Category Archives: Primary 7b

December 2024 Newsletter

Dear Families,

We have almost made it to the Festive Break. The children and staff at Wallacewell Primary have been working very hard and I am extremely proud of their achievements to date.

As always, thank you for your continued support. The Staff Team at  Wallacewell would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2025!  We look forward to welcoming our children back to school on Monday the 6th of January 2025.

Yours

Miss L Davidson

Headteacher

Click on the link to view our December 2024 newsletter –

Wallacewell Primary Newsletter – December 2024

December 2024 – Message from the Parent Council

Dear Families,

Our Parent Council Meeting scheduled for Monday the 16th of December 2024 has been cancelled. Meetings will resume as scheduled in the New Year. As always, meeting agendas and minutes can be found on the Parent Council section of the school website.

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/wallacewellprimary/category/parent-council-news/

If you have any questions or queries please feel free to email us using our Parent Council email address –

wallacewellpsparentcouncil@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year.

Sincerely

Wallacewell Primary Parent Council

Fundraising for the Beatson

Dear Families,

Some of you may know that last year we started fundraising for the Beatson Cancer Charity. Cancer impacts so many of us in different ways. The Beatson offer outstanding care and support to those affected by cancer. At our Christmas Fayre last week we raised £170 for the charity. For the second year running Wallacewell Primary staff and our Parent Council will also be taking part in the Santa Dash in Glasgow this coming weekend to raise money for the Beatson. Please help us to raise our target by clicking on the link below to donate –

https://www.justgiving.com/page/miss-d-ht-1729574888226?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fmiss-d-ht-1729574888226&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

Every little counts and everything is very much appreciated. Thank you in advance. 🧑‍🎄🎅🏻.

From

Team Wallacewell

Rights Respecting Schools Fundraiser

On Wednesday 20th November 2024 our Rights Respecting Schools Pupil Committee have organised a Dress Down Day as part of their global fundraising project. Suggested donation £1. Help our Rights Respecting Schools Pupil Committee to twin our toilets and fund a project in a community that helps families to build their own basic toilet, access clean water and learn about hygiene – a vital combination that saves lives.

Annual Family Quiz Night – Thursday 28th November 2024

After the success of our Quiz Night last year, our Quiz Night is back. Booking info will be issued to families tomorrow.

Join us for our annual Family Quiz Night

Thursday 28th November 2024 (6- 7.30pm)

What you need to know –

  • Doors open at 5.45pm. Entry through the main entrance.
  • Quiz will start at 6.10pm sharp.
  • Drinks, crisps and sweets will be available to purchase on the night (Cash only). Please note, no alcohol is permitted at this event
  • £5 per table/team. Up to 6 individuals permitted per table/team. Children under 5 go free.
  • Ticket holders will not be given a ticket. Instead names will be added to guest list.
  • Money raised will go to our School Fund.
  • We have some fabulous prizes up for grabs for the winning team.
  • To book please complete the tear off slip that will be sent out to families on Monday 18th November and return to the school office with payment by Friday 22nd of November 2024. Please note, due to the capacity of our hall, tables are limited. To guarantee your table please book in advance. We will notify families if they have been successfully booked in.

Fair Trade Update

We are delighted to share that we have been awarded a FairAware award from Fairtrade. This is the first of three awards that can be granted to schools in recognition of them taking action to learn about Fairtrade and its values.

Well done to Primary 3 and their AMAZING teachers who have worked hard to collate all our school evidence for the award. We look forward to continuing on our Fairtrade journey.

TRANSPORT SUPPORT TO SMITHYCROFT SECONDARY

MESSAGE FROM THE PARENT COUNCIL FOR PRIMARY 7 PARENTS

Dear Families,

For some time the walking distance to Smithycroft Secondary, for children transitioning there after Primary 7, has been a concern for families. The Parent Council, as part of one of their Grand Challenges, have been liaising with Glasgow City Council (GCC) regarding these concerns. In order for us to continue to do effectively we need to have as much information as possible. We recently asked all families to complete a short survey to provide us with the information that we need to allow us to continue discussion with GCC. So far only 17 families have completed the survey. Can we kindly ask that if you have not already completed the survey, you do so by the 11th of November 2024. An email link has been sent to all Primary 7 families today.

Additionally a number of families who have completed the survey, who may be eligible for free transport support from GCC, have not yet completed the online application form. If you think you may be eligible for transport support, primarily because you live more than 2.2 miles from the local catchment secondary school by the shortest suitable walking route, you must click on the link below to apply. The school or Parent Council cannot do this on your behalf.

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/2493/Free-School-Transport-for-Catchment-School#:~:text=Glasgow%20City%20Council%20provide%20transport,the%20shortest%20suitable%20walking%20route

 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us via email – wallacewellpsparentcouncil@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

Kind Regard

The Parent Council

 

FREE SCHOOL MEALS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Free School Meals

Lots of our families, who we believe are entitled to Free School Meals (FSM), have still not registered. As you will be aware all P1-5 pupils attending school in Scotland are entitled to free school meals.

For other pupils (P6-7), parent or carer must be in receipt of –

  • Universal credit and earning no more than £726 in the monthly assessment period before you apply.
  • CTC only with income under £18,725
  • CTC/WTC with income under £8,717
  • Income support
  • Income-based jobseeker’s allowance
  • Income-related employment and support allowance
  • Asylum support from the Home Office

If your child is in P1-5 and also eligible for free school meals due to low income, you should still apply for free school meals to make sure that you get the Scottish child payment bridging payment. We would also encourage parents/carers of pupils in P6-7 to apply if you think you meet the criteria above.

Please visit the website for further information and to apply. If you require any assistance please do not hesitate to contact us at the school.

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/17885/Clothing-Grants-and-Free-School-Meals