I would like to take this opportunity to thank pupils, parents and staff for your support and dedication since we started ‘lock down’.<\/p>\n
Thank you to our parents and carers<\/strong><\/p>\n You are doing a great job in accessing learning activities from home.\u00a0 I can see that you are working together and it has been lovely to see the photos shared via class Facebook pages and GLOW emails.<\/p>\n I understand how challenging it can be to support your own child(ren) whilst also working from home yourself.<\/p>\n Please remember that we are all adjusting to things so please do not put too much pressure on yourselves!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thank you to our learners<\/strong><\/p>\n Boys and girls, I think you are AMAZING!!\u00a0 You are trying so hard with the activities.\u00a0 Remember that it is important to talk to each other too.\u00a0 You can video call each other via Microsoft Teams.\u00a0 I would love to hear from you!!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thank you to our staff team<\/strong><\/p>\n Every week our staff team are working hard to create and upload weekly learning grids to Class Facebook pages and to GLOW groups.\u00a0 This is a new way of working and I am so thankful that you have risen to the challenge.\u00a0 Also, thank you for helping with the daily Critical Child care for Key Workers hosted in the HUB at Castle Douglas Primary School from 7am – 8pm.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thank you to EVERYONE!<\/strong><\/p>\n We really appreciate everyone following the ‘lock down’ rules,\u00a0 socially distancing and therefore helping to\u00a0 stop the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Easter Holidays – Monday 6th April – Friday 17th April<\/strong><\/p>\n Teachers will not be preparing weekly learning grids over the holiday period but there are many links to useful websites available on the Partnership Schools website.<\/p>\n If required, you can contact me at the Castle Douglas Primary School HUB during the holidays.\u00a0 Please use my mobile number: 07741 686730.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Free School Meal Support \u2013 Dumfries and Galloway Council<\/p>\n <\/strong>Due to the ever-changing circumstances of COVID19 D&G Council will make sure that a food pack is available to all children and young people who meet the criteria for free school meals. This does not include all children in P1-P3 who would normally receive a free meal, only those who meet the entitlement criteria. More information \u00a0and registration for this service is on the Council Website –\u00a0https:\/\/www.dumgal.gov.uk\/CV19schoolmeals<\/a><\/p>\n