Event for parents - Education Scotland

Lornshill Academy, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Saturday 30^th January 2016, 9.30am – 1pm

This event is suitable for both parents/carers and practitioners with responsibility for learners in all sectors. The aim of the event is to enable delegates to develop their understanding of how high quality Physical Education can support learning across the curriculum. The day will comprise of theory and practical sessions* which will demonstrate this, in addition to exemplifying how a strong home-school partnership can extend the learning experience. There will also be opportunities to hear key messages and engage in conversation with presenters, colleagues and parents. Children are welcome – there will be PE experiences for them to participate in.

*Participation in the practical sessions is not compulsory, although is encouraged. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

To register for this event, please sign up using the Survey Monkey Link below.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/engagingparentsinPE

Emergency closure of Schools

Please be aware of the Dundee City Council policy in the event of a school closure.

Follow the link below for more information:

http://dmlink.dundeecity.gov.uk/WebRep/CeRDMSGetNodeContent/OTgetNode.php?node=a36b986daaa1a3540c

Further information can also be found on the twitter page below:

https://twitter.com/@dundeecouncil

http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/winterweather/

Lunch Menu

Please find a copy of our school lunch menu for Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 in the 'School' section above.

Internet safety

Last week an information leaflet went home to parents/carers regarding internet safety. More information can also be found by downloading the 'Parents and the Internet booklet' from the link below.

http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/commsafeteam

Please take time to look at these important documents. More information can also be found in the 'Links' section of our website.

Calendar update

Our yearly calendar has been updated, please make note of the important events coming up.

Parent Information

We have been asked to pass on the following information to all parents...

Calling all dads! Discoverin’ Families are launching a new Dads group in Maxwelltown Information Centre on Thursdays from 11.45am to 1.15pm.

There will be plenty of fun indoor and outdoor activities for the kids, as well as loads of family information available for parents.

For more information contact Ricky at Discoverin’ Families on 07495 634434 – or come along and try it out!

Newsletter

Our newsletter will be handed out to pupils today. Please look out for it in their bags.

The newsletter can also be found in the 'School' tab along the top of this website.

Welcome

Welcome back to our P2-7 pupils, they are all looking well after their 6 week break.

It was lovely to meet all of our new P1 pupils, they are getting on very well.

We have now updated the calendar with some important dates for your diary, please have a look!

Newsletter Term 4

Please have a look at our Summer newsletter, some important information for the next few weeks.

You will find the newsletter in the school tab along the top, then the newsletter folder at the left hand side.

Summer holiday

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the pupils for their hard work over this academic year, there have been some tremendous achievements!

Our newsletters will be going home in school bags this week, please check pupil's bags as there are some important points to note.

Our school year will finish for the Summer holidays on Friday 3rd July at 12pm. We wish all children and parents a safe and happy holidays and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday 18th August at 9am.