Good afternoon everyone, you will see there are some attachments this week:
PTA Baker Event
NHS Testing Information
P7 Events
HEALTH and SAFETY Can I politely remind all parents that Netherlee is a nut free school and, as such, request that you ensure your child doesn’t bring any nuts, or any food containing nuts eg Nutella to school at any time. This is to help keep all children and staff as safe and well as possible. Thank you for your support and vigilance with this.
PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION As outlined in the “return to school information for parents” issued after lockdown, I would like to remind you that playground and gate supervision is in place from 8.50am with school starting officially at 9am. Although gates are opened before then, children do remain the responsibility of parents until 8.50am as there are no adults in the playground before this time. I would therefore ask you to please be mindful of this as we have noticed an increasing number of children, which includes our youngest year groups, arriving at school quite early and well before 8.50am.
“ACTIVE”ities WEEK As part of “ACTIVE”ities Week, next week, we will be challenging everyone to walk a little more if at all possible. This could be walking to/from school, or even walking part of the way. If this isn’t possible, a walk, cycle or scoot after school or in the evening would count as well. We are really looking forward to a fun filled, active week ahead.
UNIFORM RECYCLING We have been delighted by the response of parents to make use of this newly introduced initiative. I would like to thank the many parents who have taken the time to get in touch to express their thanks and appreciation for this being introduced. Please remember that you can now make use of this system each week on a Monday morning (just after 9am). Just drop by the Clarkston Road Gate, or the gate at the main entrance to the school near the pavilion, to have a look at what is available. We have a great selection of items in super condition and the rails are fully stocked thanks to the volume of donations that you have given. There is a large red box at the main entrance to the school, just at the top of the stairs/ ramp where you can drop off uniform items that your child is finished with, including unbadged grey items or shirts and blouses and summer dresses- we would very gratefully take anything that is washed and still in good condition off your hands. Thank you.
ERC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC VIDEO P5-7 PARENTS ONLY If your child is interested in learning a musical instrument in school, please ask them to share the video from ERC Instrumental Music Services that your child’s teacher has placed on their Google Classroom. This video will allow you and your child to find out a little about each of the instruments that are on offer. If you have any questions about this, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the school office, Mrs Wharton or Mr Watson who will be happy to help.
PARENT COUNCIL MEETING AND AGM This virtual meeting will take place on Wednesday 16th June at 7pm and, as always, all parents and carers are welcome to come along. Please visit the “Parents and then Parent Council” tabs in the school website for information on how you can join us.
HOLIDAY WEEKEND School and nursery will be closed for the long holiday weekend on Friday 28th and Monday 31st May and we look forward to seeing everyone again on Tuesday 1st June. Please note that, as always when we move into the month of June, homework will stop and therefore next week will be the last week of homework for your child for this session.
Have a good weekend everyone, please stay safe and well.
Mrs Yvonne Donaldson
Head Teacher
