4 Jun 2008 - June Newsletter 2008
Dear Parents
Welcome to the final month of session 2007/08!
HOLD ON TO YOUR BACKPACKS
As the end of session approaches and children begin to clear out their school belongings for the Summer holidays, we thought it would be appropriate to spare a thought
for children in
clothes - Tshirts, flip flops etc. Many children buy new school bags for a new session. If this is the case then please send unwanted items in to school. We will
ensure that they are uplifted by the Backpack Project. Many thanks.
THANK YOU!
We would like to say a huge thank you for all those vouchers you have been sending in over the past months. As a result many more games for the playground have
been ordered, as well as two “dark dens” for early years classes and some craft materials. Something for everyone!
STAFFING NEWS
Mrs. Alison Wood has announced that she will be retiring (early) in June. Mrs Wood has been our Support
for Learning Teacher for 17 years and has always given 100% to the children during her time here.
We will be extremely sad to see her go but naturally wish her a very happy retirement, which she richly deserves.
Bugbusting day at rhps
On June 10th the school nurse will speak to classes about head lice prevention. Head lice can be an irritating problem for children and their families from time to time. After the talk
letters will be issued about the” bug-busting” day which will take place on Friday June 13th. We look forward to your positive participation. Although a very irritating problem, head lice
can easily be treated and avoided.
PHOTO ORDERS
P1, P7 and Nursery proof photographs have now been sent home. Orders must arrive at school by Wednesday June 4th to be sure of the photos arriving before the end of term.
ART COMPETITION WINNERS
We very much enjoyed the Art Exhibition held on Friday 23rd May at
It was a lovely to have such a worthwhile focus for a cluster enterprise project.
A very large number of entries were received embracing a vast range of artistic styles and
media. Primary 5A gained a highly commended award for their artistic designs of
swimming pool tiles. Primary 4 worthy winners were Zainab and Mhairi. I’m delighted to say
that P6B were the overall winners of their section with an amazing model of the
new campus based on the original ideas of James Craig who designed the New Town. Well done
to all artistic entrants.
FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT AND CAR BOOT
Saturday June 7th. 10:00 – 12:00 noon.
Football, Fun, Refreshments, Car Boot
Something for everyone!
Don’t miss one of the favourite events of the
school calendar – the Football Tournament
and Car Boot
DONATIONS OF HOMEBAKING CAN BE
Thanks to all those who entered the “Lucky Lottery” to win tickets for the Edinburgh Festival Theatre,
kindly donated by Mrs. Collard. The lucky winner was Daniel Singh, P7A and Mrs Collard
now has her new garden shears.
GET YOUR MONEY ENVELOPES FOR NEXT SESSION
Money envelopes have proved very popular this year as a secure way to send money to
school. They are now available to purchase -
COST : £1 for 15, £3.00 for 50.
PHS UNIFORMS
Order forms have been given out to the children in P7 who will be starting
meeting for parents this Wednesday June 4th at 7.00pm in PHS.
OUT ABOUT & AROUND
o Primary 2 classes had a lovely day at the
picnic lunch and saw all the old planes.
o Also last Wednesday Primary 1 classes went to the Butterfly Farm to study the mini-beasts as
part of their theme.
o Primary 3 classes are investigating Woodlands for their environmental topic and had a lovely time
last Thursday exploring the woods at Newhailes.
o P7A had a very creative morning when the Festival Arts workshop came to their class last Thursday.
o Last Friday welcomed Mrs Pauline McInnes to our assemblies. She came to tell us all about
the Nepalese community in
o School Sports are scheduled for Thursday June 5th. P1-3 classes in the morning and P4-7 classes in
the afternoon. Please come along and cheer the children on! If the weather is poor Sports day
will be rearranged for the following week – June 12th.
o We are playing host to a group of teachers from
to see schools with very good practice in ECO work.
o We will be hosting a visit from Nick Nairn’s Cook Bus accompanied by MSP Fiona Hislop on
June 26th. The focus of the visit is to be Healthy Eating in school.
o The Nursery will be holding their annual “Fruit Olympics” in the Quad on Tuesday June 10th.
o Primary 7 transition has begun with visits from key High School staff to the school. Later in the
month P7 pupils will spend 2 days at High School.
o Many thanks to parent Willie Cowan, who has kindly arranged for two classes to attend the pre-
launch festivities of the ship HIRTA which, recently built in
o P6 classes are visiting
PRIMARY 5 FOOTBALL GLORY!
Congratulations to the P5 Football Team who won the Portobello Cup on Saturday,
defeating Parson’s Green, Duddingston Blues, Duddingston Yellows and drawing with
Many thanks to CHARLIE IRONS COACHES who kindly donated a trophy for the
P6 Footballers in recognition of their achievements this season.
INTERSCHOLASTICS – MEADOWBANK STADIUM
P6 & 7 athletes will represent the school at the
Good luck everyone!
For information about the Active Schools programme contact Colin McMillan on 661- 4459
or
colinmcmillan@parsonsgreen.edin.sch.uk
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
JUNE 2008
Tues June 3rd NURSERY OPEN DAY
Wed June 4th Nursery Sponsored Walk &
Cream Tea
Thurs June 5th School Sports Day Choice 1
P1-3 Sports AM
P4-7 Sports PM
*NB If sports are cancelled they will be rescheduled for the following week, Thurs June 12th.
Sat June 7th Football Tournament 10.00 – 12noon
and Car Boot
Fri June 13th Bug Busting Day
Wed June18th High School Visit – P7 pupils
New P1 Induction Meeeting for parents PM
Thurs June 19th High School Visit – P7 pupils
New P1 Induction Meeeting for parents PM
Tues June 24th P7 Leavers’ Disco 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Thurs June 26th Leavers’ Assembly 1.30pm
NB P1-3 classes dismiss at lunchtime
FRI JUNE 27TH TERM ENDS 12 NOON
And finally.......
A Final Word Newsletter will be issued on the last week of session as is customary. This will include information regarding class arrangements and session dates
for the school year ahead.
Hope to see you all on Sports Day and at the Summer Tournament on Saturday!
Yours sincerely
Joan Brear
Headteacher