JUNE NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

 

We are almost at the end of another very busy and successful year at Fox Covert.

 

There have been many exciting, fun, challenging educational experiences for everyone this session. We really could not provide the wealth of opportunities for our pupils without your support and generosity. I would like to thank all parents, carers, staff and pupils for their ongoing enthusiasm and hard work which makes Fox Covert such a great place to work and learn. 

 

 

Change of Date for Whole School Outing

 

Unfortunately, since planning the whole school away day to East Links Family Park for Tuesday 24^th June we have been contacted by the City of Edinburgh Council Children & Families Department in connection with reporting on the School Review.

 

 

It is a requirement that representatives from school staff and pupils attend a Council Hearing to discuss the School Review Report. The date of the hearing is on the afternoon of Tuesday 24^th June. There is no flexibility on the date of the hearing.

 

 

We have managed to re-schedule our booking for Wednesday 18^th June. Primary 7 pupils will have transition at this time. An alternative away day is planned for them on Monday 16^th June.

 

                 

 

Charities & Fundraising 

 

·    Our last Dress Down Day on Friday 25^th April raised £86.  The next Dress Down Day will be this Friday 30^th May.

 

·        The Parent Council have organised a Wine Tasting Evening for parents to help boost school funds. This will be at Great Grog,

Rose Street

on Monday 16^th June at 7:30pm. Tickets are available from the school office priced at £15. There are only 50 tickets available, so please buy your tickets ASAP!

 

on at 7:30pm. Tickets are available from the school office priced at £15. There are only 50 tickets available, so please buy your tickets ASAP!

 

·        Gyle School Giveaway – flyers were sent home last week informing parents of a promotion set up by Gyle Shopping Centre.  All you have to do to help the school claim the top prize (£1000) is take receipts for every product purchased in the centre between Monday, May 26^th and Sunday June 22^nd to the customer service desk where they will have the total added to their school and the receipt stamped. Every penny spent, no matter if its just for a coffee bought in the food court, will be added to the school’s tally on production of the receipt. All participating schools will receive a fantastic laptop!

 

 

Community Events

 

·        Clermiston & Drumbrae Children’s Gala is on Saturday 31^st May / Sunday 1^st June from 12 noon until 4pm at Drumbrae Leisure Centre.

 

·        Corstorphine Community Fair will take place on Saturday 7^th June from 11am – 4:30pm at St Margaret’s Park, Corstorphine High Street.

 

 

Matthew Todd and Fox Covert Schools' Choir:

 

Both Fox Covert Schools would like to say an enormous thank you to Matthew Todd for being an invaluable member of our school choir staff. Matthew has worked with the choir throughout this school year, teaching singing skills and introducing many exciting songs to the children.  He has helped to plan and organise our sessions and our various school performances.  We are very sad to see Matthew leave.

 

 

We wish Matthew all the very best as he sets off to Glasgow to start his degree at the Royal Scottish Academy for Music and Drama.  Matthew is a talented musician and we know he will continue to do well.

 

 

The pupils and staff would like to say a special thank you. 

 

 

Matthew and the schools' choir will have their final performance of the year on Wednesday 11th June from 7-8pm in the schools' main hall.

 

 

Visits & Visitors

 

·        Selected pupils from both Fox Covert schools have been chosen to take part in the Interscholastic Finals at Meadowbank on Monday 2^nd June. We wish them luck!

 

·        On Tuesday 3^rd June Primary 1 will be going to St. Margaret’s Primary for a Child Safety Initiative “PlaySafe 2008” run by the Lothian & Borders Police.

 

·        P5 will be attending a Rugby Festival at The Royal High School on Thursday 5^th June.

 

·         There will be a short Woodwind Instrumental Concert for P4/5 & P6 pupils on Thursday 19^th June in the school hall.

 

·        Teddy Bears Picnic:Weather permitting, both schools will be heading up Corstorphine Hill for a teddy bears picnic on the afternoon of Thursday 26^th June from 1:30 – 2:30pm.

 

  

Sporting Chance

 

Primary 5 will receive coaching in Mini Tennis from 2:30 – 3:15pm on Tuesday afternoons for the next four weeks commencing Tuesday 3^rd June.

 

  

P1 Induction Day

 

The Induction Day for the new Primary 1 pupils starting in August is on Wednesday 4^th June from 1:30 – 3pm. We have 23 new P1’s starting Fox Covert. The children will spend time with their group, whilst parents will have the opportunity to find out more about the starting procedures we have in place for our P1 pupils. We hope to have input from our Parent Council and the After School Club.

 

 

Class Teachers for Session 2008/09

 

At this time it is my intention that next year’s Primary 1 class be taught by Mrs Jacqui Watson and Mrs Val Hardie . I will confirm the rest of next year’s staffing as soon as possible. I am waiting to hear whether or not we have been allocated a Probationer Teacher before deciding staffing.

 

 

School Uniform Orders 

 

School Uniform orders were sent out last week. Please return any orders into school by Friday 13^th June at the latest. If you would like to check your child’s size before ordering, we have a selection of sizes available in school. Orders placed are non-returnable so please be careful when ordering. You should be able to pick up your child’s uniform on our In-Service day on Tuesday 19^th August between 10am and 2pm.

 

     

P7 Leavers:

 

It’s that time of year when we have to prepare to say ‘good bye’ to our Primary Seven pupils.  Primary Seven have had an extremely busy year.  They have worked through a busy curriculum, continuing their learning in writing and maths, exploring new books, texts and authors, taking part in Scottish Opera, planning and organising their World War Two Tea Dance, sporting events, trips, to mention just a few things!

 

 

Fox Covert would like to say a big thank you to Primary 7 for all they have done to help us.  They have been excellent wet break monitors and have fulfilled their duties in the Tuck Shop and Assembly admirably.  We wish them all the best for their future at High School and beyond.  Don’t forget P7, you can always pop in and say hello!

 

 

P7 Events: 

·        Transition Sports Day:

 

P7 pupils going to Craigmount H.S. will be taking part in a Transition Sports Day at  Drumbrae Leisure Centre on Tuesday 17^th June.

 

·        Induction Days:

 

Primary 7 pupils joining Craigmount High School in August will attend C.H.S. on Wednesday 18^th and Thursday 19^th June. There will be an Information Evening (for parents only) on Thursday 19^th June at 7pm.

 

Primary 7 pupils joining The Royal High School in August will attend their induction days on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 18^th – 20^th June. RHS Parents’ Meeting is at 7pm on Wednesday 18^th June.

 

·        Leavers Day Out – Monday 16^th June: As an end of year trip,  P7 will be going to “Dark Ocean” – a new laser gaming venue near Meadowbank, then going for lunch altogether at a nearby restaurant.  Details will be sent to P7 pupils along with all information about their High School Induction Days.

 

·        Leavers’ Assembly: Our Leavers Assembly will be held on Wednesday 25^th June at St Andrews’ Parish Church , Clermiston View at 1:30pm.  All parents are welcome to attend.

 

The church collection will be in aid of CHAS.

 

 

Tesco / Sainsbury Vouchers

 

Thank you for yet another wonderful response to collecting vouchers for school.

 

Tesco vouchers have now stopped for this session and we are busy trying to count them all and decide what to order. Sainsbury’s Active Kids vouchers carry on until 4^th June so please keep sending them into school. We will let you know the total collected when counted!

 

 

School Holidays

 

The school will close at 12:00 noon on Friday 27^th June for the Summer Holidays. School will resume for pupils on Wednesday 20^th August at 8:50am.

 

 

Dates for your Diary

 

  

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Friday	30.5.08		Dress Down Day
Saturday	31.5.08	12 noon	Clermiston & Drumbrae Gala – Drumbrae Leisure Ctr.   Gala Parade begins at Fox Covert School 12 noon
Sunday	1.6.08	12 noon	Clermiston & Drumbrae Gala – Drumbrae Leisure Ctr.   Club Fest Sessions – football, marshal arts, etc.
Monday	2.6.08	10am – 2.15pm	Interscholastic Finals – Meadowbank Sports Centre
Tuesday	3.6.08	9 – 11:45am	P1 " Playsafe – St.Margaret’s Primary School
Wednesday	4.6.08	1:30pm	New P1’s Induction Day
Thursday	5.6.08	9:30 – 11:30am	P5 " Rugby Festival – The Royal High School
Saturday	7.6.08	11am – 4:30pm	Corstorphine Fair ‘08 – St. Margaret’s Park
Wednesday	11.6.08	7 – 8pm	School Choir Performance in school hall
Thursday	12.6.08	7pm	Parent Council Meeting
Monday	16.6.08	All day	P7 Leavers Day Out to ‘ Dark Ocean ’
Monday	16.6.08	7:30pm	Parent Council Wine Tasting Evening
Tuesday	17.6.08		P7 " Transition Sports Day – Drumbrae Leisure Ctr.
Tuesday	17.6.08	6:15pm	P7 violinists to Craigmount HS Junior Concert - 7pm
Wednesday	18.6.08	All day	P1 – P6 " East Links Family Park
Wednesday	18.6.08	All day	P7 " Transition Day – C.H.S. & R.H.S.
Wednesday	18.6.08	7pm