Author: Miss Copeland

RSHP – Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood is a national programme in Scotland.

In Primary 1 we have to cover the Early Level learning experiences – https://rshp.scot/early-level/.

All of the learning your child will do, can be found on this website.
In term one, we cover some outcomes during ‘teachable moments’ e.g. washing hands, keeping ourselves safe and making friends.
Now, Primary one will start some more focussed RSHP lessons.

Learning about their bodies

The words we will use – penis, scrotum, testes, vulva, bottom and nipples. (Vulva is the part of the genitals that the girl can see – the vagina is inside).
Why do we use these words? This helps keep children safe and empowers children. When we all use the same vocabulary, we have a shared understanding of what our private parts are.

My body belongs to me! This is the big message we want share with children. Children learn that their body is theirs. At home, you may wish to consider moments such kissing someone goodbye or being encouraged to sit on someone’s knee, and checking if they feel they are being given a choice. RSHP teaches that if anyone touches or tries to touch their private parts, they can tell an adult they trust and they will not get in trouble for sharing this information.

In the bathroom – When your child goes to the toilet or has a bath or shower, you may wish to discuss their private areas. You might have heard of the PANTS rule. Also, unless you have to help, children can begin to do more things independently such as closing the toilet door, washing their bodies and putting on their clothes.

How do we teach this information?

Through incredible catchy songs!

Image – The official RSHP diagram

Please feel free to ask me anything about programme!

PANTOSAURUS website! https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/

Information for parents and carers about learning at home:
– Learning at home (English)
– Learning at home (Arabic)
– Learning at home (Mandarin)
– Learning at home (Polish)
– Learning at home (Romanian)
– Learning at home (Urdu)
– Learning at home (Gaelic)

Information for parents and carers about learning at school:
– Learning at school (English)
– Learning at school (Arabic)
– Learning at school (Mandarin)
– Learning at school (Polish)
– Learning at school (Romanian)
– Learning at school (Urdu)
– Learning at school (Gaelic)

We are very much looking forward to performing to the school on Tuesday 9th December and to our parents and families on Wednesday 10th December at 2pm.

Below are the song tracks for practising at home.

Again, if you have any questions or if you predict your child will be away on these days, please come and speak with a member of staff.

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Many thanks, Miss Copeland

1. Woolly Sheep

2. Sleepy Shepherd

3. A beautiful angel came to the hill

4. Would you like to come along with me?

5. Under a star

6. Bumpy road

7. Wake up!

Dear Families,

On Monday, Primary 1 will begin learning about, practising, and performing a musical play called The Sleepy Shepherd. The performance to families will be in the afternoon of Wednesday 10^th December, at school.

We treasure the diversity of our school and understand that some families have strong connections to their faith.

I have uploaded the full script including song lyrics below.

If you have any queries at all, please share your thoughts and feelings with me so we can work in partnership to make this a successful performance for the pupils.

If you know of any reason your child will be absent on this day e.g. holiday, planned leave, please let me know! With our class being relatively small, everyone’s role will be key to the success of the show.

All costumes will be provided by the school as this is part of the pupil’s academic learning.

Warm wishes,

Miss Copeland

Hello,

Please see the intended learning for Primary 1 during term one, which runs from August until December.

Many thanks, Miss Copeland

Thank you to those who managed to come along to our meet the teacher event on Thursday.

Please keep an eye out for Mrs Black’s Weekly newsletter, especially the helpful ‘important dates’ section.

Play in P1

Primary 1 is a continuation of Early Level, which pupils will have started in Nursery. Play is an important part of our day. See the document below to learn more.