Milton Primary School
Our School Vision: To work actively in partnership to ensure every child
achieves their full potential in an inclusive, supportive, safe, stimulating
and motivating environment.
January Newsletter
Session 2015/2016
Tel:-01555 894282
web:- www.milton-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk email:- office@milton-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
I hope you have all enjoyed a peaceful break over
the festive season. It certainly has felt like a
rather wet and windy holiday rather than the crisp
chill of Winter we have been used to over the last
few years.
I’m sure you will agree our McTivity was a great
success with all classes enjoying their role within
the performances. Thank you to the amazing
number of friends, family and carers who were
able to attend and show their support to all
involved. Our raffle hampers/donations and ticket
sales made the fantastic amount of £648.54 which
will be used to purchase additional fiction and nonfiction books for our library and some active
Literacy games.
In Milton Primary School we pride ourselves on our
‘Milton Manners’. Pupils already know they can earn
Golden Tickets from me for acts of kindness
towards others, remembering our manners and also
effort and determination for all tasks. Once pupils
have managed to collect three Golden Tickets,
they will be able to redeem these for a special
prize from my prize basket. I look forward to
giving some tickets out in the very near future.
Lorna James
Head Teacher
Christmas Jumper Day
Well done to pupils and staff who helped raise
£108.88 for St Andrew’s Hospice on Christmas
Jumper Day on Friday 18th December. Lyndsey
from St Andrew’s Hospice will be visiting us in the
near future during our assembly to talk to pupils
about the important role the hospice has in our
community.
Our Aims and Values
* To ensure all pupils are nurtured, safe, active,
healthy, achieving, included, respected and
responsible.
* To promote rights and responsibility and
through this, aim for every member of the
school community to be treated with equality,
fairness and respect.
* To provide a wide range of opportunities
which give the children the capacity to become
successful learners, confident individuals,
responsible citizens and effective
contributors.
* To improve the achievement and attainment
by providing high quality education.
At the Heart of Milton is…
At the heart
of Milton is…
…
Hard-work
Enthusiasm
Achievement
Respect
Team Work
Lesmahagow High School Carol Concert
Well done to all the musicians and choir
members who were able to take part in
Lesmahagow High School’s Carol Concert last
month. The music and songs were most uplifting
and all agreed the event was a fantastic
success. Thank you to Miss Weir and Mrs Fox
who continue to take our choir on Mondays
during lunchtime. Any new members from P4-7
who would like to attend would be made most
welcome.
Pre-Entry Registration
P7 Transition
Enrolment of pupils eligible to begin school in
August 2016 will take place next week.
Appointments can be made by phoning 01555
894282. Times for registration will be:Monday 11th Jan –
9.30-11.30 and 1.30-2.30
th
Tuesday 12 –
9.30-11.30 and 1.30-4.00
th
Wednesday 13 –
9.30-11.30
Thursday 14th–
1.30-2.30
th
Friday 15 –
9.30-11.30
The school requires each child’s full birth
certificate and two pieces of documentation to
clarify proof of residency. Times have been shared
within the community but if you know of anyone
registering can you please pass this information on
– thank you.
We look forward to welcoming all our new entrants
soon as they begin their new journey.
Primary 1 Lunch Save the Date
We would like to invite our current Primary 1
parents/carers to join us as our ‘finer diners’ on
Thursday 14th. More information with regards to
menu choices will be given in due course. We hope
you will be able to attend, enjoy some healthy food
and chat with your children over lunchtime. Keep an
eye out for your special invite soon.
P4/5 Magic Castle Enterprise
Primary 4/5 are currently planning their ‘Magic
Castle’ enterprise. The topic will provide lots of
interesting contexts for imaginative writing, role
play, art and design and music opportunities. The
class will be holding a magical enterprise evening on
Thursday 21st January. Look out for ‘pupil post’
notices from P4/5 for more information soon.
Primary 7 are looking forward to beginning
their transition events with Lesmahagow High
School. They will have the opportunity to
experience the science labs on Tuesday 19th.
Copies of Lesmahagow High School Handbook
are available at our front office on request or
can be downloaded from the school website.
http://www.lesmahagow.s-lanark.sch.uk/
Hopscotch Theatre Company/
Scottish Week
Primary 4-7 will be treated to a performance
of, ‘Burns’ Last Supper’ on Thursday 14th
January. We will also be hosting a Scottish
week starting Monday 25th where pupils will be
entertained by a Scottish Story Teller and will
take part in a number of themed events
throughout the week before finishing the week
with some traditional tastes of Scotland
including shortbread, tablet and a small taste
of Irn-bru or Scottish water.
P.E Kit Decision
Thank you to all who took part in our recent PE
survey. Results are currently being collated and
will be sent home next week.
Adverse Weather
As noted in December’s newsletter advice
regarding school closures due to severe
weather can be accessed via the council
website at www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk and
twitter @SouthLanCouncil. I will also update
the school website (address above) as soon as
any information is given regarding any
weather/closure advice.
Dates for your Diary
Monday 11th - Friday 15th Enrolment week
Thursday 14th P4-7 Hopscotch Theatre Co
Tuesday 19th P7 Lesmahagow High School Science Lab experience
Thursday 21st P4/5 Magic Castle Enterprise Evening 6.30pm-8.00pm
Monday 25th Scottish Week