Category Archives: P6

Hi all,

Thank you to those who attended their Learning Trio last week. It was so nice to see you all again face to face and discuss your child’s learning. They should be bringing home their targets this week.

P6 had their last week of skiing and while it is sad that we are finished, the class should be so proud of how well they represented the school and their own perserverance on the slopes too!

We also had our first full school assembly on Friday, the class (and myself!) LOVED it. It was so lovely to be able to come together as a school for it.

P.E is on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. Please ensure your child comes dressed for P.E with a water bottle for hydration.

On Wednesday we have Mandarin with Miss Sun.

Just a reminder that children can bring indoor shoes to wear in school, these should be suitable for P.E and will be kept in school.

Friday 11th March – Dress Down Day – in aid of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Children can wear blue and/or yellow to show support for Ukraine and make a monetary donation IF THEY SO WISH.  This is entirely optional.

Homework:

Reading – set as usual.

Spelling – Words written three times in cursive in their homework jotter and task is on Google Classroom.

Numeracy – There is an algebra revision task on Google Classroom for the children to complete.

Please remember that homework is due in on FRIDAY each week. 

Thank you all for your continued support,

Miss Lauren Waller

L.Waller@midlothian.education

Hi all,

Ms Gault will be taking full responsibility for teaching the class over next three weeks. I will still be in the class during this time.

Learning Trios: On Monday, the children will be given a slip with their Learning Trio date and time on it. These will be taking place on Wednesday and Friday after school. Please remember only one adult should attend with their child. We are following the same routine as last time, with entering through the classroom door and wearing masks. If you need to change your appointment then please call the school office to do so. Anyone who requested a phone call appointment, these will be taking place next week.

World Book Day: On Thursday, the children have the opportunity to dress up as a book character and this week they can bring in their favourite book to read and share with the class. Please note, the children do have P.E this day so they may need to bring a change if their outfit is not suitable  for P.E. 

P.E. is on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.

Mandarin and skiing is on Wednesday, please remember all children need to bring gloves for skiing.

We have noticed that the carpets are suffering from using outdoor shoes in school. Please could all children bring a pair of shoes to change into. These shoes should be suitable to use in P.E. (velcro or laced trainers) and to be left at school.

Homework:

Spelling: Children will copy their words on Monday and their task should be completed in their jotter. It is their choice as to which task they wish to choose (pyramid writing, sentences etc.)

Reading: Reading homework will be issued as usual.

Maths: On Google Classroom, the class have a task to complete which revises different types of triangles.

I hope you all have a wonderful week,

Miss Lauren Waller

L.Waller@midlothian.education

Hi all,

The children have returned from the February break feeling refreshed and very ready to learn, which is excellent!! I hope you all had a lovely break too.

Apologises I am a little later in posting this week.

The class had P.E. on Tuesday and they have it again tomorrow (Thursday).

Skiing was great fun today and all children must remember to bring gloves! We also had Mandarin with Miss Sun this afternoon.

Tomorrow the class have African Drumming with Infectious Grooves.

On Friday, we are attending assembly with Mrs Donnelly in the hall.

Just a reminder that children can get a hot meal from the dining hall at lunch time if they wish and this has to be prepaid through ParentPay.

On Monday, the children received learning trio and jockey letters (if they wanted to be considered as a jockey in the Gala). These both must be returned by Friday.

This week we have started our new class novel ‘Wonder’ and our new topic which is ‘Titanic’.

Ms Gault will be taking full responsibility of the class for the next three weeks (starting next week) and we cannot wait to see what exciting lessons she has planned for us!

Homework: 

The children wrote their spelling words into their jotter on Monday, as there is still the expectation that they write them three times in cursive. In addition, there is a spelling and numeracy task on Google Classroom for them to complete. Reading homework should also be completed every night. All homework is due in on Friday and please ensure the spellings are correct. 

Learning Trios

These are taking place next week on Wednesday and Friday afternoon.  If you cannot attend on the dates given, please let me know to arrange a different day / date or to arrange a telephone consultation.

Thank you,

Miss Lauren Waller

L.Waller@midlothian.education

Hello,

Apologises, I completely forgot to upload to the website last week!

We welcomed Ms Gault, a student teacher, into our class on Monday and she will be with us until the middle of March. Ms Gault will begin to teach the class for two and a half days this week, and the week after the February holiday. After this, she will be fully teaching the class for three weeks.

Some very exciting news!! On Monday morning the children will receive their Chromebooks, these will begin to go home with the children sometime after the February break. Please can all children bring in their google logins (they are laminated on green card) on Monday, so they are able to log in. 

P.E. is on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. I know the class have Skiing on Wednesday too, but they can bring a change of clothes if the wish to get changed for P.E. This change is only for this week. 

We have Skiing on Wednesday, the children are really enjoying and I can see huge improvements each week. All children must bring gloves!

Mandarin with Ms Sun on Wednesday afternoon.

On Friday, we have our ZOOM assembly at 11:30am with Mr Duffin.

Children can receive a hot lunch from the dining hall but parents must purchase this on parent pay. We have the menus in class so children know what choices they have each week.

Homework

Reading: Children receive reading homework every night (Mon-Thurs) and it is so important that children complete this. The more they read (especially out loud) the more fluent and confident they become. Please sign/initial your child’s reading record to evidence it has been completed. 

Spelling: Children will copy their words on Monday morning and they will have a task to complete on Google Classroom, including writing their words twice in cursive in their jotter. Please ensure your child writes in cursive.

Numeracy: The children will have a numeracy task on Google Classroom to complete which will have a mixture of questions.

As always, spelling and numeracy homework is handed out on Monday and is due in on Friday. 

Just a little reminder that school closes at the usual time of 12:25pm on Friday and pupils return on Monday 21st February at 8:50am.

I wish you all a restful and relaxing February break.

If you need anything, please never hesitate to get in touch.

Miss Lauren Waller

L.Waller@midlothian.education

Hi all,

The class did a wonderful job at reciting their poems on Friday, I was very impressed by the enthusiasm and passion from all.

P.E with Miss Simpson is on Tuesday and Thursday. Please ensure your child comes dressed in P.E clothes and brings a bottle of water for hydration.

Mandarin is on Wednesday with Miss Sun.

On Wednesday, we will have our second skiing lesson. Please ensure your child has long, thick socks and warm gloves (ski gloves are preferred!). The class had a wonderful time this week and I think they were all exhausted by the end of the day!

Homework:

Reading – Children will have reading homework every night. The pages to be read will be written in their reading record, please sign this every night to evidence that homework has been completed.

Spelling – On Monday, the class will copy their new spelling list and will bring this home alongside a task to complete too. Please ensure your child completes their homework in neat, cursive handwriting. This is due in for Friday.

Numeracy– We have been revising division in class, especially using written methods to work it out. The children will have a division task to complete for Friday too.

P6 should continue to bring in packed lunches from home.

       **Digital Devices**

If you have any difficulties filling out the digital devices form for your child, then Mrs Hinton will be at the school office on Wednesday from 3:15pm to support parents/guardians with it. Please go to the office on Wednesday if you require support with this. 

If you have not already filled out a form to give permission for your child to receive a digital device, then please do so. It is a really quick form to fill out but if you do have any issues, then please do get in touch with me. Please find the forms and information in the links below.

For further information on the programme, and to fill out the parental agreement form please see the links below.  The devices will not be allocated for full use until the agreements are filled out.  This is an online form.

Equipped for Learning Information

https://bit.ly/efl-parentcarer

Parental Acknowledgement Form (must be completed ASAP).

https://bit.ly/efl-acceptance

Thank you,

Miss Lauren Waller

Hi all,

What a wonderful first week back we have had! This coming week, we will be getting back into our regular routine and homework will begin.

P.E with Miss Simpson is on Tuesday and Thursday. Please ensure your child comes dressed in P.E clothes and brings a bottle of water for hydration.

Mandarin is on Wednesday with Miss Sun.

On Wednesday, P6 will have their first skiing lesson – how exciting!! Children should come to school dressed in their ski wear and can bring their uniform in their school bag to change into upon return. All ski equipment is provided by Hillend (boots, helmets, etc.) Please ensure your child knows their show size so they are able to be given correct fitting boots. The bus will leave promptly on Wednesday morning, so it is important that all children arrive on time. 

At the end of the month, we will be welcoming Ms Gault, who will be joining us until mid-March for her teaching placement.

Homework:

Reading – Children will have reading homework every night. The pages to be read will be written in their reading record, please sign this every night to evidence that homework has been completed.

Spelling – On Monday, the class will copy their new spelling list and will bring this home alongside a task to complete too. Please ensure your child completes their homework in neat, cursive handwriting. This is due in for Friday.

Other – Every child should have brought home one Scottish poem to learn. It is important that your child learns their poem, as we will be reciting them in class on Friday. From this 2 children will then be chosen to recite their poems at our poetry recital at the end of the month.

P6 should continue to bring in packed lunches from home.

       **Digital Devices**

If you have not already filled out a form to give permission for your child to receive a digital device, then please do so. It is a really quick form to fill out but if you do have any issues, then please do get in touch with me. Please find the forms and information in the links below.

For further information on the programme, and to fill out the parental agreement form please see the links below.  The devices will not be allocated for full use until the agreements are filled out.  This is an online form.

Equipped for Learning Information

https://bit.ly/efl-parentcarer

Parental Acknowledgement Form (must be completed ASAP).

https://bit.ly/efl-acceptance

I hope you all have a lovely weekend,

Miss Lauren Waller

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 

I hope you all had a wonderful and peaceful festive break, it was so lovely to see all the children today. I feel like it has been forever since I last saw them all, and I loved hearing all about their Christmas news.

P.E. has now changed to Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, please can your child come to school dressed for P.E on these days.

We begin our skiing lessons next week (Wednesday 19th January) and I know the children are very excited for them. Please remember as it is cold the children will need:

• Warm trousers or loose fitting jogging bottoms (no thin leggings)
• Warm jumper and a waterproof jacket 
• Waterproof outerwear is advised 
• Ski or good hard wearing warm gloves
• Warm/thick long socks

Please ensure that your child is on time for school as the bus leaves promptly on Wednesday morning! It is also advised that hair is worn in low pony tails and no hair products are used on skiing days. (e.g. hairspray and hair gel)

Due to a slight tightening of Covid restrictions within school, children in P6 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.

Homework will begin next week and will follow the same routine as it did prior to the holidays. The children will have reading, spelling and a numeracy/other activity each week. This will be given out on a Monday and has to be returned on Friday.

Over the next three weeks, we have a whole school Scottish focus. Over these weeks we will be learning all about Scotland, including famous Scots and Scots’ language. At the end of the month we will have our Scottish poetry recital too. This week the children will have the chance to pick from three different Scottish poems and they will bring this home to learn. At the end of the next week, the children will have time to recite their poem to the class. This will be a great opportunity for them to showcase their passion and enthusiasm!

Mandarin will continue on Wednesday afternoons with Miss Sun.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need anything.

Miss Lauren Waller

L.Waller@midlothian.education