Wishing everyone a very Happy Eid Al-Fitr!
Managing Stress and Anxiety Information Evening: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Dear Parent/Carer,
There is still time to sign up to the Managing Stress and Anxiety information evening which will be led by our Educational Psychologist, Susi Downey.
This is a great opportunity to learn how stress and anxiety impact on health and wellbeing and to learn how the body reacts to them also.
Please use the link below to indicate your attendance. The link will remain open until 11am on 1st February 2023.
Come and join us on Wednesday 1st February at 7pm – we look forward to seeing you there!
Primary 1 Registration: January 2023
Enrolment Information for Parents and Carers
REGISTRATION OF INFANT BEGINNERS
IN PRIMARY SCHOOL
SESSION 2023/24
Children who attain the age of 5 years between 1 March 2023 and 29 February 2024 should be registered for education during the week commencing Monday 16 January 2023.
Parents/carers should take their children to the appropriate local primary school during that week at the times(s) designated by the school concerned.
Birth certificates and a current council tax notice must be produced.
Information for parent/carers about the registration of children in schools can be obtained from any school or by visiting https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/primary-school-registration-p1.
Information on submitting an early entry request can be obtained from any school or by visiting https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/early-entry.
Information on submitting a placing request can be obtained from any school or by visiting https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/placing-requests
Choosing a school booklet can also be downloaded from the Scottish Government website at www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/11/10093528/0
Parent/carers who wish to defer entry for their child to Primary School and who wish to apply for an additional year of part time pre-school education should register their child for school as described above and complete the deferred entry application form which can be obtained from the Primary School.
Enquiries regarding Deferred Entry should be directed to the Head of Establishment in the first instance.
Further information regarding your catchment school can be obtained by visiting https://maps.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/public/inyourarea and selecting school catchments.
Dates and times for St. Barbara’s are as follows:
Monday 16th January: 11.15am – 12.30pm
Tuesday 17th January: 9.15am – 10.30am and 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Wednesday 18th January: 1.45pm – 2.45pm
Happy New Year and Welcome to the New Term!
We hope that you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year.
The new term begins tomorrow with breakfast club opening at 8.15am.
Have YOUR Say! Join the National Discussion on Education!
The children have been working on their responses to the current consultation on the future of Scottish education.
Everyone can contribute!
If you would like to have a say, please follow the link below to the Scottish Government Survey.
The survey closes on Monday 5th December 2022.
Overview
Please use this survey to tell us your hopes and ideas for the future vision of Scottish education.
The time has come for a new national discussion on education, one which will give everyone the chance to have their voice heard. We’re inviting everyone who has an interest in the future of our education system: children and young people, parents and carers, practitioners, and those in the wider Scottish community to pause, to reflect and to contribute to a future vision for Scottish education.
This survey is one of the ways you can take part.
Accessible Versions
Download the survey in Easy Read
Download the survey in Gaelic.
Download the survey in Mandarin
Download the survey in Punjabi
Download the survey in Ukrainian
Watch the survey in British Sign Language
Catholic Education Week 2022: Communion, Participation, Mission
NL Cost of Living Event: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
NL Council is hosting a ‘Cost of Living’ event in Muirfield Community Centre on 23rd November 2022.
Please find all relevant details in the leaflet below, thank you.
NL £150 Fuel Hardship Payments
Dear Parent,
Please find information below regarding fuel hardship payments available to residents on a low income but earning too much to be eligible for any other cost of living financial assistance provided by the Scottish or UK governments.
Applications open for fuel hardship payment
Low-income households in North Lanarkshire can apply for our £150 fuel hardship payment.
The payment is aimed at residents on a low income but earning too much to be eligible for any other cost of living financial assistance provided by the Scottish or UK governments.
Details of income thresholds and how to apply are available at www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/fuelpayment
The deadline for applications is 3 December at 5.00pm.
“We know that many people are worried about rising energy bills, so we are allocating £2.161 million to offer a one-off payment to households on a low income,” said Councillor Paul Kelly, Depute Council Leader.
“This is part of our eight-point cost of living action plan to help support residents who are trying to cope with spiralling living costs by providing a cash boost towards household bills.
“As part of the application process, we will also offer free support and assistance on benefits, debt and budgeting advice, and advice on staying warm while reducing energy costs.”
Information is also available at www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/benefits-and-money/cost-living-help.
Payments to successful applicants will begin at the end of October and will be made in the order that applications have been received.
Community News
Today the new play park in Muirhead was officially opened.
Prior to the big day a competition was held to name the park and to design a sign for it.
Many congratulations to Alfie Connell in Primary 6!
His suggestion was chosen for the new park which will now be known as:
The Marvellous Muirhead Park
Alfie was joined at the grand opening by children from Primaries 1-6 along with children from Chryston Primary and Jigsaw Family Learning Centre.
A great time was had by all in the fabulous Autumn sunshine!
October Sports Camps: Booking now OPEN!
Please use the link below to access more information about the camps along with booking details.
https://www.activenl.co.uk/?view=article&id=327:october-camps&catid=57
