Dear Parents
We are fast approaching the end of another school year with the summer holidays only a few weeks away.
Information about end of term events is detailed in this final newsletter of the session.
Once again, I would like to thank parents, pupils and staff for their support throughout the year and for making Bent Primary the special place it is.
Regards
Carol Fleming
END of TERM/LEAVERS’ ASSEMBLY
This will be held for all pupils on Tuesday 21st June at 9:10am. (Please note the slightly earlier start time)
As in previous years, the focus of the morning will be on the fact that it is the End of the Term and that our Primary 7 pupils will now be moving on to secondary school.
At the End of Term Assembly, commemorative presents will be given to the P7 pupils and
in-house trophies will be awarded. Although space is limited in the hall any parent is welcome to attend.
PARENT COUNCIL
The final event of the Parent Council calendar is the ‘Family Fun Night’ on Thursday 16th June from 6:30pm -8pm. (more information to follow)
We are very grateful to the Parent Council for the activities they plan throughout the session and for their generous contributions to the school.
We value this support particularly in the current economic climate as it lets us provide the extras that enhance the learning experiences of all pupils.
STAFFING
Our staffing entitlement for next session has been decided. The school’s allocation will allow us to form 3 classes. With the number of pupils currently at each stage and all new intake figures confirmed, the configuration of classes for next session will probably be:
P1/2, P3/4 and P5/6/7.
Details regarding classes will be issued before the end of term and the children will be given the opportunity to spend some time in their new class and meet their new teacher before the end of term.
Please note the roll can change from week to week and although this is our projected class plan for next session, in certain circumstances, restructuring of the planned class configurations can also take place at the start of a new session in August.
SPORTS EVENTS/ COMPETITIONS
TRIATHLON
12 pupils from P6 and P7 took part in a Triathlon Event held at Carluke Leisure Centre. All children completed 3 activities – A 50 metre Swim around the water edge of the swimming pool, a 1200 metre bike ride and a 400 metre run on the running track in the John Cummings stadium. A huge well done to everyone who took part.
FOOTBALL SUMMER CUP
The football team will be taking part in a Summer Cup Tournament on Thursday 16th June at Blackwood Primary. I am sure you will join me in wishing the team ‘Good Luck’.
Throughout the session the team has taken part in football festivals run by the Active Schools Team. The boys have played with enthusiasm and determination. Congratulations to team members; Mark Bryson, Christopher Brock, Callum Reid, Robbie Duddy, Jae Gilmartin, Kyle McMillan, Haamid Shahzad and Lewis McMillan.
SPRING BULB COMPETITION
Congratulations to R4 P6/7 for gaining a ‘Highly Commended’ certificate for their participation in the 2015-16 Edina Trust Bulb Project! Well done! Our garden was certainly ‘blooming’ with lots of daffodils.
DAY of ACTION
Our ‘Day of Action’ which took place on Thursday 26th May was a huge success! Everyone enjoyed a variety of activities such as; Basketball, Playground Games, Road Safety Games and making healthy sandwiches or wraps. Pupils also enjoyed taking part in a treasure hunt as well as designing a road safety slogan. The children’s favourite activity was the huge inflatable assault course.
Winners of the road safety competition were;
R1 – Denholm, R3 – Ellie and Cameron and R4 –Devlin. Everyone who took part received a road safety prize. Thank you to Mackenzie and Jae for organising.
BLACKWOOD and KIRKMUIRHILL GALA DAY
Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Children’s Gala Day will take place on Saturday 11th June. A huge variety of activities have been planned. Good Luck to our Queen Makenzie Bonar, Champion Kyle McMillan and Maid Summer Falconer.
In support of Mackenzie, Kyle and Summer, we are joining in the celebrations by entering the parade. The theme will be the ‘Queen’s 90th Birthday Party’. If you wish to take part then please put on your party clothes and join us at Blackwood Primary school for 10am.
WHOLE SCHOOL OUTING TO AMAZONIA, STRATHCLYDE PARK
A whole school outing to Amazonia has been arranged for Friday 17th June. The fun filled day will include a Rainforest themed workshop and animal handling session. All transport and activity costs have been paid for by RJ McLeod, the construction company at Auchrobert Wind Farm. Please see additional information packs in your child’s school bags and return consent forms as soon as possible.
WHOLE SCHOOL OUTING TO THE ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW AT INGLISTON – THURSDAY 23RD JUNE
Mrs Nancy Bryson submitted an application on our behalf to apply for funding to allow the school to attend the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston on Thursday 23rd June. We have been informed that the application to the Scottish Power Energy Network (SPEN) has been successful! (More information about the outing will follow)
FRIDAY 24th JUNE
The school closes on Friday 24th June at 1pm and re-opens to pupils on Monday 15th August at the usual time of 9am.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
10th June School Sports Day at 9:45am
10th June P6/7 NSPCC Workshop
11th June School Parade in Gala Day at 10am
13th June Last week of Boys’ Football Training
14th June Toasty Tuesday – Final week
15th June Welcome Assembly for New Intake Boys and Girls @ 1:15pm
16th June Family Fun Night - 6:30pm -8pm
17th June Whole school outing to Amazonia at Strathclyde Park
21st June End of Term Assembly @ 9:10am
23rd June Whole school outing to The Royal Highland Show at Ingliston
24th June School closes at 1pm
On behalf of everyone at the school, I would like to express our appreciation for your support throughout the session. It is a pleasure to work with our parents for the benefit of all our children.
Have a lovely summer holiday and let’s hope the sun shines!