Head Teacher Blog

The first term really is well underway now as we say goodbye to August and welcome in September over the weekend.   On Tuesday the staff were involved in planning meetings for this term.  Teachers have created exciting learning experiences which will take place across Primary 1-Primary 4 and Primary 5-Primary 7.  I'll leave the children to tell you what the themes are because I don't want to get a row from the teachers if I 'spill the beans' too soon!  At the end of this term there will be an opportunity for you to come along to school to see and hear about the learning that has been taking place so keep a look out for the date which will be sent out nearer the time. I haven't been out in the playground yet this term and I'm missing my game of Tig.  Although I'm out of school a lot next week I will do my best to get out and enjoy a playtime along with the children.  If anyone has any ideas for other games we can play please let me know and we can ...

So we have reached the end of the first full week back!  The chat in the staff room showed that we were divided as to whether the week had been quick or slow but everyone agreed that it had been a very positive one. I have had some very interesting and exciting meetings this week with Working 4 U, The Leamy Foundation and Active Schools.  We are so grateful for the partnerships we are developing with these agencies and I am looking forward to being able to share the exciting plans we will be putting in place throughout the year. Our new Primary 1 pupils have worked hard throughout the week and coped well with full days in school, the lunch hall and even a whole school assembly.  Miss Ellis and I are extremely proud of them. I hope you have had the chance to read more about what Primary 1 have been up to in the school newsletter which went out this week.   Today at our Assembly we presented our first ever 'Be The Best' certificates.  These are giv...