Windygoul Primary School

It’s great to see everyone back for the start of the new term at Windygoul.  As well as welcoming our new Primary One pupils to the school, we have a number of new pupils joining us from other schools, as well as some new staff - read our newsletter to find out more.  We hope everyone is ready for the busy term ahead.

Already in our first week, some of our P2 and P3 pupils have had a visit from one of East Lothian’s drama teachers - they all enjoyed the workshop they took part in.  Our pupils from P2/3 to P7 will be busy this week electing Pupil Council and Eco group members and we also have a judo demonstration for P2-P7.

We’ll keep you informed of all the activities that we will be taking part in this year.

Our primary 7 pupils headed off yesterday morning to Ross High School for their 2 day transition visit.  The children all arrived at Windygoul early to walk together down to Ross High with Mr Thomas and Mrs Herriot.  There were a few worried faces but mostly a feeling of anticipation and excitement.  The children were looking forward to seeing some of their old friends from Sanderson’s Wynd, and some of the new ones they met at school camp.

Let’s hope they come back to Windygoul on Friday having enjoyed themselves, and are looking forward to starting Ross High in August.

East Lothian Council and Lothian and Borders Police are running a series of training sessions for parents of pupils from P5-S6.  Use the link below to find out more information.

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Use the Health Group link to find out what will be happening each day during Health Week.

On Wednesday 28th May, the rainy weather was unable to dampen the spirits of our P6 and P7 athletics team who performed in the cold and rain in a variety of running, throwing and jumping events.  Although there were no individual winners the pupils all tried their best and came back in high spirits having enjoyed taking part in the different events. 

Health Week will take place between Monday 2nd June and Friday 6th June. Some of the activities taking place include a whole school aerobics session to start off the week and a whole school fun run to finish the week on Friday.  In between, pupils will take part in activities such as dancing, mini kickers, hockey, pilates, body combat, smoothie making, fruit tasting, football and other exciting events.  Please make sure you ask your child all about the activities they have been involved in and hopefully they will come home full of enthusiasm to lead a healthy lifestyle!!

The Fundraising group of the Parent Council have organised a Skittles Nights (for adults) at the Tranmare Hotel on Friday 18th April at 7pm. Tickets priced £6, which includes a buffet, are available from members of the Fundraising group. Come along for an evening of fun and laughter, as well as helping to raise money for school funds.

Camp was good today, my group did the pole climbI got to the top and I jumped off. It was really worth climing to the top. calum p6/7.

Today my group walked up to the Little Faun Falls. It was great but very tiring. James P7

Today at camp it was fun because my group did the flying fox. It was very high and really fast.Laurie p6/7

It is the 3rd day of camp and my group did the Mohawk walk.Mrs Herriot did it but fell off.I think she enjoyed itIt was quite hard but we worked together as a team and completed it.it was great fun.Stephanie P6/7

Use the Upper Stages P6-7 link to see photos of the P7s at camp.

The children are working together to listen for every day sounds. They are co-operating and playing a  listening Lotto game.The children are working together to listen for every day sounds. They are co-operating and playing a  listening Lotto game.