Newsletter
Number 8
7th December 2012
Website: www.melrose.scotborders.sch.uk
Christmas Fair and Carol Singing
A reminder to all parents, relatives and friends that our Christmas Fair will be taking place on Friday 14th December between 1.30pm and 4pm in school.
During the course of the afternoon, each class and the school choir will be singing in the hall.
We still need volunteers to help at the fair – if you can spare some time please contact Lori Thomson on 07950 032889 or .
Donations will be gratefully accepted for the bottle stall, chocolate tombola and the cake and candy stall.
Although the fair will be running until 4pm, it is the responsibility of parents to look after their children from 3pm onwards or to ensure arrangements are in place.
Milk
We are able to provide milk to pupils on Wednesdays, priced 30p per carton; order forms have been given to children, check school bags. All orders should be returned no later than Friday 14th December. Orders received after that date can not be accepted.
Christmas Parties
Dates and timings of parties are listed below - children are welcome to bring party clothes to school to change into before the start of their party.
Church Service
Our Christmas service this year will take place on Friday 21st December at 9.30am in Melrose Parish Church, led by the Primary 5 class. A collection will be taken for the school’s chosen charities - Guide Dogs for the Blind, Scotland and Aberlour Children’s Charity, Scottish Borders. All are very welcome to attend.
Christmas Trees
Thank you to:
· Mr Willie Kerr, Treeforce, for kindly donating a Christmas tree for the school foyer. Christmas trees are available from Mr Kerr at Millmount Farm, Newstead. Nordmann Trees from 5 – 8ft, delivery within 5 mile radius of Melrose. To place an order or to arrange delivery call 01896 822467.
· Mr Alan McVicker, Rhymers Glen Trees for donating two trees for the Annexe building, one for the Big Space and one for the entrance area. A large selection of trees, stands, wooden reindeers and wreaths are available, from 1st to 24th December. Local delivery available, open 9am to 7pm daily – just follow the signs from the Borders General Hospital. For further information call 01896 822141.
Chess
Urgent request for a helper to teach and support a group of children to learn and play chess – this could be at a lunch time or after school. There is a competition in February 2013 to which we would like to enter a team - we do not have a member of staff who is able to teach chess. If you can help or would like further information, please contact the school office.
Huntly Road
We are extremely concerned about the number of cars that are using Huntly Road to drop off and collect their children at the beginning and end of the school day - Huntly Road should not be used for car access as it is designated as a safe route for pupils walking to school. The designated parking and dropping/collecting points are the Health Centre Car Park and MRFC car park.
Diary Dates
Friday 7th December CLIC Sergent Christmas Concert, Melrose Parish Church 7pm
Wednesday 12th December P1 Nativity show at 2pm & 6pm
P3 outing to Chamber Street Museum, Edinburgh
Thursday 13th December Nursery Nativity Play at10am and 2pm
Friday 14th December Parent Council Christmas Fundraiser and Carol Singing
New Website launch
Monday 17th December Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 18th December P3 and P4 Christmas parties during afternoon school
Nursery Christmas parties, morning and afternoon
Wednesday 19th December P5 Christmas party during afternoon school
P6 Christmas party 3.15pm-4.45pm
P7 Christmas party 6.30pm-8.30pm
Thursday 20th December P1 and P2 Christmas parties during afternoon school
Friday 21st December Church service led by P5 at 9.30am – all welcome.
School closes for holidays at 3pm.
Monday 7th January School re-opens at 9am
Assembly dates 2013 – parents, family and friends of the class leading the assembly are welcome to
attend, in the school hall at 9.15am:
Friday 25 January P7J
Friday 22 February P3T
Friday 1 March P7P
Friday 8 March ` P1C
Friday 15 March P4L
Thursday 28 March P6 - Easter assembly in the parish church at 9.30am
Forthcoming Events/Activities
Rugby for Primary One and Two pupils
Free come try session in the Earlston High School games hall (nice and warm) to all p1 and p2 pupils this coming Sunday at 1000hrs. Parents, please email Alastair Kirk on to confirm that your child intends to come along (current mini hornet members need not email). Come along and burn off that pre Christmas excitement :0) If you require more detail call 0782 1495444.
Melrose and District Community Council invites you to come along and sing carols around the Christmas tree in Melrose Square on Saturday 15 December 2012 at 6.30pm, with Melrose pipe band and St Boswells concert band.