Kiltearn Newsletter September 2015 – Issue No.2

WELCOMEIt is safe to say that Summer is officially over and Winter is well on its way! We have been very busy in our classes this term and have all tried very hard to be successful learners. We elected our first ever Head Boy – James Rollo, and Head Girl – Emma Mackenzie. They will be helping to make and carry out very important decisions within the school. Our new House Captains are also settling very well into their new role too. Check out the Blog to see more!

SCRIPTURE UNIONScripture Union will be starting up again on Thursdays at 1pm. This is open for all P6&7 pupils and is an optional activity.

HEAD TEACHER POSTThe council were unable to appoint the Head Teacher’s vacancy therefore things will remain as they are just now until further notice.

HARVEST COLLECTIONWe will be collecting items for the Harvest Collection for Blythswood. If you have any items to donate please put them in with your child or drop off at the office. Thank You.

PHOTOGRAPHSIndividual photographs will be taken on Wednesday 28th October – school uniform and best smiles please!

WELLIE WALKThe ‘Wellie Walk’ will take place on Tuesday 6th October. We will be starting out at around 9.30am. The Nursery and Primary 1 children will go on a slightly shorter walk than the P2-7. Thank

you already to the volunteers who have offered to come along with us. Please can we have sponsorship money in no later than Thursday 29th Oct…..And please remember your wellies!

PARENT COUNCILEmail: - kiltearnprimarypc@gmail.comThe Parent Forum elected a new Committee on 16th September with Annelie Graham as the new Chairperson, Liz Waugh as the Treasurer and Susan Wallace continuing on as the Secretary. The turnout for the AGM was brilliant so hopefully that will continue. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 4th November 7.15pm at the school. Message from the new Chairperson:

“The Parents Forum is a great chance for parents to come together, share ideas and participate in helping the school. This year we are hoping to organise lots of successful fundraisers (discos and fayres, but maybe something different like a summer BBQ and school cook book etc), and possibly celebrate some interesting special days and events – we already do Comic Relief but what about International Children’s Day, Chinese New Year and the Blythswood Shoe Box appeal etc.

Even if you can’t attend the meetings, we really need parents to give us some ideas and suggestions however big or small and everything will be considered to see if it is feasible and of course fun for the children. Just as important is how the parents think the Forum money should be spent – what do you think the school would benefit from? Please approach the Parents Forum either in person, by email or Facebook. You can also post your ideas on Facebook ‘Kiltearn Parents’. Just one more point – none of the exciting things above can happen without the parents help. Please support as much as you can. Thank you.”

Kiltearn Newsletter September 2015 – Issue No.2

SCHOOL BLOGkiltearnprimaryschool.wordpress.com Keep up to date with the latest happenings from school by looking at our Blog. Click ‘Follow’ to receive an email alert every time a new post is published.

NURSERY NEWShttps://kiltearnnursery.wordpress.com/We are planning a nursery outing to the Sticky Kids show on 30th October at Strathpeffer Pavilion.   Cost is £6 per child. Money due in by 8th October.

PARENT DROP INThank you to the parents who were able to ‘drop in’ and meet with myself. It was great to meet you all and to gather thoughts, opinions and ideas for Kiltearn. I will plan another ‘drop in’ session at some point next term.

SCHOOL DINNERSSchool dinners are £2.10 each day. Primary 1-3 children are free. The new Autumn/Winter menu is starting after the holidays, from Monday 26th Oct. Look out for these in your child’s school bag and on the blog.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Sponsored ‘Wellie’ Walk Tuesday 6th OctoberOctober Holidays Friday 9th October

School Returns Monday 26th OctoberSchool Photos (Individual) Wednesday 28th OctoberHallowe’en Disco Friday 30th OctoberParent Contact Thursday 19th November

3.30 – 8pm

HOLIDAYSA printable calendar showing these dates is available from:http://www.highland.gov.uk/info/878/schools/32/school_term_dates

CONTACT USMiss Morag Thomson - Acting Head Teacher Tel: 01349 830568email: kiltearn.primary@highland.gov.ukPlease contact the school to make an appointment.

PHOTOSWe’ve been very busy this term! Take a look at some of our photographs:

Nursery have been dressing up and exploring the woods. Primary 1 had a great time on their trip the Museum of Childhood in Strathpeffer to learn more on their topic of Toys. P2/3 are busy with reading tasks and P3/4 had fun in Music with Mrs Watters.P]# P P P5/6 have been learning about money and P4/5 have been creating some lovely pictures in art. Primary 7/6 have been taking part in Science experiments!

Kiltearn Newsletter September 2015 – Issue No.2

Kiltearn Newsletter September 2015 – Issue No.2

Kiltearn Newsletter September 2015 – Issue No.2

Kiltearn Newsletter September 2015 – Issue No.2