Calside Courier

Calside Primary School, Dumfries

November 1, 2023
by Mrs Gamble
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School Closure 8th November: letter from the Director of Skills, Education and Learning

Please note that by now you should have received the following information directly from Dumfries and Galloway Council regarding school closure on Wednesday 8 November 2023. The teachers will advise as to home learning next week. Dear Parent/Carer, Strike action … Continue reading

October 13, 2023
by Mrs Gamble
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Friday email 13th October

In the maildrop this week, you should find a summary of your child’s progress with their learning targets this term. This would usually have been shared via Dojo. If there are any aspects that you wish to discuss, please email … Continue reading

October 6, 2023
by Mrs Gamble
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Weekly email Friday 6th October

Reminders, returns and updates in this week’s email and maildrop: The School Improvement Plan has been updated following a number of changes. A summary for parents was attached to the email, but can be seen here for ease: Improvement Plans … Continue reading

September 29, 2023
by Mrs Gamble
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Friday email 29th September

With the loss of Dojo, the staff have been looking at ways that we can share learning with you, until the authority sources a suitable replacement. We are going to trial sending the weekly class updates via email after the … Continue reading

September 25, 2023
by Mrs Gamble
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Home Learning during the school closure

Parents should have received the suggested home learning activities via email. This is set by year group, and you may have received more than one email if you have children in different year groups. Younger classes also have homework in … Continue reading

September 25, 2023
by Mrs Gamble
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School closure 26th, 27th and 28th September

As per the email sent out by John Thin, Head of Education (Learning and Resources) earlier today, members of UNISON will be on strike on Tuesday 26th September, Wednesday 27th September and Thursday 28th September. As this includes learning assistants, nursery staff, clerical … Continue reading

September 25, 2023
by Mrs Gamble
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Friday email 22nd September

Good morning. Please see the September newsletter attached: with the absence of Dojo, this contains the contact details for the class teachers so you can still contact them while D&G try to find a solution. All classes have now offered … Continue reading

September 15, 2023
by Mrs Gamble
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Updated Safeguarding and Child Protection policy

The vision for all children and young people in Dumfries and Galloway is that they should be safe, nurtured, healthy, achieving, active, respected, responsible and included. All children have the right to be protected and kept safe from harm (United … Continue reading

September 15, 2023
by Mrs Gamble
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Friday email 15th September

Good morning everyone. It was lovely, if somewhat chaotic, to have so many of you join us in P1-P4 this week. The children were very excited! P5-P7 are looking forward to welcoming their parents and families into class on Wednesday … Continue reading

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