Welcome to New

Machar School!

Meet some of our Staff

Mr Carle

Head Teacher

Mrs Duncan (in August)

Depute Head Teacher

Mrs Ramage (in August)

Depute Head Teacher

Meet some of our Staff

Mrs Buchan /Miss Forbes

(Mon) (Tues-Fri)

P1F Teachers

Mrs Wright

P1/2 Teacher

Miss Cole/Mrs Buchan

(Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri) (Tues)

P1C Teachers

Meet some of our Staff

Mrs Cruickshank

PSA

Mrs SmartMrs Forsyth

Administrator

Partnership with parents

Methods of communication

Two way communication

Being a parent helper

• Groupcall

• Xpressions App

• Phone calls

Smooth Transition

Children can:

• Meet the adults

• See the school / class/playground

area

• Play in a relaxed setting

• Meet other children

• Meet buddies

Parents can:

• Ask questions

• Meet staff

• Try on uniform

• Meet other parents

• Tour the school

• Feel better!

We ensure a smooth transition by:

• Careful liaison with the preschool setting and other agencies

• Several transition sessions for pupils and families such as today where:

Starting school

Teacher and children build relationship

Split into two groups to make it a smoother transition

from nursery

Children get to know routines of class and school

Personal Independence

Look after and organise their belongings.

Be confident in going to the toilet themselves

Dress / undress with little help

Use a knife and fork

Wash and dry their hands

Blow their nose independently

Recognise and try to write their own name

First day at school

Your child’s special day!

Lining up

Snack

The playground

WEDNESDAY 21st AUGUST 2019

Lunches

First lunch with your child

Free lunches for P1-3

Help them make choices

What will they do in Primary 1?

Numeracy, Literacy & Health & Wellbeing

Introduction to Reading, Phonics and Writing

Interdisciplinary Learning

Lets watch Cassie and Lliam show some of the things.

Further information

Induction pack contents

Keeping us informed

Road Safety

Further information

Parent Council

Parent Council• Partnership between the school, its pupils & parents

• To represent the views of parents on the education provided by the school and other matters affecting the education and welfare of the pupils

• Fundraising

Fundraising activitiesSummer Fayre & raffle

Disco

Spree Books

Xmas cards & hamperEaster event

Someof the things Parent Council funds• Library

• Christmas parties and presents

• Class trips

• Education Software

• Class allowances

• 3 days Young Emergency First Aider Award

• Primary 4 swimming lessons

• Special events e.g. Rhyme Rocket

• Ipads and Smart boards

How you can be involvedthe more the merrier!

• Check out FB page

• Chat to any PC reps

• Come along to meetings

• Ideas….

• Help out at any of the events

Working together

We aim to work in partnership with you to help your children become:

Successful Learners

Confident Individuals

Effective Contributors

Responsible Citizens

Website

What next?

Curriculum Evening – 4th September at 6pm

Transition Events Coming up

First Day either Group A or B

Return forms in pack and lunches letter