RESPECT
HONESTY
CARING
TRUSTWORTHY
KIND
LORNE STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
March, 2015
Tel:
Email:
0141 427 1315
headteacher@lorne street-pri.glasgow.sch.uk
CBEEBIES SCIENCE WORKSHOP
P1 and P1/2 took part in an exciting Science Workshop called ‘Nina and the Neurons’ on Friday 27th
February. The workshop is now in its 10th series and is a BAFTA winning CBeebies
Programme that explains science to young people in a fun and exciting way. The
workshop was thoroughly enjoyed by all pupils and staff that participated. Some
parents may be contacted later in the year as there might be an opportunity for pupils
to attend the BBC studios to be filmed to appear on the CBeebies programme.
P7 RESIDENTIAL TRIP TO ABERNETHY BARCAPLE 2015
P7 went to Abernethy Barcaple. The children had a wonderful experience. A range of
exciting activities including the zip wire, abseiling, orienteering, tree climbs, mountain
biking, ropes course and lots more helped to develop children as successful learners,
confident individuals, responsible citizen and effective contributors.
LORNE STREET READING WEBSITES
Many parents/carers are keen to know different ways on how they can support their child’s reading.
Please see below a range of websites that may be helpful in supporting your child’s reading
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Booktrusted: www.booktrusted.co.uk/education has a list of recommended books
Scottish Book Trust: www.scottish booktrust.com/children-and-young-people has a books
section where you can search the books database and find out the latest new books
UK Children’s Books: www.ukchildrensbooks.co.uk here you will find links to authors,
illustrators and publishers websites
Achuka: www.achuka.co.uk has been recommended books for all ages. Find out about the
latest books for children as well as information about authors and illustrators
Stories form the web: www.storiesfromtheweb.org allows children to get their writing
published on the web. They can also send in their poems, stories, reviews, raps and songs.
Stories and games also feature
Oxford Owl: www.oxfordowl.co.uk help your child’s reading, includes over 250 e-books
suitable for children aged 3-11 and a variety of activities and advice
STUDENT TEACHERS
We currently have 3 student teachers in the school, Shazia Ali will be working with P1, Amy
Cummings will work with P2/3, and Daisy Eccleshall will work with P1/2. I am sure they will enjoy
their time at Lorne Street Primary.
STAFFING
Mrs Linden who taught English as an Additional Language has now moved on to work in Langside
Primary School. We welcome Mrs Murphy who will work part of the week at Lorne Street Primary and
the rest of the week at Lourdes Primary.
EARTH HOUR
Climate change remains the most serious problem we face – changing weather
patterns, warming seas and melting ice are devastating for both people and wildlife.
Urgent global action is needed if we are to avoid the worst impacts of climate change
and safeguard our world. Lorne Street Primary will be uniting with schools across
Scotland, the UK and the World for signing up for WWF’s Earth hour. Earth Hour 2015
takes place on Saturday 28th March 2015 at 8.30pm when people around the world will turn off their
lights for one hour to show support for our planet. As we work towards Eco school status it is a great
activity to become involved in and the Eco Committee will be encouraging all Lorne Street Primary
pupils and their families to do the same.
PERSONAL DETAILS
It is crucial that we have up to date information for parents/carers. In the event that you change your
address or phone number, please let the office know as soon as possible.
SEASONS FOR GROWTH
Seasons for Growth is an educational programme which aims to promote social and emotional
wellbeing of children and young people coping with loss and change in their lives, usually as a result
of death, separation or divorce. However it can be a result of any significant change in the child’s life.
The core emphasis of the programme is the development of resilience and emotional literacy through
developing skills in communication, decision making and problem solving.
We plan to run a Seasons for Growth group soon. If you feel this programme would benefit your
child, then please get in touch with Mr Nicolson . Mrs Mackay plans to run a group for the
middle/upper school pupils in the near future.
ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE PROCEDURES
In developing their role as responsible citizens all children are encouraged to arrive at school
punctually. We would appreciate your support in ensuring that late attendance is minimised where
possible. Any children who are late and have to enter school through the school office, will be
recorded as late on the register. If your child is late, you must take them to the school office so
that staff know they have arrived safely in school, you must not take them along to their class.
Parents/carers are reminded that if a child is to be absent from school for any reason to let the school
office know promptly each day, and preferably before registration at 9.00am. If there are frequent
absences, Mr Nicolson will be in contact with the parents/carers.
ASDA BAG PACK
A huge thank you to all the pupil’s, parents and Mrs Graham who came along to the Asda Govan bag
pack on Saturday 21st February. The magnificent total of £522.98 was raised. This will go towards
Eco development in the school.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Monday 2nd March
Half of P7 to pizza making workshop at Frankie
and Bennies.
P6/7 to Giant Tetrahedron Workshop.
Wednesday 3rd March
Half of P7 to pizza making workshop at Frankie
And Bennies.
Friday 6th March
9.15am P4/5 class assembly on Glasgow. All
welcome.
Monday 9th March
Tempest photography in ( a separate letter will
follow).
Tuesday 10th March
“Think U Know” Internet Safety workshops for
classes.
9.15am – P1/2 – Saving Seedlings with Pacitti
Gardens
Friday 13th March
9.15am – P1 class assembly on weather. All
welcome.
Comic Relief Themed Day P7 will lead.
Tuesday 17th March
P4/5 Bulb Planting with Pacciti Gardens
1.30pm – P4/5 Generation Science “Cosy Cosy
Challenge” Performance donated by Scottish Gas.
Wednesday 18th March Euroquiz – Four P6 pupils to represent the school
at St. Alberts Primary.
Monday 23rd – Friday 27th
March
Eco week. Separate letter to follow.
Wednesday 25th March Parent Workshop on Internet Safety
PARENTS/CARERS COMMENTS SLIP
Please use this slip for requests for more information or your opinion on how we are
performing.
Signed __________________________________________
Child’s Name_____________________________________
Date_______________