Prestonpans Infant School Newsletter

October 2018

We are delighted to announce that we have two parents who will

co-chair our Parent Council. Kirsty Anderson is mum of a P3 child

and Andy Castle is a P2 dad. Kirsty and Andy will lead our Parent

Council on Thursday 4th October 2018 at 6.30pm in the staff

room (with crèche). All parents are welcome to join us.

The Consultation on the proposal to become one Prestonpans

school finishes today on Tuesday 2 October 2018. The Parent

Council have made a response to the Consultation. We encourage

you to have your say online on the East Lothian Council website or

by dropping a letter into the consultation box in the office.

There were many issues raised in the Consultation meetings but

the issue of children’s progress in learning and attainment was

often raised. This week, we will make CHILDREN’S PROGRESS

& ATTAINMENT a main item for discussion on Thursday night

at Parent Council. Do come along to hear and discuss more.

Thank you so much for the very generous

gifts you brought for East Lothian Food-

bank this Harvest. Thank you too for all

those who managed along to the Harvest

Assemblies. Your gifts are really appre-

ciated by the Foodbank and those it

serves.

On the first week of every month, we

will put out the uniform from our

Uniform Exchange. This is for all

families to bring uniform that is in good

condition but children have outgrown

and for all families to take what you

need. Please help yourself. It’s all about

families helping families in our Prestonpans community. Thank

you all for bringing and using the uniform exchange.

Our seventh, biggest and best Go Mad with Dad took place on

Saturday 29 September 2018. It seems likely there were 650—

700 dads, male carers and children in the school. Here’s the

queue on West Loan to get into school. Dadswork had created an

incredible range of activities for families to enjoy. Even Batman

came ! A huge thanks to Dadswork for this incredible day.

Well done

Miss Craig and Mrs Traynor

on your leadership awards

at PL in September.

We are very proud of you.

4 Oct Parent Council 6.30—8.30

5 Oct Tea & Toast for parents in staff room 8.45am

10 Oct Parent Consultations 6-9pm

11 Oct Parent Consultations 3.30—6pm

11 Oct Flu Vaccinations

12 Oct Dress Down Day

15 -22 Oct HOLIDAY (Children back on Tuesday 23.10.18)

29 Oct Parent Council Halloween Disco for children

(if we get enough helpers)

1 Nov Reading/Phonic Help Sessions for families 2pm/6.15

1 Nov Parent Council

2 Nov Parent Toast and Tea in staff room 8.45am

21 Nov Children’s Masterclasses in school time

29 Nov Christmas Shopping Night 6.30—8.30

6 Dec Parent Council 6.30—8.30

7 Dec Parent Toast and Tea in staff room 8.45am

13 Dec P1 Christmas Show 2pm or 6pm (ticketed)

17 Dec P1 Christmas party

18 Dec P2 Christmas Party

19 Dec P3 Christmas Party

20 Dec Nursery parties (am and pm)

20 Dec School finishes 3.05/3.10pm

7 Jan Return to school on Monday 7.1.19 A special Christmas newsletter

will give more detail about Christmas organisation