16 November 2018

Dear Parents/Carers,

This week has many skills being used across the curriculum.At the beginning of the week, classes added up the money donated to the Poppy Appeal. They were delighted to discover that the school had raised over £40.

Thank you everyone.

On Wednesday afternoon, H group delivered an excellent Hospitality Drinks service. They offered a very efficient service, all done with a smile! The cakes were very tasty too!

There were also lots of creative skills going on in the art room with fabulous decorations being made for the School Fair.

We are now focussing on the Christmas Fair, on Saturday 1st December 10am – 12 noon – which is two weeks away! Please bring family and friends along to the school for a fun filled morning! All donations gratefully received.

Have a lovely weekend!

Mrs Ferguson (Acting Deputy Head)

NOTICES

Dates for DiaryParent SessionsWednesday 21st November 3.30pm – 7pm. Letters home soon.

Parent Council Christmas FairSaturday 1st December 10am – 12 noon

Tuck Shop / CaféThere is a tuck shop every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday where you can buy a healthy snack. On a Friday, we have a Café where pupils can buy a variety of healthy food.

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VISIT TO FIRST MINISTERS OFFICE

Groups E and F have recently been involved in the Fruitmarket Project. Some of the art work produced by the pupils has been put on display in the waiting room area of the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon. We were very excited to receive an invitation to visit her and see the art work in place! A small group went to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday morning and were treated to juice and cakes. We were even allowed into her office! It has a very nice view of Holyrood Palace and Arthur’s seat, as well as a very large desk!

MEET THE STUDENT COUNCIL

Meet your new Student Council. The council meets once a month to discuss how things are going in school. After every meeting two representatives from the Council meets up with our Head Teacher to discuss any concerns raised by pupils.

The first meeting of the Council was held this Tuesday. Many positives for the school were shared. There were lots of ideas for future developments in the school. Watch this space!

REMEMBRANCE POPPIES

Last week Pilrig Park went poppy mad. Everyone got involved making, buying, selling and wearing poppies. Together we raised just over £40 for the fabulous work of Poppy Scotland. At the same time, we remembered all those who have died in conflicts throughout the world and in particular those who died in World War 1.

Some classes have also been on visits to Rosebank Cemetery to look for the graves of local soldiers and learn about the Gretna rail disaster of 1915.

Below is a picture of E group selling poppies and practising the signalong sign for poppy.

Thank you to everyone who bought in donations to buy the poppies. The story does not end here as we were given poppy seeds with the box of poppies and when the Spring comes we will be looking for opportunities to sow them. Watch this space……

ASSEMBLY

Pupil of the week Artist of the week Class of the week Cook of the week Star signer of the weekNyah Norrie Blue/Green F Kyle Long

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Successful Learners Confident Individuals Responsible Citizens Effective Contributors

Amber Cunningham Kate Clark Kyle long Michael Brown Jack Richardson Claudiu Cirpaciu

CHAI FAMILY SUPPORT AND ADVICE SERVICE

Beth will be in Pilrig Park on the last Friday of each month from 9 until 12. Appointments can be made through the office. If it is difficult for you to visit our school Beth can come to you by appointment.

If this is something that your family would find helpful and you feel you could benefit from this service or support, please do not hesitate to contact the school, in the first instance Natalie Liston, on 0131 467 7960. Please make an appointment if you wish to see someone. These have proved very popular so do get in touch as soon as possible.

Email: Natalie.liston@pilrigpark.edin.sch.uk

RAISE FUNDS FOR PILRIG PARK SCHOOL EVERY TIME YOU SHOP ONLINE

Members of the parent council have set up a charity to support pupils at Pilrig Park School. Last year we raised money for a sensory room; and we have funding for two music projects: Piping and Drumming, and Music Therapy. To help support the charity - FRIENDS OF PILRIG PARK SCHOOL - please sign up for EASY FUNDRAISING. It doesn’t cost you anything.

If you shop online, you’ll find many businesses will make a tiny donation - and it all adds up.If you have internet access please sign up at https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/friendsofpilrigpark/ and please tell your family and friends.

There is a video on the site which explains how Easy Fundraising works: https://youtu.be/Sn2dsQGAe_wbut basically the more of you who sign up - the more money is raised for pupils at Pilrig Park School. You can also download a donation reminder, that will alert you every time you shop if your retailer supports Easy Fundraising,and there’s a free APP.

TWITTER & WEBSITE

Please search and browse the Pilrig Park School website at pilrigparkschool.org.uk. You will find lots of school news and upcoming events as well as information on departments in the school. There is also a Twitter feed on the website. You can follow the school news and feeds separately on Twitter @pilrigpark