Dear Parents/Carers,
Assembly
The focus for Friday’s Assembly was Young Carers. We talked about the concept and looked at some examples of how this can impact on a family.
Red Nose Day
This year we are continuing to support Comic Relief by taking part in Red Nose Day on Friday 21st March. The theme this year is ‘40 years…..Party Like It’s 1985’. Pupils (and staff) are invited to wear their favourite ’80s outfits, whether that’s funky leggings, big hair, neon colours, or anything wild and wacky! Alternatively, they may choose to wear as many red items as they wish.
On this day we will have a special whole school assembly to celebrate (get your dancing shoes ready). During the week leading up to the Friday we will have some Comic Relief activities in class and around the school.
We hope you will continue to support this worthwhile charity and if you are able to, please give a small donation. You can do this by donating via Parent Pay.
What is Red Nose Day?
· Red Nose Day is a fundraising event run by Comic Relief.
· Comic Relief is a UK charity which aims to create a just world free from poverty.
· The money raised is used to transform lives in the UK and around the world.
Why we’re taking part?
· Pupils learn valuable life skills and gain understanding and empathy for others in the world.
· Pupils will continue their learning of the Global Goals/Children’s Rights.
· Our school can really make a difference to people’s lives.
Where the money goes?
· £10 could pay for a much-needed respite session for an isolated young carer in the UK.
· £50 could provide toiletry packs for 10 people sleeping rough in the UK, offering dignity and the basics needed to stay clean.
· £200 could pay for legal aid to help reunite five separated refugee families.
Yours Sincerely, Ms Knust, Miss Doig, Mrs Fudge and Mrs McLachlan
Feedback Needed from P6 & P7 Parents…
We’d love to hear from you! Ahead of our next Parent Council meeting on Thursday 27th, we’re gathering feedback from P6 & P7 parents on School iPads and digital learning. During the meeting, alongside updates from the Parent Council and Mr Gilhooley, we’ll be joined by the Council’s Digital Learning Team for an open discussion on the benefits and challenges of digital learning. We’ll also cover practical topics such as apps, access, and privacy. To help shape this conversation, we’d be really grateful if you could take a moment to complete our short survey about your experiences.
Complete the survey here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/F6TW1J/
And of course, we’d love for you to join us in person at the school from 7-8pm on Thursday 27th to discuss it together!
Parents from all year groups are welcome, as this discussion will help improve our digital learning approach for the future.
Spring Fling Theme Lunch – Wednesday 26th March
Our Spring Fling theme day lunch is now available to book on ParentPay, menu attached for info. Unfortunately, previous orders were wiped when this new menu was uploaded by the Council. If your child would like a school lunch that day, please log into ParentPay and choose their preferred option, please note, baked potatoes will not be available.
Bake Sale for P7 Treat
Please find details (attached) of an upcoming Bake Sale in the School Playground to raise funds for the P7 leavers treat day.
Plants for the Summer Fayre
Now that spring is here, for those of you who sow seeds or take cuttings from your existing plants, please consider sowing or potting up a few extra for the plant stall at the summer fayre in May – it’s usually a very popular stall, and the greater diversity of plants the better. Indoor and outdoor plants are both of interest. Any leftovers can go in the school planters!
Easter Tennis
Please find Easter Camps Mortonhall Tennis Club (attached) who have subsidised places for children for families who may not be able to attend these opportunities.
Festivals
For those who are celebrating – Happy Purim and Holi!
Kind regards,
Stephen Gilhooley