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HT Update – 16th January 2023
Welcome Back
We are delighted to be back in school after the Christmas & New Year break. We hop you had a wonderful time with your loved ones.
Now we are back in school, we have lots of exciting things planned for this very busy term. Remember to follow us on Twitter @LawmuirPS or download the school app for updates.
Uniform
Its great to see everyone back and looking so smart after the holidays. It is cold though so if you need to wear an extra jumper please try your best to make it school colors and as plain as possible. No logos please.
If you have found you child has grown over the holiday and you need some uniform please contact the office we have loads of nearly new uniform. We might be able to assist.
Scotland Month
This month is traditionally our Scottish month at Lawmuir. All classes will be learning a wee bit about Scottish culture and history. We would love to see some of their work or poetry recitals on Twitter, so please tag us @LawmuirPS if you wish to do so.
Caledonian Braves
On Saturday, a number of pupils and their parents enjoyed a very wet afternoon out supporting Caledonian Braves.
Miah, who won The Braves recent artwork competition met some players and we all enjoyed an exciting game of football. Next time we are hoping for a win. Thanks to everyone who came along to support.
Industrial Action
Following recent industrial action by teacher unions, the teacher unions, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), the Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA), the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) and the Association of Head Teachers and Deputes (AHDS) intend to carry out further industrial action over the national pay offer and their members plan to strike in January 2023.
Thursday 19 January 2023 (57 term-time school-based nursery classes, primary, ASN and secondary schools)
- All primary, secondary and ASN schools will be closed to pupils.
- All 57 term-time, school-based nursery classes will also be closed to pupils.
Please note that the 23 family learning centres and 23 full-time nurseries will be open.
The impact of the industrial action may mean that you will need to consider additional childcare arrangements over these dates.
Any school that is closed to children and young people on the dates outlined above, will not have any school meal provision on site, and there will not be any school transport, breakfast clubs or school crossing patrols on the outlined dates.
Lunch Break Times
As you may remember, we decided to rotate our interval /lunch sittings each term in order that all classes were treated equally. From next week we will revert to the times from Term 1 again. This means the following,
| Interval 1 | Interval 2 | Lunch 1 | Lunch 2 |
| 10:30-10:45 | 10:50-11:05 | 12:00-12:45 | 12:45-13:30 |
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
With the exception of Primary 7 pupils who have previously handed in a permission form, any pupil requiring to leave the school campus between 9:00 and 15:00 must be collected by an adult.
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.
Sports Camps
Follow the link for more information- Sport Camps
Community Come Together
Lunch Menu This Week
Upcoming Diary Dates:
- Thursday 19th January 2023: Industrial Action – School Closed to all pupils.
- 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
Merry Christmas!
Lawmuir Primary School would like to wish our pupils, families and wider community a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! We hope you have a lovely restful, festive break.
School re-opens on Monday 9th January at 9am.
Industrial Action – Tuesday 10th & Thursday 19th January 2023
Dear parent/carer,
Following recent industrial action by teacher unions, I am writing to inform you that the teacher unions, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), the Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA), the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) and the Association of Head Teachers and Deputes (AHDS) intend to carry out further industrial action over the national pay offer and their members plan to strike in January 2023.
The dates that will affect our school are:
Tuesday 10 January 2023 (primary and ASN primary schools)
- All primary schools, primary additional support needs (ASN) schools will be closed to pupils including Redburn and Glencryan as through-schools.
- All 57 term-time, school-based nursery classes will also be closed to pupils.
Please note that if you have other children, secondary schools will remain open to staff and pupils and the 23 family learning centres and 23 full-time nurseries will also be open.
Thursday 19 January 2023 (57 term-time school-based nursery classes, primary, ASN and secondary schools)
- All primary, secondary and ASN schools will be closed to pupils.
- All 57 term-time, school-based nursery classes will also be closed to pupils.
Please note, as above, the 23 family learning centres and 23 full-time nurseries will remain open.
I am getting in touch with you directly as the impact of the industrial action may mean that you will need to consider additional childcare arrangements over these dates.
As the school will be closed to pupils on Tuesday 10 January and Thursday 19 January 2023, there will not be any school meal provision on site, and there will not be any school transport, breakfast clubs or school crossing patrols.
Families in receipt of free school meals on the basis of low income will be reimbursed via a direct payment to bank accounts or via Paypoint voucher to postal addresses which may take up to five working days.
As you will understand, this is a situation that may be subject to change and I will inform you at the first opportunity if there are further changes to the school day.
Please visit the council’s website with the most up to date information on www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/industrial-action.
Regards,
Tracy Hurst
Head Teacher
Christmas Present Donations
We have been very lucky to have recieved a huge amount of donated presents! Enough for every pupil in the school! We are overwhelmed by the kindness and generousity shown towards our school.
Derek Friel & Michael McGurk
A massive thanks to Derek & Michael from Mania Boxing & Fitness who provided a huge amount of gifts for our pupils.
Dunelm Mill
We would like to say a huge thank you to Dunelm Mill – who have kindly donated a gifts for a some of pupils in P1-3.
Thanks to these two kind donations everyone was able to take a gift home with them.
Thank you so much for your kind generosity. We really appreciate it!
Menu Change – Thursday 22nd December
Please note the following change to school menu on Thursday 22nd December
options are:
Red – Beef burger
Green – Vegetarian Burger
Blue – Ham or Cheese Sandwich
There will be NO soup or baked potato options
Industrial Action – Advance Notification
IndustrialActionNotification16.12.22
Dear parent/carer,
Following recent industrial action by teacher unions, I am writing to inform you that the teacher unions, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), the Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA) and the Association of Head Teachers and Deputes (AHDS) intend to carry out further industrial action over the national pay offer and their members plan to strike in January 2023. The dates are:
- Tuesday 10 January (primary schools, primary additional support needs (ASN) schools only although Redburn and Glencryan as through-schools are included and the 57-term time school-based nursery classes)
- Wednesday 11 January (secondary and secondary ASN schools)
- Thursday 19 January (57 term time school-based nursery classes, primary, ASN and secondary schools)
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.
Head teachers will be in contact again before early learning establishments and schools finish for the winter holiday to clarify the impact on individual centres and schools.
Please visit the council’s website with the most up to date information at www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/industrial-action.
Regards,
Derek Brown
Deputy Chief Executive
North Lanarkshire Council
School Crossing Patrol Service
Winter Update 2022
Industrial Action – December 2022
Dear parent/carer,
As you may be aware, two of the teacher unions, the Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA) and the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT), intend to carry out industrial action over the national pay offer and their members plan to strike on Wednesday 7 December 2022.
I wanted to get in touch with you directly to provide clarification on the situation for this school and I can confirm that the school will be open to pupils on Wednesday 7 December 2022 with little or no impact to the school day.
School transport will operate as normal.
As you will understand, this is a situation that may be subject to change and I will inform you at the first opportunity if there are further changes to the school day.
Please visit the council’s website with the most up to date information on www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/industrial-action.
Regards,
Miss Tracy Hurst
Head Teacher
