Dear Family and Friends of Crossmichael and Gelston Primary Schools,

 

I am delighted to report that Dumfries and Galloway are moving to Level 1 of Covid-19 restrictions on 1st June.  We received updated guidance from D&G Council today.  Please see the communication below.

 

Communication from D&G Council Regarding Covid-19 and End of Term Events

“Our Council’s Education and Learning department has been working for over a year to make our schools safe places for everyone to work and learn.  Throughout this time, we have been interpreting the Scottish Government’s guidance, establishing safe ways of working, undertaking risk assessments and putting in measures in our classrooms that allow all our teaching staff and pupils to learn safely every day.

 

We are now starting to experience the reduction of some restrictions within our daily lives.  Within our school communities, we are also starting to see the return to some normal activities.  However, we have a planned and cautious approach to ensure the safety of everyone.

 

There are still COVID-19 cases within a number of communities within Dumfries and Galloway.  Some areas have been hit hard and just this week, we have experienced large numbers of pupils and staff having to self-isolate and return to online learning at this time.  This has been a sharp reminder to us just of how quickly the virus can spread and impact our communities.

 

Therefore, the decision has been made (in conjunction with our partners and our Trade Union colleagues) that school leavers events and end of year celebrations will not go ahead this year.  We know that this will be disappointing but we hope that you understand our position.  Our priority has to be the safety of all our school communities.  By removing the need for individuals to come together, we can reduce the opportunity for the virus to spread and in doing so, keep everyone safe.”

 

Sadly, I can no longer invite our P7 parents to an outdoor end of term assembly as previously hoped.  Although we are very disappointed by this, we do understand the importance of keeping everyone safe.

 

Crossmichael Pupil Wins Schools Competition to Name Bin Lorry

Huge congratulations to P7 pupil Ben who won a regional competition to name a waste refuse lorry.   Ben came up with the name, ‘Binnie the Minx’ and did extremely well to come first out of 280 entries!  CONGRATULATIONS BEN!!

 

Crossmichael Sports Day

We held our sports day last week and continued with races today.   We are delighted to announce that the winning House was EAGLES!  Well done to all children who did a fantastic job and showed real sportsmanship!

Please see class Facebook pages for more photographs.

 

 

Crossmichael Sponsored Walk

We participated in our sponsored walk last week for school funds.  We had a lovely time!  Thank you very much to those of you who returned your Smarties tubes filled with coins.  We will let you know how much money we raised as soon as possible.

 

Dates for Your Diary – CROSSMICHAEL

 

Wednesday 16th June from 09:30-16:30	P6 and P7 pupils to the Galloway Activity Centre The school will pay for your child(ren) to attend this trip at a cost of £45 per head.  Further details will follow but we are asking for parents to transport their own children to and from the GAC today.
Friday 18th June	Primary 7 pupils to visit Castle Douglas High School P7 pupils will be taken by minibus to CDHS in the morning and will return before lunch time.
Wednesday 23rd June from 2-3pm	End of Year Class Based Assemblies Individual assemblies will be held in class via Microsoft TEAMS.
Thursday 24th June	Fun Day and Picnic We plan to have a fun filled day in the school grounds with a picnic lunch (from home or school).  We will have a variety of activities in place for all pupils to enjoy!

 

 

Classes and Staffing for August 2021

Here are details of classes and teachers for Crossmichael Primary School:

P1/2 – Mrs Marscheider

P3/4 – Miss Drummond

P4-6 – Mrs Glover

P6/7 – Mrs Stevens

Mrs Burton is reducing her contract to three days a week and will be providing Reduction in Class Contact Time (RICCT) and Senior Management Time (SMT) cover.

 

Here are details of classes and teachers for Gelston Primary School:

P1-3 – Miss Todd (Mondays) and Miss Scott (Tuesdays – Fridays)

P4-7 – Miss Reid (Mondays-Thursdays) and Mrs Maxwell (Fridays)

 

Miss Todd and Mrs Bielinski will provide Reduction in Class Contact Time (RICCT) and Senior Management Time (SMT) cover.

 

In our schools we organise our curriculum so that all pupils are focusing on the same bundles of curricular experiences and outcomes at the same time.  Pupils are taught according to which curricular level that they are working at rather than completing ‘P4’ work or ‘P6’ work.  This means that there are no ceilings put on a child’s learning.  Each child in our partnership schools is taught according to their own learning needs so that they are appropriately challenged.  Registration classes are necessary because we only have capacity for 25 pupils to be in each multi-composite class.  In our schools no child is ever ‘kept back’.

 

Pupil Progress End of Year Summary Reports

End of year summary reports will be sent to parents in the last week of term as previously mentioned.

 

P7-S1 Transition

Our Primary 7 pupils will be visiting Castle Douglas High School in the morning of Friday 18^th June.  They will also complete transition activities online this term.  The traditional ‘moving up days’ were meant to be on 16^th, 17^th and 18^th June but as materials will  be provided online, we have a degree of flexibility which is why I have booked the Galloway Activity centre on one of these days.

 

N-P1 Transition

I have already been in contact with your child’s pre-school provision to find out more about them.

 

New P1 pupils will visit Crossmichael Primary School on Monday 14th June and Gelston Primary School on Tuesday 15th June.  This will be carried out after school in staggered 10 minute intervals.

 

We aim to set up closed class Facebook pages but new security measures are making it harder to do this.  If this is not possible then we will communicate via email.

 

Our pupils are making welcome video clips for new pupils and parents will receive a PowerPoint presentation explaining key information about the school and life in P1.  We will also introduce pupils to their buddies.

 

As always, please get in touch if you wish to discuss anything further.

 

Best wishes,

Mary Lidstone-Scott

Headteacher

Dear Family and Friends of Crossmichael and Gelston Primary Schools,

 

I hope that you are well and I apologise for not having updated the blog for some time.  I have been waiting on advice from Scottish Government and Dumfries and Galloway Council before confirming arrangements for this term.

 

Dates for Your Diary – CROSSMICHAEL

 

Tuesday 18th May	NSPCC Talks Pupils will participate in ‘Stay Safe, Speak Out!’ workshops after listening to a presentation.  Please refer to this letter for further information. Speak out. Stay safe. letter – parents and carers
24th – 28th May	Walk to School Week All pupils are encouraged to walk to school this week.  Please see the letter which explains more about this initiative. Walk to School Week Letter
Thursday 3rd June	Sports Day Sports day will go ahead as normal for pupils with Active Schools there to support us.  Unfortunately, we cannot invite parents to spectate but we will keep you updated via the blog or class Facebook pages.
Friday 4th June	Sponsored Walk Pupils will participate in a sponsored walk today.  Further details will follow shortly but if you are available to accompany us then please contact your child’s class teacher to volunteer.
Wednesday 16th June from 09:30-16:30	P6 and P7 pupils to the Galloway Activity Centre The school will pay for your child(ren) to attend this trip at a cost of £45 per head.  Further details will follow but we are asking for parents to transport their own children to and from the GAC today.
Friday 18th June	Primary 7 pupils to visit Castle Douglas High School P7 pupils will be taken by minibus to CDHS in the morning and will return before lunch time.
Wednesday 23rd June from 2-3pm	End of Year Assembly We aim to hold our end of year assembly outdoors and to invite parents of P7 children so that we can ensure that social distancing can be maintained.
Thursday 24th June	Fun Day and Picnic We plan to have a fun filled day in the school grounds with a picnic lunch (from home or school).  We aim to have a variety of activities in place for all pupils to enjoy!

 

Bikeability Sessions

 

Our Primary 7 pupils from both schools are receiving Bikeability training at Crossmichael over the next few weeks.  I wish to extend our thanks to Shani McMiken, Charlene Saunderson and Alex Bryson for volunteering to train our pupils.

 

 

Classes and Staffing for August 2021

 

Here are details of classes and teachers for Crossmichael Primary School:

P1/2 – Mrs Marscheider

P3/4 – Miss Drummond

P4-6 – Mrs Glover

P6/7 – Mrs Stevens

 

Mrs Burton is reducing her contract to three days a week and will be providing Reduction in Class Contact Time (RICCT) and Senior Management Time (SMT) cover.

 

Mrs Glover will be in touch with parents of P4 and P6 pupils who will be in her.

 

Here are details of classes and teachers for Gelston Primary School:

P1-3 – Miss Todd (Mondays) and Miss Scott (Tuesdays – Fridays)

P4-7 – Miss Reid (Mondays-Thursdays) and Mrs Maxwell (Fridays)

 

Miss Todd and Mrs Bielinski will provide Reduction in Class Contact Time (RICCT) and Senior Management Time (SMT) cover.

 

In our schools we organise our curriculum so that all pupils are focusing on the same bundles of curricular experiences and outcomes at the same time.  Pupils are taught according to which curricular level that they are working at rather than completing ‘P4’ work or ‘P6’ work.  This means that there are no ceilings put on a child’s learning.  Each child in our partnership schools is taught according to their own learning needs so that they are appropriately challenged.  Registration classes are necessary because we only have capacity for 25 pupils to be in each multi-composite class.  In our schools no child is ever ‘kept back’.

 

Pupil Progress End of Year Summary Reports

 

End of year summary reports will be sent to parents at the end of term.  Please rest assured that we will get in touch with you if we feel that your child is experiencing any barriers to learning.  We have gathered a range of assessment evidence to inform us about pupil progress and this helps us to ensure that we are meeting learners’ needs.  In the meantime, if you have any concerns about your child’s progress then please contact your child’s teacher.

 

 

P7-S1 Transition

Our Primary 7 pupils will be visiting Castle Douglas High School in the morning of Friday 18^th June.  They will also complete transition activities online this term.  The traditional ‘moving up days’ were meant to be on 16^th, 17^th and 18^th June but as materials will  be provided online, we have a degree of flexibility which is why I have booked the Galloway Activity centre on one of these days.

 

 

N-P1 Transition

I have already been in contact with your child’s pre-school provision to find out more about them.  We aim to invite pre-school children to visit after 3pm for a ten minute tour of the school.  Our Primary 1 teachers will be setting up closed Facebook pages for new P1 parents so that information can be shared there.  Our current P1 pupils will make a video for our new P1s telling them all about life in school.  Our new P1s will also be introduced to their ‘buddies’ for next year (usually our current P6s but sometimes P5s too).  Parents will receive a PowerPoint presentation explaining key information about the school and the expectations for Primary 1 pupils and parents.

 

As always, please get in touch if you wish to discuss anything further.

 

Best wishes,

Mary Lidstone-Scott

Headteacher

Dear Families and Friends of Crossmichael and Gelston Primary Schools,

 

I hope this newsletter finds you well.  Spring has arrived at Crossmichael with tadpoles turning into frogs and pupils planting seeds ready to harvest vegetables later in the year.  Please look at our class Facebook pages for further information.

 

May Day Holiday – Monday 3rd May

School is closed this Monday for a May Day holiday.

 

P7 Hoodies

Here are some photographs of our Primary 7 pupils wearing their new hoodies.  I think you’ll agree that they look very smart!

 

Parent Council AGM and Committee Meeting – Monday 10th May

Please join us for our Parent Council AGM on Monday 10th May at 7pm via the ZOOM app.  This will be followed by a committee meeting.  Please email our Chairperson (Mrs Gillian Hodson)  at crossmichaelparentcouncil@gmail.com to request an invitation.

The agenda for the AGM is:

1.  Apologies
2. Attendees
3. Approval of minutes of last AGM
4. Chairperson’s report
5. Head Teachers report
6. Treasurer’s report
7. Election of Office Bearers 2021/2022
8. AOB
9. Date of next AGM

The agenda for the subsequent meeting  is:

1. Outdoor Shelter
2. Partnership and School Management Arrangements
3. Class arrangements for next year
4. End of term arrangements
5. Fundraising

 

Sports Day

Crossmichael Sports Day will be held on 3rd June.  Pupils will participate in races and potted sports.   Unfortunately, we are not yet able to invite parents to spectate but we will keep you updated with photographs on the Blog and class Facebook pages.

 

Pupil Progress Reports

End of year summary reports will be sent to parents at the end of term.  Please rest assured that we will get in touch with you if we feel that your child is experiencing any barriers to learning.  We have gathered a range of assessment evidence to inform us about pupil progress and this helps us to ensure that we are meeting learners’ needs.  In the meantime, if you have any concerns about your child’s progress then please contact your child’s teacher.

 

P7 Leavers Assembly

We aim to have an end of term assembly outside so that P7 parents can attend.  We are keeping an eye on current guidance and hope to confirm arrangements soon.

 

School Trips

We would like to take pupils on a school trip to a local destination but we must be mindful of the guidance.  Again we hope to confirm arrangements soon.

 

Best wishes,

Mary Lidstone-Scott

Headteacher

Dear Family and Friends of Crossmichael and Gelston Primary Schools,

 

I hope this newsletter finds you well.  Our pupils have been enjoying the good weather.  Please remember to provide your child with sun cream and a hat when necessary.  Pupils should come to school wearing sun cream or apply it themselves.

 

£500 of Grant Money for Loose Parts Play Equipment

We have applied for £500 of funding for loose parts play equipment and training for staff from the Learning through Landscapes Local School Nature Grants Programme supported by the players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.  The deadline is the end of April and we will let you know if we are successful.

 

Crossmichael Parent Council AGM

The Parent Council AGM will be held at 7pm on 7^th May 2021 via ZOOM.  More details will follow shortly including the agenda for the meeting.

 

Ordering School Uniform

If you wish to order school uniform then please do so via the School Trends website.  Here is the link:
https://www.schooltrends.co.uk/uniform/CrossmichaelPrimarySchoolDG73AP

 

Best wishes,

Mary Lidstone-Scott

Headteacher

Dear Family and Friends of Crossmichael and Gelston Primary Schools,

 

I hope that this newsletter finds you well and that you had an enjoyable Easter weekend.  We are delighted to welcome the children back into school for Term 4.

 

Covid-19 Update

I am pleased to tell you that almost 70 per cent of the region’s adult population have received their first COVID-19 vaccination (a quarter of whom have had their second dose).  There have only been five reported positive cases in Dumfries and Galloway this week so the outlook is much brighter than before.

 

Please continue to adhere to Scottish Government guidelines and wear face coverings and maintain a 2m distance when collecting or bringing pupils to school.

 

Please can I remind you to be vigilant and if you or your child develops one of the following three symptoms that you keep them (and their siblings) at home until they have received a negative test:

1. High temperature
2. A cough
3. Loss of sense of taste or smell

Adults in school continue to participate in twice weekly voluntary testing.

 

Online Ordering for School Meals

This term we are hoping to move to online ordering of school meals with a view to online payment of meals in the future.

 

We have sent all parents an email with three Microsoft Forms to complete for Week 1 (w/c 12th April), Week 2 (w/c 19th April) and Week 3 (w/c 26th April).  Ideally, once we have this information then this would repeat on a rolling programme unless you contact us to say differently.

 

For the next few weeks we will continue to use the old system alongside the new one until it is up an running.  I would like to thank you for your patience as we switch systems.  (It is worth noting that pupils will still be able to order on the day if they have accidentally left their packed lunch at home.)  If your child has a food allergy or intolerance then you should contact us directly.

 

Class Term 4  Newsletters

We will email you a copy of your child’s class newsletter in the next few weeks.  This provides you with information about curriculum coverage and other useful information such as key dates and information about PE days, homework, etc.

 

Pupil Progress Reports

You will receive an end of year summary report for your child at the end of term.  In the meantime, feel free to contact your child’s teacher if you wish to discuss a particular issue.

 

Sports Day

Although it is unlikely that we will be able to have parents present during sports day, we will continue to go ahead with this and ensure that you are kept up to date with photographs and information.  We will provide you with details as soon as possible.

 

Transition Arrangements 

We will begin to look at classes for next year and consider which pupils will require an enhanced transition between classrooms.  We will ensure that all pupils have a seamless transition into their new classes.   Where classes are split between two rooms, we will notify parents by telephone.

 

I have spoke to our feeder Early Learning and Childcare providers and we will have arrangements in place (in a Covid-19 safe way) for our new Primary 1s so that they can visit before starting school in August.

 

In May, our Primary 7 pupils will be able to access a ‘Movin’ On Up’ booklet via their TEAMS page.  They be notified about the S1 register and practical class lists.

 

In June, pupils will complete the three transition days virtually from Primary School.  (There may be an opportunity for some pupils with additional support needs to visit castle Douglas High School before the summer holidays.)

 

 

Please do get in touch if you wish to discuss anything in more detail.

 

Best wishes,

Mary Lidstone-Scott

Headteacher

Dear Families and Friends of Crossmichael and Gelston Primary Schools,

 

It has been a busy term for us all and as the Easter holidays approach, I wish pupils, parents and staff a restful holiday.

 

Easter Holiday Dates

Monday 29^th March – Friday 9^th April.  Pupils and staff return on Monday 12^th April.

 

‘Alphabet Street West’ Challenge

Active Schools are working in partnership with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Police Scotland and Youth Work DG to launch the ‘Alphabet Street West’ challenge.  This is a four week challenge where pupils and adults can walk around their local community following a map to find letters stuck to signs.  All materials can be found on the ‘Active Schools Actify’ website where they can be downloaded or printed.

 

Weekly challenges will be set on the Alphabet Street West Facebook page.  You can plan your route so that you can spell words as you walk to ‘collect’ each letter as you pass them.  The aim of the challenge is to increase community morale, and to support mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.  Look out for the first challenge – Easter themed!

 

There are a set of signs in seven different towns (Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Dalbeattie, New Galloway, Wigtown, Whithorn and Newton Stewart). Those who send photos in to the shared email account will be entered into a weekly draw for a chance to win some fantastic prizes including free swimming pool access, free block of ice skating lessons, a chocolate Easter hamper and lots more!.

 

The email address for the programme is – alphabetstreetwest@outlook.com

Facebook Page link- https://www.facebook.com/Alphabet-Street-West-105787058265643

Actify (Link will be live and will be highlighted on the Facebook page by the end of the week).

 

We look forward to seeing how you get on!

 

An Update from the Director of Skills, Education and Learning

Here is the latest position on schools reopening and the phased return – 25^th March 2021:

https://supportdg.dumgal.gov.uk/article/21889/Schools-Update-Phased-Return-to-In-School-Learning

 

Best wishes

Mary Lidstone-Scott

Headteacher

Dear Family and Friends of Crossmichael and Gelston Primary Schools,

 

Welcome Back to P4-7s

I cannot express how happy we are to have all pupils back in school again.  It is fantastic to see everyone and we cannot believe how much our pupils have grown in the past few months!  It is also lovely to welcome back our P4-7 teachers.

 

Positive Behaviour Expectations

Last year our Cluster Primary Schools developed a Positive Behaviour Policy and we created a leaflet for our school community.  Please take some time to read over the leaflet and to discuss the expectations with your child.  In particular, please ensure that your child knows that swearing will not be tolerated in school.  We will be relaunching our Positive Behaviour strategy in term 4.

Promoting Positive Relationships Information Leaflet

 

P7 – S1 Information

In June, P7 pupils normally attend three induction days at secondary school.  This year, these days will be completed remotely and pupils should attend Primary School as normal.

Parents of all P7 pupils should have returned ‘Young Scot Card’ applications to school.  We are uploading photographs before sending them away.

 

Head Lice

Please can I remind parents to check your child’s hair regularly for Head Lice?  It would appear that head lice are not good at following social distancing rules!

 

Parent Council Update

We had a Parent Council meeting last week.  Minutes of the meeting will be uploaded to the parent Council page of the blog as soon as possible.

 

Pupils’ Paintings Featuring on RSPB Information Panel

Mrs Bielinski has been working in partnership with the RSPB to provide them with art work to be used on an information panel to be placed at the goose viewing platform at the west side of Loch Ken at Ken Dee Marshes.  Goose paintings created by our P4-7 pupils at Crossmichael and Gelston Primary Schools are featured in the design.  We wish to thank Mrs Bielinski and the RSPB for organising this and also the children for their wonderful art work.

AP1161_KIDS MAP FINAL (1)

 

Best wishes,

Mary Lidstone-Scott

Headteacher

 

Dear Family and Friends of Crossmichael Primary School,

 

We look forward to welcoming back our P4-7 pupils on Monday 15th March.

 

Arrangements will be the same as they were in Terms 1 and 2.  Pupils will continue to wash hands regularly and follow hygiene measures.  Pupils do not need to distance themselves from each other but they should keep a 2m distance from adults and adults should maintain a 2m distance from each other.   Adults will wear face coverings in the school building and in the playground.

 

We ask that parents and other adults remember to keep a 2m distance from each other at the school gates and that you wear face masks.

 

Pupils should line up at their designated entrance as before:

P1/2 – cloakroom door at the back of the school

P2-4 – outside the portakabin

P4/5 – at the main entrance

P6/7 – at the library entrance

 

Pupils in P1/2 and P2-4 will have the same break and lunch times – 10:40-11:00 and 12:30-13:15.

Pupils in P4/5 and P6/7 will share their break and lunch times – 10:20-10:40 and 12:00-12:45.

The playground will be zoned into two halves.  P1/2 and P2-4 will play around the back and P4/5 and P6/7 around the front.  there will be a rota for the community play park and football pitch.

 

Pupils travelling on school transport should wear face masks but do not need to socially distance.

 

Please feel free to contact the school if you require any further information.

 

Best wishes,

Mary Lidstone-Scott

Headteacher

Dear Families and Friends of Crossmichael and Gelston Primary Schools,

 

Last week saw the return of our P1-3 pupils in addition to pupils attending the emergency childcare hub.  The school has come to life once again and it has been wonderful to see how happy the children are to be back together!

 

We hope to welcome back our P4-7 pupils from 15th March once this has been confirmed by Scottish Government.  Meanwhile our P4-7 pupils continue to work very hard at home and have been submitting some excellent pieces of work via Microsoft TEAMS.  Thank you for supporting your children with remote learning.

 

World Book Day – Thursday 4^th March 2021

Teachers have recorded video clips of themselves reading an extract from their favourite book.  These will be uploaded onto the class Facebook pages so that adults and pupils can try to guess who is telling the story!  Pupils will be engaging in activities related to story books and we have art work planned around Roald Dahl.

 

Parent Council Meeting

Our Crossmichael Parent Council meeting will take place via ZOOM on Monday 8^th March at 7pm.  If you wish to join us then please email Mrs Gilli Hodson for details.  The address is:

crossmichaelparentcouncil@gmail.com

 

Best wishes,

Mary Lidstone-Scott

Headteacher

Dear Families and Friends of Crossmichael and Gelston Primary Schools,

 

We are delighted to be welcoming back our P1-3 pupils on Monday 22^nd February.  There is excitement in the air and we hope that it won’t be too long until our P4-7 pupils return too.  The First Minister is making a statement in two weeks and we hope that our older pupils can return from 15^th March but this will depend on the prevalence of the virus.

 

I know that many of you may have mixed feelings about sending your children back to school.  Please rest assured that we have stringent risk assessments in place to ensure the safety of our pupils and staff.

 

Here is a letter from Professor Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director who explains the reasons for the partial re-opening of schools.

 

JL letter – 18 February

 

Additional Information for Pupils Returning on Monday

 

Crossmichael Primary School

On arrival, P1/2 pupils should play at the front of the school (from the main entrance to the library end) and then line up at the library entrance when the bell goes.

 

P2 and P3 pupils from the P2-4 class should play at the back of the school and line up at the Portakabin when the bell goes.

 

Pupils attending the Hub should play at the side of the school beside the PE hall and round to the main entrance.  They should line up at the main entrance when the bell goes.

 

Gelston Primary School

P1-3 can play anywhere in the playground and line up as normal when the bell goes.

 

School Meals

The school meals menu can be found here:

https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/media/23822/Primary-School-meals-menu-January-to-March-2021/pdf/0201-20-School-meals-January-2021.pdf?m=637431237068170000

For the first week, there may be slight changes to the meals offered but there will be a hot option and sandwich options available.

 

P1-3 pupils receive free school meals and P4-7 pupils pay £1.90 unless receiving free school meals.  Pupils may bring a packed lunch if they wish.

 

Gelston pupils will eat school dinners together in the dining hall.  At Crossmichael, P1/2 and P2-3 will have school dinners in the hall at different times.  Pupils who attend the Crossmichael Hub will eat meals in the classroom.

 

Water Bottles

Please ensure you send your child to school with a water bottle as we are unable to provide pupils with cups.  Pupils may re-fill their bottles in school.

 

Uniform

We are relaxing the dress code so whilst pupils are welcome to wear school uniform, it is not a necessity.  Please ensure your child brings several layers with them as we will have windows open for ventilation. Pupils should also bring a change of shoes so that they have an indoor and an outdoor pair.

 

Social Distancing

Pupils do not need to socially distance from each other although we will be operating a class ‘bubble’ system where there is more than one registration class in school.  Pupils should maintain a 2m distance from adults and adults should maintain a 2m distance from each other.  Please remember to wear a face covering when bringing your child to school or collecting them from school.  We ask that no adults enter the playground unless they have made an appointment.

 

 

Child Protection Scotland Campaign

Please remember that it is now against the law to use any form of physical punishment towards a child.  The pandemic has put increasing pressure on us all and this has led to an increase in reported cases of domestic abuse and substance misuse.

 

If you have concerns about the welfare of a child then please call Social Services on 030 33 33 3001.  Call the Police on 999 if it is an emergency or on 101 for advice.

 

If you see something, say something!

 

 

Retirement of Castle Douglas Headteacher – Mr David Tyson

Mr David Tyson used to be Headteacher at Gelston Primary School and we know that his well known and well respected by many people.  He is retiring at Easter and to mark the occasion, we will be asking for your help!  Please look out for an email containing details.

 

If you have any questions then please get in touch with us.  I will be based at Crossmichael Primary School and Mrs Glover (Principal Teacher from Crossmichael) will be based at Gelston Primary School (Mon-Thurs) and Mrs Maxwell on Fridays.

 

Best wishes,

Mary Lidstone-Scott

Headteacher