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/p7-dalguise-information-evening/
- If your child requires medication they must complete a permission to administer medication form prior to leaving on the Wednesday morning.
- 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 6th February children are required to be at school for 8:00am, the bus will leave at 8:15am. 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 to the children from the money you have already paid to the school –  £2 each day. A purse or a wallet is useful for the children to keep their change in. Children should bring not take any extra money to camp, this keeps it fair for all the children.
- Staff attending the residential are Mrs Andison, Mrs Hamilton 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 your alternative arrangements in advance. Parents/ carers should collect medication handed in for the residential from the school office.
Basketball Team Success
Our Basketlball Team played in the West Lothian Wolves tournament on Friday. They won 3 out of the 4 games they played in! This is a huge success for our team. A big thank you to Mrs Hamilton for coaching our team and to her son for coming along to help support them. Also thank you to all the parents and families that came along to support the team.
Scottish Celebration Assembly
This morning we held our annual Scottish Assembly to celebrate all things Scottish. It was fantastic to have older family members, family and friends join us for the celebration.
We welcomed two judges for the poetry recitals, Mrs Thom from our office and Mr Jenkins a local resident who is part of the Burns Federation.
Two pupils from each class were selected to present at the assembly.
The judges decided on one child from each stage from P2-7 to go through to the West Lothian Burns Competition in February/ March.
The winners were:
- P2 – Jacob
- P3 – Sophie-Rose
- P4 – Eilidh
- P5 – Aaron
- P6 – Owen
- P7 -Lauren
Congratulations to the children who performed but also to all the children who recited a poem in front of their class.
Two girls from Primary 4 demonstrated some Scottish dancing.
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P1-3 performed some Scottish songs.
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We shared a video from our nursery boys and girls.
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Mrs Ross made some tablet to sale and our Parent Partners donated a Scottish hamper.
A big thank you to Lauren and Jack who saved the day by fixing our microphones.
Thank you to Mrs Cougan for organising our Scottish Assembly and to everyone who took part.
Digital Learning in P7
Spheros
The children used an Atlas to locate Scottish towns and cities. They then recreated these by using cones and programmed the Spheros to travel between them. They investigated different speeds to help keep control of the Sphero.
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Apps
The children used different apps to create their own tartan.
Glasgow Rocks Basketball Trip: P6 & 7
P6 and P7 have been issues with letters today.
We would like to offer children in Primary 6 and 7 the opportunity to watch Glasgow Rocks Basketball Team play against Worchester Wolves at their Emirates Sports Arena, in Glasgow on Sunday 17th March 2019. There are 19 places available with the first 11 places being offered to the school basketball team.
The children should arrive at school at 3:30pm, the bus will leave at 3:45pm and return at approximately 8:00-8:30pm.Tickets will cost £14; this is at a discounted rate from Basketball Scotland.
Tickets will be offered on a first come first basis with those interested paying a £7.00 deposit to secure their place, and we will set up a reserve list. The final balance should be paid by 1st March.
Miss Burton, Mrs Birrell and Mrs Hamilton will occupy the children on the trip. Children will be permitted to bring a pack lunch and snacks with them to the game. They should wear their school sweatshirt/ P7 Leavers hoodie but can wear they want as bottoms.
Scottish Story Teller
As part of our Scottish celebrations we welcomed Padraig McNeil into school on Tuesday to visit all our classes and the nursery. He shared traditional Scottish stories and tales with the children.
Scottish Celebration Assembly
JLT: Literacy Leaders
The Literacy Leaders used book lists from the Scottish Book trust to make a list of new reading books we could purchase for P4-7.
Pumphie Pals: Our Playground
This week in Pumhie Pals the focus was our playground
We made a list of new toys and equipment we would like for the different zones in our playground.
We looked at different playground scenarios and how the people involved felt. We also thought about how some of the scenarios could be prevented or resolved.