Quick reminder that our Sponsored Danceathon is today. Children can wear their PE clothes. If children have lost their sponsor sheet, please do not worry. Any monies collected can be handed into the office today or after the October break. Thank you for your continued support.
School will close at 3pm today as usual. We hope you all have a wonderful October break. See you all again on Monday 19th October!
For those parents that have managed to successfully link to Parents Portal, your child’s Term 1 tracking report will now be available to view through the portal. We are currently sitting with just over 80% of our families using Parents Portal which is a great achievement. If you are struggling in any way to try and get registered Miss McLelland, Head Teacher, and Mrs Denholm, clerical, will be available to try and help during our Parents’ Evening tomorrow evening, Thursday 8th October. Hopefully we can get as many parents online as we can.
We appreciate that families may already have made arrangements to attend, and we want to reassure you that this is not a decision we have taken lightly. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause.
A new date will be confirmed after the October break, with the rescheduled Parents’ Evening likely to take place in November. Where possible, for families who have already booked an appointment, we will endeavour to retain your existing appointment time.
Further information, including the confirmed date and arrangements, will be shared as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support.
Kind regards,
Miss McLelland
Head Teacher
Due to the September break there will be a change to the Lunch menu on Tuesday 29th September 2026.
Red Band: Spanish Chicken
Green Band: Fishless Fingers
Blue Band: Cheese or Chicken Sandwich
Soup – Lentil
Dear Parents/Carers,
Just a quick note to confirm that the Primary 4s First Holy Communion date is Saturday 15th May 2027.
Due to a delivery delay there will be a small change to the menu for tomorrow. There will be fish and chips as normal for red band but the green band option will be chicken goujons instead of quorn nuggets. There will still be the blue option of coronation chicken wrap.
Many thanks!
Dear Parents and Carers,
As part of our Meet the Teacher activities this afternoon, we would be grateful if you could complete our Homework Survey using either the QR code available in school or via the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/GXj045ei6m
Paper copies are available for families who do not have access to the internet; however, if possible, we would very much appreciate responses being submitted online.
Thank you for your support and feedback. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you into our school this afternoon.
Kind regards,
Miss McLelland
Head Teacher
Dear Parents/Carers,
We would like to make you aware that information and application forms for Deferred Entry to Primary 1 for Session 2027-2028 are now available on the North Lanarkshire Council website:
Deferred Entry to Primary School 2027-2028: Application forms for Deferred Entry
Please note that the deferred entry timeline has changed and now aligns with the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) admissions timetable.
If you are considering a deferred entry request for your child, parents/carers should complete the relevant form and return it to their current Early Learning and Childcare provider. The ELC provider is responsible for submitting completed applications to North Lanarkshire Council.
Please note that all children should still be registered for Primary 1 during the January 2027 enrolment period, even if you intend to request deferred entry. Parents/carers should indicate their intention to defer on the P1 enrolment form.As a reminder –
If you would like any further information or support regarding the deferred entry process, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Kindest regards,
Miss McLelland
Head Teacher
Dear Parents / Carers,
Just a quick reminder about our Meet the Teacher opportunity on Monday 14th September from 2.00pm until 2.45pm. The gate on Hozier St will be opened just before 2 and we’ll open the infant doors to allow parents to enter the building – staff will be on hand to direct you to your child(ren)s class(es).
This is an informal opportunity for you to visit your child’s classroom, meet their teacher, see some of the resources they use and gain an insight into their learning environment. We hope it will be a relaxed and enjoyable experience for both you and your child.
During the afternoon, you may even get the chance to take part in a short activity alongside your child, giving you an opportunity to experience a little of school life together.
Please note that this event is not intended for individual discussions about your child’s progress or specific needs. Dedicated appointments for these conversations will be available during our Parents’ Evening in October, where teachers will be able to spend time discussing your child’s learning in greater detail.
We very much look forward to welcoming you into school and sharing a small snapshot of your child’s learning environment with you.
Kind regards,
Miss McLelland
Head Teacher
Dear Parents/Carers,
The children in Primary 7 will bring home information and a consent form today for the Primary 7 Outdoor Education Programme run by North Lanarkshire Council at Palacerigg Country Park.
Our allocated week is 29 September to 2 October, which is a four-day week. As a result, there is a reduced cost for the programme (the usual cost is £125). Please refer to the letter/consent form that has been sent home with the children today. There is also a flyer which is too rich a document to send via mail – I will try to put this onto the school website where a copy of this will go.
Pupil Letter Consent Form – 2026-2027
Final – Outdoor Education booklet (002)
As in previous years, the School Fund will help to subsidise the cost for each child, bringing the overall cost down to £90 per pupil. This does not need to be paid before 29 September and, as outlined in the information and consent form, payments can be made over the coming months.
I would also like to reassure you that if the cost presents any difficulty for your family, please do not hesitate to contact either myself or Mr Deighan. We do not want cost to be a barrier to any child experiencing this valuable outdoor learning opportunity.
Our allocated week is much earlier this session than usual, so hopefully the good weather stays with us a little longer!
Danny McPhelim from the Outdoor Education Team will meet with pupils via a Teams call during the week before they attend. This will give children an opportunity to find out more about the activities and ask any questions they may have.
Children will attend and be dismissed from school as normal each day and will travel to and from Palacerigg by bus. They should bring:
Children may bring their own waterproofs, wellington boots and outdoor clothing if they wish, although these can also be provided. We ask that children wear their PE t-shirt along with their school jumper or cardigan and suitable outdoor clothing. I have also suggested to the children that they wear older clothes rather than new items, as they are likely to get muddy during activities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for all Primary 7 pupils and is often one of the highlights of their final year at primary school. We will provide any further information closer to the time.
Kindest regards,
Miss McLelland
Head Teacher
