Is your child due to start school in August 2024?
Any child who will attain the age of 5 years between 1 March 2024 and 28 February 2025 is eligible to start school in August 2024.
To register you should now complete and submit an “Online” application no later than 10 November 2023.
Click on link below for GCC Web page to access P1 on line application form:-
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/18007/Starting-Primary-School
Our Eco Committee have been working hard to agree on their action plan for this session. All of our classes will be working together to reduce our carbon footprint. Primary 2- 7 have other specific targets –
We have enjoyed learning all about the Romans this term and the changes they made to Britain after they invaded us. One great piece of engineering they built were aqueducts to help transport water. In groups the children were challenged to build their own aqueduct to help supply the city of Aqueductis with clean water. It was a good test of their problem solving skills and learning how to work effectively in a team. Once they were built we tested them all with good results. They all managed to carry some of the water to the city although we did have a few leaks or over spills. They evaluated their designs and discussed what they would do to make them better.
Another great Roman masterpiece are mosaic pictures. I’m really pleased with how these turned out and they definitely brighten up the classroom.
Last month we were busy in numeracy working on different addition and subtraction strategies to help us all find one that works for us. Some children challenged themselves by working together to complete the tarsia puzzles.
We have also been extending our knowledge of 2D shapes and making tiling patterns.
Lastly we were lucky to have the opportunity to get outdoors and visit Robroyston Wildlife Park with Gavin who is one of the rangers. He was fantastic and it was great to learn about our local area. We were very lucky with the weather which made the visit even better.
Click on the link below to read out October newsletter.
Click on the links below to view our meeting agenda and minutes. Minutes from 18.09.23 were agreed at our most recent meeting.
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:
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
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
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!!
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
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