We have had another week of glorious weather to enjoy. Thank you to everyone who is sending in suncream and sun hats for the children.
Some of the, many, highlights this week have been: –
Welcoming our new P1 parents to Abbeyhill Primary school. The nursery children becoming a spontaneous audience for the filming of Primary 6 Fischy music song. It is so catchy and the message is one very close to our Abbeyhill vision.
I was blown away by the confidence and talent of our P3-P7 school choir, who made their debut at assembly on Tuesday.
Assembly focussed on recognition of school rules, values, kindness, achievements and the 4 capacities. It was fantastic to see so many children being recognised in all areas and children nominating staff for recognition too.
Staff ran a very enjoyable house event for Primary 1-7 with children enjoying carrying out activities all afternoon with their House team in preparation for our Sports Day on Friday.
Primary 6 enjoyed another visit to Edinburgh University for their final part of their dance project.
Snapshot of our Learning:
P1 continue their trip with a stop to prepare and try some Greek food.P1 continue their trip with a stop to prepare and try some Greek food.P1 continue their trip with a stop to prepare and try some Greek food.P1 continue their trip with a stop to prepare and try some Greek food.P1 continue their trip with a stop to prepare and try some Greek food.P1 continue their trip with a stop to prepare and try some Greek food.P1 continue their trip with a stop to prepare and try some Greek food.P6 continue developing their rugby skills before their festival next week. P6 continue developing their rugby skills before their festival next week.P6 & P7 have had the chance to learn about cricket. P6 & P7 have had the chance to learn about cricket.P6 & P7 have had the chance to learn about cricket.P6 & P7 have had the chance to learn about cricket.P2 have been getting ready for sports day. P2 have been getting ready for sports day.P6 finished their project with Fishy Music.The playground has been well used at break and lunch this week with the great weather. The playground has been well used at break and lunch this week with the great weather.
For this week’s update I include:
New P1 Meeting for parents
Students
Sports day 1
Summer Garden Party- Its almost time!
Primary 7 Leavers event
Home Learning
Teddy Bears Picnic for new Primary 1 children
Current Primary 1 and Primary 2 Meeting
A recording of the meeting will be available shortly for current P1 and P2 parents.
Students
We will be welcoming a second set of Swiss Students into P4 and P6 this week.
Sports Day 1
Sports day information was sent out this week. Please check your e-mail.
We are looking forward to seeing you on Friday 9th at the Holyrood Park Education Centre.
Summer Garden Party
The preparations are in full swing for the Summer Garden party which will be held on Saturday 10th June from 12.00 to 3.00.
The list of raffle prizes is amazing. Thank you to all our families who have contributed to this. Tickets can be bought in the playground at drop off and pick up times. You can also send your child into school with the money in an envelope stating how many tickets you wish to buy.
Primary 7 Leavers Event and Fischy Music Concert
Primary 7 leavers event will be held in the Meadowbank church at 1.30 on 27th June at Meadowbank Church followed by a Fischy music concert, showcasing the new songs by P4 and P6.
All families are welcome to come along to share this event.
The children will return to school with their class teachers and should be collected from School in the playground at the usual time.
Home Learning
All home learning folders should be returned on Monday 5th, even if you have not completed the grid. We need to collect all books and folders in for next session. I am looking forward to sharing any Home Learning at assembly that children would like to share on Tuesday 6th June.
Teddy Bears Picnic
We are looking forward to welcoming our new Primary 1 children into school on the Thursday 8th of June. Please check the e-mail from Ms Wynn for the details.
Finally
We are always available to speak to if you have any queries or concerns. Please either get in touch through e-mail to the school office or make an appointment to come in to discuss with a member of staff.
As always, I wish you a wonderful, restful, and relaxing weekend.
Well, it may have been another short week, but once again it was jam packed!
We aim to provide a rich, diverse curriculum which allows our children to apply their learning in different contexts and make connections to life outside of school.
This will continue to be a focus, as we refresh our curriculum rationale next session.
Some, of the many, highlights this week have been: –
Primary 7 enjoying an amazing day at the Aegon offices on Tuesday, working with the RedSTART team and Aegon Volunteers, to develop their understanding of finances and financial decision making. The children were buzzing on their return.
Primary 6 continued to work with Fischy music and the first group of children took part in Bikeability Level 1.
Primary 1 and 2 welcomed YMI (Youth Music Initiative) into classes on Thursday to develop their music education through rhythm and games.
Primary 4 and 5 also welcomed the YMI team in on Friday to start their block of Ukelele lessons.
Mr Woodhouse attended City of Edinburgh’s Digital conference, gaining insight on new developments, and worked alongside Learning community colleagues to plan our digital development next session.
I was delighted to welcome so many families into school on Thursday afternoon to share our learning in sustainability from Primary 1-Primary 7.
The feedback from families was overwhelmingly positive and we are already looking forward to planning more opportunities for next session.
Snapshots of this Weeks Learning:
P2B made terraria with our grown ups as part of our work on lifecycles and sustainability.P2B made terraria with our grown ups as part of our work on lifecycles and sustainability.P2B made terraria with our grown ups as part of our work on lifecycles and sustainability.P2B made terraria with our grown ups as part of our work on lifecycles and sustainability.P2B made terraria with our grown ups as part of our work on lifecycles and sustainability.P2a had their first YMI musical session.P2a had their first YMI musical session.P2a had their first YMI musical session.P4s enjoying learning the ukulele.P4s enjoying learning the ukulele.P7 had a great time at Aegon learning how to manage money.P7 had a great time at Aegon learning how to manage money.P7 had a great time at Aegon learning how to manage money. P6 continued to develop their media skills, with Stop Motion Spelling & PlantingP6 continued to develop their media skills, with Stop Motion Spelling & PlantingP6 continued to develop their media skills, with Stop Motion Spelling & PlantingP6 continued to develop their media skills, with Stop Motion Spelling & Planting
For this week’s update I include:
Playground after school
Uniform
Warm Weather
Class Structure survey for current P1 and P2 parents
New P1 Meeting for parents
RedSTART data collection letter for P3 and P4
Students
Sports Day 1
Summer Garden Party
Playground After School
We are loving seeing so many families using the playground after school.
Please note that Nursery does not finish till 4.00 and often they will be using the wildlife and grass area until then in good weather.
If nursery children are out on the grass, please keep your children on the pitch or SPA area.
Keeping clear boundaries is very important for staff.
The Nursery staff will mark the boundary they are using with cones until they are finished. Primary children should ot cross this line.
Thank you for your support in this.
Uniform
A further reminder that children should still wear a school jumper/cardigan or hoodie on Gym days. We want to encourage a sense of belonging and identity and wearing school uniform supports this. Please keep bright and branded hoodies etc for use at home.
If you do not have school jumpers or need to add a few to your child’s wardrobe, we have a large selection of preloved uniform in school.
Warm Weather Preparation
The weather is getting warmer. An e-mail went home asking parents and carers to ensure that their children have sun cream on and are bringing a hat into school, so they are protected from the sun.
New Primary 1 Meeting
A meeting for all new Primary 1 parents will be held in the school hall on Thursday 1st June at 9.00. A virtual meeting will be held on Friday 2nd December for any families who cannot make the face-to-face meeting.
Class Structure for Session 2023-2024
A survey for parents to share views was issued last week. This closes on Monday 29th May.
RedSTART Data Gathering P3 and P4
Ms Wynn has sent out information to all P3 and 4 families regarding the collection of data for our partnership project with RedSTART. Please watch the video again and follow the instructions to opt out if you want to. Opting out will not impact your child in any way as they will continue to benefit from the RedSTART programme in class.
Students
Our Swiss Students are settling into P1 and P2b and we were delighted to Welcome their tutor to school on Thursday afternoon. He was excited to join the families sharing the learning.
Sports Day 1
Sports day 1 is planned for Friday 9th June this year. As last year it will be held in front of the Education Centre. Parents wishing to attend should arrive at 9.30.
All children should be dropped off at school as usual and will go to the park with their class and all children will return to school with their class to be collected at the normal time in the school playground. A further, more detailed letter will be issued this week.
Sports day 2 is planned for Friday 16th June, if the weather is not kind on the 9th.
Summer Garden Party
The preparations are in full swing for the Summer Garden party which will be held on Saturday 10th June from 12.00 to 3.00. Please look out for the posters advertising all the fun. We look forward to seeing you there!
Fischy Music Concert
Primary 4 and Primary 6 have been working with Fischy Music on a song writing project this term. We are so grateful to Meadowbank Church for funding this amazing experience.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to change the date for our concert.
We are now going to showcase the songs at an event on 27thth June at 2pm- Please save the date and we will confirm the details shortly. 😊
Finally
We are always available to speak to if you have any queries or concerns. Please either get in touch through e-mail to the school office or make an appointment to come in to discuss with a member of staff.
As always, I wish you a wonderful, restful, and relaxing weekend.
School will be closed on Monday 22nd May- Victoria Day Holiday
Isn’t it lovely to see the change in the weather – being out on the playground in the sunshine all week has been lovely.
It is our last May holiday on Monday and I hope you are all able to enjoy the forecast weather.
Highlights for this week are, the start of our new basketball lunch club, run by Mr Chetwynd and our film night last night. Thank you to the parent helpers who came along to support us. This meant we could increase our offer from 2 films to 3.
Snapshot of this Weeks Learning:
P2 were learning about positive affirmations for mental health weekP2 were learning about positive affirmations for mental health weekP2 were learning about positive affirmations for mental health weekP7 have been thinking a lot about transition to secondary this week and have started preparing for the big move – less than six weeks to go!P1 getting in some early sports day practice. It P1 continued their trip around the world with a stop in Mexico 🇲🇽 & made Guacamole.P1 continued their trip around the world with a stop in Mexico 🇲🇽 & made Guacamole.P1 continued their trip around the world with a stop in Mexico 🇲🇽 & made Guacamole.Some indoor and outdoor phonics games this week in 2b!Some indoor and outdoor phonics games this week in 2b!P4 recording with Fishy MusicP4 recording with Fishy MusicP4 recording with Fishy MusicP5 played battleships using what we’ve learned recently about perimeters area and coordinatesFor the website/twitter: P5 played battleships using what we’ve learned recently about perimeters area and coordinatesSome moves within the playground.P6 enjoying the freedom of outdoor learning while out with their buddies! P6&7 engaging with a mini sustainability project and working collaboratively on iMovie. P6 mixing modern technology and outdoor learning. Building new skills and knowledge of Freeform and species of trees. P6 mixing modern technology and outdoor learning. Building new skills and knowledge of Freeform and species of trees.P6 mixing modern technology and outdoor learning. Building new skills and knowledge of Freeform and species of trees.All the children (all) having fun in park.
For this week’s update I include:
School Holidays in May – Reminder
New Primary 1 Letters
Class Structure Letter
Biometric Information for P7
Bikeability
Sharing Learning Afternoon
Summer Garden Party
Support for Families in NE Edinburgh
Students
Violin and Cello Concert Invitation
School Holiday on Monday
School will be closed on Monday 22nd May- Victoria Day Holiday
New Primary 1 Transition Visits Letter
A letter was issued to all our new P1 families this week outlining the transition events for parents and Carers as well as the children.
Class Structure for Session 2023-2024
A letter outlining the class composition was sent out this week outlining the structure of the classes next session.
Biometric Opt-in Information
Ms Wynn has sent out information to all P7 parents regarding setting up biometric system issued in Secondary school. There is a form that must be returned to the secondary school in the first week.
Bikeability – Level 1
Bikeability Level 1 will be starting for Primary 6 on Thursday. More information to follow.
Sharing Learning afternoon for parents – Thursday 25th May
We would like to invite parents and carers into share learning in the classes on Thursday 25th May.
Primary 1 and Primary 2 – 2.15 to 2.45
Please come to the Office and sign in for 2.15 and you will be taken over to the classes.
All parents should leave at 2.45 to allow the class teachers to finish up their day and all children will be released at their usual time of 3.05 in the playground.
Primary 3 -Primary 7- 2.30-3.00
Please come to the office at 2.30 to sign in and you will be escorted to your child’s class at 2.30. All parents should leave at 3.00 to allow the class teachers to finish up their day and all children will be released at their usual time of 3.15 in the playground.
We look forward to welcoming you into school. Please don’t worry if you can’t make it this time, there will be more opportunities built into next sessions planning.
Support for Families
See information below and attachments.
Growing Not Waiting – a stay and play group for mothers in temporary accommodation with a child under 5 starting Wednesday 24th May
Every Wednesday (term time) 10:30-12:30pm
Leith Community Centre, top floor of the Kirkgate Shopping Centre at the bottom of Leith Walk
A new Buggy/ Parent and Toddler Walk (leaflet attached) will run each Tuesdays 10am-12pm from Hays Community Hub, 3 Hay Avenue, Craigmillar. Parents can enjoy a walk, meet other local parents, followed by refreshments afterwards at the hub. The group will be run by Places for People.
For more information contact Paul Sanderson Tel: 07803453502 paulsanderson@pfpleisure.org
Growing Not Waiting is part of One Parent Families Scotland Edinburgh. They provide a safe, welcoming play space for children under 5 and offer support and advice for mothers living in temporary accommodation. They run a monthly housing rights clinic in partnership with Shelter Scotland as well as financial support, parenting advice and guidance and any other wrap around support that may be needed regarding issues that result from the experience of living in temporary accommodation. They provide travel costs or a taxi to get to the group.
No referral needed and drop ins welcome, if a parent is working with other services they can call Jenifer Hamilton on 07909112036 to make a referral over the phone or email Jenifer.hamilton@opfs.org.uk and they can contact the parent directly to support them to attend.
Mental Health support for BAME communities
The Health in Mind Equal Access service in Partnership with MEHIS are running workshops at Craigmillar Library for adults from ethnic Minority communities. The Mental Health Toolkit sessions will run on Wednesdays 24th May and 31st May 11.30am-1pm (leaflet attached). There is also a fortnightly online wellbeing drop-in groups running (leaflet also attached).
The Love Loss and Living course supports parents who do not have care of their children and may benefit from support in managing the emotions related to such a loss. A pilot was run last year, parents found the course incredibly beneficial.
Shared Parenting are going to be delivering the course again in two ways starting on Wednesday the 31st of May:
• Online, there are six modules that will be released weekly that will be supported by some coaching sessions.
• Face to Face training taking place in the Shared Parenting Scotland Offices (Edinburgh, address below) again weekly, commencing on the 31st of May 6-8 pm
Both courses are free of charge and people can self-refer through their website: http://www.sharedparenting.scot or call the helpline on 0131 557 2440
Students
We will be welcoming Swiss Students into school again next week and look forward to sharing our wonderful school with them over the next few weeks.
Summer Garden Party
The preparations are in full swing for the Summer Garden party which will be held on Saturday 10th June from 12.00 to 3.00. Please look out for the posters advertising all the fun. We look forward to seeing you there!
Violin and Cello Concert
An invitation was sent to a Parents and Carers of children who are learning Violin or Cello to invite them to a concert in school on 15th May. Check your e-mail for the details.
Finally
We are always available to speak to if you have any queries or concerns. Please either get in touch through e-mail to the school office or make an appointment to come in to discuss with a member of staff.
As always, I wish you a wonderful, restful, and relaxing weekend.
I hope you all enjoyed another relaxing long weekend are ready for a full week in school before our final May holiday on the 22nd! Once again, the week has been jam packed with learning at Abbeyhill.
The highlight for me this week has been hearing the development of the Fischy music songs created by Primary 4 and Primary 6 and spending time in the Nursery.
For this week’s update I include:
School holidays in May – Reminder
Home Learning Grids
Interscholastic
Care Experienced Fun Day
School Holidays in May
School will be closed on Monday 22nd May- Victoria Day Holiday
Home Learning
Home Learning grids were sent out this week to all classes. The Home learning should be returned on 5th June.
I have included a family learning task from our Wellbeing programme, Building Resilience. This term we are thinking about the importance of keeping connected, especially if we re facing challenges. The children are thinking about who they have in school and at home to talk to or support them when things are tricky.
Please discuss this with your child and send the wanted picture into school for sharing at assembly on the 6th of June.
Interscholastic Competition
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel participation in the interscholastic competition on Monday due to staffing issues. I know this is disappointing but unavoidable.
Care Experienced fun day at Craigentinny
Please see the flier attached for a Fun Day at Craigentinny for care experienced children. Please pass the information on to any other families locally who may be interested.
Finally
We are always available to speak to if you have any queries or concerns. Please either get in touch through e-mail to the school office or make an appointment to come in to discuss with a member of staff.
As always, I wish you a wonderful, restful, and relaxing weekend.
School will be closed to all children on: -Monday May 8th – Kings Coronation
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday 9th May.
I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing long weekend are ready for another one to celebrate the Coronation. It may have been a short week but once again it has been full of fun and learning.
Primary 4 had a very busy Wednesday with a RedSTART workshop and Fischy Music!
Primary 6 were in excellent voice first thing on Wednesday too, while they worked with the Fischy Music team.
Group 3 in P7 completed their bikeability Level 2 sessions and continued their learning with the Superhero Academy. I cannot wait to read the stories they are creating.
Our Abbeyhill Ambassadors are now planning how we share our Vision, Values and Aims- watch this space………
Our Road Safety Officers have been busy putting the finishing touches to the banner for the playground- thanks to Mrs Neos for helping.
Snapshots of this Weeks Learning:
P7 – Group 3 – Completing level 2 bike-ability P7 – Group 3 – Completing level 2 bike-abilityP1 & P6 visited Holyrood Park.P2A – Learning about and writing letters ready to be posted next week. P2A – Learning about and writing letters ready to be posted next week.P2A – Learning about and writing letters ready to be posted next week.P2A – Learning about and writing letters ready to be posted next week.P1 – learning to measure using their feet.P1 – learning to measure using their feet.P1 – practising their balance skills in PE.P1 – practising their balance skills in PE.P1 – practising their balance skills in PE.P1 – learning to measure using their feet. P2B – completed some super work on measurement and fine motor skills.P2B – completed some super work on measurement and fine motor skills.P2B – completed some super work on measurement and fine motor skills.P2B – completed some super work on measurement and fine motor skills.P2B – completed some super work on measurement and fine motor skills.P2B – completed some super work on measurement and fine motor skills.P2B – completed some super work on measurement and fine motor skills.P6 – took on some teamwork challenges. P6 – developing an understanding of perimeter.P6 – developing an understanding of perimeter.P6 – developing an understanding of perimeter.P6&1 – sharing learning & knowledge of technology and nature. P6&1 – sharing learning & knowledge of technology and nature.Last week they were in a tree this week they are in a stream. What next?
For this week’s update I include:
❖ School holidays in May – Reminder
❖ Active school Booking form
❖ Jigsaw planner
❖ Parent Council
School Holidays in May
Monday 8th May- Kings Coronation
Monday 22nd May- Victoria Day Holiday
Active Schools Club Booking
An e-mail was sent out yesterday with the booking link for clubs- please log on and book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Jigsaw Planner
Jigsaw planners have been sent out today. These contain information about the new learning planned for the term ahead.
Parent Council
Parent Council meeting is being held on May 9th. It will be hybrid on TEAMs as well as in person.
Finally
We are always available to speak to if you have any queries or concerns. Please either get in touch through e-mail to the school office or make an appointment to come in to discuss with a member of staff.
As always, I wish you a wonderful, restful, and relaxing weekend.
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