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April/May 2024 Newsletter

Louise McAskill, 23 Apr 2025

Welcome back to the new school term. The staff and I hope you all had an enjoyable and fun Easter break.

Mrs Horsburgh

Red Nose Day

Thank you to everyone who kindly donated through our JustGiving page for Red Nose Day and cash donations. We raised an amazing £43 for the charity.

Scholastic Book Club

Thank you to everyone who placed an order from the Scholastic Book Club which was open during March, from the orders placed the school has received rewards of £5.39, which we can use to purchase books for the school.

Report Slips for P1 to P7

Children were issued with reports on 28 March. Please complete and return the response section at the rear end of the report.

Climate Smarter Showcase

Some of the P5-7 class have been invited to Kelso to participate in the Climate Smarter Showcase on Tuesday 29th April. Letters and permission forms have been issued to relevant parents, please ensure these are complete by Friday 25th April.

Library Van

The library van will be visiting on Wednesday 30th April and Wednesday 28th May. Please ensure all library books are returned by this date, to allow the children to loan another book.

Curriculum Overviews

On Friday 2nd May you will receive a copy of your child’s class curriculum overview of planned learning for the term for children in P1/2, P3/4, P5 and P6/7.

School closure – reminder

A reminder that the school will be closed on Monday 5th May for the May Day Bank Holiday. Staff will resume on Tuesday 6th May for an In-Service day but school will remain closed to pupils. School is open to all on Wednesday 7th May.

P7 Residential

Primary 7 pupils are attending the cluster residential from Wednesday 7th May to Friday 9th May with Mrs MacLeod. Information on the trip including kit lists was provided to parents/carers in March. Please contact the school office if you would like an additional copy. A further letter will be issued next week with additional information.

P5-7 Open Afternoon

On Thursday 15th May at 2.30pm parents/carers of children in P5-7 are welcome to come in to school. The children, Mrs Lannagan and Mrs MacLeod would like to share their Climate Smarter models and learning with parents.

Walk to School Week

This will be held during the week of 19th May. Our Junior Road Safety Officer from Primary 7 will be sharing information with the children about this.

It is lovely to see so many children traveling to school in the village on their scooters and bikes, however they should wear a helmet for their own safety and the safety of drivers on the roads.

P5 Countryside Day

On Tuesday 20th May Primary 5 pupils will travel to Springwood Park in Kelso with Mrs Lannagan to take part in Countryside Day. Pupils will require a packed lunch and snack. Please wear school uniform. The bus will return in time for normal transport arrangements home.

Primary 6 Inspire Learning

On Tuesday 27th May Primary 6 pupils will travel to Springwood Park in Kelso with Mrs Nottingham to take part in a day of STEM-focused learning for pupils across the Borders. Additional information will be sent out nearer the time.

Parent Consultations

Parent consultations are being held on Tuesday 20th May between 5:00pm and 7:00pm and Thursday 22nd May between 3:15pm-5:15pm. Parents Evening Booking System (PEBS) information will be communicated to nearer the time to allow everyone an opportunity to book an appointment with class teachers and Miss Morton, support for learning teacher.

The PFA have planned a sponsored walk for the children to take part in on Monday 26th May around the village/castle grounds. All money raised will be gratefully received and will go towards playground improvements. Please look for a sponsorship form which will be handed out shortly.

ELC Transitions to Primary 1

Transition to Primary 1 activities will start at the end of next month. Here are some dates for your diary.

  • Wednesday 14th May 2-3pm
  • Wednesday 21st May 2-3pm
  • Wednesday 28th May 2-3pm.

Mrs Pearson has met with nursery staff and a planned transition programme is in place. Letters have already been issued to parents / carers with dates and finer details. If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact the school office by telephone or email.

An information session has been arranged for parents/carers of children starting Primary 1 on Thursday 5th June at 3.15pm with Miss Pearson, class teacher and Mrs Horsburgh.

Generation Science

Generation Science are visiting school on Thursday 29th May to work with P5-7 pupils in their Fizz, Boom, Bang! Workshop. This has been a great success in previous years and we look forward to welcoming Generation Science back once again.

Attendance

Please do phone the school if your child will be absent from school or ELC. The school office hours are 8.40am to 3.10pm, Monday to Thursday and 8.40am to 12.30 on a Friday. Mrs McAskill will send a group call message if a child is absent and we have not heard why.

ParentPay

Please continue to make meal choices for your child before 8.00am on the day you wish the booking to be taken.

Changes in pick up

Please contact the school before 2.30pm if you are changing your child’s pick up arrangements at the end of the day. It is very important that we know of have changes so that class teachers can be informed. You can contact us by telephone, email or Groupcall.

Water bottle and Snacks

Please ensure your child is sent to school with a filled water bottle and with a snack for break-time.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast continues to operate daily. Many thanks to our wonderful group of parental volunteers who allow this valuable service to continue for children in P1 to P7. Breakfast club is open from 08.00-08.30am every day and costs 50p. Please remember to check your ParentPay balance if you are using breakfast club to ensure there are no overdue payments.

Dates for you diary

  • Tuesday 29th April: Climate Smarter Showcase at Kelso
  • Wednesday 30th April: Library Van
  • Friday 2nd May: Curriculum overviews issued
  • Monday 5th May: Bank Holiday Monday – school closed to pupils and staff
  • Tuesday 6th May: In-service Day – school closed to pupils
  • Wednesday 7th to Friday 9th May: P7 Residential
  • Wednesday 14th, 21st & 28th May: New P1 pupils to visit their new classroom
  • Thursday 15th May: P5-7 Open afternoon, parents / carers are welcome in class 2.30pm – 3pm
  • Monday 19th May: Walk to school week
  • Tuesday 20th May: Parent consultations for P1-7, 5pm – 7pm
  • Tuesday 20th May: P5 Countryside Day at Springwood Park, Kelso
  • Wednesday 22nd May: Parent consultations for P1-7, 3.15pm – 5.15pm
  • Monday 26th May: 1pm Sponsored walk
  • Tuesday 27th May: P6 pupils Inspire Learning Day at Springwood Park, Kelso
  • Wednesday 28th May: Library van
  • Thursday 29th May: Generation Science P5-7. Fizz, Boom, Bang! Workshop.
  • Thursday 5th June: Information session for parents / carers of new P1 pupils 3.15pm
  • Thursday 5th June: P7 information evening at Eyemouth High School, 6.30pm
  • Tuesday 10th June: P6 Priory Live at Coldingham
  • Tuesday 10th & Wednesday 11th June: P7 formal transition days at Eyemouth High School
  • Tuesday 10th June: P1-2 Open afternoon 2.30pm
  • Friday 13th June: P3-4 Open assembly 2.30pm
  • Thursday 19th June: 12.45pm Sports day
  • Monday 23rd June: Leavers assembly 2pm. Parents and carers of P7’s welcome.
  • Wednesday 25th June: Last day of term
  • Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th August: School open to staff only – in-service days
  • Wednesday 20th August: School open to pupils and staff
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