KINTORE PRIMARY SCHOOL BULLETIN NO 8

Dear Parents/Guardians

Midmill School

We have now been given updated information on the early enrolment procedures for Midmill School. This is for ALL FAMILIES in the Midmill Zone who wish to move to Midmill, either in January 2017 or August 2017.

Admission Forms and further information will be available from 23 November 2015 to 11 December 2015 and can be obtained from:-

  • Kintore School Office (Monday – Friday - 8.30 am – 3.30 pm)
  • Kintore Library
  • Gordon House, Inverurie
  • Email
  • Telephone 01467 628442 for a Form to be sent to you
  • Electronic Version of Form -

As the school is open most evenings we will also leave a few copies in the entrance foyer. Please note the school will be a pick-up and collection point only as the processing of the Admission Forms will take place centrally. A map of the Admission Zone is available in the foyer.

PLEASE NOTE A SEPARATE FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH CHILD

For any information/advice call 01467 628442

IF YOU ARE ZONED FOR MIDMILL BUT WISH TO REMAIN IN KINTORE PRIMARY SCHOOL YOU JUST HAVE TO SIT TIGHT AT THE MOMENT AND DETAILS WILL BE ISSUED LATER.

On the Kintore Primary School website and under the tab “The Future” we will update any information, leaflets etc as we receive them. This could be another port of call should you be unsure of any procedures.

Midmill School Workshop

As intimated earlier this will take place in the school on Wednesday, 25 November 2015 at 4.00 pm. At this meeting it is hoped a steering group to support the transition will be formed.

P1 Christmas Celebration – Wednesday, 9 December 2015 – 9.15 am

This short sing-a-long performance will be followed by the opportunity to visit your child’s class as well as enjoy tea or coffee and a mince pie.

We can allocate two seats per child and take requests for additional tickets which we will distribute on Friday, 4 December 2015. Please complete the attached slip to be returned to the school as soon as possible. Tickets will be distributed via pupil post so please check the school bag!

P2 Nativities – Thursday, 10 December 2015

As mentioned in the last Bulletin to prevent an audience exodus classes will perform as follows:-

  • P2A and P2B 9.15 am
  • P2C and P2D10.00 am

We will issue different tickets for each performance including a special ticket for those who wish to see the whole performance.

Each child will be allocated three tickets with the option of requesting additional tickets should they be available. We estimate that the complete performance will be over by 10.45 am.

P1 and P2 Performances

Please note that fire regulations insist that all members of the audience are seated, even young children, so each must have a ticket. We would also appreciate knowing in advance if anyone requires accessible seating. Hall space is limited so any prams or buggies must stay outside.

PLEASE NOTE – THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR TICKETS, HOWEVER, THERE WILL BE COLLECTIONS AT ALL PERFORMANCES FOR THE SCHOOL CHARITIES.

Nursery Christmas Celebration

The Nursery Christmas Celebration “We’re going on a Santa Hunt” will take place as follows:-

  • Thursday, 10 December 2015Session 1 at 2.00 pm
  • Friday, 11 December 2015Session 2 at 9.30 am

Full details are in the Nursery Newsletter.

Aberdeenshire Life Education Centre – 1 – 11 December 2015

The above, known as the ALEC Caravan, will be with us in December. Classes from Nursery to P1 will be allocated time with Harold the Giraffe to discuss aspects of Health and Social Education.

As in previous years the ALEC Educator will hold sessions for parents; further information on these will follow later.

Curricular Evening

Many thanks to those of you who came along last Thursday; the evaluations are mainly positive and will help us plan for the future. It is our intention to put most of the handouts, PowerPoints etc on to our website for your future reference.

Artie’s Christmas Songs and Stories

We managed to procure a performance from Artie of the Singing Kettle for Nursery and P1 pupils. The performance will take place on Friday, 18 December 2015 in the afternoon.

I realise that Session 2 will not be there that afternoon but we can accommodate all the Nursery children if their parents can bring them and we can rustle up a few helpers.

More details to follow.

Flu Vaccine – P1 – P7

Flu vaccines will be administered next week in the school – Monday – Thursday. The “vaccine” will be in the form of a “puff up the nose” and will only be administered where parental permission has been obtained.

Basketball Coaching – Thursdays

The last Coaching Session for this year will be on Thursday, 26 November 2015.

Events

W/B Monday, 23 November 2015-P4 Cafes throughout the week

Pupil Flu Vaccine Administered

Monday, 23 November 2015-Parent Council Meeting

Wednesday, 25 November 2015-Midmill Parent Meeting at 4.00 pm

Thursday, 26 November 2015-Cluster Technology Event – P7

Monday, 30 November 2015-St Andrew’s Day Celebration (Nursery)

Tuesday, 1 December 2015-PTA Meeting – All Parents Welcome

Wednesday, 2 December 2015-Nursery Outing

Thursday, 3 December 2015-Nursery Outing

Saturday, 5 December 2015-Village Christmas Lights Switch-on

Wednesday, 9 December 2015- P1 Christmas Celebration

Thursday, 10 December 2015-P2 Nativities

Nursery Christmas Celebration – S1 (PM)

Friday, 11 December 2015-Nursery Christmas Celebration – S2 (AM)

P6 & P7 Christmas Parties

Monday, 14 December 2015-P4 & P5 Christmas Parties

Thursday, 17 December 2015-P2 & P3 Christmas Parties

Monday, 21 December 2015-P1 Christmas Party

Tuesday, 22 December 2015-Church Service

Nursery Parties

Holidays for 2015/2016 Session

Wednesday, 23 December 2015 – Tuesday, 5 January 2016 (Inclusive)-Christmas Holidays

Friday, 12 February 2016-Holiday

Monday, 15 February 2016-Holiday

Tuesday, 16 February 2016-In-Service Day

Wednesday, 17 February 2016-In-Service Day

Friday, 25 March 2016-Good Friday (No School)

Monday, 4 April 2016 - Friday, 15 April 2016 (Inclusive)-Easter Break

Monday, 2 May 2016-May Day Holiday

Monday, 6 June 2016-Local Holiday

Friday, 1 July 2016-Last Day of School before Summer Break

Community News

Additional Needs Support Group

This group is open to all parents/carers who care for children with additional support needs (diagnosed or undiagnosed). It is an opportunity to share experiences and offer advice to each other in a confident environment. The next meeting will be on Monday, 14 December 2015 – 10.00 am – 12 Noon. For more information please contact Janine Cracknell on 07584672271.

WILMA WALKER 20 November 2015

Head Teacher TYPED BY S STRACHAN

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P1 Christmas Celebration

I would like 1 / 2 tickets for the performance (PLEASE DELETE AS APPROPRIATE)

I would like to be considered for …………….…….. additional tickets

(please enter number of tickets required – IF AVAILABLE)

Child’s Name……………………………………………………………………………..Class……………………………………………….

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P2 Nativities

I would like 1 / 2 / 3 tickets for the performance (PLEASE DELETE AS APPROPRIATE)

(A)I wish to attend the P2A and P2B Performance……………………

(B)I wish to attend the P2C and P2D Performance……………………

(C)I wish to attend the whole Performance ……………………

[PLEASE TICK APPROPRIATE PERFORMANCE]

I would like to be considered for ……….…. additional tickets for Performance A / B / C (PLEASE DELETE AS APPROPRIATE)

(please enter number of tickets required – IF AVAILABLE)

Child’s Name………………………………………………………….…………………..Class……………………………………………….