Leadhills Primary
School
November /December
2014
Local Heritage Study
Christmas Carol Concert
Pupils and staff had a great heritage walk
around Leadhills on Monday 3rd November.
Pupils used the I Pads to take photographic
and audio evidence of their walk. Thank you to
Mrs Foley for organising the walk and to Mrs
Hamilton and Mr Foley for allowing us into the
Miner’s Library.
We will be hosting a Christmas Carol
service on Monday 15th December 2014,
6.30-8.30pm, in Leadhills Primary School.
The pupils were able to see how books were
lent, as well as artefacts such as curling
medals and John Taylor’s walking stick.
There will be refreshments available after
the service as well as various articles of
craft made by the pupils, for sale.
On returning to school pupils were able to
create a draft of what they would like to see in
the Stained Glass as well as creating a draft
questionnaire for parents and the wider
community.
Pupils and staff are looking forward to looking
at Flora and Fauna which grows in Leadhills
and also participating in Poetry workshops.
Pupils from both classes will perform
various carols/ Christmas songs and it is
hoped that you will be able to come along
and enjoy the festivities.
Local Heritage Showcase
Pupils from both classes will have the
opportunity to showcase their learning
about the Stained Glass Project with
parents and the wider community on
Wednesday 3rd December from 6.308.30pm.
Refreshments will be available as well a
Christmas Raffle.
CINDERELLA
Please note that monies for the
Christmas Pantomime visit on Thursday
18th December should be paid by
Monday 8th December at a cost of £10
per child.
Cheques should be made payable to
Leadhills Primary School.
Parent Council EGM
Children In Need
This will take place on Monday
24TH November 2014; 1.30pm.
Please send any
apologies/agenda items to
leadhillsptc@outlook.com
Thank you.
Rotary Quiz
Primary 7 will take part in Biggar
Rotary Annual Quiz on Tuesday
25th November at Symington
Village hall. This is a great
event, allowing pupils from local
schools to compete; testing their
knowledge of various curricular
subjects as well as general
knowledge.
‘After School Activities’
P4-7 are continuing with their
Dance Club on a Wednesday.
They will participate in
Clydesdale Dance Festival on
Wednesday 26th November 68pm. Tickets are available
direct from Lanark Memorial
Hall.
P1-3 have the opportunity to
attend a Fun Fitness Club
starting Thursday 13th
November for 4 weeks.
Miss McGinty will be
organising a Choir and
practises will be held at lunch
time over the coming weeks.
Leadhills Pupil Council
and RRSA committee would like to run some
activities on Friday 14th November in aid of
Children In Need.
Both committees will send out further details
shortly.
School Website
Leadhills Primary school website is now live;
however it does require a few tweaks.
Thank you to Mrs Pennock for all her hard work.
She assures me that it is easy to maintain and
update and even “I can do it”!!
You will be able to share in your child’s learning on
a regular basis by viewing their class pages;
access newsletters, monthly calendar, school
handbook and Improvement Plan as well as other
updates.
Please search for - leadhills-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Skipping Festival
Primary 1-3 will participate in Biggar Learning
Community Small School Skipping Festival on
Friday 21st November 2014.
They have been working very hard with our
‘skipping leaders’, developing their skills and
techniques.
EDUCATION SERVICES
Executive Director: Jim Gilhooly
Leadhills Primary Head Teacher: Mrs Anne French