February 2018
Dear Parent/Carer,
I write to update you on the next phase of the refurbishment programme. At present, internally we are on track for completion in around 6-8 weeks. Externally however, due to poor weather conditions, work is running behind schedule. This has been unavoidable but has very little impact on teaching and learning for our pupils. The following work will commence this week.
East Stairwell (janitor side of building) This stairwell has now opened for use by all. West stairwell (main entrance and office side) is now closed. The expected duration for this is around 4 weeks. The main entrance now will be the East stairwell (janitor side). The main office has now been re-located to that side of the building, with a temporary and mobile buzzer entry system installed. We also have temporary phones in place using the same school number. In addition, the school emergency mobile is charged and ready to use if you cannot get through on the usual number. The mobile number is 07918 331 015
Due to the relocation of myself and other staff, we also have mobile internal transmitters (walkie talkies). Therefore, all processes should remain as they are just simply managed from the opposite side of the building. I expect some hiccups and I ask for your patience in dealing with these.
As of tomorrow (Thursday 22nd Feb) all pupils who normally line up in the front playground will line up at the janitor side of the building as there will be no entry at the main entrance. If you come to the school at any point, you will come to the janitor side of the building also.
Playground – Due to difficulty in gaining safe access to the back playground at play and lunch time, all pupils will have their recreational time in the front playground. The back playground will be closed off from tomorrow (22nd February) until further notice. Playtime and lunch time will be staggered to ensure pupils have enough space to play and move around.
Dining Hall – The dining hall is progressing well and should be open for use again at the end of next week – 2nd March. The pupils have accepted the picnic style lunch in the gym hall very well and appear to have enjoyed this adventure! Due to our dining hall closure, parent appointments on 27th February will be in the primary 4/3 class, all class teachers will consult from there. You will be directed on your arrival.
I must praise the pupils especially in their tolerance of the continued building and refurbishment work. They have been a credit to you and to school in the acceptance and the positive attitude they display, as they work day to day with various work going on around about them. I am really proud of them! Glasgow City Building have also commented on how polite and mannerly the pupils have been as they show the same respect for the workers as they do for school staff.
I thank you also for your continued support in this matter as we look towards the long term gains of this challenging time.
Kind Regards,
Jane McShane
