Category Archives: Whole School

Letter to Parent / Carers

Dear Parent/Carer,

Councillor Frank McNally , Convener of Education & Families and Derek Brown, Executive Director of Education & Families, have written t all parents and carers to outline plans for children and young people to return to schools and early learning and childcare settings after the summer break.

The letter can be found in the link below

20200527064430_Lettertoparentscarers

The letter can also be found on the North Lanarkshire website

http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schoolplans

Head Teacher Update

Every month the Parent Council meet to discuss school business and plan for action to support the school.  Mr.Kirley (Parent Council Chairperson) has been in contact with the school and a Head Teacher Report was provided.  The update reflected the work that has taken place whilst the school gates have been closed since the lockdown commenced in March.  Please see below.

Head Teacher Update – May 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week Beg. 26th May

We hope you all enjoyed a peaceful and rested holiday weekend?  Whilst it may not have been a holiday weekend like ones experienced in the not too distant past (with day trips, large family gatherings, trips to the shops, meals out etc) we hope it was a weekend in which you could treasure and spend quality time with the people who mean the most to you.  For many members of our school community the pace of life may have slowed leading to new ways of working and changes to  daily routines whilst for many others they may have found that their work routine has provided more pressure and added challenges.  Everyone in our community has felt the impact of this virus on their day to day life and many may have sadly been  more directly impacted  and we keep them in our prayers.  Our children are now  feeling the impact of being away from school and experiencing  so many weeks without seeing friends and extended family.  These unprecedented times have impacted upon us all but please be assured that, we, as a school community are here to support as much as possible during these trying times.  Please don’t hesitate to contact  myself for advice or support. From the outset of lockdown we have perfectly  understood the challenges that every household may be experiencing whilst also meeting the needs of your child/ren.  This has been no mean feat and we applaud your efforts to engage with remote learning and to encourage your children to continue their studies.  The response of the children, their level of engagement, their motivation and continued good spirit has been an inspiration to all staff and is all the motivation we need to continue.  Please remember to check glow for teacher updates and encourage your child to say hi.  We love and miss every child and look forward to planning their return to school in August.  Further updates will follow in terms of how this will look for the new term.  Please check the school blog, twitter and school Facebook for updates.

Please continue to take care and God Bless

Mrs C.Docherty

Video for First Communicants

Yesterday would have been the First Communion Day for the children of Room 11 and 12.  As a staff team we have always celebrated with the Parish community this wondrous day in the lives of our Pr. 4 pupils and our thoughts and prayers were with them yesterday. We miss the children greatly and hope and pray that the time will come soon when we will see each other in school and can then plan their First Communion Day.

Father Kane has keenly felt for our pupils and made a video message that also featured Deacon David and the Pr.4 staff team.  Father has shared this on his social media platforms.  We have also shared links our Facebook and Twitter so please check it out and share it with your child.  We miss our children and are looking forward to the day when we can welcome them all back to school.

Please clip on the link below.

First Communion Video

 

 

Week beg. 18th May

Another week of remote learning lies ahead for us all and we are delighted that so many of our children are engaging with glow and completing the tasks set by their teachers.  It is not easy keeping momentum going at home but we are astounded on a weekly basis by the commitment shown by our children to their studies.  The support of yourselves as parents has never been more crucial to provide encouragement and guidance to your children in these unprecedented times. There is no doubt your children are developing and displaying great skills as successful learners, responsible citizens, effective contributors and confident individuals.  We sincerely thank you for your support since the 23rd of March and kindly ask that you continue to work in partnership with ourselves and encourage your child(ren) to enage in their studies at home and to keep them on track in their learning.  As we have said many times before we don’t doubt the challenges that this involves at home as you juggle your own work, younger family members and not to forget the constant round of cleaning, shopping and meal preparation. Please review what tasks have been set by your child’s teacher and make a timetable that suits your family and do what is achievable.  We don’t want any family to feel pressured or overwhelmed.  Please take care, stay safe and connected.

God Bless

Mrs C.Docherty