Dear Family and Friends of Crossmichael and Gelston Primary Schools,<\/p>\n
Remembrance Day<\/strong><\/p>\n Some of our older pupils have written poems on poppies and have laid these at the war memorial in the village.\u00a0 On Wednesday, we will have a two minute silence at 11am and pupils will be learning more about Remembrance Day by completing activities in their classrooms.\u00a0 Thank you to those who have provided donations to wear poppies.\u00a0 These are still available in school.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Physical Education in Schools – Covid-19 Update<\/strong><\/p>\n New advice from Scottish Government is that children can now participate in indoor PE lessons providing that necessary precautions are taken.\u00a0 \u00a0Activities will be planned to minimise the use of equipment as this is deemed to be safer for pupils.\u00a0 Any equipment used needs to be cleaned and sanitised between lessons.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Music in Schools – Covid-19 Update<\/strong><\/p>\n Music lessons can take place outdoors or under a gazebo (with open sides or equivalent) with appropriate physical distancing where possible.\u00a0 There must be no sharing of musical instruments between learners in class.\u00a0 Pupils should wash hands before and after touching any equipment.\u00a0 Equipment must be cleaned and sanitised between lessons.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Face Coverings in Schools – Covid-19 Update<\/strong><\/p>\n Face coverings should be worn by adults where they cannot keep two metres from other adults and \/ or children and young people.\u00a0 Face coverings should be used by adults when not working directly with children, for example when moving around settings or when in staff rooms, administrative areas or canteens across all school settings.<\/p>\n We continue to ask that adults wear face coverings when dropping off\/ collecting your child from school.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ventilation in Schools – Covid-19 Update<\/strong><\/p>\n Where practical, windows should be opened at least 15 mins prior to the room being used.\u00a0 External doors do not require to be wide open. Doors and windows should be partially opened to provide ventilation while reducing draughts.\u00a0 \u00a0Internal doors will be kept open unless they are fire doors.\u00a0 Seating arrangements will be reviewed in classrooms to ensure that pupils are not sitting in a draught.\u00a0 \u00a0The wearing of school uniform will be relaxed so that warmer clothing can be worn.\u00a0 Indoor heating will be adjusted to compensate for cold air flow from outside.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Reporting to Parents<\/strong><\/p>\n We normally hold parental consultations in November but due to the pandemic these will be carried out differently this year.\u00a0 Instead of ‘face to face’ or telephone consultations, teachers will provide parents with information via email.\u00a0 If any parents\/ guardians wish to speak to the teacher then they can contact the school office and make a telephone appointment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are having issues with receiving group texts or emails from school then please contact the relevant school office:<\/p>\n gw08officecrossmicha@ea.dumgal.sch.uk<\/p>\n 01556 670282<\/p>\n gw08officegelston@ea.dumgal.sch.uk<\/p>\n 01556 502415<\/p>\n We no longer use the Expressions app in our schools.<\/p>\n You may communicate via telephone, email or the blog.<\/p>\n You can also access our class Facebook pages to find out more about what has been happening in class.<\/p>\n If you wish to contact me directly then please telephone me on 07741 686730.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Parent Council<\/strong><\/p>\n Our next meeting is via ZOOM on Monday 16th November at 7pm.\u00a0 Please see the update below from our Chairperson, Gilli Hodson.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Best wishes<\/p>\n Mary E Lidstone-Scott<\/p>\n Headteacher<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
\nUnder 18s: A Glenkens Winter
\nOver 18s: Glenkens Light & Colour<\/span><\/div>\n