gw09mckinneysheelah@glow

December 21, 2021

A Message from the PTA

Dear Parents,

Please read a message from the PTA below:

21^st December 2021

Dear Parents/Carers,

Firstly, we would like to say a massive Thank You and Well Done to our school community.
Advent was truly alive in our school community over the last few weeks. With the impact of Covid 19 and the financial hardship this has caused for families in our school community, the act of love and generosity was simply overwhelming.
Many thanks to all for the huge contributions which were greatly received. This is the true meaning of Christmas, ensuring we are all looking out for one another and doing what we can to help support each other.

It is in these uncertain times, that communities pull together, and it reminds us how important it is to show support and kindness to one another. The saying, ‘It takes a village to raise a child, well it takes a community to raise a school’ and for that we are grateful.

Many thanks also to all the staff of St Barbara’s for working tirelessly through very challenging times and for supporting our children and ensuring they enjoyed lots of festive fun in the build up to Christmas. Wishing all our families a Happy and Holy Christmas and every good wish for 2022.

Thanks

Pamela Connell

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

Infant Enrolment for August 2022

Dear Parent,

Children who attain the age of 5 years between 1 March 2022 and 28 February 2023 should register for starting Primary 1 in August 2022.

Please read this information prior to completing and sending your form, thank you.

Information

Infant Enrolment December 2021

Forms and Mailboxes

Enrolment forms

Enquiries Email List 2022

Please note that the deadline for completing enrolment forms is 24th January 2022. Thank you!

Penny the Panda welcomes all of our Primary 1 children!

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021

St. Barbara’s COP26 Challenges…10 Days to Make a BIG Difference!

St. Barbara’s COP26 Challenges

Today we launched our COP26 challenges in school so that we could contribute to the global effort to tackle climate change.

Below you will find ten challenges for families and the whole school community. Some are quick but others will take a little longer.

We would love to have your photographs and thoughts on those you attempt as a family.

You can email pictures to any staff member or straight to:

enquiries-at-st-barbaras@northlan.org.uk

COP26 Family Challenges

Good Luck!

October 4, 2021

HWB Survey: October 2021

This week the children in Primaries 3 – 7 will complete a brief HWB survey in school.

The link can be found below if you would like to view it:

September 28, 2021

NLC October Camp

September 20, 2021

Digital Access Survey

Dear Parent,

Please use the link below to complete the Digital Access. The survey will close on Wednesday 22nd September at 8pm. Thank you.

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

16th September Letter from the National Clinical Director

Dear Parent/Carer,

Please find a link below to a letter from the National Clinical Director, Jason Leitch, thank you.

Letter to Parents and Carers from Jason Leitch National Clinical Director 16 September 2021

August 25, 2021

COVID 19: Updated School Information

Updated COVID Information

25^th August 2021

Dear Parent/Carer,

I can confirm that we have had positive cases of Covid-19 across the school and NHS Lanarkshire’s Test and Protect team will be carrying out contact tracing.

The individuals are currently self-isolating at home.

Can I guide you to the letter on our website signed by Dr. John Logan, Acting Director of Public Health, NHSL which explains clearly the new procedure for schools when we are notified of a positive case within the school. A link to this letter can be found below:

Letter for the new term – schools – August 2021 – NHSL – v3 ML final

As previously detailed whole classes will no longer be asked to self-isolate if someone in the class tests positive for COVID-19. There will be no requirement for your child to self-isolate unless you are contacted by Test and Protect – the contact tracing service.

I would wish to reassure you that we have in place all the recommended infection prevention and control measures and a thorough cleaning programme for our building.

It remains important to remember that mixing socially in the community without maintaining physical distancing measures helps the virus to spread widely. It is therefore important that people remain vigilant and follow physical distancing guidance, including during school drop off and pick up. Pupils and staff should wash their hands thoroughly and regularly using soap and water for 20 seconds.

Individuals who experience any Covid-19 symptoms such as a cough, fever or loss of taste or smell, even if they are mild, should stay off school or work and get tested. Information on how to access testing is available at: www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test

If you have any questions about coronavirus please visit www.nhsinform.scot in the first instance, or call the helpline on 0800 028 2816.

Kind Regards

S. McKinney

Head Teacher

August 19, 2021

CLUB 365: Weekend Provision

Club 365 Weekend Provision

Club 365 weekend provision will resume from Saturday 21^st August 2021. The programme will allow pupils to enjoy a hot meal and participate in fun activities which will be delivered by coaching staff from 11.30am to 1.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Please click on the link below for more information, thank you.

https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/club-365-weekend-activity-programme

All Club365 enquiries can be directed to club365@northlan.gov.uk

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021

NHS: Public Health Lanarkshire 19th August 2021

Dear Parent,

Please read updated guidance from Public Health Lanarkshire below in respect of positive COVID cases in schools and subsequent isolation information. Thank you.

1. Letter for the new term – schools – August 2021 – NHSL – v3 ML final