Category Archives: Alert
HT Update – 16th Feb 2023
Lunch Menu This Week
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
Attendance Update 10th February 2023
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
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 @JillWoodward20 @DB_AKODS @HofENLcentral @oneilljdo @DigiLearnScot @ictcrowd pic.twitter.com/hyUzN2u1pG
— Digital Learning and Teaching NL (@NLDigitalSchool) February 2, 2023
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.
SleepWorkshopDates 22-23 SleepWorkshopParentsFeb2023Leaflet
Children’s Mental Health Week
Lunch Menu This Week
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
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
Bookbug Survey Feedback
It’s time to gather feedback on last year’s P1 Bookbug Bags.
The surveys close at the end of February.
There is the option to be entered into a prize draw for taking part where you can win a £100 book token (parent survey) https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LRBYVCN Many thanks for your support
Parent Survey:Solihull: Understanding your Child’s Behaviour
Lynsey Hughes our Community Learning & Development Worker will be running a Solihull parents group beginning 26th January. If you feel that this would benefit you please let me know by emailing enquiries-at-lawmuir@northlan.org.uk.
This group is every Thursday morning and runs on the dates & times below.
Solihull: Understanding your Child’s Behaviour
9.30am – 11.30am
Thursdays 26th January to 30th March
Joe McKay Centre
HT Update – 23.01.23
Car Parking
Once again I am writing to ask you NOT to park in the staff car park. The staff car park is for staff only; parents should not access the car park to collect or drop off students. This includes in the morning and at picking up time at 3pm.
The only exception to this is where we have been informed that students have a disability, and an agreement has been made to enable parental access to the car park.
Whilst I appreciate that the volume of traffic in the area surrounding school may be a source of frustration, my primary concern is to ensure that students are able to make their journey to and from school safely.
Should parents continue to use the staff car park, we may have to close the gates to prevent people parking.
Please park away from the school and walk to collect your child.
Thank you for your support and co-operation.
Bright Colours Day – Friday 27th January
This Friday is one of our agreed non-uniform days. Pupils can come to school wearing something bright.
Burns Supper – Thursday 26th Januray
Primary 7 have been working hard on this years Burn’s supper. They are very much looking forward to the event. Tickets have been on sale to P7 parents. We look forward to seeing the special performance.
Mobile Phones
Could I remind all parents and pupils that mobile phones are not permitted to be used on school premises. If they are required fro after school they should be turned off and remain in school bags throughout the day.
Pupils bring these to school at their own risk.
After School Clubs
Our After School Clubs are resuming this week, you will have recieved a confirmation letter if your child has a place at a club.
Please ensure pupils have appropriate gym clothes for sports based clubs.
Chewing Gum
Please do not allow your child to bring chewing gum to school. Pupils chewing gum will be asked to put it in the bin. Please speak to your child about not purchasing this at lunchtime.
Sports Camps
Follow the link for more information- Sport Camps
Lunch Menu This Week
Upcoming Diary Dates:
- Thursday 26th January 2023: P7 Burns Supper
- Friday 27th January 2023: Bright Colours Day – Wear something really bright.
- Monday 13th February – 15th February 2023: School Holiday – School reopens – Thursday 16th February 2023 at 9am