March Newsletter - Lasswade Primary School

LASSWADE PRIMARY
SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Living it, learning it, loving it …… Lasswade
SCIENCE FAYRE
Thank you to all families who attended our
recent Science Fayre. There was a real buzz
about Lasswade during the day and the pupils
were so excited to share their learning with
their families in such a practical way. Thanks
also for the fabulous feedback we received on
the forms which were sent out. They were
hugely positive and a real boost for staff and
pupils. We appreciate the support given to
Lasswade by our parents, friends and extended
familes.
A particular mention to Jillian Galbraith,
scientist and Grandma of Beth Forrester (P2) –
who responded to our appeal for family
members with a background in science and came
along to present at the showcase.
After the Easter Holidays the whole school will
have a focus on numeracy – Financial Education
in particular. We would really appreciate input
from anyone working in the banking / financial
sector – more details to follow or email
lasswade_ps@midlothian.gov.uk if you would like
to help!
GENERAL ELECTION
Advance notice that the school will be used as a
polling station on Thursday 7th May and
therefore be closed to pupils on this date.
17 Mar 2015
PARENTAL CONSULTATIONS
A reminder that the consultations will be held on
the evenings of Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th
March. Pupils in Primary 3-7 classes are encouraged
to attend the consultation with their families.
This year the theme of the competition for our
Book Fayre is Favourite Characters – the pupils can
choose one of two categories – turn your favourite
character into a Lego figure (a blank Lego outline
will be issued) or turn your favourite male book
character into a female (or vice versa).
PARENT COUNCIL
The Parent Council are busy planning their Blingo
Event which will now go ahead with the new date of
Friday 5 June. Look out for the flier in school bags
soon…
LASSWADE’S GOT TALENT
The ever popular Lasswade’s Got Talent returns
next term. Auditions for this event will take place in
school during the weeks beginning 27th April and 4th
May. The lucky finalists will then perform at LHSC
on THURSDAY 11th JUNE.
HEALTH FORTNIGHT
Next week sees the start of our focus on Health
with the focus this year being "Looking After Me!"
Already booked are sessions in Rugby and Dance,
Mrs Campbell will deliver HeartStart to all stages,
Miss Welsh will offer art therapy sessions with a
healthy eating focus, we will have a mixed stage
learning afternoon as well as visits from a nurse and
occupational therapist. Class teachers will deliver
health related activities in class to compliment the
focus. Children will also be completing a survey
about how they feel about themselves and their
attitude to school. It promises to be action
packed!!!
SICKNESS ABSENCE/LATE NOTICE
If your child is going to be absent from
school or late in due to an appointment
please telephone the school office before
9:15am on the day of absence. If the lines
are busy please leave a message. There are
over 400 pupils in school so the three
phone lines can at times all be in use! Please
could you also ensure you keep the office
up to date with any changes to your work,
home or mobile phone numbers.
CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT
Well done to successful learner Holly Brown
(P3y) who recently achieved a Merit in the
Level 1 & 2 proficiency awards for gymnastics.
Well done to successful learner Ewan Meldrum
(P3x) who recently completed his Level 6
skiing, including free runs, parallel turns and
pole planting.
Well done to confident individuals Alasdair
Graham (P2x) and Jayden Gentles (P2y) who
have both recently been moved up a level at
swimming.
PLEASE LET US KNOW
CHILD’S ACHIEVEMENTS
OF
YOUR
Child’s Name _____________
Well done to successful learner Cameron
Taylor in P5y who recently achieved his first
Judo grading – “First Mon”.
Well done to Levi Ross in P3x who won the
recent Morrisons “Design a Bouquet of Flowers
Picture” for Mother’s Day – his prize was real
flowers for his mum and an Easter Egg pack for
him!
Well done to successful learner Michaella
Wootton (P5x) who, in Highland Dancing, has
passed her Bronze, Pre Bronze and Highland
First Step with highly commended.
Well done to Bailey Brown (P2y) and Thomas
Yates (P3x) who made loom bands and sold
them to family and friends raising £31. They
used this money to buy a football, colouring
pens and games which they then handed in to
the Forth One Christmas appeal. Excellent
enterprising spirit boys – well done!
Class ___________________
Achievement
Signed _____________________