November –
Loirston
School Newsletter
The long, dark nights are with us again and there’s a nip in the air which signals the wintry weather. Inevitably there are more indoor breaks for the children which mean fewer opportunities to work off that youthful energy! It would be helpful if you could provide your child with a few comics/puzzle books/quiet table-top game etc to keep them occupied during indoor intervals. There are also more sickness bugs about at this time so may I remind you that Grampian Health Board and Aberdeen City Council’s policy is that anyone, pupil or staff, must have 48 hours clear of symptoms in cases of vomiting or diarrhoea.
REMINDER – SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED TO PUPILS ON MONDAY 19TH NOVEMBER
The school will be visited by HMIe for a full inspection throughout the week beginning 3rd December 2007. This will not affect the work of the school but some of the children will meet with members of the Inspection Team. At the end of the visit, the Inspection Team will give the school a clear action plan to take the school forward over the next few years. We know there is always room for improvement but hope we are already getting some things right.
Christmas preparations are under way and the school Christmas Fayre is almost upon us; a calendar of our Christmas events/activities is included overleaf for your information along with more important dates for your diary. More information can be found by accessing our school blog on loirstonconnect.edublogs.org
Used Stamps
Christmas is also a time for giving and the school is happy to collect used stamps from your mail; these will be passed on to help children in
China. Please remove the stamp from the envelope leaving a small border – approx. ½ cm – surrounding it.
Superclubs
As many of you will know, Mrs Campbell-Morgan has been running a computer club after school for a number of years and the children gain a lot from this activity in terms of learning and enjoyment. We have received very generous financial support from the owner of Optima Solutions in supporting the continuation of the club and providing additional ICT resources to enhance the pupils’ learning.
Safety
If your child cycles to school, please ensure that they are aware of the school rules regarding safety – helmets must be worn, cyclists must dismount and walk their bikes through the playground and cycles should be locked to the rack for security. Children who breach the rules will be banned from cycling. Your co-operation in this matter is appreciated.
Calendar of Events – November 13th to December 20th 2007
Thursday 15th November – Parent/Staff Meetings 3.30 – 5.30 p.m.
Monday 19th November – In-Service Day – School closed to pupils
Friday 23rd November – Live Wire – Bullying Themed Musical Production
Friday 23rd November – delivery of items for School Fayre
Saturday 24th November – Christmas Fayre
Monday 3rd December – 7-9 p.m. – Kincorth Staff to talk to P7 Parents
Monday 10th December – p.m. – Nativity performance
Monday 10th December – Evening – P7 parents and pupils – tour of
Kincorth
Academy
Tuesday 11th December – a.m. – Nativity performance
Tuesday 11th December – School Association Bingo Night
Wednesday 12th December – p.m. – P3 + P4 Christmas Party
Thursday 13th December – school Christmas lunch
Friday 14th December – p.m. – P1 + P2 Christmas Party
Monday 17th December – a.m. & p.m. – Nursery Parties
Wednesday 19th December – P5-7 School Christmas Disco
Thursday 20th December – Christmas Assembly
Friday 21st December – school closes for two weeks
Monday 7th January 2008 – School reopens for Term 3
MORAG THOM
Head Teacher