Friday update 24/02/2023

Happy Friday everyone!

It’s been a short school week.

National Moment of Silence

This morning we took part in the National Moment of silence at 11am to recognise the anniversary of Russia’s Illegal War Against Ukraine.

For your information The Ukrainian flag is being flown at Highland Council Headquarters in Inverness today and over the weekend as a mark of respect to the people of Ukraine.

The lights on Ness Bridge, Inverness are lit in the colours of the Ukraine flag. 

Music Festival

Central choir did a brilliant job of their performed song at the Inverness Music Festival.

They got a commended in their choir category and took 2nd place.

They sang the song “Mamma Mia’’.

Well done!

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ELC improvements

Our grateful thanks to Mrs Guzowski for organising volunteering for two days from Morrison Construction to help refresh paintwork in ELC.  It is looking lovely.

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Parent’s Evenings

We look forward to seeing you in person for  Parent’s Evenings on Monday 27^th February and on Thursday 2^nd March. Please remember to check your appointment time on the slips returned home.

Industrial Action

Gentle reminder that school and nursery are closed to all pupils on Tuesday 28^th February and Wednesday 1^st March.

World Book Day

We are excited for World Book Day next Thursday.  Children can come dressed as they wish to celebrate the day.  This may be a costume connected to a character,casual clothes or school uniform if they prefer J

Parent Council

We look forward to our next meeting on Tuesday 7^th March from 4.30 to 5.30pm.  This will be in person in school, however we will post a link for those who wish to attend online.

Have a lovely, restful weekend.

Mrs Fraser

Update

Happy Friday everyone!

We finish another lovely and busy week at Central. Thankfully the days are stretching and beginning to feel a bit warmer.

Parent’s Evenings

We will hold face to face Parent’s Evenings on Monday 27^th February from 3.30 to 6pm and on Thursday from 5.30 to 8.00pm.

Appointment slips have been sent out and should be returned by Thursday 23^rd February. 

Connect Us

We did not renew our contract with the Connect Us app due to cost and lack of parental use.  Communication will continue through Google Classroom, our school blog and Facebook, however we are hoping to sign up to a new app later this session that allows two way communication.

Rights Respecting Schools

Primary 6/7 delivered a super assembly this week about UNCRC Article 17.

‘’Children and young people should be able to access information, particularly from the media. They should be able to get information from many places— from their country and beyond.’’

Internet Safety day was on the 7^th of February,  we learned about how to keep safe while accessing information online.

The key message from our assembly about Internet safety were:

• Don’t share personal information
• Block or report suspicious links
• Don’t accept any friend requests you don’t know. If someone tries to add you that you don’t know, block, report and tell a trusted adult.
• Remember to be kind to people when chatting/typing online.
• If you are unsure or feel unsafe speak to a trusted adult.

You may wish to learn a bit more about this article as part of home school partnership learning this week?

Parent Council

We look forward to our next meeting on Tuesday 7^th March from 4.30 to 5.30pm.  This will be in person in school, however we will post a link for those who wish to attend online.

P7 Bake Sale

What a super effort from the P7s for their Bake Sale this week. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the P7 Bake Sale. There were lots of yummy treats enjoyed. Well done P7.

National Sleep Helpline

Having a sleep issue is surprisingly common. At any given time up to 40% of adults and 50% of children (this rises to 80% with a SEND diagnosis) have difficulties with their sleep.

The helpline is run by a team of specialist trained sleep advisors. Although they cannot give medical advice, they can talk through your issues, offer you some practical strategies and recommend services that could help.

Available Sunday – Tuesday & Thursday 7pm-9pm

Wednesday 9am-11am

03303 530 541

Dates to remember

20^th – 21^st Feburary  School holidays

22^nd February            In-service day

24^th February            Music Festival P3 and the school choir

27^th February            Live RSNO concert at Eden Court for upper primary.

2^nd   March                World Book Day

Wishing you a lovely, restful, long weekend.

Kind regards

Mrs Fraser

Friday Update 10/02/2023

Happy Friday everyone!

Good News Assembly

We enjoyed sharing good news across the school on Monday this week. 

Transition to P1

Our literacy transition focus this week and for next week is ‘’word boundaries’’.  This means hearing where one word ends and where another word begins.

Play a Jumping Words! game to support your child at home. Click here

ELC Team will publish on Google Classroom more games you could try at home.

ELC enrolment

The enrolment week commences Monday 13 February and concludes on Friday 17 February 2023.

Children born between 16 August 2017 and 29 February 2020 are entitled to a funded Early Learning and Childcare place.

Parent and guardians with no access to the online process can request a paper copy of the enrolment form from their chosen setting during ELC enrolment week.

Home School Partnership Learning

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It is a time for thinking about the people who are special to us. Draw a picture of someone who is special to you. Write a sentence/paragraph  underneath saying what makes them special.

Dates to remember

20^th – 21^st Feburary  School holidays

22^nd February            In-service day

Friday Update 3/02/2023

Happy Friday everyone!

ELC enrolment

The enrolment week commences Monday 13 February and concludes on Friday 17 February 2023.

Children born between 16 August 2017 and 29 February 2020 are entitled to a funded Early Learning and Childcare place.

Parent and guardians with no access to the online process can request a paper copy of the enrolment form from their chosen setting during ELC enrolment week.

Transition to P1

Nursery pupils have started their transition to P1. This week they explored the P1 area and joined in learning with our current P1s. The transition focus for this term is Literacy. We will publish various phonological awareness activities to try at home which will help to build foundations for learning to read.   

Parent Council

The Parent Council have an important role to play in school improvement by ensuring that parental perspective is represented and taken into account. The Parent Council helps to create an environment where all parents know their views matter, and where they feel confident and comfortable putting them forward.

We would like to encourage more parents to become involved in the wider life of our school and join our existing parent council members.

Heritage Project

On Thursday pupils from P7 went to the Northern Meeting Park to discuss ideas for interpreting the history of the Park for local people and visitors.

If you would like to share your thoughts, please complete a community heritage/interpretation feedback form.

The Bught Stop Cosy Café

The café is a new warm hub with free food. It is running every Monday afternoon from 1pm-4.30pm in the Bught Stop, Torvean Avenue (next to the shop).  Soup, sandwiches, cakes/scones, tea, coffee and juice will be available until 4.30pm.  All welcome and you don’t need to be living in the Ballifeary area to come along.

Home School Partnership Learning

Children’s Mental Health Week 2023 will take place from 6th-12th February 2023.  The theme for Children’s Mental Health Week 2023 is ‘Let’s Connect’.  This theme encourages children to explore how they can cultivate meaningful connections in their lives to support their mental health and wellbeing. Connecting healthily with others is a key part of living a fulfilling life and feeling loved, cared for and safe.

Use the link below to explore a few simple ways you can connect with your child and help them to make meaningful connections.

Click to access cmhw2023_parents-carerstips.pdf

• https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/families/puzzle-pieces-activity-for-4-7-year-olds/
• https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/families/paperchains-activity-for-7-11-year-olds/

Have a lovely restful weekend!

Mrs Guzowski and Mrs Fraser