1 Oct 2009 - October News Letter

DRUMBRAE PRIMARY SCHOOL

October 2009

A very warm welcome back to everyone after the October break. The children are looking rested and very smart in their school uniforms. This is going to be a very difficult period for all of us with uncertainties over closure. We will continue to have high expectations for all our children and will continue to offer them excellent learning opportunities and experiences. All staff are totally dedicated to providing our pupils with a first class education.

Dates

2/11/09 – P4/5/6 – Big World

4/11/09 – P7 Maths Rally

9/11/09 – P4/5/6 – Big World

12/11/09 – Nursery – King’s Theatre

16/11/09 – P1-7 Drama Workshops

16/11/09 – P4/5/6 – Big World

17/11/09 – P1 Enrolment

24/11/09 – P6 Stanley Mill, Perth

25/11/09 – P1/2/3 Road Safety Magic Show

25/11/09 – P4/5 Maths Rally

30/11/09 – Nursery – P7 Kidsrock

2/12/09 – P1-7 Pantomime King’s Theatre

15/12/09 – P1 Carol Singing – Gyle Centre

18/12/09 – P1 Nativity

We are extremely fortunate at Drumbrae to have extensive grounds which are ideal for using outdoor learning. We are actively encouraged to develop children’s skills and knowledge using the outdoor environment, therefore pupils will need suitable outdoor clothing and footwear everyday.

Primary 1 Enrolment

P1 Enrolment will take place in school on Tuesday 17^th November from 9:00 am – 11:00 am or from 1:15pm – 3:15 pm. If you have a child who is due to start school in August 2010, they must be enrolled on this date at their catchment school regardless of which school you wish them to attend. Please bring your child’s birth certificate, proof of residence and your Community Charge Book or letter.

Pantomime

As you will see from the above dates all the children will be attending the King’s Theatre in the coming weeks, but as we are still awaiting news of School Closures we thought it would be a boost for pupil and

staff morale if the costs of these trips were covered by the school.

Parent Consultations

Many thanks to all pupils/parent/carers who attended our Personal Learning Planning sessions. We trust you found these meetings informative. Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our evaluation questionnaire. We are delighted with the overwhelming positive feedback. Almost all responses recognised the value of working in partnership. We genuinely appreciate your support in helping our children feel valued in their learning.