This week we are delighted that we will be able to meet the children who will form our new Pr. 1 in August. It has no doubt been a strange few months for our new starts but we aim to familiarise our new pupils with the infant department, their class, meet their teacher and new classmates. All schools have taken different approaches to how this will take place as every school is unique. We aim to replicate our usual induction programme which means the children go to the class with their teacher (small groups of 8 pupils) for a period of 45 minutes. Parents will be invited to the school hall to meet the senior management team and to discuss transition.
Transition Visits for Pr. 7
St.Ambrose High School have done a fine job over the last few weeks providing a comprehensive transition programme to support our Pr.7 pupils and their move to high school in August. Whilst the video clips don’t replace the experience of actually being in the building they have been highly informative and have given a flavour of what to expect in each department. Mr. McMullen – Depute Head- has been in touch to invite pupils who require an enhanced transition and has provided the opportunity to visit the school. Those visits will take place on Tuesday 16th June.
St.Ambrose have now extended that invitation to all Pr. 7 pupils – as noted on a release on their twitter account. The dates are Wed. 17th and Thurs. 18th June. However, please note our pupils have benefitted from a visit to the school in November and have watched the virtual transition programme online. St.Ambrose is currently being used as a hub so there are staff and children working in the building. The impact of this means the visit will be short and restricted to two departments with only one pupil and one carer permitted to attend. Please check the details on St.Ambrose twitter to determine if you feel this visit necessary to support transition at this time.
Parent Update
Please review below the latest update from the school and where we are just now.
Parent/Schools Update – Letter from NLC 13.6.20
Please review link below to see latest letter issued by North Lanarkshire Council
Room 10 Gullwatch
By popular demand, we have a new edition of our Gullwatch series. On the roof outside Room 10 seems to be the spot for raising a family. This year’s chicks, Connor and Covid, are shown enjoying their lunch, brought to them by their doting parents.
Hope for Autism Services
Updated HOPE services flyer HOPE for Autism Telephone Helpline – COVID May 2020
Please find attached two updated service information guides received from Hope for Autism with important contact numbers and details of support available to families during this time.
Parent /Carer Letter – Schools Update
Please go to the links below for the latest update from NLC.
https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schoolplans
P7 Transition Project
We have been asked to share the attached project with our Primary 7 pupils as part of their transition to St Ambrose High School.
A document has been uploaded to the P7 Sharepoint and will be saved under ‘Daily Tasks’ that provides all the information you need to take part in this exciting project. We are sure you will enjoy this and look forward to seeing how you get on.
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
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
