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Head Teacher Update 18.2.23

Congratulations!!!

A huge congratulation to Miss Amy Sutherland and her partner William who have welcomed the beautiful Isla Rose on the 10th February.

Congratulations from everyone at Lawmuir Primary School!

Potential Industrial Action – 28th February & 1st March

NLC has been notified by some teaching unions of their intention to carry out industrial action on 28 February and 1 March 2023.

I wanted to get in touch with you directly as the impact of the industrial action may mean that you will need to consider additional childcare arrangements on these dates.

I will be in contact again  to clarify the impact on Lawmuir Primary School.

Energy Drinks

We are becoming increasingly aware of pupils purchasing energy/ high caffine drinks when going out for lunch.  This is having an impact on pupils ability to concentrate and take part in lessons in the afternoon.  We strongly advise you discourage your child from purchasing these and returning to school.

Reminder that only water should be provided for drinking in class. Pupils shouldn’t be drinking fizzy drinks, energy drinks or drinks high in sugar in school.

Playtime Snack

Please send your child to school with a small snack for morning interval.  Family sized packets of crisps and 3 or 4 sugary snacks aren’t appropriate.  We would always recommend a piece of fruit, a small low sugar snack or a small packet of crips and a small drink.

Lollipops and other sweets like this arent permitted.

We have an increasing number of pupils looking for snack to be provided by us. Unfortunatley we do not always have  a huge supply of this.

Should you be finding it difficult to provide snack due to increased financial pressure please let us know by contacting the school office. This will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Reminder: Come Comfy Day – Friday 24th February

Children can come to school on these days in their casual clothes and can also participate in the optional themes chosen by our Pupil Council. Suggested Donation £1.

Pupils should always be prepared for the outdoors. Jackets and appropriate footwear should always be worn. Donation is optional.

As always pupils should adhere to NLC policy below:

Items which are not permitted:

  • football strips/items with football branding
  • clothing with slogans that may cause offence (anti-religious, symbolism or political slogans)
  • clothing which advertises alcohol, tobacco or drugs
  • clothing which can be deemed unsuitable in terms of health and safety grounds such as shell suits, combat style clothing, dangling earrings, loose fitting clothes particularly in practical classes
  • articles of clothing that could be deemed to inflict damage on other pupils or be used by others to do so
  • false nails/nail extensions.

Lunch Menu This Week

NLC Primary School Menu

Upcoming Diary Dates:

    • Friday 17th February  – P7 Bellshill Academy CSI 1.30pm – 3pm
    • Friday 24th February – Fairtrade Day
    • Friday 24th February – Come Comfy Day (See above)
    • Friday 24th February – P7 Sports Transition Event, Bellshill Academy 9am – 12 noon. (Letter & Permission Forms issued)
    • Friday 24th February – P7 Bellshill Academy CSI 1.30pm – 3pm (Letter & Permission Forms issued)
    • Tuesday 28th February & Wednesday 1st March – Potential Industrial Action. School closed to pupils.
    • Thursday 2nd March – World Book Day – Come dressed as your favourite book character

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HT Update – 16th Feb 2023

Lunch Menu This Week

NLC Primary School Menu

After School Clubs This Session

  • Monday – Basketball P1-3, Science P1-3
  • Tuesday – School Show P4-7
  • Wednesday – Football P4-7
  • Thursday – Choir, Dance P1-3

Upcoming Diary Dates:

  • Thursday 16th February – Safer Internet Day
  • Friday 17th February  – P7 Bellshill Academy CSI 1.30pm – 3pm
  • Friday 24th February – Fairtrade Day
  • Friday 24th February – P7 Sports Transition Event, Bellshill Academy 9am – 12 noon. (Letter & Permission Forms issued)
  • Friday 24th February – P7 Bellshill Academy CSI 1.30pm – 3pm (Letter & Permission Forms issued)
  • Tuesday 28th February & Wednesday 1st March – Potential Industrial Action. School closed to pupils.
  • Thursday 2nd March – World Book Day – Come dressed as your favourite book character.

HT Update – 10th Feb

Dance Taster Sessions – Thursday 16th February

Local dance and cheerleading club Fame Xtreme will be in school on Thursday 16th February to deliver taster sessions. Classes will be timetabled throughout the day to attend. Please remember to bring your PE Kit & Water Bottle. Hall will be in use for classes who normally have PE.

Club 365 – February Holiday

Find out more about the Club 365 venues available during the February holiday.

https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/club-365/february-break-arrangements

HT Update 3.2.23

NL Tech Tuesdays – Safer Internet Day 

This week’s Tech Tuesday focusses on #SaferInternetDay which is on the 7th Feb Watch our lesson on how to create a poster in Paint 3D & share your ideas on how to stay safe online #NLTechTuesdays

Safer Internet Day – 7th February

 In support of Safer Internet Day, National Online Safety Centre have produced a special #WakeUpWednesday guide – with tips on how simply chatting to your child about their digital life can help them avoid #OnlineSafety threats

New NL Badminton Sessions

North Lanarkshire Council’s Active and Creative Communities are looking to start a new Badminton session on Friday evenings 6pm-7pm (5-11 year olds) at Sir Matt Busby.

  • Please contact Paul Nash
  • Email: nashpa@northlan.gov.uk
  • Phone: 07581 024335

Digital Focus for February

Healthy Sleep Habits for Children – Workshop for Parents

Educational Psychology Service is offering a  programme of virtual sleep workshops which are open to all parents/carers across North Lanarkshire.

These will be hosted on teams,  lasting 1.5 hours and those who wish to attend just need to register with the link on their preferred date.

I have attached a leaflet for the first parents session on Thursday 23rd February.

The link to register can be found in the attachement below.

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Children’s Mental Health Week

Lunch Menu This Week

NLC Primary School Menu

Upcoming Diary Dates:

  • Monday 6th February – Sunday 12th February – Children & Young Peoples Mental Health Week
  • Tuesday 7th February – Group of pupils to NLC Sustainability Conference at Civic Centre 9am – 11.45am
  • Tuesday 7th February – Safer Internet Workshop – Bellshill Academy 9.30am – 10.30am
  • Friday 10th February  – P7 Bellshill Academy CSI 1.30pm – 3pm
  • Monday 13th February – 15th February 2023: School Holiday – School reopens – Thursday 16th February 2023 at 9am
  • Thursday 16th February – Safer Internet Day
  • Friday 17th February  – P7 Bellshill Academy CSI 1.30pm – 3pm

HT Update 30.1.23

Bright Colours Day – Friday 27th January

We had a very successful day on Friday at one of our planned non-uniform days – lots of pupils had fun taking part.

P7 Burns Supper

Primary 7 held a fantastic Burn’s Supper last week. Congratuations to all pupils on there fantastic performance. You were all great! Thanks to all the parents who attended to show support.

Primary 7 also enjoyed sharing their performance with the rest of the school on Friday at assembly.

Staffing Update

Maternity Leave

On Friday we said goodbye to Miss Sutherland R12 who has now began her Maternity Leave. Mrs Joanne Kirkhope will be teaching R12 for the rest of the term.

Mrs Krausen is also leaving for Maternity Leave. This Friday will be her last day in school. Mrs Jenny Evans will be teaching R10 for the rest of the term.

We wish them both well and look forward to hearing about the new arrivals soon.

We are still awaiting confirmation on who will be joining the school to replace Miss Sutherland and Mrs Krausen. Once I know this I will let you know.

Retirment

Tuesday 31st January will be the very last day for Mrs Val Phillips. Mrs Phillips is retiring from the council after a massive 20 years service. We wish Mrs Phillips well and hope you enjoy all your extra free time with your family.

Other Updates

Miss Jennifer Howard, student from University of Strathclyde will be working alongside Room 9 from now until March.

Mrs Dobbie – Cluster Support Teacher will be working in school with a number of pupils, providing support in Literacy, Numeracy and also with Transitions to secondary school. Mrs Dobbie will be in school every Thursday.

Mrs Gallagher – Cluster Support Teacher will also be in school working with a small number of pupils, primarily in the infant department. Mrs Gallgher is usually in school for a part of a Monday and Tuesdays

Miss Williamson will continue her work to support groups of primary 5/6 pupils on a Monday – Thursday.

Following a recent Management review the school management team now comprises of:

Miss Tracy Hurst – Head teacher

Mr Paul Lumsden – Principal teacher

Miss Lynn Harper – Principal teacher

Playtime Snack

Please send your child to school with a small snack for morning interval.  We have an increasing number of pupils looking for snack to be provided by us. Unfortunatley we do not always have  a huge supply of this.

Should you be finding it difficult to provide snack due to increased financial pressure please let us know by contacting the school office. This will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Water

Reminder that only water should be provided for drinking in class. Pupils shouldn’t be drinking fizzy drinks, energy drinks or drinks high in sugar in school.

Parents should also ensure pupils are making a sensible choice when pupils are eating out for lunch. These drinks can often have a negative effect on learning especially in the afternoons.

Lunch Menu This Week

NLC Primary School Menu

Upcoming Diary Dates:

  • Tuesday 7th February – Group of pupils to NLC Sustainability Conference at Civic Centre 9am – 11.45am
  • Tuesday 7th February – Safer Internet Workshop – Bellshill Academy 9.30am – 10.30am
  • Friday 10th February  – P7 Bellshill Academy CSI 1.30pm – 3pm
  • Monday 13th February – 15th February 2023: School Holiday – School reopens – Thursday 16th February 2023 at 9am
  • Thursday 16th February – Safer Internet Day
  • Friday 17th February  – P7 Bellshill Academy CSI 1.30pm – 3pm