I hope all parents and carers within our community are keeping well.

I regret to inform you that it will be necessary to reschedule tomorrow’s Open Morning. I can assure you that this decision was not taken before serious consideration was undertaken.

I offer my sincere apology for the short notice, and for any inconvenience presented. I acknowledge that some parents/carers may have made alternative work or childcare arrangements.

The reason for this reschedule is owing to a significant level of staff absence presently. A significant number of class teachers are absent, therefore a good number of parents/carers would not observe their children with their class teacher. Additionally, I consider that expecting supply teachers to be observed is a big challenge.

I thank you for your understanding and cooperation.  I am pleased to inform you that this rescheduled Open Morning will now proceed on the morning of Thursday 16^th March 2023.

Best wishes,  Willie

We are supporting Safer Internet Day 2023 as part of our ongoing teaching to make sure our children and young people keep themselves safe on the net and are responsible digital citizens.

End of Term/Christmas Holiday

I take this opportunity to thank everyone in our school community for their continued help, support and efforts.

It has been a very special time where parents, carers and families have been able to attend events in school for the first time in three years.

Our Nursery children entertained adults at their Christmas singalong.

Our Infant Campus children provided the Christmas spirit with the traditional P.1 Nativity and P.2, and P.3 Christmas song and poetry presentations.

Traditionally, the Upper Campus children have provided a Christmas Fair. We changed the format this year where year groups presented different Christmas experiences to their parents/carers. P.7 presented a Mexican Christmas including Mexican snacks and class made guacamole. P.6 children danced a ceilidh with the adults. P.5 led Christmas art activities and P.4 served teas, coffees and cakes.

The combined attendance by adults at these events was quite overwhelming. I cannot thank you enough for supporting the school and, most importantly, the children.

Some significant dates for your forward planning next term:

January 2023

·       Week beginning Monday 23^rd January 2023 – rescheduled ‘World of Work’ week.

February 2023

·       Thursday 9^th February 2023 – Open Morning.

March 2023

·       Wednesday 1^st March 2023 at 6.30 p.m. – Parent/Carer Internet Safety Meeting.

·       Tuesday 28^th and Wednesday 29^th March 2023 – 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. – Parent/Carer Consultations.

I wish everyone in our school community a very Happy Christmas. I hope that everyone enjoys a restful and happy time over the festive period, and please accept my best wishes for a happy and healthy 2023.

I look forward to welcoming our school community back for the New Year on Wednesday 4^th January 2023.

Best wishes, Willie

The P4 and 5 pupils were involved in a project called “Turn off the plastic tap Haddington Primary School” they were inspired by the work of artist Benjamin Von Wong, a Canadian artist who tries to make people aware of environmental issues through his artwork. They created and designed a structure to encourage our pupils and staff to reduce plastic. 

I hope everyone in our school community are keeping healthy and well.

I hope the following dates are helpful with regard to planning. More specific detail regarding events will be issued nearer the event.

Nursery

·       Wednesday 14^th December 2022 – Nursery Christmas Party (Wednesday/Thursday Group)

·       Thursday 15^th December 2022 – Nursery Christmas Songs and Singing (Wednesday/Thursday Group) – in Movement and Dance Room

·       Monday 19^th December 2022 – Nursery Christmas Songs and Singing (Monday/Tuesday Group) – in Movement and Dance Room

·       Tuesday 20^th December 2022 – Nursery Christmas Party (Monday/Tuesday Group)

Primary 1

·       Thursday 8^th December 2022 afternoon performance – P.1 Nativity

·       Friday 9^th December 2022 morning performance – P.1 Nativity

·       Monday 19^th December 2022 afternoon – P.1 Christmas Party in Movement and Dance Base

Primary 2

·       Monday 12^th December 2022 afternoon – P.2 Christmas Celebration for parents/carers in the Infant Campus Main Hall

·       Tuesday 20^th December 2022 afternoon – P.2 Christmas Party in the Infant Campus Main Hall

Primary 3

·       Tuesday 13^th December 2022 afternoon – P.3 Christmas Celebration for parents/carers in the Infant Campus Main Hall

·       Monday 19^th December 2022 afternoon – P.3 Christmas Party in the Infant Campus Main Hall

Primary 4

• Tuesday 13^th December 2022 morning – P.4 Christmas Celebration for parents/carers in the Upper Campus Hall
• Tuesday 20^th December 2022 morning – P.4 Christmas Party in the Upper Campus Hall

Primary 5

·       Friday 16^th December 2022 morning – P.5 Christmas Celebration for parents/carers in P.5 class bases

·       Monday 19^th December 2022 afternoon – P.5 Christmas Party in the Upper Campus Hall

Primary 6

·       Friday 16^th December 2022 morning – P.6 Christmas Celebration for parents/carers in the Upper Campus Hall

·       Tuesday 20^th December 2022 afternoon – P.6 Christmas Party in the Upper Campus Hall

Primary 7

·       Tuesday 13^th December 2022 afternoon – P.7 Christmas Celebration for parents/carers in the Upper Campus Hall

·       Monday 19^th December 2022 afternoon – P.7 Christmas Party in the Upper Campus Hall

I am aware that the P.3 and P.7 Christmas Celebrations are both scheduled for Tuesday 13^th December 2022. I will be looking at timings to ensure parents and carers can attend both.

I hope this information is helpful.  Best wishes,  Willie