King’s Meadow Primary School

Here is the agenda for our next meeting on Wednesday 10th March 7 to 9pm. All parents are welcome to attend.

The February 2010 Newsletter has now been loaded.  Access it through Quick Link - Newsletters.

On the 24/02/10 5A did an assembly on Being Active. We were put into groups to present a small bit of information about being active.

There were several parts to the show including a part about peoples’ successes out of  school. The assembly went down very well. We prepared in groups of 4 for little parts of the assembly and we sang a wee scots song called Fitba Crazy and the audience joined in. The song we sang before we started the assembly was Special Kind of Hero.

The first thing we did in the assembly was the good and bad P.E kits.  Here was when 2 people showed examples of suitable clothing, and 2 unsuitable clothing for PE.  Secondly we did how to be a good or bad sportsman or woman.   For example, shaking hands even if you lose.

Next we sang the wee scots song about being fitba crazy.  Then we presented a small peice about Active schools.  We went on to do a part about Sports Relief.  Then we came to a part about succsess in the class.  Now it was time for the magnificent  athletic alphabet.   At the end we said the Athletic Alphabet which was when each person said a healthy activity for each letter.  We finished the assembly by singing fitba crazy.   It was a big hit and everybody exited the hall smilling.

By Cian and Fergus

Just a quick reminder that the School Bank is open every Thursday from 2.45 pm.   Children can pay in to an account with the RBS but can’t withdraw money.

Any children who wants to open an account with the RBS can either open one at their local branch or ask at the School Bank for a from.

The bank, manned by Mr McEwan and P6 and P7s, has been fairly quiet so we would appreciate parents encouraging their children to use this facility and encourage them to save.

Mr McEwan

As you will see, the report paints a very positive picture of the school. It is highly complimentary about the quality of the work we do, our achievements and the contributions that the pupils, parents and staff make to the success and happiness of the whole school community.

HMIe Report

Welcome back！It’s the start of a new school term. Here are a few reminders to keep you organised for the next year.

Please label anything you bring to school

• Have a pair of indoor shoes with non-marking soles
• Lunch Money has gone up to £1.70
• Mobile Phones are not allowed in school unless there are exceptional circumstances. They should be handed in to the office during the day.
• Fresh Fruit is available from the Fruit Trolley at the front of the school. You should walk round through the playground to the front. Prices are 15p.

Coming to School

School starts at 8:45 AM. If you know you are going to be late or off school for any reason, please let us know. Bring a letter of explanation the next day if possible. If you haven’t phoned and you are late, check in at the office. If you are cycling to school, please remember to wear a helmet and use a suitable lock to secure your bike.

P.E.

For P.E. you should have a change of t-shirt and a pair of shorts. You wear your indoor shoes for gym. Girls should tie their hair back. Children should be able to remove their own earrings. If ears have recently been pierced, provide tape to cover the earrings, or do not wear them on P.E. days. Again, please make sure that shoes and gym kit are labelled. Remember to bring a labelled bag to bring your kit in.

Homework

Monday: Reading, due Thursday

Tuesday: Maths, due Wednesday and French, due Friday

Challenge tasks may be given out once a week. Check with your Reading teacher when your reading homework is due. Remember that ICT homework may be given out. Homework should take no more that 25 minutes.

Main Topics In P6

Term 1 (August to October) Structure of the Earth, Europe

Term 2 (October to December) Health/Growing Up, Jacobites

Term 3 (January to April) Victorians

Term 4 ( April to June) Keeping Myself Safe

P6 may have Mini Topics.

Staff

As well as class teachers and Mr Smith, Other staff working with P6 include: Mrs. McLure , Mrs Paton, Miss Rodger, and Mrs Laing from support for learning.

Specialist Teachers are:

Miss Gillan - I.C.T.

Mr Connel - Art

Mme Robertson - French

Mrs Roberts - Music

Mrs Arnold - P.E.

Thanks for your time!

By Isaac, 6B (Web Worker)

Currently there is an exhibition in the former Tyneside Tartans shop regarding the Haddington Town Centre Strategy 2009 - 2014. Children in Primary 5 and Primary 6 have been offering their opinions about our town.  We have been considering good points and are making suggestions for improvements. We are going to hand our opinions in to the Council so that they might be taken in to consideration too.

Here is a selection of our thoughts -

• Cars make jams because they park at the kerbs
• Traffic lights would be good at the end of the road on the way to Tesco
• More bus stops would make it easier for older people to get around
• We definitely need to stop people dropping gum on the ground.
• The buildings are colourful, but paint is peeling from some shops.
• I don’t feel safe walking past pubs.
• There should be flashing lights on the school road to say there are kids crossing.
• We need better tennis courts.
• A crossing in Market Street would be good.

We had a puzzle though.  Outside which shop is there a hanging boot ?

Don Ledingham and Tam O’Shanter