Cuthbertson Primary School
January 2022 Newsletter
Celebrations:
Our winter market was enjoyed by our children and we thank you for supporting this event even though we were unable to have parents and carers in attendance. The event made £1100 for our school fund.
Parent Council:
Our Parent Council ran a non-uniform day on the last day of term in December. They raised £116 and this money will be used to support the school. They hope to run a movie night once Covid guidelines allow for this type of event.
Uniform:
Under current Covid guidelines we are required to open windows for ventilation. If your child is feeling it colder in school and would like to wear a hoodie or sweatshirt etc. over their uniform in class, this is perfectly acceptable.
Twitter:
Please follow us on @cuthbertsonpri for Twitter updates.
Parent Pay:
Parent Pay is now live and the council requires that parents/carers use Parent Pay to pay for items such as lunches and trips. You will have received instructions on how to do this. Please contact the school office if you have any problems as the school are no longer able to accept cash payments.
If you are already using Parent Pay, please keep an eye on your balance and ensure you do not fall into arrears.
School Lunches:
From March 2022, children will be expected to select their lunch choice at home, prior to coming to school. Guidance on how to do this will follow when we receive it. You will require to access Parent Pay to do this. Failure to select meals in advance via Parent Pay could seriously limit the choices available to your child. Please ensure you have activated your Parent Pay account (see above)
Free School Meals:
From January all P5 children, in addition to P1 to P4 children, are now entitled to a free school meal.
To receive the additional out of term payments and clothing grant, eligible families of P1-P5 children should still apply for income-related Free School Meals: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/17885/Clothing-Grants-and-Free-School-Meals
Free Bus Travel:
From the 31st January, the Scottish Government has introduced free bus travel for anyone under the age of 22. A National Entitlement Card is required, without this you will be unable to travel for free on bus services in Scotland. To apply or further information visit: https://getyournec.scot/nec/?opt=NEC-Card/301
Current Covid Guidelines:
Guidelines for school differ from the guidelines for the wider public. The current guidelines state:
- Windows to be open where possible for ventilation
- Large assemblies and gatherings should be avoided
- No parents to be in school building unless for individual meeting or to support a child
- Staff to wear masks in shared areas and where they cannot keep a 1 metre distance over a prolonged period of time
- Hand hygiene to be encouraged
Dates for Your Diary:
Monday 14 – Wednesday 16 February (inclusive) – Half term break
Thursday 17 February – School re-opens
Kind regards
Lesley Murrie , Head Teacher
