‘’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’’

Primary 1 Transition August 2018 Welcome Primary 1 Transition August 2018

Introduction School Information Staffing/People Who Help Transition P1 Curriculum School Day and Routines Uniform Houses Dates Communication Questions

School Information Approx 255 pupils and Nursery with space for 48 full time children 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 (6 green flags), Cycle Friendly, Active Schools, JRSO, range of Pupil Voice Groups

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

School Staff P1 Teachers P1H Miss Emma Hopkirk P1/2 Mrs Laura Macgregor (M, T, alt F) Mrs Christine Davies (W, Th, alt F)

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

Mrs Cole Support for Learning Teacher People who help us Mrs Cole Support for Learning Teacher

Mrs Mitchell Our School Cook People who help us Mrs Mitchell Our School Cook

Mr Wakefield Our School Janitor People who help us Mr Wakefield Our School Janitor

School Partnership Mrs Jenny Sprott and Mrs Lyn Young @cornbankPship Doing Our Bit for the School

Active Schools Penicuik Link: Kate Murray

Mrs Neill and Mrs Beechman P1 Parents Happy to answer any questions

P7 Chums

Transition Nursery children have been working with P1 over recent weeks on a mini Dinosaurs theme Nursery/P1 teachers have been liaising to share information Our P1 teachers have been involved in transition visits here and at partnership nurseries

Curriculum for Excellence Children in P1 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

Class Organisation P1 classes are a maximum of 25 Composite class with oldest P1 children and youngest P2 children, as per Midlothian guidelines Differentiation to meet the needs of children within the classes Joint working between job-share members of staff and classes

Break and Lunch Bring a snack Water only throughout the day Milk can be ordered School dinners are free for P1-P3 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 P1s in dinner hall and playground Staff in the playground and dining hall

Lunch Trial On Wednesday 22nd August parents from P1/2 are invited to join their child for lunch at 11.30am. There is a cost of £2.00. On Thursday 23rd August the parents from P1H are invited to join their child for lunch. This allows the children to have a practice before attending school full time the following week. P1 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 8.50am 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

How can you support us? Payment for trips, uniforms etc can be made via Parentpay (preferred option) www.parentpay.com Accounts for families new to the school cannot be set up until August Any cash/cheques that come into school should be in an envelope labelled with your child’s name and class

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

Pupils resume on Mon 20th August Start Dates Pupils resume on Mon 20th August Monday Group 1 – 8:50am- 10.20am Group 2 – 10.45am -12.00pm Whole Class in from Tues 21st August 8:50am – 12.00pm until Fri 24th August

School closes at 12.25pm on a Friday School Day From Mon 27th August Start – 8.50am – 10.30am Break 10.45am - 12.20pm Lunch 1.10pm – 3.15pm School closes at 12.25pm 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 @CornbankPS Cornbank.PS@midlothian.gov.uk 0131 271 4575 Chat to us 

Welcome Packs School Handbook School holidays Local Outing Form Uniform Order Forms Milk Order Forms Photo/Video Consent Form Friday Meals Form Groups for Day 1 Lunch Trial Form (please return today or by Friday 15th June with payment) PIPS baseline assessment appointments Parksmart information Houses

We hope your child will be very happy at Cornbank 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.

Questions

ENJOY! We would like to wish you a really enjoyable summer and we all look forward to seeing you and your children in August