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HT Update – 19th September

Bank Holiday – Monday 19 September 2022

Following the announcement that the day of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday 19 September 2022 is to be a bank holiday, all schools and early learning establishments will be closed as a mark of respect.

 Queen Elizabeth II

We were all saddened to hear the news on Thursday of the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

Just this week, we took receipt of a free book for each child in P1-7 as a memento of her Platinum Jubilee year.  We have decided to still issue these to the children and they will be sent home on Friday.  In the circumstances, I’m sure many children will appreciate this special memento.

Karate Taster – Wednesday 14th September

All pupils enjoyed the Karate taster sessions this week.  Pupils worked really hard. There were lots and lots of red faces at the end of the lessons. Take a look on twitter for some photos. Information below for anyone who would like to find out more.

P7 Open Afternoon

Thank you to all the parents and carers who attended our P7 open afternoon. What a great turn out! It was so lovely to see the community back in school, sharing in our learning.

 Lunch Menu Week Beginning 19th September 2022

There are some changes to the School Menu next week.

Tuesday 20th September

Red                  Reef Wrap- Fish Fingers in a warm wrap with mayonnaise and vegetable sticks

Green              Fishless Fingers Wrap with BBQ sauce and carrot sticks. (VE)

Yellow             Chicken Mayonnaise and sweetcorn pasta with vegetable sticks and salad.

Blue                 Sandwich & Soup of the Day – Ham/Cheese.

Wednesday 21st September

Menu as normal

Thursday 22nd September

Special Menu TBC – This will be emailed once confirmed by Catering Staff.

NLC Primary School Menu

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.

Harvest Donations

To help support families in our local community this Winter. We would really appreciate your support in donating any of the following items over the month of September.

  • Tinned products e.g. meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, soup
  • Dried Rice, Noodles, pasta
  • Instant Coffee, Tea bags and  Diluting juice
  • Custard, Jams and Spreads

Donations can be sent to the school office please.

Health & Wellbeing Bank

We have set up in school a health and wellbeing toiletry bank to support our families who are finding the rise in the cost of living expenses very difficult.

If you need any toiletries for your family please send a text or email to the school office

We will then be in touch to arrange collection.

  • We stock the following items;
  • Toothbrushes, Toothpaste
  • Deodorants
  • Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap and Shower Gel
  •  Sponges and Hair Accessories

Allergy Information – 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.

Head Lice

Head lice can be an ongoing problem for primary schools. We recommend that parents/carers check their child’s hair regularly and follow the NHS Inform guidance which can be found at: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/head-lice-and-nits

Lollipops

Please do not send these to school for tuck. These can be dangerous when playing in the playground. Pupils may be bumped or it could be a chocking hazard.

Reminder – 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

More Information

Reminder – Open Afternoon

P1 – 6 – Wednesday 21st September

Parents and carers are welcome to visit their child’s class between 2pm – 3pm on the dates above.  This is a chance for your child to show you their classroom, some of their jotter work and also meet the teacher. Teachers will be unable to discuss individual children in detail or address any concerns at this time.

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Flu Vaccine – Update

School is closed on Monday 19th September due to the Death of Her Majesty the Queen.

This is when Flu vaccines should have been given at Lawmuir PS.

All Pupils who have returned a consent form will now be given their flu vaccine on Thursday 15th September.

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HT Update

Parking around the School

Please continue to support access to school for pupil and pedestrians by observing the following parking guidelines

  • Cars should NEVER be parked on the pavement.
  • Do not block driveways of local residents. This effects them being able to go about their daily lives.
  • Walk with your child to and from school and show them how to cross the road safely.
  • If you have to drive your child to and from school, park well away from the school entrance and NEVER on the zigzag markings.
  • Please consider other children who are walking to school. Always look out for them.
  • Please consider ways to travel to school that reduce the amount of vehicles. Wherever possible, we ask that you consider active ways to travel such as walking, cycling, scooting etc.

School Car Park

We regularly remind parents/carers that entry to the school car park is for school staff, official NLC vehicles & deliveries only. Blue Badge Holders are also permitted access.

Unfortunately, we have a number of cars that do not fall under these categories entering the car park every day. We politely request that only permitted drivers access the car park.  Any unauthorised vehicles will be asked to leave. Please note that private taxis are not permitted.

Open Afternoons

 P7 – Thursday 15th September

P1 – 6 – Wednesday 21st September

Parents and carers are welcome to visit their child’s class between 2pm – 3pm on the dates above.  This is a chance for your child to show you their classroom, some of their jotter work and also meet the teacher. Teachers will be unable to discuss individual children in detail or address any concerns at this time.

Lost Property

Please assist in preventing items being lost or misplaced by labelling all items of

clothing, footwear, bags, packed lunches etc. with the child’s name.  It is a good idea to

label all items that pupils may have inside their lunch box too, including smaller tubs and lids.

Fizzy Drinks

Cans and bottles of carbonated drinks, including energy drinks, are not permitted in school.

Mobile Telephones

Pupils are discourages from bringing their mobile device to school. However if these are required for after school arrangements, they must be switched off and remain in school bags at all times in line with our Mobile Technologies policy.

Children are not permitted to bring any other personal electronic devices to school. We discourage the wearing of Smart Watches and trackers. Pupils shouldn’t be receiving messages on these during the school day.

We cannot accept any liability for loss or damage of personal items.

Lunch Menu Week Beginning 9th September 2022

It is Week 2 of the menu in the school this week:

NLC Primary School Menu

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.

 Allergy Information – 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.

Pupil Council

We had our first meeting of the pupil council this week. Pupils asking their class for suggestions on what Charity we should support this year. Ideas will be brought back to the pupil council so they can decide.

Reminder – 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

More Information

Reminder – 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.