Doctors at Aberdeen University are looking at how a mum's diet during pregnancy affects the chances of children developing asthma and allergies. In 1997/8 they recruited a large number of pregnant mums attending the Aberdeen Maternity Hospital to the SEATON study:
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/seatonstudy
The doctors have shown that children whose mothers had high intakes of vitamin E during pregnancy had less asthma and allergies at 5 years. They are about to start the 10 year follow up of the children and are hoping to show that the links with diet seen in early life carry on into later childhood. The doctors are not looking for new recruits and will only be contacting mums who originally took part in the study in 1997/8. So if you have helped in this study before please look out for a SEATON Study letter in the near future.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Just a word of Thanks
Primary 6 Activity days at the Compass Centre.
Our class sizes have become smaller in recent years and consequently we need to organise visits and trips with other schools. This was our first visit to the Compass Centre in conjunction with Cultercullen School who have travelled there annually. By all accounts it was highly successful and enjoyable. I believe there was a very good range of activities and that the organisation of these was excellent. I was told that the children’s behaviour from both schools was exemplary, so I’d like to say a ‘well done’ to them and to extend a particular vote of thanks to Mrs Milne and Mrs Greavey for stepping in to help supervise this visit. Without their help it would not have been possible for the visit to go ahead.
School Fete, Saturday 14th June.
We didn't get the wonderful weather we were praying for....but we did get your support and a great turn out for a small school like ours!
The organising committee and volunteer helpers and staff worked very hard to ensure that it was a fun packed day!
Particular thanks must go to Mr Sisley whose organisation was absolutely tremendous! The 'FATE' of the day was really entirely in his hands and he pulled off a staggering £1580 to put into our finances. MANY THANKS MARTIN!!
School Sports.
Once again the weather had its moments!! After the downpour we had throughout Sunday 22nd June, I was surprised to find the park in very good condition.
Quite a number of you turned up to support your children and to help us out with snacks and the Potted Sports in the afternoon.
Yes, it was cold, but the children enjoyed every moment after having the sports completely postponed last year. Only a heavy, short downpour in the afternoon had us scurrying for cover, but we were able to resume the activities after a short break.
Cogratulations to everyone who took part! You were ALL winners!!
Retirement.
As many of you have probably heard, I have decided to take early retirement on health grounds, so my last day at the school will be the last day of term. The job has been advertised, and I am hopeful that a new Head Teacher will be appointed at the end of next week.
I will be very sad to leave a school which has meant so much to me over my career. In total I have been at the school for 17 years and I have worked hard with my fellow colleagues to ensure that everyone could be proud of their village school and its achievements. I believe that those children who have attended our school have never let us down, but on the contrary have gone on to do well and have done us proud! They have become well-adjusted young adults whatever direction they have chosen to take in later life.
Throughout the 31 years that I have taught, my main concerns have focussed on supporting and developing the young people in my care and I have enjoyed teaching them and helping to round them as individuals. I am pleased to see that the changes being made in education will help to build individuality, personality and confidence. Teaching can be very rewarding and enjoyable particularly when you see your ex-pupils achieving goals that they have set for themselves and recognising that in some small way you may have been part of their successes.
I leave on a happy note as I have just looked at our targets for the year. They are the healthiest that we have had for many a year, with 93% of the children achieving Reading and Writing targets and 96% in Mathematics.
I am delighted that the small, but hardworking team of teachers and assistants have been rewarded for their efforts with your children.
I believe the school to be a happy and pleasant anvironment to work in and I have to admit it will be something I will miss greatly.
I would like you to extend your support to the new Head teacher in the same way as I have been fortunate enough to have over the years from you. I know Tarves will have a very special place for me in my heart.
Leaver's Assembly.
This year the assembly will be held on Thursday, 3rd July at 1.30pm. I would like to extend a warm welcome to parents/relatives of Primary 7 pupils to attend this assembly which marks their ‘moving on’ to academy.
Finally, I would like to thank Mrs Robin for the help she has given over the years by coming and playing the piano for rehearsals and assemblies. One rarely finds such a dedicated person who gives so generously of her time, bearing in mind that her own children are at Meldrum Academy. You're a gem!
Our class sizes have become smaller in recent years and consequently we need to organise visits and trips with other schools. This was our first visit to the Compass Centre in conjunction with Cultercullen School who have travelled there annually. By all accounts it was highly successful and enjoyable. I believe there was a very good range of activities and that the organisation of these was excellent. I was told that the children’s behaviour from both schools was exemplary, so I’d like to say a ‘well done’ to them and to extend a particular vote of thanks to Mrs Milne and Mrs Greavey for stepping in to help supervise this visit. Without their help it would not have been possible for the visit to go ahead.
School Fete, Saturday 14th June.
We didn't get the wonderful weather we were praying for....but we did get your support and a great turn out for a small school like ours!
The organising committee and volunteer helpers and staff worked very hard to ensure that it was a fun packed day!
Particular thanks must go to Mr Sisley whose organisation was absolutely tremendous! The 'FATE' of the day was really entirely in his hands and he pulled off a staggering £1580 to put into our finances. MANY THANKS MARTIN!!
School Sports.
Once again the weather had its moments!! After the downpour we had throughout Sunday 22nd June, I was surprised to find the park in very good condition.
Quite a number of you turned up to support your children and to help us out with snacks and the Potted Sports in the afternoon.
Yes, it was cold, but the children enjoyed every moment after having the sports completely postponed last year. Only a heavy, short downpour in the afternoon had us scurrying for cover, but we were able to resume the activities after a short break.
Cogratulations to everyone who took part! You were ALL winners!!
Retirement.
As many of you have probably heard, I have decided to take early retirement on health grounds, so my last day at the school will be the last day of term. The job has been advertised, and I am hopeful that a new Head Teacher will be appointed at the end of next week.
I will be very sad to leave a school which has meant so much to me over my career. In total I have been at the school for 17 years and I have worked hard with my fellow colleagues to ensure that everyone could be proud of their village school and its achievements. I believe that those children who have attended our school have never let us down, but on the contrary have gone on to do well and have done us proud! They have become well-adjusted young adults whatever direction they have chosen to take in later life.
Throughout the 31 years that I have taught, my main concerns have focussed on supporting and developing the young people in my care and I have enjoyed teaching them and helping to round them as individuals. I am pleased to see that the changes being made in education will help to build individuality, personality and confidence. Teaching can be very rewarding and enjoyable particularly when you see your ex-pupils achieving goals that they have set for themselves and recognising that in some small way you may have been part of their successes.
I leave on a happy note as I have just looked at our targets for the year. They are the healthiest that we have had for many a year, with 93% of the children achieving Reading and Writing targets and 96% in Mathematics.
I am delighted that the small, but hardworking team of teachers and assistants have been rewarded for their efforts with your children.
I believe the school to be a happy and pleasant anvironment to work in and I have to admit it will be something I will miss greatly.
I would like you to extend your support to the new Head teacher in the same way as I have been fortunate enough to have over the years from you. I know Tarves will have a very special place for me in my heart.
Leaver's Assembly.
This year the assembly will be held on Thursday, 3rd July at 1.30pm. I would like to extend a warm welcome to parents/relatives of Primary 7 pupils to attend this assembly which marks their ‘moving on’ to academy.
Finally, I would like to thank Mrs Robin for the help she has given over the years by coming and playing the piano for rehearsals and assemblies. One rarely finds such a dedicated person who gives so generously of her time, bearing in mind that her own children are at Meldrum Academy. You're a gem!
Classes for 2008/2009
The staff and I have had extensive discussions regarding classes for 2008/2009 and we are now in a position to share these with you. Our deliberations take into account a number of factors amongst which are group composition, social mix and class size.
Nursery Mrs L Murray and Mrs W Anderson
New entrants (15)
Primary 1/2 Mrs R Carstairs
P1 (9) + P2 (12) (21)
Primary 3/4 Mrs C Davidson
P3 (8) + P4 (10) (18)
P4 – Michael Ackers, Kirsty Bruce,
Aaron Gordon, Jodi Grant,
Georgina Green, Emily Jackson,
James Sisley, Jessica Sisley,
Ben Taylor, Kenzi Western.
Primary 4/5/6 Mr J Stott
P4 (6) + P5 (14) + P6 (3) (23)
P4 – Jenna Allan, Ewan Collie,
Andrew Ferguson, Cillian McCraith,
Charlie Middleton, Megan Muir
P6 – Emma Burns, Isla Middleton,
Arlene Sleigh.
Primary 6/7 (New Temp. Appointment)
P6 (10) + P7 (12) (22)
Mrs S Keith (Maternity leave)
Total Roll (99)
Nursery Mrs L Murray and Mrs W Anderson
New entrants (15)
Primary 1/2 Mrs R Carstairs
P1 (9) + P2 (12) (21)
Primary 3/4 Mrs C Davidson
P3 (8) + P4 (10) (18)
P4 – Michael Ackers, Kirsty Bruce,
Aaron Gordon, Jodi Grant,
Georgina Green, Emily Jackson,
James Sisley, Jessica Sisley,
Ben Taylor, Kenzi Western.
Primary 4/5/6 Mr J Stott
P4 (6) + P5 (14) + P6 (3) (23)
P4 – Jenna Allan, Ewan Collie,
Andrew Ferguson, Cillian McCraith,
Charlie Middleton, Megan Muir
P6 – Emma Burns, Isla Middleton,
Arlene Sleigh.
Primary 6/7 (New Temp. Appointment)
P6 (10) + P7 (12) (22)
Mrs S Keith (Maternity leave)
Total Roll (99)
Meal Charges
The annual review of charges has resulted in an increase in Catering charges for pupils and staff in schools. From Monday August 18th the following charges will apply:-
Primary & Special – Pupil - two course standard meal - £1.65
Books of 10 lunch tickets will therefore be £16.50
Primary & Special – Pupil - two course standard meal - £1.65
Books of 10 lunch tickets will therefore be £16.50
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
ATTENTION PLEASE!!!
Aberdeenshire Council is running an activities programme for P7's to S4's this summer. Buses will take young people to a wide variety of activities including sailing, canoeing, climbing, horse riding, swimming, skiing, 4x4 driving, karting and much more.
Cost only £15 per day. Open to P7's moving up to the academy.
To find out more or to book please go to www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/sport/holiday or phone 01467 628283
Cost only £15 per day. Open to P7's moving up to the academy.
To find out more or to book please go to www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/sport/holiday or phone 01467 628283
Friday, June 13, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Holiday Programme offered by Aberdeenshire Council
Holiday Programmes for Teenagers P7 to S4
The programme will run every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the holidays with trips leaving from the following towns:
Laurencekirk, Stonehaven, Portlethen, Aboyne, Kincardine O'Neil, Banchory, Inverurie, Westhill, Oldmeldrum, Ellon, Fraserburgh, Mintlaw, Peterhead
Exact times will vary but will be around 930am to 4pm.
For more information:
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/sport/holiday/
The programme will run every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the holidays with trips leaving from the following towns:
Laurencekirk, Stonehaven, Portlethen, Aboyne, Kincardine O'Neil, Banchory, Inverurie, Westhill, Oldmeldrum, Ellon, Fraserburgh, Mintlaw, Peterhead
Exact times will vary but will be around 930am to 4pm.
For more information:
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/sport/holiday/
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