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.
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
Primary 7 Visit to Strathclyde Park: October 2022
Dear Parent,
Please use the link below to access information about the forthcoming visit to Strathclyde Park, thank you.
Staffing and Classes: August 2022
Dear Primary 1 Parent,
Our staffing has been confirmed for next session. There will be two Primary 1 classes. The children will not be separated into classes immediately but will be taught by both of our Primary 1 teachers, Miss McEleney and Mrs Boyce.
We’re looking forward to seeing all of the children in August and hope that you all have a lovely summer break!
School Handbook
Please find a link to the school handbook below, thank you.
NL Fuel Hardship Fund: Deadline 5pm on Monday 7th February 2022
Fuel Hardship Payment
Who can apply
To be eligible for this one off payment of £150 you must:
- Be a parent or carer with at least one child living at home (they could be over 16 if you are still receiving child benefit for them);
OR
- Be aged 16-24 yrs. If you are in this age bracket you don’t need to have a child at home to qualify.
In addition, you must:
- Be a householder*;
- Have savings of less than £700;
- Have a net annual income of less than £26,600, (assuming you have a regular income, this is the same as having less than £2,217 per month or less than £511 per week);
- Be entitled to Council Tax Reduction (we will check this).
If you do not currently receive Council Tax Reduction, you should still meet with all other criteria and have no recourse to public funds.
Please note any disability benefits (DLA/PIP/AA) are disregarded and not included as income.
*Only 1 application per household please. All applications will be verified via the council tax scheme and any duplicate applications will be rejected.
When and how to apply
Applications will be accepted from 13 January 2022. The deadline will be 7 February at 5pm. The form will be removed after this time.
So don’t delay, APPLY HERE.
When successful applicants will receive the payment
The process of making payments to successful applicants will begin during the third week in February.
Additional support for applicants
Applicants will also be offered free support and assistance from our team of experts within the council and our partner agencies. You will be asked if you would like to speak to someone about your benefits, debt advice and budgeting. You will also be offered advice on how stay warm while reducing your energy costs.
Could you be entitled to our one off fuel payment?
North Lanarkshire are launching this fund to help people who are particularly likely to be “feeling the pinch” this winter.
The fund is part of Scottish Government’s contribution to support people during the pandemic. It is a limited pot of money which means that the council may have to close the scheme early if demand exceeds the level of funding available.
A Message from the PTA
Dear Parents,
Please read a message from the PTA below:
21st 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
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
Good Luck!
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:
