We are aware that there is concern amongst some parents regarding a “Stranger Danger” incident at the school this week. We would like to put your minds at rest. It was fully investigated by ourselves and the police and that on this occasion it was found to be a misunderstanding and there are absolutely no grounds for concern with regard to this incident. 

We would commend the pupils involved that they acted absolutely correctly and reported their concern to us immediately. At the school we will continue to raise awareness about the importance of how to keep safe especially as we move into the darker evenings. We would welcome your support in continuing to encourage the messages about safe behaviour.

If you have any concerns please get in touch with the school.

Dear Parents of P1 and P2 Pupils,

The children would like to invite you to see their Christmas Nativity, ‘The Sleepy Shepherd’. The children have all worked very hard and look forward to performing for you.

We expect demand for seats to be high, so two performances have been scheduled for -

Monday 7th December at 2 p.m.
and
Tuesday 8th December at 9.30 a.m.

Because our school hall has a restricted seating capacity, tickets will be issued to keep a check on numbers.

If you would like the children to help you get in the Christmas spirit, please return the reply slip indicating your preferred day and number of tickets required. Unfortunately a maximum of three tickets only can be issued per family initially, any spares will be then issued on a ‘first come first served’ basis.

Although there is no charge for the tickets, a collection will be taken.

The children are asked to design tickets this year. Because it is such a busy time it is difficult to hear reading as often as usual so I ask that you bear with us.

Dressing the children prior to each performance is usually a race against time. If you would like to help your child’s class in this area please let the class teacher know by indicating on the return slip.

I hope you will be able to attend and that you enjoy the performance.

TRISH PERT
Depute Head Teacher
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NATIVITY TICKETS

It is important that returns are sent back by Friday 27th November so remaining tickets can be offered and allocated.

Child’s Name_________________________________ Class___________________

I would like ticket/s for Monday 7th December at 2 p.m.

or

I would like ticket/s for Tuesday 8th December at 9.30 a.m

Today we came to school as we pleased and/or wore something on our heads. We all donated a pound and raised a huge £305.79 for children in need.

For Children In Need, P6/7 had the idea of collecting enough pennies to go around our gym hall. We made posters to go around the school to ask all the children to bring in pennies. Philip’s dad took a poster to his work and collected 778 pennies! We measured the width and length of the hall and weighed the pennies. We think we made around 70 pounds. We still have to count.

This year we will be having our ‘Christmas Lunch’
on
Thursday 10th December 2009

The price is £1.70 or a dinner ticket
I hope you will be able to come

MENU

Roast Turkey
Chipolata Sausages & Oatmeal Stuffing
Or
Baked Potato & Cheese

Creamed or Croquette Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts or Carrots or Peas

Christmas Pudding & Cream or Christmas Ice Cream

Best wishes for the festive season to you all from
Cook and all the school meals staff

Please complete the attached slip and return it to the school kitchen
By Friday 4th December 2009
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School Christmas Lunch

Pupil Name ______________________________ Class_____________

will attend for the Christmas Lunch

LOIRSTON PARENT COUNCIL
KIDS XMAS RAFFLE

£1.00 per ticket

Tickets will be sold EVERY morning from Monday 23rd November.
We will collect from the classes and nursery.
(afternoon nursery will be collected too)

THE SPECIAL PRIZE THIS YEAR IS…..
£50.00 of TOYS R US VOUCHERS
(to be spent on anything you desire, kids!!!!)

Please remember your £1.00 to be in with a chance of winning this FANTASTIC prize!!

The kids raffle tickets for the £50.00 OF VOUCHERS will only be sold around the school and we have other fantastic prizes for the other draws on the day of the Xmas Fayre 28/11/09. The winner will be drawn and presented on Friday 27th November before the end of school, GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

10th November 2009

Dear Parents/Carers

Dates for your diary:

16th November – School closed to pupils – In Service day for staff

25th November – West Midlands Theatre in school – Pinnochio

28th November – Our annual Christmas Fayre will be held in the school from 10.00 – 12.30pm

30th November – School closed to pupils – In service day for staff

2nd December
P2s and 3s involved in Evening Express Carol concert at Music Hall

7th December – Nativity performance – 2pm

8th December – Nativity performance 9.30am

10th December – Christmas Lunch

14th December – Nursery Christmas Parties

15th December – P1 – 2Christmas Party

16th December – P3 – 4 Christmas Party

17th December
Christmas Assembly in school 9.30am
P5-7 Christmas Disco pm

18th December
Informal Concert in school
End of term – School finishes at 3.15pm

5th January 2010 – School re opens for staff and pupils

As you can see this is a very busy term. Further details with regard to events will be made available when details have been confirmed.
Shoe Box Appeal
This year we have decided to have a shoe box
appeal within the school in order to help
children in Kosovo. A separate note will be
issued with further information with regard to
this.

Christmas Fayre
This year our Christmas Fayre will take place
From 10.00am to 12.30pm on the 28th November.
Classes are making lots of different things to
Sell on stalls along with a host of other stalls.
We really hope you can come along and look
Forward to seeing you there.

City Wardens
As you may have seen we have local
wardens operating in the Cove Area. Their
role is to provide a highly visible, reassuring
presence and tackle the problems that matter
most to the people of the Cove. Their duties
cover a wide range of issues including; litter,
dog fouling, graffit, fly tipping and nuisance
parking (including school areas) They also
work in close partnership with other agencies
such as the police and fire service. Should you
wish to contact the wardens feel free to speak
to them on the street or you can also contact by
phone call or email:
Phone No: 01224871953
Email: citywardens@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Pink Day
From our Pink Day we raised a very impressive
£484.21 A huge thank you to all for their very
generous contributions.

Bikes
I have spoken to the children in assembly with
Regard to this and would appreciate your
Support with this matter. In order to promote
Health and safety children are asked to wear a
Helmet whilst cycling and dismount their bike
When the enter the playground. There are a lot
Of children in the playground and I would hate
for their to be an accident.

Cold Weather
Now that the weather is becoming noticeably colder I would encourage all children to be arriving at school suitably dressed. Please remember to label jackets etc.

Standards & Quality Report
Each year the school produces this document in order to review the school’s progress over the last session and identify next steps. Should you wish to read this document a copy can be obtained from the school office.

Further Reminder
I would like to thank all for their co-operation and offer a further reminder that dogs are not allowed on school premesis at any time. Again this in line with Aberdeen City council policy.

It’s nearly Christmas time again and the children are busily getting organised to perform their Nativity for you. The Nativity is on the afternoon of Monday December 7th and the morning of Tuesday December 8th, information regarding tickets to follow.

We would be very grateful if you could help us in the costume department. The P1 children are asked to dress as Angels or Shepherds. Please don’t buy costumes, white tights/trousers and a large white T-shirt plus tinsel for head will be quite adequate for angels. A dressing gown for shepherds and tea towel to cover their heads will be perfect. Please put the costumes in a clearly labelled bag.

It would be really helpful if your child could bring these items into school by Monday 30th November and keep their costumes in school to allow for a couple of ‘dress rehearsals’.

Please get in touch if you have any queries and thank you for your help.

Yours sincerely,

TRISH PERT

I have made a provisional booking for our Primary 7 children to go to Dunolly. The cost of the trip will include all food and board as well as coach transport to and from the centre.

Until I know definite numbers I can only give you an approximate price but in total it will be around £190.

During the trip the children will take part in many different activities including rafting, gorge walking and wall climbing. It is a superb opportunity which gives children a chance to try out a range of activities whilst encouraging them to develop skills in confidence and teamwork.

I am happy to discuss any further details with you at any time.

If you would like your child to take part in this trip, please complete the form below and return it to the school.

In order to confirm final numbers and costs I will require a deposit of £50 by Monday 23rd November.

Should you require any further info please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Many thanks
KAY MACDONALD
Head Teacher

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P7 Trip to Dunolly House, Aberfeldy,
4th – 7th May 2010

Child’s Name ________________________________ Class _____

I would like my child to take part in the above activity at an approximate cost of £190

I enclose a deposit of £50

Signature Parent / Carer ___________________________ Date _____

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!
A CONTAINER WILL BE PARKED AT THE SCHOOL ON TUESDAY 15TH DECEMBER TO COLLECT ANY UNWANTED CLOTHES, SHOES, BEDDING ETC (Not toys or bric a brac), & THE PARENT COUNCIL WILL RECEIVE MONEY PER TON OF DONATIONS FOR THE SCHOOL.
YOU WILL RECEIVE A DONATION BAG & LETTER OF EXPLANATION NEARER THE DATE.
PLEASE START SAVING NOW!!!!
(PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SCHOOL IS UNABLE TO STORE ANY DONATIONS)