Headteacher
Session 2009-2010
I am delighted to have taken up post as Headteacher here in Pencaitland Primary. Everyone has been so welcoming and I am looking forward to getting to know all pupils, parents, friends and visitors to the school.
Thought you might like to get to know me too – so here goes! I spent the first part of my life in Ayrshire and then moved to East Lothian where I have been very happy working in various schools across the county. Starting as class teacher, then senior teacher, moving on to Depute Head at Tranent Primary and latterly Headteacher at Dirleton Primary, I have enjoyed the variety of experiences and people I have worked with along the way.
Although I have only been in post a few weeks I am already struck by the vibrant learning environment at Pencaitland. I am sure this is down to the inspirational staff, motivated pupils and great partnership with parents.
It is a privilege to be the Headteacher of Pencaitland Primary and I look forward to the challenge and changes that Curriculum for Excellence promises.
With best wishes
Mary McCall
Headteacher
Comments
Comment from Sarah
Time April 9, 2007 at 7:56 am
Hi – I am a Year 6 teacher in central England. My class has their own blog but we seem to be short of readers and comments.I wondered if your P7s (are they aged 10 – 11?) would be interested in some kind of link. I thought maybe the pupils could look at each other’s pages and send comments. Please let me know if you are interested.
Sarah
Comment from Lee Mcleod
Time June 26, 2007 at 10:17 am
Hi
Just found this when looking for something else!
Think this is a great idea and definitely worth keeping going.
I like the comment from Sarah above to let the children have some part in populating these pages- it wouldn’t have to be a big project for them but I’m sure they would especially like to talk about their own classes and initiatives they’re working on.
Comment from Gayle
Time July 11, 2007 at 7:45 pm
I came across this site while doing some research and I think this is a wonderful site! Keep up the great work!
Gayle H.BA., MA., M.S.Ed.
New York
USA
Comment from Andy Preston
Time July 13, 2007 at 12:25 pm
Dear Freda, Well done on your act of faith! If there is lots of room for creativity in your curriculum I would love you to make contact about a development we have been in conversation with LTS about.
Andy Preston
Comment from gabby
Time July 18, 2007 at 11:32 am
heya Ms Ross its gabby how are you? Did u have a good summer i sure did i can’t wait till high school but im going to miss al yhe teachers alot .
anyway got to go bii
Comment from sean
Time August 28, 2007 at 9:00 am
hi
great website its very interesting keep up the good work
Comment from Jen
Time December 2, 2008 at 2:38 am
Wow,
I’m doing research on active learning and it is apparent that your school is doing a great job! Your blog shows all the best of your school! Congratulations
Jen
in Thessalon, Ontario, Canada
Comment from Mark McLay
Time April 20, 2009 at 4:41 am
Hi. I am a teacher from Rangiora Borough School in New Zealand. Presently we are on school holiday at moment. Our term.2 focus is What it means to be New Zealander. Our whole approach will be through Inquiry Learning and we will be looking at things like family traditions, community customs, Kiwiana, NZ history, politics, famous people, and other cultures in NZ. I would really like some of your children to visit our class blog which has only been up and running for a couple of weeks, and communicate with some of the children on the main page blog list. Each child has their own blog page. If you search http://www.21classes.com, then type in our address at the top http://m2rbs.21classes.com that will take you to our blog portal. Cheers hope to hear from you.
Comment from logan
Time April 21, 2009 at 11:50 pm
hi guys like wat u dun with your blog
it’s realy cool i guess
bye
Comment from adam
Time June 11, 2009 at 12:00 am
i like how you have a hocky team have you wone any games. and come to are blog and leaf a coment at adamka
Comment from Carol Snow
Time September 3, 2009 at 9:39 pm
It was a delight again this year to walk around the school, meeting the teachers and the children. Everyone looked to be enjoying themselves and everyone was busy being active and being happy! There is always such a great feeling in the school and I am pleased to be a part of the school community as a parent to Andrew in P1 and a chair of the parent council. Together with the new Head Teacher, all the teachers and the children, I hope we can continue to make things even better at PPS! I also want to thank the children for sharing with me what they thought are qualities in a good Head Teacher. I want you all to know that your input into the selection of a new Head Teacher is very important. Thank you for your contributions. I look forward to speaking with many of you again.
Carol Snow

Comment from Allan Ramsay
Time January 23, 2007 at 9:49 pm
Think the blog is a great way of seeing and hearing more about what the children are doing at school.