The Eco Committee consists of a representation from across the school.  They meet regularly to discuss the Environmental Wellbeing of Newmains Primary.  At the beginning of each session the Committee conducts an Environmental Review and creates an action plan for the year ahead.  This session the key focuses are on Citizenship, Climate Action and Litter and Waste.  The Committee are supporting the school as it works towards being a Gold Award Rights Respecting School, they have responsibility for the Paper Recycling which is done weekly and have created a sub committee known as LEAF to tackle the elements of Climate Action.  The Committee hope to achieve their 6^th Green Flag this session.

• Monday 6th January 2025 – School reopens at 9.00am
• Monday 20th January 2025 – Scottish Week
• Friday 24th January 2025 – Scottish Celebration
• Friday 14th February 2025 – In – Service Day (Pupils off)
• Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th February 2025 – Holiday
• Wednesday 26th February 2025 – Learning Conversations
• Thursday 6th March 2025 – World Book Day
• Friday 4th April 2025 – School closes for Spring break (2.30pm)
• Tuesday 22nd April 2025 – School reopens
• Monday 5th May 2025 – Holiday
• Wednesday 7th May 2025 – Sports Day
• Friday 23rd May 2025 – In – Service Day (Pupils off)
• Monday 26th May 2025 – Holiday
• Friday 27th June 2025 – Last day of session (1.00pm)

Happy New Year, I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable break despite some of the restrictions.

The Newmains staff team return to work today and are working hard to put plans in place for Online Learning which will take place on Google Classroom as before. This will start on Monday 11^th January 2021 and further information will follow later in the week about this.

Regarding places in our hub for children of Keyworkers, I received the list of pupils who have applied for a place. School staff will contact each person on the list today to confirm they meet the criteria and check if circumstances have changed since the application was submitted.

Please be patient while we work through this today, where we will work as quickly as we can to contact everyone. I am aware that many applications for a place in the hub would have been made prior to Monday’s announcement by the Scottish Government. With the message that employers should do all they can to support people to work from home, some families may now not qualify for a place.

As part of the phone calls school staff will need to check that you still meet all the criteria as set out. If you no longer require a place please email newmainsenquiries@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

We will communicate more information regarding online learning and support we can offer until then I hope the children can enjoy a few extra days holiday and I look forward to seeing them online on Monday.

Thank you for your continued support.

Louise Dunn

Acting Head Teacher