Following several enquiries regarding the primary 7s leavers hoodies, I thought it would be useful to clarify the schools position. Earlier in the year, following discussion, the Parent Council made the decision that they would not be organising primary 7 leavers hoodies. This was due to affordability and concerns over data protection and the significant amount of money still outstanding for the Kilbowie residential trip.

The leaver’s hoodies currently being discussed on Facebook have not been organised through the school and all parents have been advised that these should not be worn in school or on school events, this includes all school trips and primary 7 leavers events.

In order to include children’s names on a hooded top, written permission must be given by all parents. Several parents have informed us that they have not given permission for their children’s names to appear on the hoodies and this breaks data protection laws. In addition to this, recent advice given to all North Lanarkshire schools states that hoodies for children under the age of fourteen must not have a cord due to safety concerns and all schools must strictly adhere to this legislation.

Therefore, in order to adhere to data protection laws and ensure the safety of all children, no hoodies will be worn in school or at school organised events.

Thanks for your cooperation and support in this matter.

Nursery to Primary 3 will be attending a school trip to Briarlands Farm Park on Thursday the 20th June 2019.

Please ensure your child arrives at school/nursery by 9am to enable us to register the children and get on the buses to leave at 9:15 prompt.

Children should also wear a school polo shirt/jumper, comfortable bottoms and shoes with socks (socks are required for the play area).

Primary 4 to Primary 7 will be attending a school trip to the Glasgow Science Centre on Friday the 21st June 2019.

Please ensure your child arrives at school/nursery by 9am to enable us to register the children and get on the buses to leave at 9:15 prompt.

Children should also wear a school polo shirt/jumper, comfortable bottoms and shoes.

Well done to this week’s star pupils.

Here are details for school uniforms for the session 2019/2020.

Uniforms are available all year round directly from the shop at 62 Clark Street in Airdrie, ML6 8DW.

Tel No: 01236 768686

www.scotcrestschools.co.uk

All children this month will be taking part in lessons linked to Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood Education. The lessons are aimed at children’s age and stage and will be delivered by their class teacher. If you have any concerns or would like to discuss this please contact the school.

A reminder that Woodlands Primary School will be closed to school and nursery children on Thursday 23rd May for the European elections and Friday 24th and Monday 27th May for the bank holiday weekend.

School will re-open at 9.00am on Tuesday 28th May.

Everyone had a brilliant time today – please look at class blogs for more photos!

Our annual Sports Day is tomorrow. This will take place from 9:10 – 2.55 with a break for lunch from 12:00 -1:00. Children will take part during the day and will have the opportunity to collect points for their houses.

We are planning on the event being outside and ask that children are dressed appropriately with a full gym kit and bring a filled water bottle. If it is cold children are able to bring a pair of jogging trousers.

Equipment will be set out prior to the school day – please ensure that this equipment is not moved or played with by younger children as it will delay the start of sports day.

As always all parents and carers are welcome to pop down to watch and enjoy the day. The Parent Council will also be present with a refreshment stall.

There will be timetables placed on all outside class doors showing the location of each class throughout the day.