Please find attached a letter from Mark Ratter the Director of Education regarding children returning to schools from Monday 15th March.

Letter from Director March 2021

We know that it is really important for child’s physical and mental health to be outdoors, particularly at this time. Unfortunately this may mean that they are out in inclement weather. Children are reminded to put jackets on and hoods up by all staff and some parents have provided waterproofs which children are reminded to wear. If you are concerned that your child may have wet socks/ tights etc please pop a fresh pair in their school bags, let your child know that they are there and staff will give time for children to change into dry clothing.

Mrs MacDonald

The Educational Psychology Service is delivering three online one-hour parents’ sessions in March (see attachment for details). The aim of these will be to explore how Covid has affected how children and young people think, feel and behave, and to discuss ways in which parents can support their child through the current challenges. The sessions will refer to our Healthier minds website and resources (https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/healthierminds) and will involve input from partners across East Renfrewshire who support children and young people’s mental wellbeing.

THE IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS sessions for parents and staff fin_

We know that we have all been affected by the pandemic in different ways. The presentation below outlines financial supports that are available to families and how to get help if you need to apply for a new job.

Welfare and employment support for parents_PESF presentation

Please follow the link below for an update from Mark Ratter, Director of Education, following the 02.02.21  announcement on schools returning

ParentalLetterFeb2021

Please follow the link below for information about remote learning in Cross Arthurlie

Remote learning information

The First Minister announced on Saturday 19th January that schools in Scotland would not return until the 11th January and that, at least until the 18th, learning would be remote. Staff will be in school from January 5th with Key Worker and vulnerable children in from 6th January.  Families looking to access Key Worker childcare must complete the form as detailed on the attached letter.

We are well prepared for this and will make sure everyone has all they need for home learning, both digitally and by providing packs with jotters, some worksheets and pencils, We will have these available  to be collected from before 11th January and further details will follow once staff are back in school.

The following letter from the Director of Education provides details further information.

Letter from Mark Ratter

Have a great Christmas with your family

Mrs MacDonald

Please find attached details of what to do if your child tests positive for COVID during the school holidays.

LETTER COVID Winter 2020

December Newsletter

For information on support available this winter:

Winter is Coming

Letter from Director of Education, with update from East Renfrewshire Education regarding move to Level 4.

Director of Education Letter – November 2020

Thank you for your patience as we look to welcoming our children back to school on Wednesday 12th August.  We are looking forward to seeing everyone hope that the information in the links below will answer some of your questions. Information will also be communicated via email where these are available.

Cross Arthurlie August 2020

Letter from the Director of Education

Now, more than ever, is an important time to focus on our mental health and wellbeing.  These updates have ideas to help you and your family stay mentally, emotionally and physically healthy.

Health and Wellbeing Update 1

Health and Wellbeing Update 2

Health and Wellbeing Update 3

Health and Wellbeing Update 4

Health and Wellbeing Update 5

Health and Wellbeing Update 6