down day. We would request that if children decide to dress down could they please make a donation in return for this. Our recent dress down days have raised £40-£50. This dress down day is to raise money for school funds to help us with buying resources for our playground.
Maths Week Scotland Sumdog Contest
P1-7 can take part in the Maths Week Scotland Sumdog Competition, at school and at home. The competition starts on Friday 27th September and runs until 3rd October.
A huge thank you to Parent Partners fundraising, which has supported the renewal of our Sumdog subscription.
Good Luck!
1 Plus 2 Languages Support
At Pumpherston and Uphall Station CPS, one of the priorities on our School Improvement Plan this session is the 1 Plus 2 modern languages agenda.
Children are taught French from Nursery to Primary 7. This year we want to extend this by introducing another language or culture in an informal way. Our Parent Partners thought that some families within our school and community could support us! If you can help us, for example a workshop with a class, a club or ongoing support, please fill out the form below.
Thanks in advance.
Visit My Class 2019 Feedback
What did you find out about your child’s learning that you did not already know?
School:
- Class Charters
- Gym days
- That they visit the school library
- Everything, as we have just moved to Scotland
- Homework
- Good to know what happens on different days
- Topics my child is learning about
- Sumdog
- IDL
- My daughter has a job/ role in school
- New behaviour techniques
- What happens each term
- How to support maths at home
- Very useful information
- Reading
- WAGOLL Wall
- Nice to be reminded
Nursery:
- Routines
- Tooth brushing
- Curriculum
- Learning through play
- Structure of the day
- It’s the second year so I knew about the routine but I’m pleased how nursery encourages independence from the start and helps the children and parents. Very approachable staff and knowledgeable.
What other information would you like us to provide during Visit My Class sessions?
| You asked? | We answered … |
| A little personalisation about your child. | There will be opportunities for this at parents night and Families Learning Together and Sharing the Learning Events. |
| Do they have school photographs taken to buy? | Yes, Tempest Photography do this once a year. Look out for the date. |
| Positive reinforcement examples. | Have a look at our Positive Relationships at PUSCPS. |
| School Trips and how we can help. | Collect a PVG form from the office. Once this is complete we can add you to our list of parent helpers. |
| How do we teach Maths? | Have a look at our Maths & Numeracy section on the blog. |
In what other ways can we support you to support your child at home?
| You suggested? | We answered … |
| I would like to know what topics they cover in advance. | Have a look at our termly learning overviews. |
| Lots of questions about homework. | This was discussed at the Parent Partner Meeting and a new approach will be tried out in Term 2. |
Thank you to the house and vice captains who came along to support the event.
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