Mrs J Sheldon

Head Teacher

St Madoes Primary School

Sidlaw Terrace, St Madoes, Glencarse,
Education &

PH2 7NH Children's Services

Tel 01738 860332 Fax 01738 860644

E-mail – headteacher@st-madoes.pkc.sch.uk
Website – www.st-madoes.pkc.sch.uk

NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2010

Dear Parents/Carers,

We have been back at school for a week, the clocks have changed and we have had
four hard frosts. I think winter is upon us!
We have a busy term ahead leading up to Christmas. Here are some of the events
that have taken place recently and some more dates for your diaries.

SECOND GREEN ECO FLAG AWARD

We were assessed for this last week and passed with flying colours. We were
described as being an extrememly Eco Friendly School and that our eco awareness
is embedded in the learning of the whole school. Our thanks to the Eco Committee
and the Orchard Group who impressed the assessor with their knowledge. All
classes also had an input to the assessment so well done to all.

THEATRE VISIT
We had a very successful visit from the Midlands Theatre Group who put on a
production called THE ARABIAN ADVENTURE. The children throughly enjoyed it.

PERTH 800 CURRICULUM AFTERNOON

Just to remind you that the children are preparing for parents to visit on the afternoon
of November 5th at 1.30pm. Please meet in the hall for the presentations by the
children and then you will be free to walk round the school, look at the learning and
ask questions of the children until 3pm.

CARE COMMISSION REPORT

As mentioned before, the Care Commission paid an un announced visit to the
Nursery at the end of August. We are very pleased with the resulting Report which is
graded all good and very good. Please feel free to read the report which is in the
Nursery.

PARENTS EVENINGS
This year, due to the extra INSET day, the Parents Evenings will be held on Monday
15th and Tuesday 16th of November. Please return your slip as soon as possible to
allow allocation of appointments. Those not returned will be given a set time.

INSET DAYS
Please remember there will be 3 consecutive In Service Training days for school staff
on Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th and Friday 19th November when school will be
closed to pupils. Teachers will be undertaking training in Literacy with other
members of our Local Management Group, Maths, Technology, Assessment for the
Curriculum for Excellence Levels and whole staff Fire Safety training will take place.
A busy three days for us.
A RIGHT BLETHER 9th November
As part of our work as a Rights Respecting School, we have signed up to be a voting
centre for “A Right Blether”. This is where the Commissioner for Children will ask
pupils to vote on issues that are particular to them, such as:- My home, Where I
learn, My Community and Scotland.

REMEMBERANCE DAY
Poppies will be on sale in school from the 8th – 12th November for pupils to buy. A
donation of no less than 50p can be sent in, they will be sold daily by the P7s round
the classes. P7 will also do a short presentation for the school on Thursday 11th
November and we will hold a 1 minute silence to remember anyone who has given
their life in a conflict.

BLYTHSWOOD BOXES
Primary 2/3 coordinated this project to fill shoeboxes with small presents for children
in Eastern Europe. We filled 50 boxes which will soon be sent off. Many thanks to all
who donated.

ST ANDREW’S DAY OF DANCE

Mrs Sheldon has once again been running a Scottish Country Dance Club after
school. The pupils who attend this have been practising dances to take part in the
above Day of Dance in Bells on Wednesday 24th November.

ONLY BOYS ALLOWED

All our P4 boys will take part in a singing/dance workshop along with boys from other
primary schools. They will then give a performance called The Battle of the Clans
which will be part of the Perth 800 Night Light afternoon.

SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CARDS

Orders for the school packs of Christmas cards will be sent out in the next fortnight,
please remember to buy these as the profit goes to the school funds.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

School Christmas Concert: Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th December at 1.30pm
for parents. Some tickets will also be available for Wednesday 15th December at
10am.
School Christmas Dinner: Thursday 16th December
P1 & P2 Party – Friday 17th December 1.15 pm
Nursery Party (both classes) Monday 20th December am
P3 & P4 Party – Monday 20th December 1.15 pm
P5 & P6 party – Tuesday 21st December, 1.15
P7s Evening entertainment –To be confirmed
Christmas End of Term Church Service – Wednesday 22nd December at 11 am
School closes at 12 noon for the Christmas Holidays.

Yours sincerely,

Jane Sheldon
Head Teacher