June 2019 Newsletter

Blacklands
Primary

Newsletter

June 2019/No.12

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Read on to find out more about what’s happening at
Blacklands!

He
ad Teacher’s Message

Dear Parents/Carers,

This is the last newsletter this session. There is lots
happening, please refer to the dates on the last page and
put on your calendar!

We would like to thank our families for supporting us this
session. We have had a really successful year with lots to
celebrate. A special ‘congratulations’ to Kerris Bryden,
who has been chosen to represent the school at the
Segdoune Carnival.

As always, please let us know if there is anything concerning
you about your child. If you phone the office in the first
instance, Mrs Smith will arrange for your child’s class teacher
to be in touch or and appointment can be arranged with
either Mrs Gibson or myself.






I was delighted to be appointed as
permanent Head Teacher of the school
earlier today and look forward to working
with you all over the following session/s.

In partnership,

Susan Lauder



BREAKFAST BOUNCE

Our ‘Breakfast Bounce’ is continuing to be
very successful. This is FREE for all families.
All children are welcome and can come one
day in the week or every day! The choice is
yours!

8.20-8.40 - Breakfast
8.40-9.00 - Activities and games
** P1-3 children must ALL be signed in by a

parent/carer on arrival. **

Play trail

Our children were super excited to get on our
NEW PEF funded play trail. They have been
very careful, followed our safety rules and
have been very responsible.




Our running track has also been used daily
as classes complete their ‘Daily Mile’. We
definitely have boys, girls and staff who are
increasing their fitness. Well done to all!



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Attendance Matters

A wee reminder that low attendance and regular late-
coming has a massive detrimental impact on
children’s learning. Headteachers in all North Ayrshire
schools are duty bound to address this with parents/
carers and work together to make improvements.
Children whose attendance has fallen below 90% will
receive a letter to discuss this.
If your child is going to be absent PLEASE phone
the school by 9am if possible. We need to know
your child is safe. Mrs Smith spends a lot of time
calling emergency contacts to establish children’s
whereabouts when they have not arrived at school.

New P1 Visits

We have enjoyed spending some time with our
future P1 children. The current P1 and P6 have
been excellent buddies and hope to make the
transition smoother for your child. We still have a
few events to go… dates below!

Date Event

Thursday 6th June
Primary 1 induction in
1.30-2.30pm P1 classroom

Tuesday 11th June
Primary 1 induction in
9.15-10.15am P1 classroom

Thursday 13th June
Family Learning Team
1.00-2.00pm event in library

Thursday 20th June
P1 with parent/carer
12noon Taster lunch in hall

Thursday 20th June
Family Learning Team
12noon event in library





Summer fun
Extravaganza

Tuesday 25th June 1-3pm

Our fabulous Parent Council are organising an
afternoon of summer fun and need your help! They
plan to have:

• Hot dogs
• Candy floss
• Chocolate tombola
• Bottle stall
• Face painting
• Bouncy castle
• Beat the goalie
• Soak the senior
• Home baking/tea/coffee
• Bike raffle

Letter to follow.

We will be having a DRESS DOWN day on
Wednesday 12th June - children to bring a
donation for the chocolate tombola and on
Wednesday 19th June - children to bring a
donation for the bottle stall.





Dates for your Diary

JUNE

Sun 2nd Segdoune Carnival

Tue 4th Sports Day (PM)

Wed 5th P7 Literacy/Numeracy challenge @ KA
9am-12.45pm

Thu 6th New P1 Transition Activity 3 1.30-2.30pm

P7 Enterprise event @ KA 1.30-2.30pm

Family Learning Team - Outdoor Club week 2

Fri 7th Sports day (RESERVE)

Pupil Councils (Last meeting)

Tue 11th New P1 Transition Activity 4 9.15-10.15am

Wed 12th Dress down - bring a donation for chocolate
tombola

Thu 13th P7 at Leavers’ Trip Colour-splash

P3 Athletics Event @ KA 9.45-11.45am

Family Learning Team - Transition event in
library 1.00-2.00pm

Family Learning Team - Outdoor Club week 3

Fri 14th-Sun 16th P7s at Dalguise Residential

Tue 18th P1-P7 Summer Trip to Culzean
LETTER TO FOLLOW

Wed 19th Dress down - bring a donation for bottle stall
Thu 20th
P7/S1 Induction 1 at Kilwinning Ac.
Fri 21st New P1 Taster Lunch
Mon 24th
Tue 25th Family Learning Team - Transition event in
library 1.00-2.00pm
Wed 26th
Family Learning Team - Outdoor Club week 4
Thu 27th
Fri 28th P7/S1 Induction 2 at Kilwinning Ac.
Class Bump Up (PM)
Reports Out

Prize giving rehearsal (AM)
Summer Concert rehearsal (PM)

P1-7 Prize Giving 9.30am
2 TICKETS PER FAMILY - DETAILS TO
FOLLOW

Summer fun extravaganza (Parent Council)

*** NOTE CHANGE OF DATE ***
P1-7 Summer Concert 10.30-11.30am &
6.00-7.00pm
TICKETS WILL BE SOLD FOR THIS EVENT -
DETAILS TO FOLLOW

EYC Celebrations AM & PM

iCycle tests

Summer Service at Abbey Church 9.30am
Blacklands Got Talent- 10.45am
School closes 1pm