15 Dec 2006 - St John's Newsletter
St John?s RC Primary School
Newsletter
Friday 15thDecember 2006
School Website: www.stjohnsportobello.ik.org
Dear Parents,
Consultation on site options for the new school are attached to this newsletter. I attended a meeting in the City Chambers yesterday and was given correspondence to pass onto parents. Option A (a rebuild within the existing Portobello High School Site) is the preferred location. Mr Jobson, Director of Children & Families will be recommending this to the Council at the meeting on the 21st December, more details are contained in the attached letter.
On a separate matter, once again I must appeal to you to help us improve the safety and security of the pupils in our school. During the week, we experienced some very inclement weather. Parents were asked to sign in and out if they entered the school building from 8.40am onwards. This is to ensure that the office staff are fully aware of how many parents or visitors are in the building.
Pupils were asked to hang up their coats and bags and make their way to the hall. We have 400 children in the school and to ensure their safety, it is impossible to have parents in the corridors and the hall on wet mornings. Whilst some parents may perceive this as an inconvenience, it is important that all of the children are safe. Most parents comply with this request and I would like to thank you for your co-operation.
Primary 1a & 1b
Whoops-a-Daisy Angel
Congratulations to our P1 pupils on their success as the cast of ?Whoops-a-Daisy Angel?.They told they story beautifully, showing real confidence in their singing, dancing, speaking and acting. Well done, boys and girls, you are all stars! I would like to thank all for their generous donations to Oxfam, we raised £165, many thanks.
Reminder - End of Term
School finishes for the Christmas holidays at 12.00 noon on Thursday 21st December.
New Baby - Congratulations?
We are delighted to inform you that Mrs Kelly and her husband had a bouncing baby boy on Saturday. Both are very well and he is named Lachlan. We wish them all the very best., and can?t wait to see him
Jesse Tree
All of the pupils in the school have placed a prayer in the shape of a leaf on our Jesse Tree at the front of entrance. Many are praying for World Peace and special intentions for family members.
Double-Parking
The local Community Policeman paid us a visit on Monday of this week. We are appalled to say, he identified at least 12 cars & vans double-parking in Hamilton Terrace. We would like to once again ask parents to park responsibly, safely and with consideration for children walking home from school.
Christmas Parties
Please see below the times and days of the children?s? Christmas parties. If your child?s party is in the morning, they should arrive at the normal time of 8.50am. If your child?s party is in the afternoon, you can collect your child at 12.noon and bring them back at 1.15pm.
P1 Wednesday 20th 1.30pm ? 2.30pm
P2 Tuesday 19th 1.30pm ? 2.30pm
P3 Monday 18th 1.15pm ? 3.15pm
P4 Tuesday 19th Morning
P5 Monday 18th Morning
P6 Wednesday 20th Morning
P7 Friday 15th Morning
Attention all Football Fans??..
Just a wee note from Mrs Fairnie to let everyone know how our budding stars are getting on, well done boys:
?The boys are doing really well just now. P6/7 are in the final of the Inspector's Cup, the game will be played early next year. 65 Schools started in the tournament and we are in the final 16.
P6 are through to the 2nd Round of the School Board Cup.?
Milk Money
Milk Money for term 2 is due to be paid week commencing 8/1/07. Any parent who wishes to order milk for their child for term 2, and who pays by the term, should send £5 in a sealed envelope with their child?s name, class and mark ?Milk Money? clearly on the front. Please send this to the class teacher between the 8th and 12th of January.
ShoeBiz Appeal
I would like to thank everyone who has kindly handed in shoes for this appeal. We have to date had 210 pairs of shoes donated. The last day for donations is next Wednesday.
Star Pupils
Raquel Matos, P7, is having a swimming trial for the Scottish Schools Swimming Championships on the 27th January, we wish her luck. Another star is Basil Radhil, P3, who has just won a medal for Karate, well done Basil.
Many thanks for your continued support and
co-operation.
Ms Barbara A Service, Head Teacher
Newsletter
Friday 15thDecember 2006
School Website: www.stjohnsportobello.ik.org
Dear Parents,
Consultation on site options for the new school are attached to this newsletter. I attended a meeting in the City Chambers yesterday and was given correspondence to pass onto parents. Option A (a rebuild within the existing Portobello High School Site) is the preferred location. Mr Jobson, Director of Children & Families will be recommending this to the Council at the meeting on the 21st December, more details are contained in the attached letter.
On a separate matter, once again I must appeal to you to help us improve the safety and security of the pupils in our school. During the week, we experienced some very inclement weather. Parents were asked to sign in and out if they entered the school building from 8.40am onwards. This is to ensure that the office staff are fully aware of how many parents or visitors are in the building.
Pupils were asked to hang up their coats and bags and make their way to the hall. We have 400 children in the school and to ensure their safety, it is impossible to have parents in the corridors and the hall on wet mornings. Whilst some parents may perceive this as an inconvenience, it is important that all of the children are safe. Most parents comply with this request and I would like to thank you for your co-operation.
Primary 1a & 1b
Whoops-a-Daisy Angel
Congratulations to our P1 pupils on their success as the cast of ?Whoops-a-Daisy Angel?.They told they story beautifully, showing real confidence in their singing, dancing, speaking and acting. Well done, boys and girls, you are all stars! I would like to thank all for their generous donations to Oxfam, we raised £165, many thanks.
Reminder - End of Term
School finishes for the Christmas holidays at 12.00 noon on Thursday 21st December.
New Baby - Congratulations?
We are delighted to inform you that Mrs Kelly and her husband had a bouncing baby boy on Saturday. Both are very well and he is named Lachlan. We wish them all the very best., and can?t wait to see him
Jesse Tree
All of the pupils in the school have placed a prayer in the shape of a leaf on our Jesse Tree at the front of entrance. Many are praying for World Peace and special intentions for family members.
Double-Parking
The local Community Policeman paid us a visit on Monday of this week. We are appalled to say, he identified at least 12 cars & vans double-parking in Hamilton Terrace. We would like to once again ask parents to park responsibly, safely and with consideration for children walking home from school.
Christmas Parties
Please see below the times and days of the children?s? Christmas parties. If your child?s party is in the morning, they should arrive at the normal time of 8.50am. If your child?s party is in the afternoon, you can collect your child at 12.noon and bring them back at 1.15pm.
P1 Wednesday 20th 1.30pm ? 2.30pm
P2 Tuesday 19th 1.30pm ? 2.30pm
P3 Monday 18th 1.15pm ? 3.15pm
P4 Tuesday 19th Morning
P5 Monday 18th Morning
P6 Wednesday 20th Morning
P7 Friday 15th Morning
Attention all Football Fans??..
Just a wee note from Mrs Fairnie to let everyone know how our budding stars are getting on, well done boys:
?The boys are doing really well just now. P6/7 are in the final of the Inspector's Cup, the game will be played early next year. 65 Schools started in the tournament and we are in the final 16.
P6 are through to the 2nd Round of the School Board Cup.?
Milk Money
Milk Money for term 2 is due to be paid week commencing 8/1/07. Any parent who wishes to order milk for their child for term 2, and who pays by the term, should send £5 in a sealed envelope with their child?s name, class and mark ?Milk Money? clearly on the front. Please send this to the class teacher between the 8th and 12th of January.
ShoeBiz Appeal
I would like to thank everyone who has kindly handed in shoes for this appeal. We have to date had 210 pairs of shoes donated. The last day for donations is next Wednesday.
Star Pupils
Raquel Matos, P7, is having a swimming trial for the Scottish Schools Swimming Championships on the 27th January, we wish her luck. Another star is Basil Radhil, P3, who has just won a medal for Karate, well done Basil.
Many thanks for your continued support and
co-operation.
Ms Barbara A Service, Head Teacher
