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Category Archives: Primary 3b
PC Agenda and Minutes 18.09.23
Click on the links below to view our meeting agenda and minutes. Minutes from 18.09.23 were agreed at our most recent meeting.
Physical Activity and Exercise (PE) Update for Families
Dear Families,
As per Glasgow City Council policy, no jewellery is allowed to be worn during PE lessons, such as gym sessions, dance workshops and swimming lessons. This includes, but is not limited to:
- bracelets
- necklaces
- earrings
- nose-piercings
All jewellery needs to be removed before taking part in taught physical activities. This rule applies to boys and girls. We recommend that families take children to get ears etc pierced during the Summer break to allow ample healing time, 6 weeks, so that earrings can then be removed for PE. Glasgow’s full Health and Safety document for physical activity can be viewed by scanning the QR code at the bottom of this page.
It is important that pupils come prepared to learn and for PE this requires appropriate clothing. Pupils who are unable to participate in practical PE should still bring their kit to allow them to assist in the lesson by refereeing, keeping scores or assisting with the distribution of equipment. Our PE kit consists of plimsolls/trainers (indoor shoes), a plain t-shirt and plain black shorts. Please also remember that no football colours/strips (regardless of team or country) should be worn, nor should football shoes with studs.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Yours
Miss L Davidson
Headteacher
BREAKFAST CLUB AND MORNING PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION UPDATE FOR FAMILIES
From Wednesday the 4th of October 2023 pupils attending Breakfast Club should enter the school playground via Gate 1 and enter the building via the Lunch Hall doors in the main playground. For health and safety reasons pupils will no longer be admitted to Breakfast Club via the Main Entrance (Reception).
Please be advised that Breakfast Club starts at 8am. For health and safety reasons, namely that there is no adult supervision, pupils should not be dropped off at school before this time. Breakfast Club finishes at 8.45am. As normal, after Breakfast Club P1-4 pupils will be escorted to class for soft start. P5-7 pupils will be supervised in the playground by school staff.
Our playground is staffed from 8.45am. Pupils, not attending Breakfast Club, should not be dropped at school before this time for Health and Safety reasons. In the event of a wet morning P5-7 pupils will be brought into the Lunch Hall at 8.45am.
Thank you for your continued support.
Yours
Miss L Davidson
Headteacher
Family Quiz Night Update
A fantastic turnout at our FIRST EVER Family Quiz Night! Great fun had by all & lovely feedback that we will share with families in our next newsletter. Thank you to our AMAZING staff who worked so hard to make this possible! ❤️
Click on the link below for a video snapshot of our event.
Keep an eye out for our next family event coming to Wallacewell Primary very soon!!
Communication Update for Families
Dear Families,
We are sorry that you had to make alternative arrangements for your children as a result of the recent Support Staff strikes. Thank you for your support and patience during this time. We are excited to welcome pupils back to school tomorrow.
We have been made aware of one or two queries regarding the recent strike action. All information
from the council was communicated to all families via email. This included a letter from Douglas Hutchison, the Executive Director of Education, highlighting that all Primary Schools would be closed in Glasgow as a result of strike action on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. The school also reposted any council updates on our Twitter page. Primary Schools in Glasgow were not directed by Glasgow City Council to provide any form of home learning during the strike days.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind all families that Groupcall is our main method of communication at Wallacewell Primary. This will mean emails from the school and, for those who have the Groupcall app, an in app notification. On occasion we will also send text messages from Groupcall. As we do not wish for families to miss any important information we would like to encourage families to check their emails regularly.
If you are having any difficulties with Groupcall or emails please let us know. Similarly if any of your contact information has changed please contact the school office to allow to update our records.
Thank you for your continued support.
Miss Davidson
Head Teacher
Parent Council Action Plan (2023-24)
Our Action Plan for session 2023-24 has been agreed based on discussions about the needs of the school and concerns raised by families in recent years.
It has been agreed that fundraising in 2023-24 will be used to support the school to provide –
- Selection boxes for all pupils at Christmas
- An Easter treat for every pupil
- Leavers hoodies for all Primary 7 pupils
The agreed Parent Council ‘Grand Challenge’ for session 2023-24 are –
- Support the school and gain updates on the school pitch. The PC will raise concerns, already raised by the current HT, in relation to the health and safety of the pitch and the impact that this has on both school and community activities.
- Support the school is raising concerns about school provision in the local area. This is something the HT is very aware of and has already addressed it with GCC.
New Entrant Open Evening
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Wallacewell Primary – New Entrant Open Evening
Is your child starting Primary 1 in August 2024? Enrolment for new entrants will begin in November 2023. In advance of this date, we would like to invite prospective families to our New Entrant Open Evening at Wallacewell Primary on Wednesday the 25th of October 2023 from 6-7pm. This is an opportunity for pupils and families to see the school facilities and meet some of our staff.
What: New Entrant Open Evening
When: Wednesday the 25th of October 2023 from 6-7pm
Where: Wallacewell Primary School
We look forward to seeing you there!
Parent Council Constitution 2023-24
Please click on the link below to view our Parent Council Constitution for 2023-24 agreed at the most recent Parent Council meeting on Monday 18th of September 2023.
Parent Council Meeting Agenda & Minutes – EGM Monday 4th September 2023
Click on the links below to view our meeting agenda and minutes which were agreed at our most recent meeting.
