{"id":1135,"date":"2020-05-22T15:30:10","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T14:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stleonards\/?p=1135"},"modified":"2026-08-28T16:05:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T15:05:12","slug":"head-teachers-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stleonards\/2020\/05\/22\/head-teachers-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Head Teacher’s Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"

Session 2026-27<\/h1>\n

Week ending 28th August 2026<\/h1>\n

Skills\u00a0Awards<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Room 1 \u2013\u00a0Zack for Inspiration\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Room 2 \u2013\u00a0Aidan B for Communicating\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Room 3\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nneoma\u00a0for Interpersonal\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Room 4 \u2013\u00a0Ciaran for Responsibility<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Room 5 \u2013\u00a0Travis for Respect\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Room 6 \u2013\u00a0Sophia for Respect<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Room\u00a08\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mila and Orla for Reliability<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Room 9 \u2013\u00a0Oma for Communication\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Room 10 \u2013\u00a0Essa for Integrity and Initiative\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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PTA<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

A huge thanks to our PTA for organising yesterday\u2019s event as a welcome to the new school year and to our new families. \u00a0It was well attended and the children had lots of fun. \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our PTA are keen to have new members join so please pop along to our meeting on Wednesday 2<\/span>nd<\/span>\u00a0September at 7pm.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Likewise, our Parent Council is also open to all on the same evening with the meeting\u00a0commencing\u00a0at 6.15pm.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Football<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The football after school club\u00a0commences\u00a0on Thursday 3<\/span>rd<\/span>\u00a0September\u00a0at 3pm. \u00a0Alternate weeks P7\/P6. Children must be registered to attend.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Week ending 21st August 2026<\/h1>\n

New Term<\/h2>\n

A copy of a Welcome Newsletter was issued to all this week.\u00a0 We always issue quite a lengthy Newsletter in August with information about school life.<\/p>\n

Our weekly blog post and messages on Portal will update you throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Lunch Menu<\/h2>\n

Please note that on Monday 24th<\/sup> August our new lunch menu begins.\u00a0 Copies have been issued; however, it can also be accessed via this link.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk\/info\/200186\/primary_school_information\/2520\/primary_school_menu_2026-2027<\/a><\/p>\n

This is free to all P1-5 and at a charge of \u00a32.71 for P6&7 unless eligible for free school meals.\u00a0 The price of milk is also rising to 33p unless eligible for free meals.\u00a0 Any queries then please contact our office.<\/p>\n

Diocesan Children\u2019s Choir<\/h2>\n

Please note the following information with regards to the Children\u2019s Diocesan Choir.<\/p>\n

The Diocese of Motherwell is launching a new Children’s Choir for pupils in\u00a0Primary 5\u20137<\/strong>, beginning on\u00a0Wednesday 2 September 2026<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Primary School, Motherwell<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Open to all and with\u00a0no audition required<\/strong>, the choir will provide a fun and welcoming environment where children can make new friends, learn new skills and grow in confidence through singing.<\/p>\n

Rehearsals will take place every Wednesday from\u00a06pm\u20137pm<\/strong>. The first term will focus on singing, musicianship, and fun, with\u00a0no public performances until Christmas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Register now:\u00a0<\/strong>www.rcdom.org.uk\/childrens-choir-registration<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Diocese of Motherwell (Children\u2019s Choir Poster) (1)<\/a><\/p>\n

Homework Consultation<\/p>\n

Thank you to those who have already responded to our Homework Consultation.\u00a0 So far, 70 people\/families have responded which is very good.\u00a0 If you haven’t had a chance to do so then we encourage you to.\u00a0 The link is as follows:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/forms.gle\/TKPAtbV9JEUQQt5t8<\/a><\/p>\n

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Session 2026-27 Week ending 28th August 2026 Skills\u00a0Awards\u00a0 Room 1 \u2013\u00a0Zack for Inspiration\u00a0\u00a0 Room 2 \u2013\u00a0Aidan B for Communicating\u00a0\u00a0 Room 3\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nneoma\u00a0for Interpersonal\u00a0\u00a0 Room 4 \u2013\u00a0Ciaran for Responsibility\u00a0 Room 5 \u2013\u00a0Travis for Respect\u00a0\u00a0 Room 6 \u2013\u00a0Sophia for Respect\u00a0 Room\u00a08\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mila and Orla for Reliability\u00a0 Room 9 \u2013\u00a0Oma for Communication\u00a0\u00a0 Room 10 \u2013\u00a0Essa for Integrity and Initiative\u00a0\u00a0   … <\/p>\n

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