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A message from the Head Teacher – 11 August 2020

First day arrangements

S1 Pupils: Wednesday 12th August

S1 pupils should assemble in the Tarfside playground at the beginning of the day. S3 guides will escort the pupils to class.
S1 pupils will be given access to the canteen and Tarfside playground at break and lunchtimes
S1 pupils will not be allowed to leave the school at break and lunchtimes

S2 pupils: Thursday 13th August

S2 pupils should assemble in the Tarfside playground at the beginning of the day
S2 pupils will not be allowed to leave the school at break time but, with permission from their parents, may wish to leave the school at lunchtimes.
S2 pupils will be given access to the café Lourdes and Tarfside playground at break and lunchtimes

S3 pupils: Wednesday 12th August

S3 pupils should assemble in the Quadrangle at the beginning of the day.
S3 pupils with permission from their parents may wish to leave the school at break and lunchtimes.
S3 pupils will be given access to the Tarfside at break and lunchtimes

S4 Pupils Thursday 13th August

S4 pupils should assemble in the Quadrangle at the beginning of the day.
S4 pupils with permission from their parents may wish to leave the school at break and lunchtimes.
S4 pupils will be given access to the front playground at break and lunchtimes

S5/6 Pupils Friday 14th August

S5/6 pupils should assemble in the front playground at the beginning of the day (Kirriemuir Drive)
S5/6 pupils may wish to leave the school at break and lunchtimes.
S5/6 pupils will be given access to the front playground at break and lunchtimes

Movement in and around the school

We intend to operate a one-way system in the school and this will be fully explained to the children on their first day.

School Meals

Payment Method

Glasgow City Council is driven to reduce the exposure to cash handling in our establishments and during the academic session 2020/21, we will be introducing an online payment system in our schools for all purchases including trips, concert tickets, uniforms and school meals. However, as Glasgow has a substantial number of establishments, this will take some time to implement across the city.

In the short term and until we have had time to understand and fully implement the online payment system, the following system will operate in Lourdes Secondary:

Children in receipt of free school meals will receive their lunch from the canteen/café Lourdes as normal.
Pupils who would normally buy a lunch from the canteen/café Lourdes will be encouraged to bring a packed lunch into school until the new system is fully implemented.
S1 pupils will not be allowed out of school at break and lunchtime. Pupils should bring a packed lunch/snack to school with them.
S2/6 pupils who decide to go out at lunchtime should consider greatly increased waiting times in the local shops. Our lunch time will remain at 40 minutes. Period 6 will start at 1.45pm.

SQA Estimates

Given the First Ministers announcement earlier should you wish access to your estimate grade for session 2019-20, please contact the relevant Principal Teacher via email (details below). Please DO NOT come into the school for this information, this will ensure yourself, returning pupils and staff are kept safe given the current situation.

English,
Mr Peck, gw10peckmichael@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

Maths,
Mr McLellan, gw10mclellanpaul@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

Science,
Mr McNaught, gw10mcnaughtjames3@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

Social Subjects,
Miss Irvine, gw09irvinejenna2@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

Modern Languages,
Ms Wilkes, gw15freepascale@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

Technical,
Mrs Delaney, gw09delaneyjulie@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

PE,
Mr Fagan, gw09fagangordon@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

Art,
Mrs Twaddle, gw09twaddlecorinne@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

BECS,
Mrs McMullan, gw10mcmullanlisajoy@glow.sch.uk

Performing Arts,
Mrs MacVicar, gw09macvicardebbie@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

Religious Education,
Mrs Killin, gw11killinterri@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

We will keep you up-to-date with changes and developments.

School Meals – 11 August 2020

We have just been informed that the canteen in our school will be adopting a no cash payment system from Wednesday 12 August.

In the short term and until we have had time to understand and fully implement the online payment system, the following system will operate in Lourdes Secondary:

· Pupils in receipt of free school meals will continue to receive their lunch from the canteen/café Lourdes as normal.

· Pupils who would normally buy a lunch from the canteen/café Lourdes should be encouraged to bring a packed lunch into school until the new system is implemented.

· S1 pupils will not be allowed out of school at break and lunchtime. Pupils should bring a packed lunch/snack to school with them.

· S2/6 pupils who decide to go out at lunchtime must factor in greatly increased waiting times in the local shops. Our lunch time will remain at 40 minutes.

We will keep you up-to-date with changes and developments.

Return to School Information – 5 August 2020

5 August 2020

Dear Parents/Carers,

I hope that you and your loved ones continue to be safe and well. We are now able to finalise details on your child’s return to school next week.

1. Our young people will return to school as part of a phased programme:

S1 and S3 return to school full time on Wednesday 12 August and each day thereafter
S2 and S4 return to school full time on Thursday 13 August and each day thereafter
S5 and S6 return to school full time on Friday 14 August and each day thereafter

New S5/6 pupils requesting appeals can come into school from Wednesday 12th August to speak to Principal Teachers.

It is our expectation that, with your support, pupils should return to school in full school uniform with appropriately equipped school bags. The timings of the school day will remain unchanged. The school day will begin at 8.50am and end at 3.15pm.

2. Movement in and around the school:

Each year group will be given an assigned entrance to, and exit from, the school
Pupils will be encouraged to follow social distance guidelines within the school building.

3. Learning and Teaching:

Pupils in all year groups will follow a full timetable including all activities involved in PE.
Pupil timetables will be issued to them when they return to school.

4. Morning breaks and lunchtime:

We are considering assigning year groups to particular zones around the school. More details about this will be issued to pupils next week.

5. Hygiene:

Pupils will be encouraged to use Hand Sanitisers which will be located in and around the school. In addition to this, staff will provide access to hand sanitisers and wipes in classrooms. Pupils are also very welcome to bring their own hand sanitisers into school for personal use. Pupils can, if they wish, wear a mask.

6. General Health:

Pupils who display any symptoms of COVID should be kept at home; High temperature, a new continuous cough, a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. Parents should follow NHS advice and inform the school of any positive COVID tests.

7. Extra-Curricular Activities:

There will be no extra-curricular activities at lunchtime or after school until further notice.
School trips are also on hold

8. Pastoral Care:

There have been a number of temporary changes in Pastoral Care:

Year group Pastoral Care Teacher

S6 Mr Downes (covering for Mr MacKinnon)
S1 Miss Campbell (covering for Mr Downes)
S2 Miss Fitzpatrick (covering for Mrs Cairns)
S3 Mrs Cassidy
S4 Mr Blaney
S5 Mrs Hughes

Pastoral care staff should be your first point of contact for any advice/ information relating to support for your child.

I will keep parents/carers up-to-date with changes and new developments as the new session progresses. In the meantime, again, I would like to thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school for further information on any of the points above.

Kind regards

Mr McGuigan
Head Teacher

S4/5/6 PUPILS/PARENTS/CARERS INFO – iPAD ROLLOUT

Parental Update for August

Please click on the link below for an updated letter from the Head Teacher regarding arrangements for pupils when they return to school in August.

Parental Update for August Letter

Support for S5 Pupils

Parents or Carers of new S5 pupils who wish to be involved in the planning of bereavement support for S5 are invited to join us on Thursday 18th June at 10am in the school concert hall.

Our purpose will be to identify how best to support our S5 group over the summer holidays and in the longer term. If you would like to contribute please come along and share in the planning and discussion. We will be advised by volunteers from the Samaritans Step by Step team as well as workers from Action for Children and the Police. Our school counsellors will also be on hand to offer guidance.

Due to social distancing requirements could you please email gw10hughesann@glow.sch.uk if you would like to attend.

Parental Letter – 12 June 2020

Please click here to read a letter from the Head Teacher detailing our plans for pupils returning to school in August.

A Message from the Head Teacher – 12 June 2020

Please click here for a video message from Mr McGuigan.

Front Line Workers – 15 June 2020

If you are a Key Worker in vital services and plan to send your child to school during the week commencing Monday 15 June 2020, please complete the form, following the link attached below. Please ensure this is completed by 5pm each Saturday in order to allow the following week’s programme to be devised. Support is available from 9.00am – 3.00pm and will now take place in Lourdes Secondary School. Please remember to indicate if you need support for the whole day, or for the morning or afternoon only.

Front Line Form – wk com 15 June 2020

Supporting Young People Experiencing Loss or Bereavement

Please continue to keep our pupils and their families in your prayers. We have attached some guides to help support your child through this difficult time.