KINTORE PRIMARY SCHOOL BULLETIN NO 2
Dear Parents/Guardians
Open Afternoon – Thursday, 3 September 2015 – 1.45pm – 2.45pm
All parents are welcome to visit their child’s/children’s class on Thursday, 3 September 2015. This will give you an
opportunity to meet the teacher as well as hear the class plans for the new session.
Staffing
With some moving around we have managed to start the session with a teacher in front of every class but we have
had to make some concessions in order to do so.
We would like to welcome the following teaching staff:
Ms Seonaid Macdonald (P3S)
Miss Georgina Ritchie (P4P)
Miss Karen Harris (P5B)
Mrs Jessica Parson (P7P)
Miss Lyndsey Scott (P7S)
We also welcome our three new probationer teachers:
Miss Niamh Ellison (P4S)
Mr Tom Webster (P6B)
Miss Jessica Stewart (P2B)
The following teachers have joined our SFL/Link team:
Miss Claire Thompson
Mrs Moira Speake
Mrs Jackie McLelland
To teach PE, we welcome Miss Angela Waite and we also have two new PSAs supporting the children: Mrs Kelly Scott
and Mrs Pamela Black.
Finally, the Nursery staffing has been enhanced by the presence of two new nursery nurses, Mrs Julie Bain and Mrs
Kelly Bonnar.
Mrs Michie continues her responsibility for Nursery and P1; Mrs Stephen for P2 and P3; Mrs Williams for P4 and
P5 and Mrs Walker for P6 and P7. However, do remember that any of the Leadership Team will provide help at any
time.
Miss Macpherson continues to make good progress and hopes to begin a phase return to work from mid-September.
We continue to have a number of vacancies particularly in Pupil Support and teacher non-contact and will have two
maternity leaves in the near future: Mrs Booth and Mrs Cordiner.
Playground
This is the first week of the P1 pupils’ full time attendance. The children are, in the main, now settled into the
routine of arrival and dismissal. It is now time for parents to stay outwith the playground until asked to enter by
the Class Teachers.
School Office
Please also note that with immediate effect the School Office will now be open 8.30 am – 3.30 pm Monday-Friday.
To reduce interruptions we have set up a new procedure for forgotten gym kits, packed lunches etc. The office
staff will contact the class concerned and either the teacher or the pupil will collect the items at break time. By
doing this we would hope to lessen disruption to both the class and the office
Bikeability – P6
We need a considerable number of parents to support this activity – not just parents from the current P6 class.
Below is a timetable of training sessions – you need not commit to all – we appreciate all help even just one or two
sessions. Please complete the attached slip and return to the school office ASAP. A training session for interested
parents and staff has been booked for Wednesday, 9 September 2015 at 1.00 pm here in the school. Please return
the attached slip to the school office ASAP. The training session concentrates on the Bikeability Scheme and whilst
useful is by no means compulsory.
Cycling Sessions, some on the road, will take place as follows for all P6 pupils:Monday, 14 September 2015
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
Thursday, 17 September 2015
Monday, 21 September 2015
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Thursday, 24 September 2015
Monday, 28 September 2015
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
Thursday, 1 October 2015
Monday, 5 October 2015
Wednesday, 7 October 2014
Thursday, 8 October 2015
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
9.00 am – 10.30 am
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
9.00 am – 10.30 am
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
9.00 am – 10.30 am
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
9.00 am – 10.30 am
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm – TEST SESSION (MAY ALSO INCLUDE THE MORNING)
Rugby- P3 Pupils
Garioch Rugby Club are planning to provide coaching to all pupils starting the week beginning 31 August for P3 pupils.
Actual timings have still to be finalized but we have been offered coaching sessions on a Wednesday morning and
Thursday afternoon. Pupils should be prepared for sessions outside as well as inside.
Football
Coaching is already underway but the need for the £10 fee is being reconsidered due to the changes in league fees
etc. While this is being discussed, please hold any payments until we are clear about what is needed.
Basketball P4 – P7 – Thursdays - 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Coaching will resume on Thursday, 3 September 2015. The dates for Term 1 are: 3, 10, 17, 24 September, 1 and 8
October. For Term 2 the dates are: 29 October, 5, 12, 19, 26 November and 3 December. Please return the
attached slip should you wish your child to attend, even if they attended last year. Children should be dressed
appropriately and are expected to behave at all times.
Comments/Suggestions
There is always space at the end of a Bulletin for feedback. We are happy to consider all suggestions and, if it
would help, will shortly have a box for this in the foyer.
Please sign your comments clearly as we may wish to discuss your ideas further. I am naturally reluctant to deal
with anonymous comments.
Assessments
This session, alongside other Aberdeenshire Schools, we will be assessing pupil attainment in literacy and numeracy
as follows:August
October
January-February
February-March
May-June
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P1 Baseline Assessment
P5 Assessments
P7 Assessments
P3 Assessments
P1 Re-Assessments
Pupils work individually at the computer for these and results will be collated in such a way that individual as well as
year group progress can be monitored. We are also considering testing at P2, P4 and P6 to further inform us of
pupil progress.
Spree Books
These should now be home/on their way home with the children and are due back in the office by Wednesday,
9 September 2015. Please return any Spree Books/money for Spree Books to the school as soon as possible
otherwise the school will be charged for any outstanding books.
Annual Calendar
The calendar is currently with the printer but you may find it useful to have the following dates in your diaries:
Monday, 31 August 2015
Wednesday, 2 September 2015
Thursday, 3 September 2015
Friday, 4 September 2015
Monday, 7 September 2015
Thursday, 10 September 2015
Friday, 11 September 2015
Monday, 14 September 2015
Thursday, 17 September 2015
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Primary 1 pupils full time.
P1 Induction/Curriculum Evening.
Open Afternoon.
P6B and P6C visit to BP.
Parent Council Meeting.
Nursery Parent Coffee Morning/Afternoon.
Colour day in the Nursery.
Bikeability Training begins.
Nursery Parent Workshops.
Holidays for 2015/2016 Session
Monday, 12 October 2015 – Friday, 23 October 2015 (Inclusive)
Monday, 16 November 2015
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
Wednesday, 23 December 2015 – Tuesday, 5 January 2016 (Inclusive)
Friday, 12 February 2015
Monday, 15 February 2016
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
Friday, 25 March 2015
Monday, 4 April 2015 - Friday, 15 April 2016 (Inclusive)
Monday, 2 May 2016
Monday, 6 June 2015
Friday, 1 July 2016
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October Holidays
In-Service Day
In-Service Day
Christmas Holidays
Holiday
Holiday
In-Service Day
In-Service Day
Good Friday (No School)
Easter Break
May Day Holiday
Local Holiday
Last Day of School before
Summer Break
Community News
The Kintore Sunflower Festival is being held on Saturday, 5 September 2015 from 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm at the Church.
The competitions are for all ages and are:
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Ice 3 cupcakes like sunflowers.
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Write a poem about sunflowers.
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Make a sunflower using recycled things.
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Create a miniature garden in a seed tray.
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A photo of a sunflower you have grown.
Entries should be taken to the Church by 2.00 pm on Saturday, 5 September 2015. Winners will be announced at
3.00 pm and there will be prizes for all the competition entrants.
Shopping Trip
For those of you interested in a trip away, Pat Williams is arranging a shopping trip to Livingstone/Glasgow on
Saturday, 28 November 2015 returning on Sunday, 29 November 2015. If you would like to find out further details,
please contact Pat on 01467 632051.
WILMA WALKER
28 August 2015
Head Teacher
TYPED BY H RADFORD
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Bulletin No 2
Parent Comments
Bikeability Training Session for Parents/Helpers
I wish to attend the above Training Session on Wednesday, 9 September 2015 at 1.00 pm in Kintore Primary School.
Name …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Child’s Name………………………………………………………………………………………..Class……………………………………..
(for passing information home only)
Home Phone Number ………………………………………………………………….........
Mobile Phone Number ……………………………………………………………………….
Email Address …………………………………………………………………………………….
Signature………………………………………………………………Date………………………………………
Please tick against the cycling sessions you can help with:Monday, 14 September 2015
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
Thursday, 17 September 2015
Monday, 21 September 2015
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Thursday, 24 September 2015
Monday, 28 September 2015
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
Thursday, 1 October 2015
Monday, 5 October 2015
Wednesday, 7 October 2014
Thursday, 8 October 2015
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
9.00 am – 10.30 am
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
9.00 am – 10.30 am
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
9.00 am – 10.30 am
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
9.00 am – 10.30 am
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm –
TEST SESSION (MAY ALSO INCLUDE THE MORNING)
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Basketball Training
I hereby give permission for my child to attend Basketball Training. I acknowledge that I am responsible for my
child travelling to and from coaching.
Child’s Name………………………………………………………………………………………..Class……………………………………..
Home Phone Number ………………………………………………………………….........
Mobile Phone Number ……………………………………………………………………….
Email Address …………………………………………………………………………………….
My child will be collected from Basketball
My child will walk home from Basketball
Pupil Medical Information …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Parent/Guardian Signature………………………………………………………………Date………………………………………