Dear Families and Friends of Crossmichael and Gelston Primary Schools,
It is lovely to see everyone settling back into school after the summer holidays. We welcome all new pupils and their families and we look forward to getting to know you.
Covid-19 Update
You will be aware that the number of Covid-19 cases has risen dramatically in Dumfries and Galloway over the last few weeks. Please rest assured that we continue to take all precautions to ensure that everyone is safe.
If your child or someone in your household is displaying any of the following symptoms then please isolate and book a PCR test:
- Loss or change in sense of taste or smell
- High temperature/ fever
- New continuous cough
What happens if there is a confirmed positive Covid-19 case in school?
If the PCR test result is positive then you should inform the school. Test and Protect will contact you and inform you of next steps. They will also identify close contacts and they will be advised to isolate and to go for a PCR test.
The school will follow advice from Public Health Scotland and will distribute a ‘warn and inform’ letter to the wider school community as advised. This may mean that everyone receives a letter or it may only be distributed to one class.
Please try not to worry if a positive case is reported as we have stringent measures in place to keep us all safe.
Primary 1 Buddies
We are delighted to see our new P1 pupils settling in to school and they have now been ‘buddied’ with older pupils.
Musical Instrumental Tuition
Online instrumental tuition lessons have started across the partnership and we wish pupils well learning woodwind and guitar.
School Meals
School dinners cost £1.90 per day but are now free for all P1-4 pupils. In January, P5 will also receive free meals and in August 2022, P6 and P7 will not need to pay either. Meals should be ordered using the online ordering template sent to parents. Here is a copy of the current menu:
This week (w/c 23rd August) is Week 1 of the rotation.
Methods of Communication
BLOG – Every week, I pop a newsletter on this blog for your information.
TERMLY NEWSLETTER – Each term your child’s teacher will share a class newsletter outlining key dates and information about what learning will be taking place over the term. You will be informed about PE days, Outdoor Learning days and when your child’s class is being covered by another teacher.
CLASS FACEBOOK PAGES – Each class has a closed Facebook page where you can see updates on what the class have been learning. There are new procedures in place which mean that you need to become ‘friends’ with the group’s administrator before you can be added to the class group. If you have not yet been added to your child’s page then please request to befriend Headteacher Crossmichael-Gelston and I will add you in to the relevant group. This means I can ensure that security is tight.
OFFICE – Please remember that you can contact the School Office via telephone or email for general enquiries.
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| Crossmichael Primary School,
Crossmichael, Castle Douglas, DG7 3AP Direct Dial 01556 670282 Internal: 46390 |
Gelston Primary School,
Gelston, Castle Douglas, DG7 1SH Direct Dial 01556 502415 Internal: 46800 Email gw08officegelston@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
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EMAIL TEACHER – If you wish to contact your child’s teacher then you may email them directly. Emails can be found in the School Handbook on the partnership schools’ website.
CONTACT HEADTEACHER – If you wish to contact me directly then please call 07741 686730 or email: gw08cruickshanksmary@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Best wishes,
Miss Mary Cruickshanks
Headteacher
