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Head Teacher Update – 28th November 2022

Head Teacher Update – 28th November 2022

Parents Meetings – Thursday 1st December

Parents Meetings will take place on Thursday 1st December.

If you have not yet made a booking, please do so as soon as possible using information provided via Groupcall email.

If you have any queries regarding Parent appointments, please contact the school office between 10pm – 2pm and someone will answer your query as soon as possible.

Christmas Arrangements

Please click below to download a guide to all our Christmas events:

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St Andrews Day – Non-Uniform Day – Wednesday 30th November

Pupils are invited to dress in blue & white, or add tartan to their outfit on Wednesday 30th November to celebrate the patron saint of Scotland. Suggested donation £1. As always a donation is welcome but not necessary to take part.

Non Uniform Days

Our pupil council have been gathering views from class pupils and have decided on a number of non-uniform days across the school year. We hope you find this information useful.  As always a donation is welcome but not necessary to take part. Click on the link below to see the planned days.

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Fuel Hardship Payment

If you are a householder in North Lanarkshire, in work, on a low income, and not receiving any means- tested benefits you could be eligible for a payment of £150. Income limits have changed so please check again if you’ve previously ruled yourself out. http://ow.ly/RMIp50Lr7g9

Lunch Menu 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.

Upcoming Diary Dates:

  • Saturday 3rd December 2022: Parent Council Christmas Fayre (10am – 1pm)
  • Wednesday 7th December 2022: School Christmas Lunch
  • Wednesday 7th December 2022: Parent Council Christmas Movie Night  (3pm – 5pm)
  • Thursday 8th December 2022: Christmas Jumper Non-Uniform Day
  • Monday 12th December 2022: R10 & R16 Christmas Party
  • Tuesday 13th December 2022: R10 & R16 Christmas Party
  • Wednesday 14th December 2022: P1 Nativity Performance
  • Thursday 15th December 2022: R7 & R9 Christmas Party
  • Friday 16th December 2022: Christmas Assembly
  • Friday 16th December 2022: Christmas Panto Performance

 

  • Monday19th December 2022: R17 & R13 Christmas Party
  • Tuesday 20th December 2022: R3 & R5 Christmas Party
  • Wednesday 21st December 2022: R1 & R2 Christmas Party
  • Thursday 22nd December 2022: School Closes at 2.30pm

HT Update 28.10.22

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

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.

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