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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

NLC Primary School Menu

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

Proposed Industrial Action – 6th – 8th September

It is intended that all early years establishments, nurseries, primary, secondary and additional support needs schools will be closed between Tuesday 6 and Thursday 8 September (inclusive) due to industrial action which is affecting many councils across Scotland.

The industrial action by UNISON and Unite trade unions affects all staff (with the exception of teachers) in early years, nursery and school settings.

Children should not attend school during the three days of strike action. There will be online learning for children and young people over the three days.

Schools and educational establishments cannot operate for pupils without janitorial, cleaning, catering, technicians, early years and other school support staff.

Teachers, early years and other support staff who are not striking, will continue to work from their place of work over the strike days.

If you are in receipt of free school meals on the basis of low income, we will make arrangements to reimburse you in the same way as the free school meal summer payment. This will be through a direct payment to your bank account or via Paypoint voucher to your postal address and may take up to five working days.

We will be in touch regarding online learning for pupils before the strike days begin.

School will be open as normal on Monday 5th & Friday 9 September.

PE Kit

Black Shorts
White t-shirt
Gym shoes or trainers

If you child doesn’t have a white t-shirt then a Lawmuir polo shirt is acceptable.

To help us get to gym quickly try to wear your PE Kit under your school uniform. If this is not something you can do you will still be able to change.

Water Bottles

Please do not allow your child to bring an umbrella to school. These can be dangerous in the playground and could cause an accident. If you do use an umbrella we ask that parents take them home again when their child enters the playground.

Umbrellas

Wasps

To try and avoid stings pupils are having snack indoors before/after breaks for the time being. We will review this and let you know when it changes to be back outside. If you are in an upstairs class is would be helpful to have your snack in your bag rather than your lunch box (as these are left downstairs).

After School Clubs

Miss Harper has been working hard to arrange after school clubs for pupils. Look out for letters coming home offering these to you. Should you be successful a further letter will be issued asking you to give permission for your child.

More clubs and the details will be shared soon

P4-7 Basketball – Mondays

P1-3 Football – Wednesday

P4-7 Dance – Thursday

Lunch Menu Week Beginning 5th September 2022

It is Week 1 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.

IT Acceptable use

If you haven’t already done so, please return your IT acceptable use agreement form. If you need another one please email the school office

E: enquiries-at-lawmuir@northlan.org.uk

P1 & 2 Toothbrushing

Child Smile nurses will be visiting P1 & 2 classes next week to teach pupils about tooth brushing.

Parent Council

A reminder that a letter was issued this week about our Parent Council. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Parent Council, please express your interest by emailing the school office – enquiries-at-lawmuir@northlan.org.uk no later than Friday 2nd September.

More information can be found – here

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. Thanks

Pupil Council

This week pupils have the chance to put themselves forward to be their class pupil council rep. If your child is interested they should let their teacher kow who will conduct a class vote. Successful Reps will be announced after Wednesday 7th September.

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

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.

What’s On Next Week

HT Update – 16th January 2023