Today’s announcement from the Scottish Government outlines the plan to reopen all schools on a full time basis from August.

We are currently considering the practicalities and implications of this announcement and will await further clarification and guidance from government, particularly in relation to public health and scientific advice.

Our priority is the safety of our pupils and staff across our network of primary, secondary and ASN schools, as well as our early learning and childcare settings.

We understand that you will have questions, and as this news was only announced today, we will make further information available on how this impacts on our schools andfacilities in the coming days.

We are preparing for pupils to return full-time to school on 12 August and we will be working closely with our schools and partners, including our early years and childcare provision to establish our plans, which we will communicate as soon as we are in a position to.

Gerard McLaughlin
Head of Education (North)

Well done to everyone that got involved in the NLC Virtual Sports Day. Even though the weather was a bit wet the pictures on Twitter looked amazing. Here’s hoping we can have our usual sports day next year!

Now its time for the cool down!

Count up the points you earned by taking part, use the information on the resource pack to help.

Resource Pack

You can now print off your certificate.

Gold

Silver

Bronze

It’s main event time!

Here is the list of events and equipment you will need to participate in the virtual sports day.

Don’t forget to tweet videos and photos tagging @WoodlandsCnauld and @NLActiveSchools with the hashtag #NLSportsDay

Here is the resource pack if you need more information.

Resource Pack

Welcome to our first virtual sports day!

Before we begin its time to warm up.

Here is a timeline for todays Virtual Sports Day.

#NLSportsDay | 22nd June

🚨SNEAK PREVIEW🚨

Next event….Wellie Toss!

Do you think YOU can beat Archie? He’s very excited to see all your attempts on Monday! @nlcpeople @sportscotland pic.twitter.com/ku7Oj4tG6m

— NLActiveSchools (@NLActiveSchools) June 16, 2020

#NLSportsDay | 22nd June

🚨SNEAK PREVIEW🚨

Next event….3 Legged Race!

You need a helper for this one.

Do you think YOU can beat Archie? He’s very excited to see all your attempts on Monday! @nlcpeople @sportscotland pic.twitter.com/nOgvONkFEc

— NLActiveSchools (@NLActiveSchools) June 17, 2020

#NLSportsDay | 22nd June

🚨SNEAK PREVIEW🚨

Next event….Marathon Challenge!

This one is all about endurance, and how many laps you can do in an allocated time.

Do you think YOU can beat Archie? He’s very excited to see all your attempts on Monday! @nlcpeople @sportscotland pic.twitter.com/ZqpaxFwG5C

— NLActiveSchools (@NLActiveSchools) June 18, 2020

#NLSportsDay | 22nd June

🚨SNEAK PREVIEW🚨

Next event….Long Jump!

Archie can’t wait to see all your attempts on Monday!

Over 70 % of our schools have signed up. Exciting!

Everyone should now have all the information by email. We can’t wait!@nlcpeople @sportscotland pic.twitter.com/gLiwP73RQA

— NLActiveSchools (@NLActiveSchools) June 19, 2020

Often at the end of the school year children bring in gifts for their teacher and other members of staff. While we appreciate the kindness shown to us over the years, we would ask that gifts are no longer given. This is a decision taken by the whole staff team and is in recognition of the challenges that we all face both in keeping our families safe and financially at this challenging time. If you want to thank your child’s teacher this can be done through a message on the class blog.

We have posted out letters today to all returning nursery children and offers of places. Angela and Lesley will be calling all parents on Monday and Tuesday to confirm acceptance of places, this is to allow us to make further preparations for the children’s return. Please note that information on the days that your child should attend nursery will be sent by post next week along with their end of term learning journey.

As announced by Derek Brown this afternoon, children will attend school for 2 days in August as part of a blended model which includes digital schooling. This will be on a Monday/Tuesday or a Thursday/Friday. Please note that we cannot accommodate parental requests for specific days. Our priority is to ensure that families attend together and that groupings meet the educational needs of our children. We are currently finalising the arrangements for this and details will be sent out by post next week, this will also include your child’s end of year report.

Click on the link for NLCs FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Children can wear normal school uniform when they return in August, however as the advice states that all uniform must be washed when the children return home each day we would suggest that school polo shirt, school sweatshirt and school trousers/skirts would be the best option.

Children cannot bring school bags to school – all resources they need will be provided for them. Children can bring along a packed lunch box that can be wiped, a small snack and a pre-filled water bottle (please note these cannot be refilled throughout the day).