Hurlford Primary School and Early Childhood Centre

Please note  the  school/ECC are closed on Fri. 17th Sept and Mon 20th Sept. Pupils return on Tuesday 21st Sept.

Please click on the link for the school holiday dates this session:

https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/Resources/PDF/S/School-Holidays-2021-22.pdf

We are delighted that we had our first WOW session today for all pupils.  It was great to be outside and developing our skills – and the sun was shining 😎.  We were focussed on developing our balance and co-ordination skills and also our teamwork and communication skills!  We had great fun and cannot wait until next Wednesday.  We need to remember to come to school on a Wednesday in our WOW clothes – school tshirt / jumper, leggings/joggers/shorts and trainers.

Look at us go! We were learning to use the stilts! It was a little tricky but we got there!

We were developing our teamwork and communication skills!

As you will be aware, government guidance on PE has been updated.  PE can now be delivered inside.  Where possible, weather permitting, we will continue to deliver PE outside for this term.

PE Timetable:

Monday    P3 and P1

Tuesday   P3/2 and P2/1

Wed         P4 and WOW (all pupils) WOW will start next week (01.09.2021)

Thurs       P7F and P7J

Fri            P6 and P5

For PE pupils require to wear a PE kit – a school tee-shirt, a school jumper / fleece, leggings / joggers, shorts  and gym shoes (for indoor use only).

Where possible pupils should wear their PE kit on their PE days and for WOW and gym shoes should stay in their bag, for when needed.  Shorts can be worn under their leggings / joggers to avoid getting changed.

Thank you for your support in this matter.

I hope you have all had a fantastic Summer and a good break! We are looking forward to welcoming our pupils back on Thursday 19th August.

As you will be aware from recent communications via the school app, Covid mitigations will continue  for the first 6 weeks of term, including playground bubbles, the wearing of masks by Parents/Carers for drop off and pick up and ongoing vigilance. Unfortunately we are not able to have Parents/Carers in our building at this time. We appreciate your ongoing support with these matters.

Arrangements  for the new session are as follows:

Primary 1 first day arrangements only:

Thursday 19th August and Friday 20th August – informal drop off at the door in Early Childhood Playground between 9.15 and 9.45am. Staff will be on hand to direct you. Pick up will be in the infant playground at the dinner hall door at 2.30pm
From Monday 23rd August, P1 pupils will line up in the infant playground at 9am. Pick up will be in the infant playground at dinner hall door from 2.55pm

Arrangements for P2-P7:
Staggered starts and finishes will continue, as follows:
• P1-P4 – 9-3pm
• P5-P7- 8.50-2.50pm

On the first day, staff will direct pupils to their lining up point.

P3/2, P3, P4, P6  Playground
• All P2s will play in infant playground around garden area
• All P3s  will play in main playground, nearest container
• P4 will play in main playground, nearest main gate
• P6 will play in main playground, near poly tunnel

P1, P2/1, P5, P7F, P7P Playground
• All P1s will play in infant playground at bike shed area
• All P2s will play in infant playground around garden area
• P5 will play in main playground, near poly tunnel
• P7F will play in main playground, nearest main gate
• P7J will play in main playground, nearest container

What does your child need?

We look forward to seeing all our pupils in their school uniform. Please remember to label all items to avoid things going missing.

Each pupil will be given an individual resource pack of pencils, pens, etc for their use in class.

They may bring a bottle of water (or flavoured water). No diluting juice please.

Pupils will need a small snack for interval.

P1-P4 will  get free school meals, as well as those entitled to a free meal in P5-P7. Remember to top up your Parentpay account if you pay for your child’s meal. Your child may bring a packed lunch if they prefer.  Please do not send your child to school with any nuts, as we have children with nut allergies. Care plans will be updated at the start of term for all pupils with health needs.

Throughout the session, the main forms of communication will be via the school app and on our GLOW website, please check regularly.

Many thanks for your support with these matters.

Unfortunately, we were unable to do our  Prize Giving as normal, however, we enjoyed celebrating our  children’s achievements in a different way!

We hope you enjoy our virtual Prize Giving:

https://sway.office.com/Te7wWODpU7gJ9Li3?ref=Link

Many thanks to Miss Mair for organising our Prize Giving and Miss Frew for putting our pictures together.