St. John Paul II Primary School & Nursery Class, Viewpark

In our last newsletter, we issued a SAVE THE DATE for all Parents/Carers and P7 Children who are transitioning to Cardinal Newman in August 2024.

The staff of Cardinal Newman invite P7 Children and their Parents/Carers to attend a Parent Evening on Monday 18th March 2024 from 6pm – 7pm.

The event will take place in the school theatre and will consist of a Presentation from:

• the School Leadership Team
• Support for Learning
• Pupil Support Team
• Future Fridays
• Some S1 Stars

Information will also be given about the 2 Day Visit in May.

Day 1:  Thursday 16th May (9am to 3pm) followed by P7 Disco at Cardinal Newman (6pm – 7:30pm)

Day 2:  Friday 17th May (9am to 3pm)

Here is some information about our after school clubs.

1. Due to staff training there will be no Mini Vinnies or Athletics after school this week
2. All after school clubs will finish this week
3. Exception – Drama Club. This will run until the end of term.

Letters about new after school clubs will be issued after the Easter Holidays.

At our Lenten Mass on Friday our very first “Mini Vinnies” were enrolled.

Mini Vinnies are groups of primary school children who take for their example the work of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. This entails them meeting together to find ways in which they can help other people. Every year they make a promise to engage as well as they can in their work as Mini Vinnies.

Well done children, we can’t wait to see the positive impact you all have on our community.

We are on Week one for lunches this week.

Also a reminder about our daily Lenten Mass. Please join us, all are welcome

The Neurodevelopmental Service is offering a calendar of events and workshops for Parents/Carers.  These cover various topics to support families and are a great opportunity to work with those professionals with the most up to date knowledge and training.

Click below to see more detail and to get more information about booking.  If you would like to discuss this, please do get in touch with us!

Neurodevelopmental Service Calendar March 2024

In 2018, we established our current Values which are displayed around our school and have become very much part of our school ethos.

As part of this year’s Annual Improvement Plan we are looking at our Curriculum Rationale (the what, the when and the how things are taught!)   We are reviewing our Values as well as our Mission and Vision.  The kind of school we aspire to be, has a huge impact upon our Curriculum Rationale.    We want as many people who are involved in our school community as possible to have their say!  We would value your contribution.

We have put together a very short survey and would ask that you complete as soon as possible.  It won’t take you long… we promise!  Simply click HERE to take part.

Thank you!

North Lanarkshire Council’s Educational Psychology Service is offering a free online workshop for Parents on Thursday 15th February 2024 from 2:30pm – 4pm.  For more information on this and to find the link to join the meeting, please click the link below.  Sleep, as we know, is so important.  But sleep is becoming more and more of an issue for many young people.  If you would like some help and advice, then this is for you!

February 2024 Parent sleep workshop leaflet

NHS Lanarkshire will be in school on 19th February to carry out dental checks for P1 and P7 children.  To access the letter from them, please click HERE.

The have also created a video for your information and you can access this by clicking HERE.

IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR CHILD TO HAVE THIER DENTAL CHECK then you must write to the school to inform us within one week of receiving this information which has been texted to all P1 and P7 Parents/Carers on 1st February 2024.

Please see information below that we have been asked to circulate to parents:

Solihull: Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour – 10-week course starting Thurs 1^st February 9.30am, Tannochside PS Community Room.

Next course starting Thurs 18^th April 6pm, Bellshill Academy Wellbeing Room.

Please contact Lynsey, CLD (Schools), hughesl@northlan.gov.uk or 07812 501 821 with any questions or to book a place.

CLD Adult learning will be starting a new digital skills group in Viewpark Library.

Learners can bring their own device or use the desktops devices there.

First date is 30^th January 2024 but learners can join at any time throughout the year.

Please get in touch using the details on the poster if interested.