Thanks to Warren, Chris & Robin who came along from Plan Bee today to talk in our assembly. We learned about honey bees & got to have a look at a hive, the smoker & try on bee keeping suits!

At the assembly, Primary 5 showcased their ‘Bee Movie’ – they wrote the script & acted in the movie. Warren was very impressed! Primary 5 were also presented with their adoption certificates for the bees they have adopted 🙂

We are absolutely loving this sunny weather & it’s been great to see so many classes taking their lessons outdoors. I thought I’d take this opportunity to send out a wee reminder to put sun cream on your child in the morning so we can keep everyone safe in the sun 🙂

The children have been given their Beat the Street fobs today. They have also been given a parent/carer envelope which contains a card for you to join in!

You can find a map online at Beat the Street Northlan

Let’s get out & enjoy the sunshine!

Nursery parents are invited to come along to a parents workshop tomorrow afternoon at 3pm. The workshops will run on a Wednesday for the next 4 weeks. This week’s workshop will focus on your child’s development from birth & start to explore behaviour management.

Just a reminder that all children are encouraged to take part in the Big Pedal for the next fortnight. As part of the initiative children (& their parents/carers) can cycle or scooter to school. Their teacher will record the number of children taking part each day – even if you can only manage one day a week, give it a go!

More information can be found here

The Big Pedal

We are very excited to have a special guest presenting at our assembly this Friday. We are looking forward to welcoming Warren Bader CEO  of Plan Bee to our assembly & finding out all about his job & the important role of honey bees.

As Primary 5 have been learning about bees, they will have the opportunity to adopt & name a bee! We are hoping that they will receive their adoption certificates at the assembly on Friday. Perhaps they will also be able to showcase their ‘Bee Movie’ to Warren!

You can find out more information about Plan Bee here

Plan Bee Ltd

As a school, we are continually trying to support parents in managing the treatment of head lice. Below is a link to the most up to date information from NHS. As always, we would encourage all parents to check their child’s hair regularly and should you have any queries then please contact the school.

NHS Head Lice Information

All children are welcome to take part in The Big Pedal 18th – 29th April, by cycling or scootering to school.

For more information you can check out their website http://bigpedal.org.uk/

During the fortnight the children will be encouraged to think about making their journey to school healthier.

To all of the parents and pupils,

A huge thank you to you all for my wonderful send off today. I will miss you all and it has been my honour and privilege to have had the opportunity to work with you and help you on life’s journey over the past 11 years. I leave with the values that Woodlands is built upon ingrained in my approach to life within a school and therefore will take a part of Woodlands with me wherever I go.

After the Spring holiday I will begin an exciting new chapter in my career as Depute Head Teacher in Heriot Primary in Paisley and do so with many wonderful memories from the 11 years that I have been privileged to work in Woodlands.  Don’t underestimate the role you all play in helping to make Woodlands Primary, in my opinion the best school in North Lanarkshire.

I wish you all good health, happiness and success in the future and I look forward to seeing you all at the school show in June.

Best wishes

Craig McCrorie

Happy Holidays Everyone! Have a great Spring Holiday and we will see you all on Monday 18th April at 9am. (8.40am for Nursery)