Category Archives: All Classes

Hi everyone,

Welcome back! It has been amazing to see how switched on your little ones are post winter holidays. We have had a fab first week back and this week we return to our regular routine of homework.

Reminders

Digital Devices

If you have not yet completed the form related to the issuing of digital devices to your children please do ASAP. This takes around 5 minutes and the form can be found at the bottom of this post alongside Mrs Hinton’s post.

Homework

Poetry

As part of our Scots focus this month the children are being asked to look at some Scots poetry. P3 are focusing on the work of JK Annand. I am asking the children to read through two different Annand poems. At the end of the month we will be holding our annual poetry competition where 2 children from each class will perform to the school. Should your child wish to perform they can learn one of these poems at home and we will vote in class for p3’s two performers the week prior to the competition.

Nessie – Scots Hoose Primary

Street Talk – Scots Hoose Primary

Spelling

Spelling words have been glued into the children’s jotters. Please remember to practise the words AND write the sentences unless this has been discussed with me previously.

The core words to practice are column 1 and 2. Column 3 is optional.

Numeracy/Maths

In the back of each child’s new homework jotter they have a sheet detailing some great mental numeracy activities that can be used to warm up the brain and strengthen understanding of numeracy strategies.

Children also have a numeracy work sheet looking at related division and multiplication facts. This is also due for this Friday.

Reading:

Dragons

The Revenge of Captain Blood

Monday – chpt 2 and 3

Tuesday – chpt 4 and 5

Wednesday- chpt 6 and 7

Thursday–  This week’s poetry

Unicorns

Blackbones Saves The School

Monday- Chpt 1

Tuesday –  Chpt 2

Wednesday – Chpt 3

Thursday- This week’s poetry

Kelpies

The Finest in the Land

Monday – p7-12

Tuesday– p13-18

Wednesday- p18-24

Thursday- p24-32

Selkies 

The Jigsaw Puzzle

Monday – p7-12

Tuesday– p13-18

Wednesday- p18-24

Thursday- p24-32

Mermaids

The Willow Pattern Plot

Monday – p7-12

Tuesday– p13-18

Wednesday- p18-24

Thursday- p24-32

Have a fab week everyone!

Miss Ramsay

 k.ramsay@midlothian.education

Digital Devices

Thank you to the families who have already filled out the forms as part of the exciting Midlothian Council scheme to allocate each child  with a learning device. So far, 65% of pupils are enrolled to be allocated devices when the time comes.

Please see below for more information.  There is a form to fill out which takes around 5 minutes.  If possible, please enter the midlothian.education username and password for your child (they know this as they use it to log in to chromebooks at school).  The form can be done without this but it does make the process quicker if you use it.  Every child has been given this!

Parental Acknowledgement Form (must be completed ASAP).

https://bit.ly/efl-acceptance

There are answers to frequently asked questions on the Equipped for Learning site, as well as useful contacts should you wish to discuss the scheme further.

We are excited to continue to develop successful learners and positive digital citizens at Loanhead Primary.

Thanks

Mrs H

Hello,

I have attached this week’s newsletter below:

newsletter 14

It’s been lovely seeing the children so focused and excited to be back this week. I will be adding some pictures of this weeks learning to google classroom so the children can share their castle creations.

Please see the important information below from Mrs Hinton regarding the pupil’s learning device scheme. If anyone would like another copy of their child’s google classroom password or any help filling in the form please just let me know.

Many thanks and I hope everyone has a lovely weekend,

Mrs Lynch

Thank you to the families who have already filled out the forms as part of the exciting Midlothian Council scheme to allocate each child  with a learning device. So far, 65% of pupils are enrolled to be allocated devices when the time comes.

Please see below for more information.  There is a form to fill out which takes around 5 minutes.  If possible, please enter the midlothian.education username and password for your child (they know this as they use it to log in to chromebooks at school).  The form can be done without this but it does make the process quicker if you use it.  Every child has been given this!

Parental Acknowledgement Form (must be completed ASAP).

https://bit.ly/efl-acceptance

There are answers to frequently asked questions on the Equipped for Learning site, as well as useful contacts should you wish to discuss the scheme further.

We are excited to continue to develop successful learners and positive digital citizens at Loanhead Primary.

Thanks

Mrs H

Hi all,

 PE  – Tuesday and Thursday – please come to school dressed for PE outdoors. Remember to bring a water bottle for hydration. 

Lunches-  P7  should bring a packed lunch from home to eat.

Reading – We have finished Goodnight Mr Tom and will start to read extracts from The Diary of Anne Frank. This is part of our WW2 studies and will also incorporate a block of learning about Judaism.

 We extend a warm welcome to  Mr Forbes , a student teacher, who will start his placement with us on Tuesday; two days a week for a 5 week block followed by a five week placement.

Homework :

Spelling –  Please hand in completed work on Friday. Please ensure all writing is neat.

 Maths/Numeracy – There will be a general revision sheet sent home on Wed. This week in class, we will look at scale and ratio.

Chromebook consent form – Thank you to everyone who has filled this out already. If you haven’t, please look on the All Classes page on this website to find the online link. Pupils will not be issued with a Chromebook until this form has been completed.

My new email address :

s.brunt@midlothian.education

That’s all for now,

Thank you,

Miss Brunt

Hello and Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a lovely break and is looking forward to the new term. This week there will be no homework and we will practise reading and spelling in class.

Please could the children’s bags come in with them on Monday 17th January. Reading, maths and spelling homework will begin next week as usual.

Thanks for all your support,

Mrs Lynch

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a healthy and relaxing break.

Information update:

• PE days are now Tuesday and Thursday for P7. Children should come dressed for PE indoors or outdoors.
• Packed lunches – due to a slight tightening of Covid restrictions within school, children in P7 can no longer buy a school dinner. Therefore, pupils should bring their own packed lunch from home once more. Children will eat this in the classroom.
• Clothing – Please come to school dressed in layers than can be taken off/put on easily in class. In our efforts to keep rooms well ventilated, we will continue to have windows and doors open as much as possible.  All classes have a CO2 monitor too.
• A letter about current Covid procedures should have been received.
• Next week, I will post more information about P7s curriculum this term and news about Chromebooks that each pupil will receive soon.

That’s all for now,

Miss S Brunt

Happy New Year Everyone!

I hope you have all had a good break and managed to enjoy some celebrations whilst avoiding the dreaded Covid.  Hopefully you have all manged to stay healthy and I look forward to starting the year healthily and welcoming all the class back tomorrow.

Not much to report this week:

P.E. Days have changed – P5 will now have P.E. on a Monday and Wednesday afternoon. These days children should come to school dressed for P.E. with layers in case it is outside.

We will start new reading books this week but spelling homework will resume next week.

Please ensure your child is dressed for the cold weather for break and lunchtimes. Extra layers are welcome in school as we will continue to have windows and doors open at times.

P5 will be having free school lunches from this term. Due to recent Covid changes we will not be eating in the dining room because we need to stay within our class group indoors. A letter will be issued regarding lunches.

As always please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Kind regards,

Lisa Cumming                                                                       l.cumming@midlothian.education