HARVEST COLLECTION and OCTOBER CHARITY NEWS 14.10.22

The first week back after October break is a busy one for our charity work.  Please see below (and previous posts/Newsletter).
HARVEST COLLECTION
Loanhead Primary will be gratefully receiving donations for Womens Aid for our Harvest collection. They are a wonderful charity who are always truly grateful for everything we can give. This year we are looking for donations of the following items:
  • Dried/Canned/Non-perishable food (pasta, tinned vegetables etc)
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Shower gel/soap/shampoo
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
Please can all donations be brought to school by Friday 28th October.
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26TH OF OCTOBER – SHOEBOX APPEAL DONATIONS TO BE IN
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27TH OCT – PYJAMA DAY WITH SMALL CASH DONATIONS FOR OUR RWANDAN CHILD SPONSORSHIP.
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🩹 Blythwood Care SHOEBOX APPEAL 2022

This year Loanhead Primary school are excited to, once again, work with Loanhead Parish Church to support the Blytheswood care Shoebox Appeal.

Shoeboxes can be filled for boys, girls, teenagers, men and women of all ages. The essential items include underwear, socks and tights, hat, scarf, gloves, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, sweeties (not chocolate) and a wee toy for a child. The essential items must be new. Other items are then included – stationery, toiletries, make-up, sewing stuff, kitchen utensils etc.

If you can donate an empty shoebox, just  a couple of items or even a pre filled box this would really help make a difference this winter.

Donations should come in to school by 26th of October.  If possible can Shoebox lids and bases be individually wrapped, elastic band around it and with a checklist inside? This is so they can be checked.

Go to https://blythswood.org/shoeboxappeal/ for more information or to download a checklist. Checklists are also on the letter home and can be obtained from the Office.

 

P6 Class Information/Updates

Hi all,

Going forward all class reminders/updates can be found on Google Classroom, alongside the class homework. I will remind the children each week to show you the weekly reminders, alongside any other important information.

Thanks,

Miss Lauren Waller

L.Waller@midlothian.education

P6 Week Beginning 16.5

Hi all,

This week is ‘Walk to School Week!’ On Tuesday, children can wear their happiest (school-appropriate!) shoes to school. Please remember, that the class do have P.E. this day, so they may wish to bring an extra pair to wear when outside and at P.E.

On Friday, we will be going on a whole school walk to celebrate the end of the week. We will be walking with our P1 Buddies.

French Friday – On Friday, the class will be having a French style breakfast and can wear the colours of the French flag (red, blue and white!) to celebrate this day.

Peer Mediation – Mrs Kirby will begin to train the class to become Peer Mediators when they enter P7. This is when they will use restorative practice to help the children in the playground resolve any problems they may have. Our first sessions are on Monday afternoon and Friday morning. 

P.E: Tuesday and Thursday – please come dressed for P.E and bring a water bottle for hydration.

Mandarin on Wednesday with Ms Sun.

Assembly on Friday at 11:30am.

Monday 23rd May – Holiday for pupils and inservice for staff.

We have decided we will not be using Chrome-books on a Friday in class, therefore children will not need to bring them into school on Fridays. However, the expectation is still that they are charged at home and brought to school Mon-Thurs.

Homework 

Reading: Children will continue to have reading homework each night. Please encourage your child at least once a week to read aloud as this supports fluency and expression.

Spelling: Words should be written three times in neat, cursive handwriting in their jotter. I am encouraging the children to write in pen, to help them to take care when writing.

Numeracy: This task can be found on Google Classroom.

Please ensure that your child takes care with their spelling homework and completes both their spelling and numeracy homework for Friday. All children can access the homework because they all have a device. 

Thanks for your support,

Miss Lauren Waller

L.Waller@midlothian.education

P6 Week Beginning 9.5

Hello!

P.E: Tuesday and Thursday – please come dressed for P.E and bring a water bottle for hydration.

Mandarin on Wednesday with Ms Sun.

Assembly on Friday at 11:30am – we will be hearing all about P5 and P7 camp!

EUROQUIZ Please return the live-streaming consent letters this week. I am also looking for a parent helper to accompany us on this trip, if you are a parent/carer of a child in team (including subs!), then please let me know if you are able to help out on Monday 13th June. 

Please remember that children are expected to bring their Chromebook into school every day and it has to be charged at home. 

‘Keep the Heid’ – this week the children will be reading for pleasure for at least 6 minutes every day. They can bring in a book from home, if they wish. If you would like to know more about this, then the link is on Google Classroom.

Homework 

Reading: Children will continue to have reading homework each night. Please encourage your child at least once a week to read aloud as this supports fluency and expression.

Spelling: Words should be written three times in neat, cursive handwriting in their jotter. I am encouraging the children to write in pen, to help them to take care when writing.

Literacy: This task can be found on Google Classroom, alongside the spelling task. The children have to read the sentence and highlight the correct word which should go in the space. There is an example on the document, please do not support your child with the meanings of the word, it is important this is completed independently.

Thank you,

Miss Lauren Waller

L.Waller@midlothian.education

P6 Week Beginning 2.5.22

Hi all,

I hope you all had a lovely bank holiday.

P.E: Tuesday and Thursday – please come dressed for P.E and bring a water bottle for hydration.

Mandarin on Wednesday with Ms Sun.

Assembly on Friday at 11:30am – community news this week!

On Thursday morning, I have a meeting at 9am, so Mrs Falconer will cover the class for the first hour. They will follow the same routine, with numeracy in the morning.

EUROQUIZ – For those children who are in the EUROQUIZ, they have after school revision on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please ensure all permission letters for this are returned. More details about the final will be issued in the coming week.

Please remember that children are expected to bring their Chromebook into school every day and it has to be charged at home. 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/loanheadps

Homework – This week homework will go out on Tuesday and should be returned on Friday. 

Reading: Children will continue to have reading homework each night. Please encourage your child at least once a week to read aloud as this supports fluency and expression.

Spelling: Words should be written three times in neat, cursive handwriting in their jotter, and then there is a task to complete on Google Classroom. I am encouraging the children to write in pen, to help them to take care when writing.

Next week, the children will also have a literacy task to complete. 

Thank you,

Miss Lauren Waller

L.Waller@midlothian.education

P6 Week Beginning 25.4.22

Hi all,

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and are feeling rested. From talking to the class today, it certainly sounds like lots of fun was had!

Outdoor Learning: We had our last session of Outdoor Learning with Miss Simpson today. It was great fun building dens, drinking hot chocolate and getting the chance to chat/appreciate our surroundings.

P.E: Tuesday and Thursday – please come dressed for P.E and bring a water bottle for hydration.

Mandarin on Wednesday with Ms Sun.

Assembly on Friday at 11am.

Please remember that children are expected to bring their Chromebook into school every day and it has to be charged at home. 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/loanheadps

Homework will begin next week and will follow the same pattern – handed out on Monday and expected back on Friday. 

REMINDER: Monday 2nd May is a holiday, pupils will resume on Tuesday 3rd May at 8:50am. 

Thank you,

Miss Lauren Waller

L.Waller@midlothian.education