NEWS FROM MRS MACKENZIE

It seems no time at all since we wrote the short ‘welcome back’ letter after the Christmas break and here we are now at Mid-Term.  Please remember we close at 3.20pm on Thursday and reopen on Wednesday 17^th February.

We certainly have had more than our fair share of bad weather and I would like to take this opportunity to thank our janitors who did a grand job in keeping access paths to the school clear.  As you can imagine this was not an easy task and they have 3 schools to care for – so a huge thank you not only to them but also to all parents/carers for their understanding and co-operation during that period.  Let’s hope Spring is just around the corner.

Having Fun during Modern Languages Week

As you will see from the class items it is a very busy time for everyone but classes/teachers are managing to complete their huge workloads and still have some fun!

We have been very lucky to have a visit from the fabulous “Pipers Trail” who came into school and gave a demonstration of their playing and also workshops with the children.  Who knows we may have budding pipers in our midst!

As always if any parent feels they wish to discuss any issue with me please contact me through the school office and an appointment will be made as soon as possible.

Staff have mentioned to me that children (particularly the boys) are bringing ‘trade/football’ cards to school;  this is now causing a problem and I would ask that you please ensure that if this is an interest of your child’s the cards are left at home.  If the child insists on bringing them to school the cards will be confiscated and will require to be collected by parents.  Also on a similar note – electronic games such as ipods etc. are no longer allowed to be brought to school for Golden Time.

Global Citizenship – Fair-trade Coffee Morning

During our Fair Trade Week we will be having a coffee morning when you will be able to sample various fair trade goods including coffees and teas.  There will also be an opportunity to view products the children have made.  More details will be issued nearer the time.

Modern Languages week – news from Mrs Shepherd

Modern Languages week was held the week beginning February 8^th.   This year the theme was French and German.  We started the week with a continental breakfast, though it was really a bit more as we got the opportunity to try lots of different foods.  We were able to choose from various meats, cheeses, breads, pâte, breads, crackers and more.  It was all washed down with some fruit juice.

On Monday Mrs. Kohler and Mrs. Shepherd visited all the classes.  The children learned a song to sing at assembly, played games and took part in quizzes and other activities.

Tuesday was activity day.  Every class had 40 minutes in the hall where they could choose to do whatever they wanted from a variety of activities offered in French and German.  The choices included jigsaws, books and magazines, colouring sheets, craft activities, board games, card games and fun on the computer including Glow.

On Wednesday we watched a film in French or German with English subtitles to help us understand.  This was helped along with juice and popcorn.

We finished the week with a whole school assembly which included a staff/pupil quiz which the kids won – of course!