2015 May
Portlethen Primary
Dear Parent/Carer
I hope that you had an enjoyable Easter Break. The
weather was glorious. We have a very busy Term 4
ahead with lots planned already!
Headteacher:
Mrs Jennifer Garnes
Portlethen School
Cookston Road
Portlethen
AB12 4PT
Severe Weather Line
0870 054 4999
Pin No.
02 2450
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
SCHOOL
CLOSES
SCHOOL
REOPENS
Monday 4
May
Friday 3 July
Tuesday 5 May
Tuesday 18 August
(for pupils)
Dress as you Please: On Friday 1 May pupils are asked
to come to school wearing clothing of their choice. We
ask not for money, but for a donation of chocolate. This
will be used for our chocolate tombola stall at the spring
fayre in May.
Staffing: As you will be aware there are teaching staff
shortages nationwide. In order for us to fulfil our
contractual obligations to staff and minimise disruption
for our pupils, Mrs Casasola, Miss Carle, Mrs Kendal,
Mrs Swanson, Miss Robertson, Miss Moir and Mrs Watt’s
teaching timetables have been temporarily adapted.
Abernethy: The P7 pupils will be taking part in an
outdoor learning trip to Abernethy from the 5-8 May. Mrs
McKechnie, Miss Cormack and Miss Duff shall be
accompanying the pupils.
Friday Feast: Our next Friday Feast will be on Friday 24
April. Donations of home baking would be welcomed!
Restorative Practice: As a school we will be looking at
Restorative Practice. We are being supported by Moira
Deans, Educational Psychologist in the methodologies
involved.
“Every child has a right to have a say in all matters affecting them,
and to have their views taken seriously”. Article 12 RRSA
Robert Gordon University Link: A huge thanks to
everyone who has been involved in the proposed
designs for our playground. The models and designs
that the pupils/students have created are inspirational.
Portlethen Dance Off: This will be held in the school
gym hall on Wednesday 13 May. More details to
follow…..
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Please note that
the school is
closed on
Monday 4 May.
School Sports Day: This is planned for Thursday 14 May at 9.45 am
at Portlethen Academy. Please could children come into school
wearing sports kit and bring a water bottle and waterproof jacket.
Parents, Carers, friends and grandparents are welcome to come and
spectate. Remember to bring your trainers for the adult races!!!
P1 intake for next session: We now have 99 P1 pupils enrolled for
August 2015. An information evening has been arranged for
Wednesday 29 April at 6 pm in the school gym hall.
The school is
not used as a
polling station.
Bugsy Malone: The P7’s will be performing “Bugsy Malone” on
Tuesday 16 June.
“Every child has a right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural
and artistic activities”. Article 31 RRSA
Water Bottles: Please could you ensure that you child has a water
bottle for school? Research shows that children who are hydrated
perform better at school.
Please like our
facebook page!
School Uniform: Many thanks for your co-operation in ensuring that
the children are coming to school in appropriate school uniform.
Lost property: All unclaimed property will be recycled on Friday 1
May. Please come and check our lost property before then.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school
office.
Yours faithfully
Jennifer C I Garnes
Head Teacher
We are a Rights
Respecting
School.
UNICEF
Portlethen Parent Partnership will next meet on the 30 April
in the staffroom at 6.30 pm. All welcome
Saturday 9 May – Spring Fayre.
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