The school is growing increasingly concerned about the amount of mobile phones that are in the school and the degree to which children feel they can be used.  Please be aware that mobile phones are not allowed in school nor can they be used by pupils whilst they are in school.  This is strictly forbidden.  If your child has a phone then they are required to hand this into the office and it can be uplifted prior to them leaving school each day.  Pupils are free to use their phone once they have left school grounds.   The school greatly appreciates the support of all parents in this regard.  Please contact the school if you have a query in relation to this matter.

Please remember that Thurs. 24th Sept. is an in-service day.  Children do not attend school that day.  September weekend is Frid. 25th and Mon. 28th Sept. The school is closed.  School re-opens on Tues. 29th Sept.

Remember further restrictions for people in North Lanarkshire are now in force following an increase of coronavirus cases.

During lockdown both school staff and parents had to work together to promote learning at home.  Virtual/remote learning became the new normal.  Now that we are back at school the importance of digital learning  remains as we build upon the great partnership work that took place during those months.  You will have noticed that all staff are now beginning to issue homework, after a period of assessment, that is in digital form.  Please note previous posts if you are having difficulties accessing glow, teams or have been requested to change your password.  Please check schoolbags for any communication coming from your child’s teacher in regard of homework.  It is vitally important that children complete assigned tasks as we aim to address gaps in learning and get children back on track.  Only through working in partnership can we make the difference.

We are delighted to welcome Miss Livingston to the staff team.  Miss Livingston will cover Room 9 on a Mon and Tues, Room 15 on a Wed and Room 1 on a Friday.  Miss Livingston will cover Mr McInttyre’s timetable as he has now moved to another etablishment.

Please note Mrs McGlone will cover Room 4 for the next 2 weeks.

Please show consideration to pupils and parents and do not park on the zig zag lines around the school.  They are there for the safety of all.  Signage around the school acts as a reminder for all.  Please park and stride – parking is available at the Time Capsule and St. Augustine’s Church Car park.  There is plenty of parking available for all.  It is not acceptable to drop off at the zig zags.

Please note the main entrance is not a drop off zone and all children are expected in the school yard for start of the day prayers that commence at 9.00am.

It has been great to see how well children have settled into the new school session. Non moreso that our new Pr. 1 pupils who have been an absolute delight. Both our Pr. 1 teachers have spoken highly of how well children have adapted to school life.  It is a real credit to them how well they have transitioned bearing in mind their nursery experiences ceased in March.  We look forward to getting to know the new parents who have joined our school community in the coming year.  We are also delighted to have a nursery class who joined us in August. Currently they are sited in the Time Capsule as we await the completion of school adaptations to create our nursery class accommodation.

Please find attached a document to help access Glow / Teams where we are now sharing homework and will use in the event of school closure.

Should you already have the Teams app on your device simply login with your Glow ID and password.

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