First Monthly School Newsletter:

Our first monthly newsletter this session and all children have settled in well. Our new Primary 1 pupil, Emmelia Daines has made friends with the other children in our younger class and, in line with Aberdeenshire Council policy, has started full days already (Monday 31 August).

We also have a full staff complement, with Mrs Lois Cutler having taken up her post of Classroom Assistant at the end of last term.

School Aims and Vision I am attaching a copy of our School Aims and Vision statement as a reminder. These were developed as a result of consultation with staff, pupils and yourselves, and they set out what is important for the learning of our children. Copies of these Aims are displayed in the school, and referred to regularly.

Curriculum for Excellence continues to be a strong focus for us this year. Current documentation has been adhered to improving teaching and learning and making activities even more meaningful for the children. Arrangements are also in place for opportunities working with the other schools in our Cluster network (dates to follow).
If you would like further information on any aspect of this, please ask.

To clarify, the cost of school meals this session is now £17.50 for a book of 10 tickets, and preference slips to be returned (or emailed) on Thursdays.

A 10 journey bus ticket, in conjunction with a valid pass, now costs £2.80.

Over the summer months there have been cases of head lice. Can I ask you to be vigilant, therefore, in checking children’s hair? Further information from NHS Grampian to follow.

Ten of our older pupils at Strachan have had their poems from last year published in a book entitled ‘Poetry Explorers North & East Scotland’. Some of our families have already ordered copies but there is an order form in school which can be sent home if necessary.

Our younger pupils entered an LTS poetry competition last term, and Tom Austin was a joint winner in his age group. His poem entitled ‘Home’ has also been published in an anthology.

HOME

by Tom Austin

• Light brown teddy,
• Gentle music,
• Soft and cosy quilt,
• My supper cooking,
• Eating macaroni cheese.

• Skipping Workshops

  Once again P1-4 are involved in skipping. This is being delivered by Hazel Paterson

• Fairtrade Workshop

  This morning (Thursday) all children have experienced a Fairtrade Workshop in connection with their Environmental Studies topic of ‘Food, Farming and Fairtrade’. This was organised in their stage classes.

• Bag2School

  Wednesday 09 September is our ‘Bag2School’ day. Can I remind you that we are collecting clothing, shoes, handbags, belts, curtains, bedding and soft toys?
  If anyone wishes additional bags, these can be sent home or collected from school.
  Please let us know.