On Friday all pupils return to Woodlands Primary School.

We have thoroughly enjoyed having the children in school over the last two days. Please remember to only arrive at the gate at your allocated coloured zone. This will help us adhere to the Scottish Governments advice regarding social distancing (2 metres). Also, could we please ask that if possible people refrain from smoking where children are passing.

We will continue with our staggered start and finish time. With children that starting at either 9:00am or 9:10am and collected at 3:00am or 3:10am.

Classes that should attend at 9:00 (At allocated gate from 8:55) are:
Primary 1 – Miss Donald Start time – 9:00am (Green Zone)
Primary 2 – Mrs Lang Start time – 9:00am (Red Zone)
Primary 4 – Mrs Maher – Start time – 9:00am (Blue Zone)
Primary 5 – Miss Nimmo Start time – Start time – 9:00am (Yellow Zone)
Primary 5/6 – Miss Donaldson – Start time – 9:00am (Yellow Zone)
Primary6/7 – Mrs Pollock – Start time – 9:00am (Blue Zone)

Classes that should attend at 9:10 (At allocated gate from 9:05) are:
Primary 1/2 – Miss Murray Start time – 9:10am (Green Zone)
Primary 2/3 – Mrs Lennon – Start time – 9:10am (Red Zone)
Primary 3 – Mrs Bellamy Start time – 9:10am (Yellow Zone)
Primary 4/5 – Mrs Macleod – Start time – 9:10am (Blue Zone)
Primary 6/7 Miss McEwan – Start time – 9:10am (Blue Zone)
Primary 7 – Miss Park – Start time – 9:10 am (Yellow Zone)

Nursery children should be dropped off at 8:45 and picked up at 3.15pm
White Zone: Nursery Drop off and collection.

Thank you for your support.

Children must enter the school grounds through the following zones. They are not allowed to cross into or through any other coloured zones. Parents are not permitted within the school grounds including the carpark. We would advise that children arrive 5 minutes prior to their start time and that parents leave promptly after their children enter. Staff will be in each of the playgrounds to support the children and SMT will be at the gates to support them in entering.

Green Zone: Primary 1 – Miss Donald  Start time – 9:00am

Primary 1/2 – Miss Murray  Start time – 9:10am

Red Zone: Primary 2 – Mrs Lang  Start time – 9:00am

Primary 2/3 – Mrs Lennon – Start time – 9:10am

Yellow Zone: Primary 3 – Mrs Bellamy Start time – 9:10am

Primary 5 – Miss Nimmo Start time – Start time – 9:00am

Primary 5/6 – Miss Donaldson – Start time – 9:00am

Primary 7 – Miss Park – Start time – 9:10 am

Blue Zone: Primary 4 – Mrs Maher – Start time – 9:00am

Primary 4/5 – Mrs Macleod – Start time – 9:10am

Primary6/7 – Mrs Pollock – Start time – 9:00am

Primary 6/7 Miss McEwan – Start time – 9:10am

White Zone: Nursery Drop off and collection.

Children that start at 9:00 can be collected at 3:00. Children that start at 9:10 can be collected from 3:10.

Children must enter through the zone indicated in their letter.

Children will stand in the circles outside of their class.

The classrooms are all cleaned and ready for the children to return tomorrow.

Children will be given a working pack to ensure that they have access to all the educational resources that they need.

Remember that this week is slightly different.

Wednesday – Primary 1-3 (Primary 1 – 10:00am -2:00pm) One P1 parent can enter the playgound on this day with their child.

Thursday – Primary 1, 4,5, 6 and 7 (Primary 1 – 10:00 am – 2:00pm)

Friday – All pupils return 

Breakfast Club – Woodlands Primary school currently does not have a breakfast club due to staffing. We hope to have this up and running as quickly as possible.

Please show your child this cartoon North Lanarkshire have made to let them know about some changes that have taken place at school before they go back this week. There will be lots of help and support from teachers and staff if your child wants to talk about any worries they may have.

Please show your child this cartoon we've made to let them know about some changes that have taken place at school before they go back this week.

There will be lots of help and support from teachers and staff if your child wants to talk about any worries they may have. pic.twitter.com/WC2Lb9Bkfc

— NorthLanCouncil (@nlcpeople) August 10, 2020

Things will be a bit different when we return for the new school year. It is important that we follow strict procedures to keep everyone safe while there is still any risk of the coronavirus spreading again.

We are taking cash out of the process which will help reduce the spread of the virus.

For you to use the online payment service, you need to register with MyAccount, the simple and secure sign-in service for accessing online public services in Scotland. It provides people living in Scotland with the ability to set up an online account and use it – using a single user name and password to access a growing range of online public services.

Click here to register for Online payments

A reminded that children moving from Primary 3 into Primary 4 no longer receive a free lunch. If you think you qualify for a free school meal or clothing grant you can apply using the following link.

Free meal/clothing grant

The new lunch menu can be accessed from the link.

Menu Link

We look forward to welcoming children back to school from this Wednesday.

Please read the attached document carefully, it contains all information for the safe return to school. Key points to note:
– Classes will form bubbles, children can interact with those in their class but will not cross over with those in other classes.
– Staggered start/finish as indicated in your letter in June.
– Children must enter through the coloured zone as indicated in June, no parents can enter the school grounds. Staff will be on hand at the gates to guide children.
– School uniform should be worn – if possible stick to polo/sweatshirt and school trousers/skirt.
– Limit items brought to school including bags as these will not be required. Bring a filled water bottle and snack/lunch.
– Teachers remain mostly unchanged, any changes will be indicated by text tomorrow.
– Nursery children should attend as per the dates given in June.

Click on the link to see the Woodlands PS Infograph

Below is information from the Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Uniform Bank

PRE-LOVED SCHOOL UNIFORM GIVEAWAY

In previous years, we’ve tried to support as many families as possible, and help re-use as many uniforms as we can, through uniform exchange and giveaway events.

If you are in need of a helping hand with school uniform this summer, please get in touch.

We have a range of pre-loved stock, from blazers and branded uniform/coats to trousers, skirts and shirts/blouses.

If we have the items you need, we’ll let you know and give you a time slot to collect (in early August).

Please submit what you need in the following format. Please DO NOT include the names of your children. We simply need size/age and gender (and school for branded items).

E.g. Grey jumpers x 2 – age 5-6 – girl

E.g. Cumbernauld Academy blazer – size 32 – girl

E.g. Westfield Primary tie

We are expecting a large volume of requests, so please give us time to process your request. We are providing this service in addition to our standard referral process.

Please note, if you are facing real hardship at the moment, you may wish to seek a referral through our standard process, and we are then able to provide everything your child needs for school, including school bag and shoes, with a mix of pre-loved and new items. Referrals can be made on your behalf by a range of organisations and professionals, including schools, social workers, health visitors, Citizens Advice, foodbanks and other charities such as One Parent Families Scotland.

Here is a link to the referral Form

http://www.cumbernauldkilsythcare.org.uk/

Free school meal and clothing grant is now available. Click on the link below for information and to apply.

Free school Meals/clothing Grant

We would like to wish the children, families and friends of Woodlands Primary School a restful, fun and safe summer holiday from all the staff at Woodlands.

Ever wonder what the teachers get up to during lockdown.

Wonder no more…

The link below will take you to all updates on local authority plans for all young people to return to education on August 12. Remember this can change as government guidance is issued.

northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schoolplans