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Well where has this term gone? I know that I keep saying this, but I am sure that I lost a couple of weeks in November somewhere.

I would like to first thank all the staff for their hard work this term. The Pantomime and Nativity play were brilliant and I know that everyone had fun watching and taking part.

This week Pr 345 and Pr 567 went to the Telford Centre. There we sang our Pantomime songs, told the residents about the panto, and sung a few carols. The residents and children had a great time. The children really made us all proud with their singing and manners.

We had a fun party on Tuesday afternoon, we played lots of games. Santa paid us a visit. The children all got a wee parcel. A huge, "Thank you" must go to Susan Sutherland for her donation to help with the Christmas Party. Each child had jelly and icecream and lots of other goodies.

The nursery had their party this week too, and Santa also visited them. They have been making snowmen, and have made snowmen pictures. They have also had fun in their post office.

P 567 received replies from Santa on Monday to their letters. The children were thrilled to get a letter from him.

Thanks to all who came to the Church service on Tuesday, it was a cold night, but I think that it was worth it seeing the children's faces. Many thanks to Mrs Varwell and Dee for organising the tea and mince pies.

The children were thrilled to hear who were the winners in the Health and Safety poster competition. P 567 have been getting to explore the two new Kindles, and will show the other children next term how to work them. Each class got £35 to spend in Argos so the children will choose what they would like in their classes in the new term. Many thanks to BAM Nuttal for the tremendous prizes. The five winners also received £5 Tesco voucher for their efforts.

Our final exciting news is that we have secured funding from the Community Company and Leader Highland to the toal of £9000. This means that work will begin on the new trim track, adventure playground in the new year! Wonderful news! Fund raising will begin as part of the school's contribution to the playground in the new year. In total the play park will cost £10,000! A brilliant facility for Fort Augustus.

Well all have to do now it to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas. Best wishes for 2011.

I look forward to welcoming you all back on Monday 10th January 2011.

Kindest Regards

W S Scollay