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Consultation on Free Transport

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North Lanarkshire Council’s Education Committee, at its meeting on 7th November 2017, agreed to consult on a proposal to increase the qualification for entitlement to free school transport for primary school pupils from more than 1 mile from their residence to their catchment school to more than 2 miles from their residence to their catchment school.

The consultation period opens on Monday 13th Nov. with links to the consultation pack available on the consultation web page at www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schooltransport.

Please note that responses are invited from any interested parties by e-mailing primarytransportconsultation@northland.gov.uk or by completing and returning  the consultation response (Appendix E) of the consultation document.

Primary 5, Primary 6, Primary 7, Whole School

Launch of Anti-Bullying Week

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This week there will be a whole school focus as it is Anti-Bullying Week.  This year’s theme is All Different, All Equal. At our assembly this morning we talked about why our school is unique and what makes us so special.  Everyone recognized that we are all different and have different interests and talents that all contribute to making us unique.  Celebrating our differences is important and we should ensure that everyone is treated with respect as we are all equal.  This will be the focus of work taking place in classes across the school this week.  At our assembly this morning PC Anneka joined us to talk about bullying behaviour, what it is, what impact it has on individuals and what we can do about it.  Learning to be tolerant of others and showing kindness and understanding will go a long way to ensuring all children feel equal and that the things that make us different are something to be celebrated.  Let’s hope this message is heard by everyone in our school community this week.

 

Whole School

What’s on This Week?

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This week classes across the school are engaged in their Enterprise projects developing skills for learning, life and work.  We are working in partnership with our fantastic PTA to help prepare for our Christmas Fair taking place in Saturday 3rd Dec.  Please keep the date in your diary.  Classes are also involved in Scottish Studies and are learning their song for our forthcoming St.Andrew’s Day concert on Thurs. 30th Nov.  Preparations are also now well underway for our Christmas Nativity and Show.  This week is also Ant-Bullying Week.  All in all St.Augustine’s is a hive of activity as always with children developing as confident individuals and successful learners.

Monday ASSEMBLY – 9.15 – 9.55, Pr. 5 – 7, Mrs. Docherty

St. Ambrose students to attend – pm

New Lanark College Students.– Eilidh Cox (Rm 1), Kayleigh Meechan (Rm 2) – Mon, Tues

Glasgow University students to use school for Seminar meeting – 9.00 – 11.30.

HANDBALL AFTERSCHOOL CLUB
Tuesday Launch of Toot Toot reporting platform for Pr. 7 pupils

Pr. 7 Junior Sports Leaders Training – lunchtime with Vikki Sadler

Miss Cameron – out for in-service – Literacy Difficulties –

FOOTBALL FRIENDSHIP LEAGUE – Pr. 7 – 3.30 – 4.30pm

NETBALL AFTERSCHOOL CLUB
Wednesday ASSEMBLY – Pr. 3.4 – 9.15- 9.55 Mrs. Fraser , Pr.1 – 2 – Mrs. Elliott- 10.45- 11.25am

EXCELLENCE AND EQUITY DAY –– Miss Cameron – class to be covered by Miss Hyland

COLLEGIATE NIGHT – Staff Working Parties – 3.00pm

Mrs. Docherty –attedning  Dignity at Work Presentation – Kildonan Street 4 – 5.30pm

FUN FITNESS AFTERSCHOOL CLUB

Pr.7 Information Evening – St.Ambrose – 6 – 8pm
Thursday Miss Ross/ Miss Cameron– out to attend -co-operative learning course– all day – classes covered by Miss Brolly and Mr. Furlong

Mr. O’Dowd – VERP training – am. Mis  Hyland to cover 11.45 onwards

Seasons for Growth – Mrs. Elliott – 1.30pm

ARTS & CRAFTS AFTERSCHOOL CLUB
Friday SPORTSHALL ATHLETICS – Pr.6/7 – qualifying pupils to represent school for this NL competitive event – Time Capsule

Paired Reading/ Storybag Exchange – Pr. 1  and 2

EXCELLENCE AND EQUITY DAY – Mrs. Elder– class to be covered by Miss Hyland

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Set up day for Credit Union

FUNDAMENTALS AFTERSCHOOL CLUB – Pr.2/3
Primary 5, Primary 6

Titanic Showcase Pr. 5 and 6

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The boys and girls of Room 13 and 16 presented their Titanic showcase in the gym hall this afternoon in full period costume.  They put together a full presentation that gave lots of interesting facts about the building of the Titanic and the disaster.  They complimented their presentation with drama, dance and music.  Well done boys and girls, you were truly wonderful despite a very dodgy microphone! Room 15 pupils hosted their showcase event in their class and put a lot of pressure on parents to answer their quiz questions.  The powerpoints and presentation skills on display were excellent. Fantastic work boys and girls, a real showcase of all the talent here at St.Augustine’s Primary.