P1 to P3 Blog

September and October have been very busy months for the P1 and P2 class. The P1 children settled into school quickly and started to learn all about phonics

and numbers.

Meanwhile, the P2 children have improved their reading skills

and developed their awareness of numbers, including money. The topics that have been covered were ‘Teddy’s Birthday’, which was a great success

and ‘Autumn’, the walk through Castle Gardens

helped make it more relevant to the children. Special days have also included European Day, which focussed on Northern Ireland.

During November the children will study the topic ‘Myself’. Dates of special events during this topic will be:

Thursday 29th November at 9:30am – The children will visit The Country Playgroup to watch a puppet show all about looking after themselves. Parent volunteers to help transport would be very much appreciated.

Monday 3rd December - A baby and toddler will visit the class to help children think about how they change as they grow.

Other dates relevant to P1/P2:

Thursday 29th December 2:00-3:00pm - Art workshop starts

Saturday 1st December 1:00-3:00pm - PTA craft Fair. Santa will make a special appearance.

Monday 3rd December 2:30pm - Presentation of ‘Once upon a Time’ book at Antrim Civic Centre. Parents are strongly encouraged to support the school by attending this event. Parent volunteers to help transport would be very much appreciated.

Thursday 6th December 7:30pm - Parents’ meeting. The topic this month will be the place The Arts holds in the curriculum.

Wednesday 12th December - Christmas dinner

Thursday 13th December Visit to pantomime, children should be collected from school at 12:30pm.

Tuesday 18th December 9:15-12:00 noon volunteers to help transport would be very much appreciated.- Christmas Celebration practice. Children should be left at Kells Presbyterian Church Hall at 9:15am and should be picked up at 12:00 noon.

Wednesday 19th December - Christmas Celebration. Children should be at Kells Presbyterian Church Hall for 9:00am. Parents, grandparents and friends are all very welcome. Celebration starts at 9:30am.

Thursday 20th December 1:30-3:00pm - Christmas Party. This will be held from 1:30-3:00pm. Children are encouraged to stay to end as Santa will make a special appearance. No uniforms are required.

Friday 21st December 10:30-12:00 noon - Carol singing at Junction 1. All the children will sing from 11:00-12:00 at Junction 1. Parent volunteers to help transport would be very much appreciated and will leave school at 10:30am. Please ensure that your child is collected at Junction 1 at 12:00noon.

Monday 7th January 9:15am - School Winter term starts.