***This page is currently being updated. (5/5/23)
We have created this area of our blog to help us to support the children and families who will transfer from nursery to Wishaw Academy primary school this coming session. We encourage parents and carers of these children to follow us on our official school Twitter page https://mobile.twitter.com/WishawAcademy and to regularly check in with this area of the blog for updates. If you have any further questions please email enquiries-at-wishaw@northlan.org.uk
Starting school at Wishaw Academy Questionnaire:
Please fill in the following starting school questionnaire to help us get to know as much about your child as possible. This will help us create a happy and healthy transition for your child from nursery to our school.
https://forms.gle/krXE1YgeToKKWqb48
Placing request decisions update:
All placing requests decisions for session 2023/24 have been made.
(5/5/23)
Meet the current WAPS Team 2022/23
Meet our SLT, who are looking forward to welcoming you all to WAPS.
To be updated.
Tour of our school
https://www.facebook.com/831617050251920/posts/3078492872230982/?vh=e
Mrs Collins our Acting Principal Teacher has been busy visiting nurseries and preparing for your child’s visits to our school. An information letter will be sent home shortly with dates for transition events.
(4/5/23)
We will provide each child with a home learning pack with a variety of fun activities to help prepare your child for school. This will be issued during their visit. Resources to help with this have also been uploaded below.
Getting ready for school poster
Buddy to the Rescue by Carolyn Begg
Supporting your child with literacy, numeracy
Here is a ‘Starting School ’ story for you all to enjoy. Read along with Mrs Beadie (Head Teacher).
https://www.facebook.com/WAPS.PARENTS/videos/2554530338130859/?
NLC Activities:
Developing an understanding of number
Storyline Online – Early First
School update section:
Latest update Mrs Beadie 12/5/22
Meet our P1 teaching staff for session 2022-23. (To be confirmed)
We are looking forward to meeting you all in August. Mrs Collins our Acting PT will contact your nursery this term to help your transition to WAPS. Your parents will hear from us shortly to find out which one of us will be your P1 class teacher. They will be in touch very soon. We are all so excited!
B1 Mrs Perriman Meet the teacher
P1 – Bay 2 Mrs Collins Meet the Teacher
P1 – PR Mrs Beadie Meet the Teacher
