Wet mornings

Motherwell, UK Wednesday Scattered showers 17 °C There is likely to be wet weather again tomorrow, and no doubt throughout the coming session.  As you are fully aware we have staggered starts, finishes and breaks in place in order to comply with COVID guidance. Previously we  allowed all pupils to gather in the hall between 8.40am and 8.55am on wet mornings. Pupils were supervised by the school management team. This

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Some further updates on return to school

Video Guides Further to our previous letter, video guides have been posted on MPS Parent Helper Facebook page. These should enhance parent understanding of processes and help ease anxiety parents and children may be feeling about the return to school. Parents on school campus We have been asked to explicitly draw parents’ attention to a key part of the council risk assessment which will be strictly enforced. • Only pupils

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Young Scot Card Update

Due to the Coronavirus crisis we have been unable to process Young Scot cards for P7 pupils – our usual timescales and processes were completely disrupted as you might imagine.  The card production bureau, which services the whole of Scotland and beyond had to close its doors during the lockdown, and has only just re-opened, however they are still not able to accept large bulk files due to limited capacity

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Position Statement on Remote Learning May 2020

Muirhouse Primary School Position Statement on Remote Learning May 2020 Please find a position statement outlining what you can expect from Muirhouse Primary in terms of remote learning. As stated, this position is likely to change and evolve over time, but we hope it helps to provide an overview of the current position.

Uniform Information

UNIFORM There are many versions of our uniform; polo shirts, shirts and ties, cardigans, pullovers, sweatshirts, tank tops, school dresses and school trousers, skirts and pinafores. Grey and black trousers/skirts/pinafores have both been considered acceptable up until now and will continue to be, however if buying any new trousers, skirts or dresses you are asked to get grey whenever possible. It is appreciated that this can be more difficult in

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Online safety and group chats

With children being isolated for such a long period, many will be spending an increased length of time online and in group chats.  Whilst this is a good way for our young people to remain connected, parents should be aware that some of the content of group chats can become inappropriate or even cause upset and distress to some participants. Please speak to your child about using group chats in

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