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12th December,
2006 |
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Dear
Parents,
I would
like to begin by commending to you an author
called Eric Jenson and two books of his. The
first is “The Great Memory Book” (ISBN
number: 1890460044) and the second “Learning
With the Body in Mind” (ISBN number:
1890460079). Both are published by The Brain
Store whose website is www.thebrainstore.com. In these books, and in a
number of others, he encapsulates much of what, I
think, we as a school, are trying to achieve. It
is startling to see real brain scans which show
the impact of exercise, team games, music and
proper food not only on children’s health
but also their intellectual achievements. His
basic belief is that parents and schools CAN make
a difference when it comes to maximizing our
children’s potential just by the way we
approach our recreational time and our food. They
both make interesting reading!
Alex and
Andy Rathborne much enjoyed their visit to us
towards the end of term. Meeting many of the
parents at Craigclowan was certainly an ordeal in
anticipation but not in reality! They went home
tired but feeling that they had been made hugely
welcome and even more enthusiastic about the
thought of coming to Craigclowan at the end of
next term.
They will
be returning to see us in January, 2007 and if
anyone did not have the opportunity of meeting
with them do let me know and we can make some
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It’s
lunchtime at the
Pre-School |
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Fun on the
Slide |
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We’re
making a banana cake, you know |
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Time has
passed very quickly in the Pre-School this term
but the usual array of activities and events have
taken place. We enjoyed seeing you at the
Christmas Concert and, as always, much appreciate
the support that comes from home for all that
goes on in the Pre-School.
We are in
the process of making registrations for the
second part of this year and for September, 2007.
So, if anyone would like to make such a
registration then please do not hesitate to let
me or Irene know and obviously arrangements can
be made as soon as possible. Administratively, we
await an unannounced visit from the Care
Commission and HMI and we will report further on
that when and if it happens! |
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Digging
Potatoes with Donnie |
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How tall
are you? |
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The X
Factor:
Mrs Hay’s 5 and under group |
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For my
part, I will be available for any appointments
until 21 December, 2006 and again on 4 January,
2006. I am taking the ski group to Switzerland
from 5 – 12 January, 2007 but Patrick will
be available for appointments during the period
immediately before and during the beginning of
term. As usual, the only week that the office is
closed completely during the course of the year
is that between Christmas and New Year.
Can I be
on ‘Top Gear’? |
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The Barn
Party |
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Angela and
I wish you all a very happy Festive Season and we
look forward to seeing you all again in January.
With every
best wish,
Yours
sincerely,
Mike Beale |
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