Falla HillPrimay School

June 2017 Newsletter

Staffing news

At the end of term we will say goodbye to Mrs Melia (P3), Ms Boyle (P2) and Ms Robertson (nursery) and Ms Doolan (P4). I am sure you will join me in wishing them all the very best for the future.

Miss Graham, probationer teacher, will be joining us in August. I know you will make Miss Graham feel very welcome at Falla Hill.

Diary dates

Please see attached sheet for diary dates until the end of term.

Gala Day!

I hope that many of you will turn out for the Gala day on Saturday morning. Pupils who are walking with the school or nursery should meet at the Partnership Centre for 10.45am. It would be fantastic if as many children and families can join us in the walk around the village. Please remember we can have power ranger or fairy trolls or if you don’t wish to dress up that’s also fine. The more the merrier! Children from P5 can, if you wish, walk in the parade on their own, younger children should be accompanied by an adult. Parents will be responsible for their child at all times.

The football team will also be walking with the banner they designed. All football strips borrowed for the walk must be returned on Monday morning.

A Primary School relay race (boys and girls) will take place at 3pm at the sports field please go along and support our children.

Health and safety

Please remember that dogs, whether they are on a leash or not, are not allowed in our playground. Thank you for your co-operation with this.

Children are still accessing the school via the school car park. Can I please remind you that this is unsafe and all pupils should access the school from the playground? I would be grateful for your support with this matter to ensure the safety of all concerned.

Head Lice

An information leaflet for parents and carers is on Ipay Impact and the school blog. If you would like a paper copy please contact the school office. Please be vigilant in checking your child’s hair. Thank you for supporting us with this.

Nut allergy

Some of our pupils have a slight allergy to nuts; where possible can children please bring an alternative snack to nuts for break time?

Email contact

If you need to email a member of staff direct could you please do so via the school office and this will be forwarded to the relevant member of staff by Mrs Harkins. The school office email address is as follows:

Please continue to update your email details at the school office so letters can be emailed to you.

Twitter

Many of you will be aware that the school now has a twitter account. This was set up last week for the parents of pupils attending school camp. The feedback from this has been very positive and in August I will seek permission from parents in all classes so that we can continue to engage with you in this way. I am planning to link twitter with the school blog and our new website so there will be a variety of ways for you to engage in the life and work of our school. The aim of this is to improve parental engagement. In August, if you give permission, you will be given the details to access our twitter account.

Movie fundraiser:

Thank you to everyone who helped to make our movie night a success. A total of£137.44was raised.

Property improvements

  • The plasma screen is now in the foyer, this will keep you up to date on events in the school.
  • New nursery doors have been fitted
  • Damaged ceiling tiles will be replaced throughout the nursery and the school over the next few weeks.
  • The staff room is being painted this week and new carpet fitted
  • Roof and guttering repairs have been undertaken and joinery work completed on some windows
  • Additional heaters and fans have been put in the gym hall to ensure the hall is at an appropriate temperature
  • Access swipes have been fitted to external doors

Football coach

Our P6/7 football team has a new coach: Luke MacDonald. Luke is based at the partnership centre and he trains our team on a Monday after school. The partnership centre has also provided us with new footballs for this training. I am extremely grateful for their support and hope to continue a strong link with the partnership centre next session.

Swimming

Our P5, 6 and 7 pupils are attending the partnership centre for swimming lessons this term. If you are able to help with walking the pupils up and down from the centre can you please let the school office know.

As far as possible Mrs Gunning and I try to seeparents if we can during the busy school day however, if this isnot possible please ring the school office or leave a message and we will return your call as soon as we can.

Anne Pettit

Head Teacher

Dates for your diary

Event / Date
Nursery Trip: Safari Park / 5th June – all day. Register in the hall at 8.30am. Bus leaves at 9am
School sports’ day ( 1st choice ) / 6th June – weather permitting. 10.45am at Fallas playing fields
P7 parents’ information meeting at Whitburn Academy / 6th June at 7pm
P4 visit to the Glasgow Science Centre / 8th June –all day
P5 camp - Lowport / 7-9th June
Fauldhouse Gala day / 10th June – meet in the partnership centre at 10.45am
P7 transition to Whitburn Academy / 13th-16th June
Anytime Anywhere information evening for our current P4, P5 and P6 parents and pupils. / Tuesday 13th June 5.30-6.30pm
P1 induction meeting / 14th June at 1.45pm
Pupils will meet their teacher for next session. / 15th June at 2pm
Poetry launch involving some P5 and P6 pupils / 15th June at 5.30-7.30pm at Whitburn Academy
Nursery/P1 assembly / 16th June at 9.30am for morning and afternoon pre-school pupils. Parents from nursery and P.1 will be invited. letter
Friendly football match Falla Hill v St John’s / 19th June at 3.30pm at the 3G pitch.
Nursery sports day in the nursery garden. / 19th June. Morning group 10am. Afternoon group 2pm.
Sports day (2nd choice) / 20th June – if needed this will be as 6th June.
Animal Encounters / 21st June for all classes.
P7 leavers’ assembly / 23rd June @ 9.15am. Access to the hall from 8.55am
Nursery graduation / 26th June @ 9.30am
P7 leavers’ party / 6-8pm on 29th June at Fauldhouse Golf Club
End of term / Friday 30th June at 12.30pm
Staff return / Monday 21st August: in-service day
Pupils return / Tuesday 22nd August 2017