This week as part of our Anti-Bullying focus the police attended all assemblies and spoke to the children. Constable Maxwell joined both assemblies to speak to the children and also to celebrate the great achievements of children this week.
Growth Mindset Evening
Apologies to all but the previously published date in the newsletter for the Growth Mindset Information Evening has had to be re-scheduled until Thursday 23rd Nov . at 6.00pm. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Scottish Government Autism Consultation
Please see below the link to the invitation and arrangements for the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Scottish Strategy for Autism in Glasgow. This is an opportunity for people to record their views regarding autism services and the autism strategy.
https://autismnetworkscotland.cmail20.com/t/View/t/4D11587A369716B2
Rag Bag Collection Day
A huge thank you to everyone who responded to our clothes appeal last week. We managed to fill our donation bin and also gather a huge amount of additional bags full of clothes and shoes.
Consultation on Free Transport
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.
PTA Fundraiser
Our PTA ladies are raffling a gorgeous and very expensive gold and diamond necklace with a retail value of £750. It is a beautiful 18carat white gold pendant with a 0.1 carat white diamond. Raffle tickets are priced at £5.00 for this necklace and will be available at the PTA Ladies Night this Friday at the Parish Centre.
Launch of Anti-Bullying Week
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.
Monday Assembly Award Winners
Congratulations to the Pr. 5 – 7 boys and girls who were recognised for their accomplishments in school last week. Lots of excellent School Ambassadors and Good Citizens standing alongside pupils recognised for their achievements.
PTA LADIES NIGHT
Reminder – PTA Ladies Night – Frid. 17th Nov. at Parish Centre. Tickets £5.00.
Lunch Menu
