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Well what an end to the term we have had, I am sure that the staff will be glad to put thier feet up!

The children did so well this morning at the nativity and children covered for those who were not able to attend, you would never know that they had just been thrown into the role. Thanks to the parents and friends who attended the short service.

The children then enjoyed some snow fun, shame that the snow did not stick we were all desparate to make the biggest snowman but it was not to be!

The party in the afternoon was just brilliant the children were so well behaved and had a ball. Santa brought a small gift to everyone and Pr 1/2/3 got a flip video camera and two constructabot robots, while Pr 3/4/5 and Pr 5/6/7 got a Wii sport to share, the cheer that went up was enormous when they saw the Wii. We look forward to enjoying it after the holidays.

The nursery also managed to have their party and a visit from Santa as well, he brought the children some books, but I think that he also left a petrol pump for the garden, I know that this is something that the children have been wishing for for some time!

So all that is left to do is to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. I look forward to welcoming you all back on Monday 11th January for lots more fun.

Merry Christmas

W S Scollay

Good Morning

School is open today to those who can safely come in.

We intend to hold the Nativity Service at 10.30 in the church all are invited, the parties will be held in the afternoon.

Take care coming in, if you cannot make it please call the school after 8.30.

To those who are still knee deep in snow we wish you a very Merry Christmas and hope that Santa makes it down your lum!

2 sleeps to Christmas I am now really really really excited! Remember to put out your reindeer food still some left to sell in school!

Kindest Regards

W S Scollay

Due to the icy weather we are closed today, so another day of snowmen, igloos and snowball fights! I hope you are having fun in the snow.

The nativity play is cancelled tonight. If we are able to open tomorrow we will have the nativity play at 9.30 in the church. The parties could also happen during the afternoon BUT we will have to wait and see!

This weather has really been rather exceptional for December.

Have a great day in the snow, I am off to check on my igloo.

Kindest Regards

W S Scollay

Good Morning Guys,

The snow certainly has been falling over night and I am sure there will be a few of you who are well snowed in. I look out my window to a thick blanket of snow.

I am sure that it is with great sadness which you are all reading this as WE ARE CLOSED! So enjoy the day making snowmen and trying to dig yourselves out of the snow.

Hopefully we will be back to normal tomorrow, the parties will be resheduled and we will have them on Tuesday or Wednesday, I will give Santa a call to let him know we are closed so don't worry about that.

Have lots of fun in this winter wonderland, 4 sleeps to Christmas..... soooooo exciting!

W S Scollay

Well the Christmas preparation seem to be reaching fever pitch in school. The children are all so excited and full of what they would like for Christmas and the excitement of Santa. It really is a privilege to teach in school at this time of year as being with the children is so magical!

The classes all have been busy with Christmas art activities and a flurry of cards, tree decorations and pictures will no doubt wing their way to you this week.

A newsletter went 0ut last night so I hope you all have it with the calendar of events, I am having technical difficulties with the calendar on the website, so apologies for not having up dated it. I will have another go next week! The newsletter should be up on the web after the weekend.

Preparations have been going ahead with the Nativity so costumes are all sorted, the sheep were off to be washed as they seem to have turned rather grey in the cupboard and the children should all know their lines. I am in the dark about the whole performance and am looking forward to seeing what Mrs Gilchrist, Mrs Walker and Mrs Middleton have been up to.

We enjoyed a very tasty Christmas lunch on Thursday thanks to Mrs Curly and her team it really was delicious.

Monday will see us partying on down and we hope that the BIG man may visit, who knows what he will bring but I can tell you his helpers have been run off their feet sorting him out!

Tuesday 1.30 is the dress rehearsal - main performance of the Nativity in the church 6.30. We really need helpers to serve mince pies and coffee, please come into the office and offer your services!

Wednesday we have a short carol and reading service at 11.00 in the Church Father Stuart is going to join us.

Sooooo a very busy but fun week ahead. I am excited already!

So much for a quiet week!

This week we had a Care Commission Inspection in the nursery, the full report will be published shortly but we are delighted with the feedback which we received on the day. A HUGE well done to Mrs Pargetar, Mrs Bowcott and Mrs Bremner. They have been working very hard.

Our Quality Improvement Officer Mr D McCartney was in every class on Monday and reported much positive comments about the teaching and learning. He is being replaced by Mrs K Craig who will be making monthly visits over the next 6 months. We look forward to working with her. Their role is to support the school and help improve our self evaluation processes, and to make an independent view of the teaching, learning and management. I see this as important to the growth and development of the school.

On Thursday night many of the staff and pupils took part in the Academy Quiz night, it was great fun, even more so since my fabulous team came second. (Robbed we were of first place. ) I was delighted to see so many pupils and parents there and the children sang Rudolph and Jingles Bells well. Santa seemed to really enjoy it. Thanks to Mr Wilks for organising the event.

Pr 3/4/5 did lovely Christmas art with the Mrs MacDonald, while Pr 1/2/3 have also made a lovely Santa scene. Pr 5/6/7 wrote persuasive letters to Santa explaining why they should get presents for Santa, they make very interesting and entertaining reading!

Next week we shall be tucking into Christmas Lunch on Thursday, orders need to be placed by Tuesday for this. Same cost as normal. That will be something to look forward to.

Kindest Regards

W S Scollay

We have all been busy back in our classes this week, Pr 5/6/7 have begun their on Australia. Mrs Walker and Mrs Gilchrist have begun the hard work of the Nativity rehearsals this week and have already been up to the church a number of times. The children are working very hard on this and we are really excited about seeing the finished performance.

Building work has also been progressing, we can now see the shape of the new classes which is really exciting, I think that it really will be super. The children have all been stuck in the courtyard due to the very wet conditions of the pitch but I have to say that they are making the most of it, and it is great to see the wee one's playing so well with the big one's.

The nursery have also been thinking about Christmas and I learnt a very interesting carol this week about farm animals on their way to see baby Jesus. They have also been planting Marie Curie bulbs, super.

We were also delighted to welcome the new Blakey baby to Pr 1/2/3 Freddie is a wee bit toooo small to come to school but it was so lovely to see him. Congratulations to the Blakey family.

Have a super weekend, don't tire yourselves out writing all those Christmas cards! Mind and look out some old toys for the Pupil Council Sale next Friday, reindeer food has been made to sell, so I hope some of the children have been saving their pennies!

Kindest Regards

W S Scollay