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Industrial action – update, Friday 2 September
UNISON, GMB and Unite have announced that they are to suspend the strike action planned for next week while a revised pay offer is considered by their members.
This means that schools and early years’ centres will operate as normal next week.
Assembly Awards – 5th September
Well done to our HT Award Winners this week
House Point Totals
Winning House
Class of the Week
Lovely Line Winners
HT Update – 1st Sept 22
Proposed Industrial Action – 6th – 8th September
It is intended that all early years establishments, nurseries, primary, secondary and additional support needs schools will be closed between Tuesday 6 and Thursday 8 September (inclusive) due to industrial action which is affecting many councils across Scotland.
The industrial action by UNISON and Unite trade unions affects all staff (with the exception of teachers) in early years, nursery and school settings.
Children should not attend school during the three days of strike action. There will be online learning for children and young people over the three days.
Schools and educational establishments cannot operate for pupils without janitorial, cleaning, catering, technicians, early years and other school support staff.
Teachers, early years and other support staff who are not striking, will continue to work from their place of work over the strike days.
If you are in receipt of free school meals on the basis of low income, we will make arrangements to reimburse you in the same way as the free school meal summer payment. This will be through a direct payment to your bank account or via Paypoint voucher to your postal address and may take up to five working days.
We will be in touch regarding online learning for pupils before the strike days begin.
School will be open as normal on Monday 5th & Friday 9 September.
PE Kit
- Black Shorts
- White t-shirt
- Gym shoes or trainers
If you child doesn’t have a white t-shirt then a Lawmuir polo shirt is acceptable.
To help us get to gym quickly try to wear your PE Kit under your school uniform. If this is not something you can do you will still be able to change.
Water Bottles
Please do not allow your child to bring an umbrella to school. These can be dangerous in the playground and could cause an accident. If you do use an umbrella we ask that parents take them home again when their child enters the playground.
Umbrellas
Please do not allow your child to bring an umbrella to school. These can be dangerous in the playground and could cause an accident. If you do use an umbrella we ask that parents take them home again when their child enters the playground.
Wasps
To try and avoid stings pupils are having snack indoors before/after breaks for the time being. We will review this and let you know when it changes to be back outside. If you are in an upstairs class is would be helpful to have your snack in your bag rather than your lunch box (as these are left downstairs).
After School Clubs
Miss Harper has been working hard to arrange after school clubs for pupils. Look out for letters coming home offering these to you. Should you be successful a further letter will be issued asking you to give permission for your child.
More clubs and the details will be shared soon
P4-7 Basketball – Mondays
P1-3 Football – Wednesday
P4-7 Dance – Thursday
Lunch Menu Week Beginning 5th September 2022
It is Week 1 of the menu in the school this week:
All children in Nursery to Primary 5 receive a free meal. Parents/carers of children in Primary 6 and Primary 7 who may be eligible for a free school meal can find more information here.
IT Acceptable use
If you haven’t already done so, please return your IT acceptable use agreement form. If you need another one please email the school office
E: enquiries-at-lawmuir@northlan.org.uk
P1 & 2 Toothbrushing
Child Smile nurses will be visiting P1 & 2 classes next week to teach pupils about tooth brushing.
Parent Council
A reminder that a letter was issued this week about our Parent Council. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Parent Council, please express your interest by emailing the school office – enquiries-at-lawmuir@northlan.org.uk no later than Friday 2nd September.
More information can be found – here
Nut Free School
Please do not send your child to school with items that contain nuts. This includes chocolate spreads such as Nutella & other brands.
We have children in the school who are allergic. Thanks
Pupil Council
This week pupils have the chance to put themselves forward to be their class pupil council rep. If your child is interested they should let their teacher kow who will conduct a class vote. Successful Reps will be announced after Wednesday 7th September.
Virtual Sleep Workshops – Wednesday 21st September
Educational Psycology Service is running a series of Healthy Sleep Habits for Children workshops. The first session is on Wednesday 21st September from 1.15pm – 2.45pm. If you wish to join in this session you should register, please click on the link below
Karate Taster Sessions – Wednesday 14th September
Wado Kai Karate will be in school on Wednesday 14th September to run taster sessions. Normal PE Timetable wont run this day to allow hall access. All classes take part and so all pupils will need their PE kit on this day.
What’s On Next Week
Proposed Industrial Action
It is intended that all early years establishments, nurseries, primary, secondary and additional support needs schools will be closed between Tuesday 6 and Thursday 8 September (inclusive) due to industrial action which is affecting many councils across Scotland.
The industrial action by UNISON and Unite trade unions affects all staff (with the exception of teachers) in early years, nursery and school settings.
Children should not attend school during the three days of strike action. There will be online learning for children and young people over the three days.
Schools and educational establishments cannot operate for pupils without janitorial, cleaning, catering, technicians, early years and other school support staff.
Teachers, early years and other support staff who are not striking, will continue to work from their place of work over the strike days.
What you need to know
If the strike goes ahead, you will need to consider making alternative arrangements for childcare on the days of industrial action on Tuesday 6, Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 September.
As all early years establishments and schools facilities will be closed to children and young people, there will not be any school meal provision on site, and there will not be any school transport (mainstream and ASN), breakfast clubs or school crossing patrols over the three days of industrial action.
If you are in receipt of free school meals on the basis of low income, we will make arrangements to reimburse you in the same way as the free school meal summer payment. This will be through a direct payment to your bank account or via Paypoint voucher to your postal address and may take up to five working days.
We will be in touch regarding online learning for pupils before the strike days begin.
HT Award Winners – 26th August
Well done everyone!
Virtual Sleep Workshops
Educational Psycology Service is running a series of Healthy Sleep Habits for Children workshops. The first session is on Wednesday 21st September from 1.15pm – 2.45pm. If you wish to join in this session you should register, please click on the link below
Register here for Sleep Workshops
Parent Council 2022
Head Teacher’s Update
First Week of Term
It’s been a great first full week back at school. Everyone looked so smart in their school uniforms and it was lovely to hear the chatter and laughter as the children caught up with their friends and teachers after the holiday. The children are lining up so well, and earning lots of Lovely Line Points.
Lawmuir Values
Our expectations are simple and clear, to encourage all children:
- to be safe in all areas of the school and ensure other children are safe too.
- to be to successful by being ready to learn and work hard in class
- to be sensible by being respectful of all adults, classmates and other children
- to be smart by always making the right choices
By being safe, successful, sensible and smart , children are recognised by earning Robbie Rewards in and around the school. These rewards contribute to our House Reward System and are counted and updated each week at assembly.
When children go ‘Over and Above’ in class, this is also recognised and celebrated. Pupils who regularly go ‘Over and Above’ will be recognised through our weekly ‘School Values Awards’ ‘Head Teachers Awards’ and ‘Playground Awards’.
Pupils who have followed the school values all week will receive a green recognition sticker/stamp weekly on their chart.
Lovely Line Points
We also expect children to be safe, smart, successful and smart when lining up to come in to school.
We recognise when the children do this and award the class by awarding lining up points in the morning aswell as at playtimes and lunchtimes.
Our first weekly winners will be announced at assembly on Friday!
After-School Clubs
We hope to begin our after schools programme later in the term. Look out for more information from Miss Harper coming your way.
Flu Immunisation
This will take place on Monday 19th September for P1-7 children.
Permission slips have been received into school from NHS Lanarkshire and should be retuned as soon as possible.
PE Days
Click on the following link to view details of our PE days:
Lunch Menu Week Beginning 29th August 2022
It is Week 3 of the menu in the school this week:
All children in Nursery to Primary 5 receive a free meal. Parents/carers of children in Primary 6 and Primary 7 who may be eligible for a free school meal can find more information here.
Primary 7 Outdoor Education Week – 19th – 22nd September
Pupils in Primary 7 have had information issued on Outdoor Education week. If you haven’t already done so please complete the permission form and return as soon as possible to your child’s class teacher.
Class Charters
As part of our continued work on Children’s Rights each class has been discussing UNCRC articles. Pupils have been selecting the articles most relevant to them and creating a class charter which they promise to uphold collectively during the school year.
Robbie’s UNCRC Article of the Month
As a school we focus on one or two articles per month.
This month’s article is 42 – Knowledge of Rights. 
Learn more by accessing the video – click here.
Annual Data Check
If you haven’t already done so, please return your annual data check. It is important we hold your most up to date contact information in case of emergencies. You can also update us throughout the year should anything change by emailing the school office E: enquiries-at-lawmuir@northlan.org.uk
What’s On Next Week
Club 365
