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Highpark Primary and LCR News for Parents and Carers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This section is dedicated to all the latest news from Highpark to ensure you are kept up-to-date with what’s happening in and around our school community<\/span><\/p>\n

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Date: 10\/08\/2021<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The staff at Highpark Primary are really looking forward to welcoming back all of our wonderful pupils on\u00a0Monday 16th August. We hope you have all had an enjoyable summer break and were able to enjoy some of the lovely sunshine we had.<\/span><\/p>\n

The arrangements for Monday are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

School starting times –<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Primary 2 – 7 – 9:00 on Monday 16th August.<\/span><\/p>\n

Primary 1 – 9:30 on Monday 16th August.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pick up<\/strong> –\u00a03:00 for all pupils.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Senior Leadership Team will be present in the drop off\/pick up areas to support pupils entering and exiting safely.<\/span><\/p>\n

All classes will have a dedicated area for pupils to line up. These locations will be signposted in the playground. (Please check our Parent Council Page on Facebook for more information).<\/span><\/p>\n

We would like to encourage independent entry\/exit to the school for our P4-7 pupils.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are able to, please wear a face covering for drop off\/pick up as it can be busy. Thank you for your co-operation with this.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Please remember a full water bottle for your child(ren) to stay hydrated through the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kind Regards,<\/span><\/p>\n

Hannah Beveridge<\/span><\/p>\n

Principal Teacher<\/span><\/p>\n

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Date: 19\/02\/2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

FAO Primary 4 – 6 Parents and Carers,<\/span><\/p>\n

Following my previous correspondence via Seesaw, the week beginning Monday 22nd February pupils in Primary 4, 5\/4, 5, and Primary 6 will have the opportunity to take part in videoconferencing sessions with their peers and teacher.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are using Microsoft Teams to enable this function.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please note,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Seesaw will still be used to communicate all <\/strong>learning experiences, including feedback and interactions regarding teaching. Microsoft Teams will only be used during the designated times allocated by the class teacher. I kindly ask, that pupils only access MS Teams during their allocated video-call.<\/span><\/p>\n

This afternoon, your child’s class teacher will be sending the login details through the Activities section of Seesaw.<\/span><\/p>\n

To support you accessing MS Teams, please read this guide which may be of use ><\/span> Digital Learning and Teaching Strategy – Parents&Carers 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I would also appreciate if you could familiarise yourself with our (condensed)<\/span> Safe and Appropriate use of Digital Learning Platforms – 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/span> Policy.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you require any further support or assistance, please contact me via<\/span> gw11adminvle@glow.sch.uk<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Kind regards,<\/span><\/p>\n

S. Philson<\/span>
\nPrincipal Teacher<\/span><\/p>\n

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Date: 18\/02\/2021<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dear Parents and Carers,<\/span><\/p>\n

Attached a letter from Maureen McKenna, Director of Education, regarding the reopening of schools for Primary 1 – 3.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can read the letter MMcK – Parent\/Carer – Primary<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Kind regards,<\/span><\/p>\n

W. O’Donovan
\nHead Teacher<\/span><\/p>\n

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Date: 16\/02\/2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Parents and Carers,<\/span><\/p>\n

The Scottish Government have today confirmed that we will be welcoming back all Primary 1 – 3 pupils from Monday 22nd February.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As this announcement has just been made, we are currently establishing details and will update you all with our plans once they have been finalised.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank-you, once again, for your support and patience throughout this period.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kind regards,<\/span><\/p>\n

W. O’Donovan<\/span>
\nHead Teacher<\/span><\/p>\n

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Date: 03\/02\/2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Parents and Carers,<\/span><\/p>\n

Following the recent Government announcement surrounding the provisional return of Primary 1 – 3 Pupils on Monday 22nd February, I will be in contact with all parents and carers in due course.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a school, we are awaiting further guidance from the Government and Glasgow City Council before any plans are confirmed.<\/span><\/p>\n

We appreciate your support and patience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kind regards,<\/span><\/p>\n

Wilma O\u2019Donovan<\/span>
\nHead Teacher<\/span><\/p>\n

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Date: 22\/09\/2020<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Parents and Carers,<\/span><\/p>\n

We would like to remind parents and carers of keeping a safe 2m distance from one another within the playground during drop-off and pick-up times.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where possible, we are encouraging parents and carers of older children not to enter the playgrounds during these times, alternatively arranging a meet-up area off-campus to avoid congregations and crowding.<\/span><\/p>\n

We understand this may not always be feasible, therefore we would encourage the wearing of face masks and\/ or coverings, where possible, as of Tuesday 22nd<\/sup> September.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our staff may also choose to wear a face mask\/ coverings during the mornings and afternoons. Staff, in a general sense, will not be wearing a mask\/ covering throughout the day to deliver lessons. However, in some circumstances, as per Scottish Government and NHS guidance, masks and coverings will be worn by staff when working in close proximity with children for longer than 15 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

We understand this change of approach may be difficult, but we very much appreciate your support in ensuring our school is as safe as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kind regards,<\/span><\/p>\n

Wilma O\u2019Donovan<\/span>
\nHead Teacher<\/span><\/p>\n

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Date: 18\/09\/2020<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Parent\/ Carer,<\/span><\/p>\n

As many of you may be aware, during the period of school closures we moved our learning and teaching experiences to a virtual learning environment, Microsoft Teams. It has been agreed that we will reinstate Microsoft Teams for all classes across the school to further develop our Digital Literacy and Remote Working Policy.<\/span><\/p>\n

As of the 21st<\/sup> September, all homework activities will be posted on the Microsoft Teams application. This platform will also be used to support learners who need to self-isolate if contacted by Test and Protect Scotland and\/or a positive COVID-19 result.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are aware that all parents and carers may not have access to the internet, and therefore unable to use Microsoft Teams. In this case, we would kindly ask if you could let the school office know as soon as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n

Staff will be posting consolidation learning activities that will reinforce learning that takes place in the classroom. Completed home learning activities will be discussed by the teacher in class, therefore we ask for your support to enhance home-school learning by engaging with these experiences with your child(ren).<\/span><\/p>\n

We kindly ask that all correspondence to be made via the usual channels of communication; a phone call to the office. Teams will be simply used to communicate learning experiences directly to the pupils.<\/span><\/p>\n

Information of your child(rens) username and password have been sent to you via a letter, within this letter there is also detailed information on how to access Microsoft Teams.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have any questions relating to access, permissions, or general queries, can you please direct these to the following email address, gw11adminvle@glow.sch.uk<\/a> \u2013 please note, this inbox will be checked once a day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kind regards,
\nS. Philson
\nPrincipal Teacher<\/span><\/p>\n

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Date: 25\/08\/2020<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Parents and Carers,<\/span><\/p>\n

To accommodate guidance from the Scottish Government, we are holding physical education lessons outdoors for the foreseeable future.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the pupils are entitled to two hours of physical exercise in the context of Gym and P.E, we are advising pupils to come to school wearing their P.E kit on their scheduled day(s).<\/span><\/p>\n

Your child(ren)\u2019s scheduled days are:<\/span><\/p>\n

Primary 1\u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 \u00a0Thursday and Friday<\/span>
\nPrimary 2\u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 \u00a0Monday and Wednesday<\/span>
\nPrimary 3\/2\u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 \u00a0Tuesday and Wednesday<\/span>
\nPrimary 4\u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 \u00a0Tuesday and Thursday<\/span>
\nPrimary 5\u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 \u00a0Tuesday and Wednesday<\/span>
\nPrimary 5\/4\u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 \u00a0Thursday and Friday\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\nPrimary 6\u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 \u00a0Tuesday and Thursday<\/span>
\nPrimary 7\/6\u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 \u00a0Wednesday and Friday<\/span>
\nPrimary 7\u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 \u00a0Wednesday and Thursday<\/span><\/p>\n

Outwith this current provision, we would also encourage parents and carers to pack a pair of shoes that they are comfortable for their child to wear when engaged in any outdoor learning, as this can happen at any point within the week. This has been encouraged by local and national guidance, where pupils should be engaged with as much outdoor learning as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the weather can be somewhat unpredictable day-to-day, we are advising that these shoes be kept in school and made from a material that can withstand the weather.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have questions regarding this announcement, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact the school office directly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kind regards,<\/span><\/p>\n

S. Philson<\/span>
\nPrincipal Teache<\/span>r<\/p>\n

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Date: 17\/08\/2020<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

It has been fantastic having all pupils back at school over the previous couple of days, there is a good atmosphere around the school with our pupils eager to engage back with their learning. <\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you to all parents and carers for your continued support since reopening last week. As we are constantly reacting to procedures and guidance, the following has now been agreed;<\/span><\/p>\n