1. Interesting Facts 19 December 1843
On 19th December in 1843, Charles Dickens’ novel “A Christmas Carol” was first published. It popularised the phrase “Merry Christmas”.
It was about the transformation of Scrooge from a mean old man to a generous spirit.

2. What’s on this week?
Monday 9.15 Business Meeting – Infant Hall 2.00 P4 Christmas Party – PE Hall Tuesday 1.10 Swimming 7M 2.00 P6 Christmas Party – PE Hall 2.00 P5 Christmas Party – Infant Hall Wednesday 2.00 P3 Christmas Party – PE Hall

3. Handwriting Competition Winners from P1 1E – Aimee 1M – Neave 1S– Beth
Well done
Handwriting Competition Winners from P1 1E – Aimee 1M – Neave 1S– Beth

4. Handwriting Competition Winners from P2 2E – Lois 2M – Rosa 2S– Drew
Well done
Handwriting Competition Winners from P2 2E – Lois 2M – Rosa 2S– Drew

5. Well done
Handwriting Competition Winners from P3 3E – Ellie 3M – Logan 3/4S – Maya

6. Handwriting Competition Winners from P4 4E – Alaina 4M – Angus
Well done
Handwriting Competition Winners from P4 4E – Alaina 4M – Angus

7. Well done
Handwriting Competition Winners from P5 5E – Grace 5M – Bruce 5/6S– Jamsie

8. Handwriting Competition Winners from P6 6E – Eilidh 6M – Bonnie
Well done
Handwriting Competition Winners from P6 6E – Eilidh 6M – Bonnie

9. Handwriting Competition Winners from P7 7E – Jocelyn 7M – Zara
Well done
Handwriting Competition Winners from P7 7E – Jocelyn 7M – Zara

10. Well done
Tamsin, Elsie-Mae and Shannon for passing different stages in Gymnastics! Tamsin has passed level 8, and Elsie-Mae & Shannon have now passed level 2. The girls explained that the levels start higher up and go down to level 1, and then on to Bronze, Silver or Gold levels. Keep it up girls!

11. Well done
Well done to Madaleine, Aidan, Tom, Eve, Alannah, Mark, James and William for taking part in a Christmas Nativity over the weekend.