Scottish Child Payment Applications are now open for children aged under 16.
People can apply for the payment of £100 every 4 weeks if they:
Apply at https://www.mygov.scot/scottish-child-payment
We will be taking part in Children In Need this year!
Everyone is invited to wear something Yellow or Spotty
on Friday 18th November.
Donantions for Children In Need
Right of the Month – November
Link to film – https://youtu.be/kni91fHqi50
Story link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU9BwWXzsS4
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If you need any help, please email: onlineschoolpayments@northlan.gov.uk
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NLC Football Festival P6-7
Pupils from Primary 6 & 7 had a fantastic time at the North Lanarkshire Active Schools football festival this week. Well done to everyone who took part. A special thank you to Mr McDonald for coaching our boys team and Ricky Waddell from Caledonian Braves who came along to provide support and advice.
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Improving Attendance
Improving attendance is part of our school improvement plan and a focus for all the schools in the Bellshill Academy Cluster.
The target for North Lanarkshire’s Schools for attendance is 95%.
Last session our average attendance was 90%.
We hope to improve this by 3% this session.
Schools in our cluster will be:
Parents and Carers are asked to co-operate by:
__________________________________________________________________________Parents Meetings – Thursday 24th November.
Parents Meetings will take place on Thursday 24th November between 3pm – 8pm.
Bookings can be made from Monday 7th November.
You should have received information on how to book an appointment. If you have any difficulty please contact the school office between 10pm – 2pm.
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Parent Council Update
Halloween Disco
Our Parent Council Halloween Disco was a great success. Everyone had a fantastic time and the costumes were all excellent. Thank you to all the parents who helped make the event such a success. Have a look on the website for more photos from the night. The Parent Council raised a massive £637, which will be used to fund events in school for pupils.
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Halloween Raffle
Our Parent Council Halloween Raffle was picked at assembly last week. Well done to our winners, Grace and Amelia!
Lunch Menu 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.
Date of Issue: 28th October 2022
Lunchtime Changes
We have decided to rotate our lunch blocks each term, in order that each class has a turn at going first sitting. Our new rota will begin on Monday 31st October and will last until December 23rd.
The new times and classes are as follows:
First Sitting 12 – 12.45pm
Room 3 Room 5 Room 6 Room 9 Room 12 Room16
Second Sitting 12.45 – 13.30pm
Room 1 Room 2 Room 7 Room 10 Room 13 Room 17
DSM Committee Report
Review of the North Lanarkshire Council Scheme of Devolved School Management (DSM) was approved by the Education, Children and Families Committee on 13 September 2022. The below link provides access to the Committee report via the Council’s website:
Review of NLC Scheme of Devolved School Management (DSM) September 2022
The Scottish Government’s Devolved School Management Guidelines document states local authorities are expected to publish their DSM scheme, providing access to public stakeholders.
Dogs in the Playground
Reminder that no dogs are allowed on NLC premises including in the school playground. Please do not bring dogs including those being carried. Many Thanks for your co-operation.
Cost of Living – Ways We Can Help
The cost of living is a concern for all of us. We can refer families to our Financial Inclusion Team who will help with benefits and welfare entitlement. Any families wishing to access the service can contact Miss Hurst at any time, and all calls will be confidential.
School Improvement Plan 2022-2023
A summary of our School Improvement Priorities are outlined below. A full copy of our plan is available on the school website.
Parents Meetings – Thursday 24th November.
Parents Meetings will take place on Thursday 24th November between 3pm – 8pm.
Bookings can be made from Monday 7th November.
More information will be issued directly by email on how to book next week.
Next Week at Lawmuir
Lunch Menu 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.
Week 2
At assembly this morning Lesley & Kirsty from the Parent Council picked our raffle winners.
Well done to our Winners!
Remember our FREE Club 365 Activity Programme opens every day from tomorrow for the October school holidays. Primary school children entitled to free school meals can just turn up and enjoy lunch, sports and fun activities; NLC 365 Club – More Info
Date of Issue: 14th October 2022
Welcome to this week’s Head Teacher’s Update.
October Week Holiday
School and Nursery will close at 3pm on Friday 14th October 2022 for the October Week Holiday. We re-open on Monday 24th October 2022 at the usual times. I hope you have a lovely break.
Firework Safety Competition
We are pleased to announce that Layla from P7 has won the primary category in the Firework Safety competition for Scottish SPCA. Well done! We are all very proud of you.
New Lunch Menu Week Beginning 5th September 2022
Changes below to the school lunch menu beginning after the October Week holiday.
Please ensure you take a look at and discuss with your child what options they will like at School Dinners. There often isn’t an alternative after ordering.
Monday 24th October – Sandwiches will be Cheese/Tuna instead of the Ham/Cheese option stated below.
Thursday 27th October – Special Halloween Menu
R16 Visit to Emirates Arena
R16 enjoyed a visit to the netball world cup this week. They had a great time supporting Wales as one of the home nation teams.
Halloween Disco
Tickets are still availavle for our Parent Council Halloween Disco.
What’s On
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