The process of transition occurs over time beginning

‘’The process of transition occurs over time beginning well before children start school and extending to the point where children and families feel a sense of belonging to school and when educators recognise this sense of learning’’

Welcome Primary 1 Transition August 2017

Introduction School Information Staffing/People Who Help Transition P 1 Curriculum School Day and Routines Uniform Houses Dates Communication Questions

School Information Approx 245 pupils and 48/40 Nursery Offer a broad and balanced curriculum Very good level of parental support Active Parent Partnership Very good links with outside agencies who support our pupils Eco School (5 green flags), Cycle Friendly, Active Schools, JRSO, range of Pupil Voice Groups

School Staff Acting Head Teacher Mrs Laura Cameron Acting Depute Head Teacher - Mrs Lynsey Stevenson

School Staff P 1 Teachers P 1 A Miss Emma Hopkirk P 1 B Mr Andrew Drysdale

People who help us Mrs Scott and Mrs Young Our Office Ladies

People who help us Mrs Cole Support for Learning Teacher

People who help us Mrs Mitchell Our School Cook

People who help us Mr Wakefield Our School Janitor

School Partnership Mrs Claire Muir @cornbank. Pship Doing Our Bit for the School

Active Schools Kate Murray

Mrs Hadwen P 1 Parent Happy to answer any questions

P 7 Chums

Transition Nursery children have been working with P 1 over recent weeks on a mini Fairyland theme Nursery/P 1 teachers have been liaising to share information And our P 1 teachers have been involved in transition visits here and at partnership nurseries

Curriculum for Excellence Children in P 1 are working within Early Level: Structured play and active learning Social and ability groupings Literacy Maths and Numeracy Health and Wellbeing Social Studies Science Technologies Expressive Arts RME

Break and Lunch Bring a snack Water only throughout the day Milk can be ordered School dinners are free for P 1 -P 3 Menu available on the website Bring your own healthy packed lunch Nut aware school Fruit one afternoon per week Chums system to help and support P 1’s in dinner hall and playground Staff in the playground and dining hall

Lunch Trial On Wednesday 30 th August parents from P 1 A are invited to join their child for lunch at 11. 30 am. There is a cost of approx £ 1. 90 On Thursday 31 st August the parents from P 1 B are invited to join their child for lunch This allows the children to have a practise before attending school full time the following week P 1 teachers and CHUMS will be on hand to support

What should my child bring to school? School bag – not too small Pencil Case – pencils, coloured pencils, rubber, sharpener Blue Reading Bag Gym Bag – shorts, coloured t-shirt and gym shoes to keep in school for PE A healthy snack – no sweets Water Bottle – no fizzy or diluting juice Old paint shirt

What should my child wear? A Cornbank sweatshirt or cardigan A white or blue polo shirt Grey or black trousers or skirt/pinafore (or checked blue summer dress) PLEASE!!!!! We would ask that you label all clothing and accessories with your child’s name!

School Sweatshirts

Houses Green Falcons Red Kites Golden Eagles Blue Ospreys

What if my child is unwell? Please do not send your child to school if they are unwell Telephone the school by 8. 50 am If you don’t phone, we MUST text and/or phone to establish the reason for absence If your child becomes unwell at school, a member of staff will contact you to discuss

What if my child has medication? All staff are trained in Emergency First Aid Consent form Regular medication e. g. inhaler Self-administered medication – see the office staff

How can you support us? Bring your child to the playground on the first day Collect your child from the playground Encourage your child to line up independently with their house Ensure the school has up-to-date contact details Check your child’s blue bag for letters etc Make sure everything is labelled Come along to our Parent Partnership meetings

Session Dates These are on the Midlothian Council and our own website for downloading and are in your packs today

Start Dates Pupils resume on Tues 22 nd August Tues – Wed Group 1 – 8: 50 am- 10. 30 am Group 2 – 10. 45 am -12. 20 pm Whole Class in from Thurs 24 th August 8: 50 am – 12. 20 pm until Fri 1 st September

School Day From Mon 4 th September Start – 8. 50 am – 10. 30 am Break 10. 45 am - 12. 20 pm Lunch 1. 10 pm – 3. 15 pm School closes at 12. 25 pm on a Friday

What communication can I expect from school? Regular newsletters from the Head Teacher One class newsletter per term from the class teacher Regular comments in the reading diary Informal discussions with the class teacher at the before or at end of school day if necessary 2 Parent Consultation appointments per year Written Progress Report in June Regular updates on the school website and twitter An invitation to our Shared Starts, Curriculum Evenings, Open Days, Nativity and Assemblies The HT and DHT operate an open door policy - please do not hesitate to contact us

Communication cornbank. mgfl. net @Cornbank. PS@midlothian. gov. uk 0131 271 4575 Chat to us

We hope your child will be very happy at Cornbank. A positive partnership between home and school ensures the best possible educational experience for your child. We look forward to working with you and your child.

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ENJOY! Please can we wish you a really enjoyable summer and we all look forward to seeing you and your children in August