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Inshes Primary School

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Dates for Your Diary New Primary 1 Pupil and Parents’ Lunch June This is just a reminder that the lunch will Monday 3rd June P3-7 Sports from 9.30am be on Tuesday 18th June at 11.45am in (reserve Wednesday 5th June if the school dining hall. Please make sure bad weather on the Monday) that if you wish to attend you send the Tuesday 4th June New P1s transition 9.30-11.15am slips back to the school office by 14th Monday 10th June Nursery – P2 Sports from 9.30am June. (reserve Wednesday 12th June if bad weather on the Monday)

Primary 7 Leaver’s Assembly Tuesday 11th – Thursday 13th P7 transition days in Millburn Academy Primary 7 will be having a Leaver’s June Assembly on the last day of term, Friday Tuesday 11th June All classes move up to new classes 9.30-11.15am 28th June. This will start at 9.30am and for the morning only (Nursery 4 children move to P1—see separate times on letters issued.) last for approximately an hour. This will Wednesday 12th June P1 Induction Meeting 7-8pm be a final chance to talk about their time Friday 14th June Pupil Reports issued at as we prepare them for Monday 17th June Nursery am and pm graduation in school hall Millburn. We hope to see you there. Tuesday 18th June New Primary 1 Pupil and Parents’ Lunch Parent Council 7pm Friday 28th June P7 Leavers’ Assembly 9.30-10.30am SPORTS Schools close at 12pm A reminder that Sports take place on Monday 3rd and 10th of June. Here’s hoping for the glorious weather to Understanding your child’s report continue! All primary schools across Highland Council continue to use the same pupil Please can we ask that all children reporting format as last session. This includes comments based on your child’s bring suitable trainers/gym shoes with potential and performance within the expected levels of the Curriculum for Excellence. An them, running clothes e.g. shorts and t- information leaflet will accompany the report to help you understand the comments made. All shirt and a water bottle. If it very nice children in the primary school will be issued with their report on Friday 14th June. Nursery please can the children have sun cream reports based on progress in each of the curricular areas will be issued on this date also. applied prior to coming to school. For cancellation due to weather, a Breakfast, Wraparound and Afterschool Care 2013 –14 message will be put on the school blog and the school phone line. If any parent has not previously registered for the above and wishes the service next 0870 054 6999 then pin number: 04 3290 session, the registration form and booking forms for August and September are available We look forward to seeing you there. from the school office. Please be aware that the school year ends at 12pm on Friday 28th June 2013. Breakfast service will be available on Friday 28th however, wraparound nursery and Out of School Care will not be available on this day.

Inshes Primary School Inshes Road Classes for next year IV2 3RF We have been looking at classes for next year and hope to be able to provide you with Tel: 01463 725920 information as soon as possible. These will be subject to change depending on numbers. Acting Head Teacher: Mrs K. Laird Blog: http://inshesweb2.wordpress.com.

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Club Golf Inter-school Sports Please find information on the school blog relating to Club Golf At Inter School Sports we all had a great time down at . The best thing was that @ The Castle—Big Chipping everyone got a medal. Our most successful event was the relay because every team got an individual medal. The Primary 7 girls came second with Maggie, Morven, Morgan and Jordan. Challenge. The P7 boy team were first with Iain, Daniel, Toby and Robbie competing. The P6 girls relay This is for children aged 7-13 team came second with Chloe, Ruby, Liza and Marie. Finally the Primary 6 boys were first with years and information on how to Fergus, Calum, Kai and Euan. Thank you to everyone who supported us! sign up is included. By Robbie and Daniel

Primary 7 Transition P2 School Trip Primary 7 have been busy preparing for their visit days to Millburn from 11- P2A and P2B enjoyed a fantastic day out on Wednesday 29th May, to Whin Park and the Islands. 13th June. We have had visits from The sun shone and the children were excited and enthusiastic about the different planned the Guidance Department to share activities. expectations and talk about the These included a walk through the islands with fun maths, a sing song and ‘pooh sticks’. Many different routines and on Friday we children loved the ride on the train – stating the derailment was a highlight of the day. are having previous S1 pupils coming Everyone relaxed and chatted during the picnic and soaked up the warm weather. After that it to the class to share their was down to the serious business of playing in the park! The children were a real credit to the experiences and ask any questions school and behaved extremely well. that the children may have. Further Many thanks to parents, school staff and children, for making it such a successful and information about the visit days will memorable day. be sent out once it is received from Millburn. Primary 4 Trip to Eden Court Primary 4 have been focusing on their drama and music skills this term and, as part of their real life Raising Concerns learning, they paid a visit to Eden Court Theatre.

When they arrived they explored an art exhibition on As explained as part of our landscapes, had a tour of the theatre and feedback to parents, please find participated in character and voice workshops. A detailed procedures on how to special moment was when the children stood on the raise concerns with our school. Empire stage and rehearsed a song they have been In the first instance concerns practising for their up and coming Open Day. The should be brought to the Eden Court staff were very impressed and they attention of the class teacher, received a big round of applause. Well done then to the Management Team Primary Four! or Head Teacher. Contact can

be made via the school office. Ultimately the Area Education P4/5 Football Manager can be contacted: The Inshes P4/5 school football team meets on a Saturday morning, at the school, from 10am- Mr Callum MacKintosh 12pm. We are currently looking for new members to join us and also any dads that would be Area Education Manager able to lend a hand with coaching for 1 or 2 Saturdays a month. It is a great way to make new Education, Culture and Sport friends and keep fit at the same time. The cost is £1 a week for the 2 hours. If you would be Office interested in joining our friendly team, please contact Seonaid on 07796344976 or Mark on Highland Council Head Quarters 07900400597. Glenurquhart Road Inverness Gymfest

Concerns will be investigated Congratulations to Steven Hercher, Emily Andrew, Mairi Darroch, Eve Gardiner and Hannah and any recommendations or Munro for a wonderful performance at the Gymfest in Perth on the 18th May. The staff who went requirements will be up to to see their debute performance were very impressed with their improving communicated to the Head gymnastic skills and the dedication shown by their coaches. This has been a very successful Teacher. combined event with Milton of Leys. Our thanks go to all who supported the children and who give up their time to train them.