A unique Primary School, offering a British based, child centred education in the Turks and Caicos Islands
Yesterday, the Grade 1 and 3 got together to share and read books together. The Grade 3s read popular picture books to the Grade 1s and in return, the Grade 1s read their reading books to them. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and are looking forward to our next reading buddy time.
Click here to see more pictures and to read comments that the children made…
Our highly successful Book Week continued tonight when the children returned to school at 5.00pm dressed in their nightclothes and clutching their cuddlies to hear some stories.
 
The second day of Book Week saw the children of Provo Primary taking part in the annual Bike/Walk-a-thon! Great fun was had by all and the children really tried their best to complete as many laps as they could in 30 minutes.
View Grade 1 – 6 Slideshow     View Kindergarten Slideshow
                          View Pre-School Slideshow
The money raised will purchase much needed books for the school. So a big “THANK YOU” to everyone who has supported or will be supporting the school in this fantastic fundraising event!
We have lots of activities planned as part of Book Week, so keep checking the Blog to see what we have been getting up to!
“TV. If children are entertained by two letters, imagine the fun they’ll have with twenty-six. Open your child’s imagination. Open a book.”
Book Week 2007 started today with over a hundred characters from different books visiting the school!
The children (and staff) came to school dressed as a character from a book they had read. Many of the children went to great lengths to depict their character with costumes, face paints and often props!
This half term is going to be very exciting and productive with many activities scheduled to enhance the children’s learning. Some classes have already had visitors in school and others have been on visits to local venues.
Click on the different newsletters to see what each class has planned.
Click here to see some of the whole school events planned.
Spaces are limited, so hurry and sign your child up today for regular after school care, or call to check on availability if you need emergency care.
Call Miss Myrna on 342 1416 or 243 0600 or the school on 941 5638.
What a treat!!!
Greg Askins, the renowned classical guitarist, dropped in to share his talent with the children last Thursday. He was in TCI on holiday but still found time to come to school to talk and play to grades 3 – 6. It was fascinating to hear him speak about his career as a soloist and as part of the duo Nylon Wound. Best of all,though, was listening to him playing the guitar. He played several pieces; explaining about their composers and the historical context.
Click on the slideshow to see and hear more. Music to our ears
With an up-coming week of parent/teacher conferences, a link to the thought-provoking movie “Animal School” by ‘Raising Small Souls’ serves as a great reminder to us all, that children each have different needs and learning styles and should each be appreciated, loved, and encouraged for their individuality. Developing a strong partnership between home and school is fundemental to this, as together we strive to nurture and develop each child’s inherent abilities and emerging strengths.
‘Be inspired by its message of individuality, feel awestruck by the stunning photography, and relax as you listen to the soothing music.’
Visit www.raisingsmallsouls.com and discovered an informative and encouraging web site that offers practical parenting tips, advice, articles and inspirational words. It’s well worth a look!
Have you ordered your school photos yet? The final date for orders is Friday 16th February.
You can view all the photos at Tropical Imaging, using the event code password on the order form that was sent home last week. Drop into the office and pick up an extra copy if you need one.
Once again, a big thank you to Tropical Imaging for their continued support and amazing photography!
Last year, Tropical Imaging raised over $400 for the school through the photos, and this went towards some much-needed computer equipment. This year, with more pupils, they are aiming for more, as well as donating a matching amount to their chosen charity – UNICEF.
So be sure to have ordered all the photos you wish, knowing that your support will help ‘let there be “real smiles†everywhere!’
Children at Provo Primary are encouraged to be happy and healthy at all times. At break time children should have a ‘healthy snack’.
As well as contributing to keeping children healthy and fit, a healthy snack could also help increase their concentration and therefore assisting learning.
Click on the link to see our healthy snacks:
Welcome back to a new term and a new year, 2007. I hope that you all had a good break over the holiday period and it’s good to see the children back and ready for some exciting learning.
I would like to welcome all the new members of the school, staff, parents and children alike. I’m sure that you will enjoy your time here at Provo Primary.
To see this term’s newsletter and find out about some of the work that your children will be doing this term, click on the appropriate “newsletter”
toddlers.pdf pre-school.pdf junior-k.pdf kindergarten.pdf
grade-1.pdf grade-2.pdf grade-3.pdf grade-4-5.pdf grade-6.pdf
The children were wonderful, costumes absolutely gorgeous and dances performed beautifully.
Provo Primary’s little ones put on a great Christmas performance and showed everyone just what they are capable of. The show began with the Toddlers singing Twinkle Twinkle and Jingle Bells… [Read more…]
Our Christmas lunch was a HUGE success today when the children were served turkey with all the trimmings!
Last Friday was ‘Bad Taste/Bad Hair’ Dress Down Day in order to raise money for UNICEF.
Throughout the week children had collected from friends and family as well as from their own funds because they knew that just a little would make a difference to other children .
Wow, What a fantastic result!!! Over $1,000 was collected which will go to help children have clean water, good health, education and adequate food.
You have made a difference to hundreds of children – well done every single one of you!!
Today we began our 4th annual collection for UNICEF.
In our school assembly, we learned about UNICEF and how it helps children around the world to have access to basic things like medicine, clean water, food, and an education.
We learned how we could all make a big difference to the lives of other children, by fund raising for money to put into our little orange boxes and by donating a dollar on our special ‘Bad Taste or Bad Hair Day’ dress-down day on Friday 27th October.
We learned that we truly have the power to change the world, because it only takes pennies to save a life! Every penny counts, with only 7 cents paying for crayons for a class of children, or $1 to pay for a shot that helps children not get sick.
Help your child learn the importance of helping others in need and to feel empowered to make a real difference. Talk to them about how they could fund raise at home, e.g., by doing chores and remind them to return their orange box on dress-down Day, Friday 27th October for the big count up!
Learn even more about how UNICEF helps children by playing the UNICEF World Heroes game. Your mission: collect essential supplies in your UNICEF truck, and deliver them to kids in need around the world!
Although most of us were not born in the Turks and Caicos Islands, this is where we live and it is important to know how it got to be the way it is now. Miss Marva from Palencia Academy has been doing a Social Studies project which includes looking at the history of the islands. We’ve found that different groups of people have inhabited the islands at different times leaving their mark. They came, and left, for different reasons but have all contributed to the way that Turks and Caicos has developed. We will also help shape how it continues to develop.
Click here to see more of our findings.
Click here to learn more at the Turks and Caicos Museum website.
Click here to visit the Turks and Caicos National Trust Website.Â
Many of you have enjoyed reading and watching the latest news about the children at Provo Primary. Now you are welcome to leave any comments about the blog in general or about a specific entry. Please be positive and constructive – all entries will be reviewed and then posted as part of the site.
I am pleased to announce that we are taking part in ‘History Matters’ national blog. 17th October 2006 has been designated National Blog Day and Provo Primary will have their contribution accepted as part of a snapshot of life in the 21st century. Look out for the published article.
Due to the success of the trial period, we are extending the menu offered to children in school. Hot lunches will now be available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Judging by the children’s (and parents’) comments, I am sure they will be a popular option! Click on the link to see October’s menu.
Children will have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of ‘after school’ clubs starting on Monday October 2nd. These include Yoga, Sports, Crafts and Steel Band to name a few. Clubs cost $8 per session- please see the office for booking forms. Click on the link below to see this term’s choices.
Golden Time came to Provo Primary this week as a way of rewarding all those children who behave well, work hard and keep the rules in school. This is a weekly session of 30 minutes of non-curricular time when children take part in a planned activity or range of activities, which are fun and enjoyable. Golden Time is special and is a real highlight of the week.
