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Budding Engineers main focus is to inspire STEAM learning into education.![]()
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Over the last few days, we have been busy refurbishing old computers and laptops that have been kindly donated to our project specifically on the basis that it is to benefit the families and young adults who cannot afford their own device for this type of digital learning across the highlands of Scotland.![]()
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Another part of our criteria for being donated a laptop/desktop is that the person using it can benefit from using several of the educational learning applications that we put on the equipment. All the learning applications we include have a reference to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) in some way.![]()
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We also ask that people can provide feedback and how the device has benefited them.![]()
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There are a number of families across the whole of Scotland that are unable to purchase electronic devices (i.e. laptops, iPads, tablets,![]()
etc.) and are instead trying to use their mobile phones for online learning. Some of these families may have potentially borrowed a device from their school to be able to get through this difficult time.![]()
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If you do not have your own device for digital learning and are aged between 5 and 25, living in the Highlands of Scotland this includes all children and young adults with additional needs.![]()
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The only charge to the family will be for postage outside of the Caithness area.![]()
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Email: dave.kerr@budding-engineers.co.uk![]()
Mobile: 07518 098944
Newsletter 25.01.21![]()
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Good morning, please find this week's newsletter here - ![]()
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millbankprimaryschool.co.uk/newsletters/25th-january-2021-pdf
Read&Write![]()
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Read&Write is a literacy support software with a range of tools to support students and help them reach their full potential. It’s proven to improve students’ reading and writing and can benefit every learner, although it is beneficial for those who: ![]()
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• use a human or digital reader in exams ![]()
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There are details here about a parent information session - ![]()
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millbankprimaryschool.co.uk/newsletters/readwrite-parent-evening
A MESSAGE FROM EDUCATION SCOTLAND![]()
Education Scotland wants to hear from parents, carers and learners about their experiences of remote learning. We want to learn about what is working well and the challenges that you face. ![]()
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These views will help inform the national overview of how remote learning is being delivered in Scotland. The report relating to parent, carer and learner views will be published on the Education Scotland website on 29 January 2021.![]()
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If you are a parent, carer, or a learner, please complete our survey below. There is one survey for parents and carers, and one for children and young people. Both surveys will close on Monday 25 January at 12 noon.![]()
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This national overview report will:![]()
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Show what is working well, celebrate success and support consistency in the quality and effectiveness of delivery of remote learning.![]()
Identify any challenges or issues so that these can be addressed either locally or nationally.![]()
Identify what further assistance is required to continue to improve the delivery of remote learning so that relevant support can be provided
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Good afternoon everyone, I am very pleased to let you know that the heating has been fixed. The school is warming up nicely and so we will be able to open, for children of key workers and other identified groups, tomorrow, Friday 22nd January.![]()
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Maria
Enrolment for Primary One![]()
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Please share this information with relatives, neighbours, friends who have children due to start school in August. Thank you.![]()
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The new school session starts on 17 August 2021.![]()
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Primary 1![]()
If your child will be five years of age on or before 28 February 2022, they are eligible to enrol for Primary 1. ![]()
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Enrolment week for Primary 1 pupils will take place from Monday 25 January to Friday 29 January. ![]()
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If you wish to enrol your child for Primary 1, please do so during enrolment week. The online enrolment form will be available from Monday 25 January.![]()
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www.highland.gov.uk/info/878/schools/887/enrol_your_child_for_school_and_early_learning_and_child... ![]()
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Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no face-to-face enrolment in schools this session. Parents with no access to the online process can request a paper copy of the enrolment form from their catchment school during enrolment week.
Good morning. In this cold and icy weather we would like to remind you all of the dangers of playing/walking on frozen ponds. ![]()
Please remind your children that they should never venture onto frozen ponds, no matter how safe it appears.![]()
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There is some useful guidance here - ![]()
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With snow and ice affecting the UK, The Royal Life Saving Society UK are urging the public to be aware of the dangers these freezing conditions can pose.
SCHOOL CLOSURE - THURSDAY 21ST JANUARY 2021![]()
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I am very sorry but we have been unable to resolve the issue with the heating system and so the school building will remain closed tomorrow, Thursday 21st January.
SCHOOL CLOSURE -WEDNESDAY JANUARY 20TH![]()
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I AM VERY SORRY BUT MILLBANK SCHOOL IS CLOSED TODAY BECAUSE WE HAVE NO HEATING.
Good morning, this week's newsletter can be accessed here - ![]()
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millbankprimaryschool.co.uk/newsletters/18th-january-2021-pdf
