Please see the information letter from Mrs Hart below.
Dear Primary 1 Parents and Carers,
We are looking forward to your child starting school and hope the children are feeling really excited. We know that your child’s first day may be an emotional experience for you so we want to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident with the arrangements for the first few days. We want the focus to be on a smooth and happy start to school life for you and your child.
The following information was provided on the final induction day in your child’s white envelope.
Drop off Day 1
- Please arrive at school between 30am and 10.00am. (Please make use of this staggered start to allow for a calm and settled start to the day).
- Enter by the main gate at the turning circle where pupils and staff will be there to direct you to our packed lunch area.
- Children and a maximum of 2 adults will be taken along to class in small groups to allow parents to see their child settled and take a quick photograph.
- Parents exit by the Primary 1 door – staff will be there to guide you.
Drop off Day 2 and 3
- Children should arrive at 00am through the Primary 1 gate ( next to sports pitch)
- Staff will be available to support the children as they make their way into the school building.
Collection Day 1, 2 and 3
- Children can be collected from 45pm.
- Parents enter through the Primary 1 gate and move to their allocated area.
P1a Mrs Wares – along path
P1b Mrs Canning/Mrs Steven – triangular area
P1c Mr Harkness – pitch and will be called forward
- Teachers will bring the children to the gateway and shout their name.
- When your child’s name is called please raise your hand and step forward making yourself obvious to the class teacher. Ensuring your child’s safe collection is always our main priority.
Collection from week beginning 21.08.23 onwards will be from 2.55pm at the Primary 1 gate.
I have provided a video from last year to help you visualise the arrangements. Please be aware that there is some information that has changed since then but I still felt the video was useful. Changed Information
Day 1 drop off is 9.30am-10.00am
Primary 1b is Mrs Canning and Mrs Steven
Primary 1c is Mr Harkness
Video Link (copy and paste address below into your search bar)
Lunch
Children can bring a packed lunch or have a lunch provided free by the school. If your child is ordering a school lunch please help the teacher by having a little chat with your child and discussing the menu www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-meals/meal-menus/primary-school-menu. Each morning your child’s class teacher will discuss the menu and place individual orders. It really helps if the children have had a chance to decide what they would like. Please inform the school of any dietary requirements or food allergies.
Bus/Aftercare/Collection
If your child is going to aftercare or going home on the school bus it is really important that parents inform the school by email or in writing to the class teacher. Let us know the days they will be using the service and any changes to the routine.
If a grandparent, relative or childminder will be collecting your child, it’s a great idea to introduce them to the class teacher at the gate. I’m sure you will appreciate your child’s safety is very important to us.
Thank you so much for your patience, cooperation and understanding. We look forward to working in partnership with you and can’t wait to see our new school pupils in their uniforms!!
Kindest regards.
Jennifer Hart
Depute Head Teacher
