Andover Primary School

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Newsletter 7 April 2011

Dear Parents, Carers and Friends

I hope you all had a pleasant and relaxing holiday and have been able to spend some family time together.

Andover Inspection
The staff have been very busy preparing for our imminent visit from the Inspection Team and I am confident
they will find much good practice at Andover. I am sure I can count on you to ensure your children are looking
especially smart and have all their correct equipment during the week beginning 9th May 2011.
If you have not sent off your HMie questionnaire please do so. Some of you may be contacted by the team prior
to their visit. During their visit, members of the team will visit classes, work with groups of children and our
various committees, e.g. Pupil Council, Eco Group etc. They will of course speak with all members of staff and
review our paperwork.

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Information Evening – Wednesday 11th May 6.45pm

Mr Gregor Robson (Quality Improvement Officer) will inform you about the new Angus reporting format that
will be used for reports this term. There will be performances from the Choir and Drumming Group and a cou-
ple of short “hands on” sessions. A crèche will be provided. Please support us for what should be an informa-
tive and interesting evening. Details and response sheet to follow.

Andover Clubs
The Andover Clubs will begin again in the second week of term. Letters will be
issued to each class. Please return slips promptly.

We are a Health-Promoting School.

We have gained Reading School Accreditation—Silver.
We are working towards Fair Trade Accreditation.

E-mail: Andover Primary School

Www.andover@andover.angus.sch.uk 50a Drumachlie Park
Web address: Brechin
Www.andover.angus.sch.co.uk DD9 7BU
Tel: 01356 622857
Fax: 01356 624948
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Head Teacher’s Surgery

Some time ago, I set time aside on a Monday afternoon to meet with any parents and carers who had questions or
issues they wanted to discuss. I propose to do this again and will be happy to meet with you to talk about
homework, helping with reading, the new curriculum, playground etc.
If you wish to meet with me or another member of the Management Team, please call Mrs Morrow at the office
to make an appointment. You may wish to come with a relative or friend and this is perfectly acceptable.

Physical Education
Now that the better weather is here, all classes will be having some PE time outside even if it is a bit cool. You
may wish to provide your child with some leggings/tracksuit for this. PE kit should remain in school at all times.
Earrings should be left at home on PE days if possible. Thank you for your help in this matter.

Contexts for Summer Term

Each class will be undertaking much of their learning through a context this term. As usual, any
artifacts, books or information that you can provide will be gratefully received.

Class Context
Nursery Growing
P1F Three Little Pigs
P1H Three Little Pigs
P2 The Farm
P3 The Sea
P3/4 Electricity
P4 The Picts
P5 Light and Sound
P6Tr Solar System/Space
P6Ta Solar System/Space
P7K Natural Disasters
P7A Natural Disasters
Launch Pad Film
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Absences—last day of term

If your child was absent on the last day of term please notify the staff in writing stating the reason.
Children for whom a note is not received will have an unauthorised absence marked on the register.

Challenge for the Month—April

The Challenge for the Month, initiated last year, has become a quarterly
challenge, however, feedback has been positive so I intend to keep this going. In all
that we do at Andover, we endeavour to ensure our pupils become:
Successful Learners
Confident Individuals
Responsible Citizens
Effective Contributors

Please chat through the pupil challenge with your children. Some of the things will
be what you do anyway but some may be new. Do have a go!

Successful Learners Confident Individuals

• Ask your Parent/Carer to check your home- •
work. Talk with them about what you have
been learning for your context.
• Look out some resources or go to the library
with your parents. Can you find some infor-
mation for your context (class contexts are •
listed in this letter)
Now that the better weather is here, take
some time to play outside. Visit the park or
get a parent/carer to take you a bit further
afield—try walking up the Caterthuns or
visit the lovely, sandy beach at Lunan Bay.
Has your parent/carer any outdoor games
they can teach you? Can you share these at
school?

Responsible Citizens Effective Contributors

• Talk about recycling. What happens to your •
rubbish at home? Do you recycle anything?
• Look out for Fairtrade products. Describe
the logo to your parent/carer. Perhaps you •
could visit “Sunrise” the Fairtrade shop in
the High Street.
Offer to help with jobs at home. Try helping
in the garden—ask for advice. This is a
great time to plant some seeds.
Find some pictures or news items about the
Royal Wedding. Bring them in for our dis-
play in the hall.
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Reminder Dates
The school will be closed on the following days.

Monday 25th April Easter Holiday

Friday 29th April Royal Wedding Holiday
Monday 2nd May May Day Holiday
Thursday 5th May Polling Day
Friday 27th May In-Service Training Day
Monday 30th May In-Service Training Day

Menu Change—Tuesday 26th April

Due to the Easter Holiday on Monday 25th April, there will be a change to the menu on Tuesday 26th April.

Red Chicken Fajita

Blue Fish Fingers
Green Cauliflower Cheese

Dessert Ice Cream & Berry Sauce

Pupil Achievements
You will recall from my last newsletter that in line with Curriculum for Excellence, we are trying to promote
pupils’ wider achievements. From speaking with groups of children, I am aware many are fortunate to take part
in a range of activities outwith school but to date very few photos or certificates have been forthcoming for our
achievements board.

On Thursday, Matthew Neve (photographer) will be in school to take photos of children with their cups, tro-
phies, certificates or wearing appropriate kit, e.g. dance outfit. Two photographs will be taken; one for out
Achievements Wall and one for you as a momento.
Please complete the attached slip and return to school by Wednesday 20th April. This survey will also enable
us to target our school extra-curricular activities.

If you are able to help with any of our usual clubs or wish to offer a particular activity, please contact Mrs Mor-
row at the school office. Your support in completing this survey is much appreciated. All pupils should return a
form to school.

Thank you

E. Howson
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Pupil Achievements

Child’s name:________________________________ Class:_______________

Please
as appropriate

Sports Clubs
Football ___ Horse-riding ___
Rugby ___ Archery ___
Hockey ___ Cricket ___
Tae Twando ___ Swimming ___
Judo ___

Uniformed Organisations
Beaver Cubs ___ Brownies ___
Cubs ___ Guides ___
Scouts ___ Sunday School/Sunday’s Cool ___
Rainbows ___ Cadets ___

Other
LMART ___ Piano/Guitar/Brass ___
Young Carers ___

On Thursday, my child __________________________ Class ______ will bring in

kit/uniform for ___________________________________

trophies/certificates for _____________________________

House points will be awarded for those who bring in items.

Signed _______________________________________________________ Parent/Carer