P1 induction PPT

1. Primary 1
Induction
Afternoon
Wednesday,
18th
of June 2014

2. Welcome to Comely Park
Primary

3. ‘A parent is a child’s first and longest serving teacher. That relationship
cannot diminish when a child goes to school.’
Aim of the session:
To allow your child to meet their new teacher, classmates and work in the
P1 classroom.
To provide information regarding your child starting P1 and to discuss
some routines and procedures.
To provide information from The Parent Council, PTA and School Meal
Service about their role in school.

4. Primary 1 Class Teachers
Miss Meyrick Mrs Weston

5. Our Headteacher
Meet Mrs Collins, our headteacher.
She is looking forward to meeting you
all.

6. Mrs Amos, Support for Learning
Teacher.
She works in classes throughout the school.

7. Our Nursery Team will help
you settle in during the first week.

8. Our Janitor, Mr Davidson

9. Our catering team who will
make your lunch.

10. Our Support Staff. These ladies will work with you in class
sometimes and you will see them in the playground. Speak to
them if you need help with anything at break time.

11. P6 Buddies
These pupils will help you in
the playground.
We also have special buddies
to help you settle into school.

12. P1 and 2 Playground Area
This is where you will
line up.
This is where you will
play.

13. The ‘all weather pitch’. You can
play there during morning
break.

14. Gym Hall and Lunch Hall
Gym Hall and stage Dining Room

15. This is where you will hang your coat. Please ask
Mummy to write your name on all your belongings.

16. Primary 1 Classrooms
Here is what your
classroom will be like.
You will also work out
in the P1 open area.

17. Meet our Pupil Council.
They work hard to improve our school.

18. At school you will be
busy all day long..

19. Active Literacy
Magnetic boards and letters Spelling some tricky words

20. We celebrate success. Certificates are
awarded during assemblies.

21. Do you like sport?
There are lots of new sports to try.

22. We are a Health Promoting School.
Please bring in healthy snacks for
break times.

23. School Trips
P1 visit the Science
Centre
Lots to see, do and
learn.

24. Visitors and Events
PC Snedden Scottish Book Week

25. Visitors and Events
Comic Relief Fire Service Visit

26. Curriculum for Excellence: Scotland’s curriculum
3-18 years
Early Level – designed to meet the needs of 3 years to Primary 1
Key features:
Literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing
Active, experiential learning
Holistic approach to learning
Smooth transition
Learning through play
The P1 staff work as a team to observe, to encourage, to stimulate and extend the
learning of the children in their care. Staff strive to foster a sense of enjoyment
and achievement leading to motivation which is central to all learning.

27. School Day
 The children will attend half days in the first week, 20th
-21st
22nd
August,
9am-12 noon.
Children start full-time week beginning Monday, 25th
August, 9am-3pm.
Morning: 9am-12.15pm, Afternoon: 1-3pm. Morning interval: 10.30-
10.45am
Lunchtime: 12.15pm-1pm

28. Routines and Procedures
Please telephone to let us know if your child is unable to attend school. If your
child is suffering from a sickness/diarrhoea bug, please wait 48hrs after they are
clear of any symptoms before they return to school. This helps safeguard the
wellbeing of other pupils and staff.
Please follow up your phone call with a written note.
If your child requires to take medicine, please obtain a Med1 Form from the
office.
Clothing: PLEASE WRITE YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON
EVERYTHING.
Please check your child’s bag daily for any homework, letters, newsletters,
etc.
Please send in your child’s PE Kit and an apron/old shirt for art/craft activities.
All About Me Poster – bring in during your child’s first week in P1.

29. Routines and Procedures
Money to school – Dinner money on Monday with the slip. Trips, events, etc in
an envelope with your child’s name.
Please let us know if your child has any allergies, special diets or
medical needs.
Birthdays: Please do not supply a cake or treats. We are a health promoting
school.
Healthy Tuck Shop: Every Friday.
House System: Badges will be supplied at the beginning of term.