Term time holidays – https://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/11856/School-term-dates-and-holidays
Fairtrade Fortnight
Alongside the school, we will be participating in Fairtrade fortnight. On Thursday 10th March the children will have the opportunity to purchase some fairtrade goodies from our stall when they are being dropped off in the morning. The goods will be priced between 50p and £3.
Emergency contact number
Our phone lines are continuing to be intermittent, to make contact with the nursery please call the mobile number on:
07483351771
Alternatively you can call the school on:
0300 300 0151
COVID-19 Update (5th January 2022)
Dear Parent or Carer
As you will be aware, the First Minister’s announcement on Wednesday 5 January 2022 confirmed a number of changes to the self-isolation rules. Information on these changes and when the rules apply can be found on the NHS Inform website.
In summary:
Positive cases (regardless of vaccination status) – Anyone who tests positive are advised to self-isolate for 10 days. This is the same for everyone, regardless of whether the individual has received three doses of the vaccine or if they have not.
However, it is possible to end self-isolation earlier if the individual returns a negative result on two consecutive lateral flow device (LFD) tests and: the first test is taken no earlier than day six the second test is taken 24 hours after the first test they have no fever. See Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for individuals with possible coronavirus infection.
Close contacts (with no symptoms or have tested negative) – Anyone who is a close contact can take a daily lateral flow device (LFD) test for seven days instead of self-isolating as long as they are: fully vaccinated and have received three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine (plus it has been 14 days since the last dose was administered), or aged under 18 years and 4 months. The results of the daily LFD tests must be negative and the individual must remain without symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). All LFD test results, whether negative, positive, or void, must be recorded online on the UK government website.
If someone in your household has symptoms of COVID-19, even if they are waiting on results of a PCR test, others in the household do not need to self-isolate if they meet the above criteria and take a LFD test daily. If any of the test results are positive or the person develops symptoms, they must immediately self-isolate. See the guidance for positive cases in the section above.
Anyone who has not received three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will need to book a PCR test and self-isolate. Even if they get a negative result from that test, they must self-isolate for 10 days. Children under the age of 5 are encouraged to take a test but are not required to do so.
Advice on confirmatory PCR tests – Where people test positive on a lateral flow device (LFD) test without symptoms, they are now advised that they do not need to get a PCR test to confirm the infection but must follow the current self-isolation advice. You should report all lateral flow device (LFD) test results, whether positive, negative, or void, on the online portal.
As always, anyone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) should book a PCR test and self-isolate pending the result. Please keep the school informed of your child’s absence at all times.
Bubbles in ELCC – We have re-introduced groupings, also known as bubbles, for the ELCC when children are indoors. . Children can mix freely when outdoors.
Drop offs and pick ups – The existing drop-off and pick-up arrangements for the nursery remain in place. If there are any specific changes to this we will let you know. Your continued support with this is greatly appreciated. Please wear a face covering when dropping off/picking up your child and keep your distance from other adults. This will also support the messages that we are giving our children about everyone’s safety and wellbeing. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding at this time when the situation and guidance change so quickly.
Williamsburgh ELCC Team
Williamsburgh Parent Council
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR PARENTS, CARERS AND OUR WIDER WILLIBUGS COMMUNITY
We are desperately looking for volunteers to join our Williamsburgh Parent Council. At present, we have a core support of only a handful of parents, who currently have children in P7, P6, P4 and P1. We appreciate that everyone has their own busy lives, we are not asking for a huge commitment – but looking for new ideas, energy, and suggestions from others. We are always trying to improve facilities and experiences for all the children at the school and nursery.
Our monthly meetings (currently held online on the first Tuesday of each month) are a great way to engage with what’s going on in the school, with Head, Depute and Principal Teachers also attending.
Over the last 5 years, we have through various channels raised thousands of pounds for the following:
- Repairing trim trail and other outdoor equipment over numerous years
- Supplying exercise equipment in the playground
- Purchasing PE equipment
- Purchasing school ties for all P7’s leavers
- Purchasing gym bags for all P1’s just starting out
- Purchasing the new popular House System Display and tokens
- Stationary
We also (pre Covid) ran the following events for the kids:
- P1 – Pizza Treasure Hunt night
- 3,4 & 5 – Halloween Discos
- P6 – Chill night / film nights, make overs etc
- P7 – Leavers do
As well as fundraising (pre Covid) as follows:
- Christmas Carol concert / home baking stall
- Spring & Summer Fayre
- Collections in playground for dress down days
- Art competitions with prizes for winners
- Ladies’ night
We also champion the concerns we hear from parents and carers. Our concerns and objectives for this year include:
- Playground resurfacing and improvement of facilities currently available
- Suggestions for possible replacement of trim trail
- Ideas to bring to the Councils attention re the waste ground at the rear of the school
Our fundraising hopes from now till the summer include:
- Ladies’ night in Spring (more info to follow)
- Summer Fayre (weather permitting) or raffle with prizes
We would love to have new members join our PTA and ensure that we can continue to the support the school and our children in the best way possible. Sadly, if we cannot attract new members, it could result in there being no PTA, with our children missing out on future activities or benefitting from funding for new equipment as stated above, which would be a real shame.
If you would like to join, have suggestions, or think you can help in any way, please contact us either via our Facebook page, or on the below email address. We would love to hear from you.
williamsburgh@renfrewshire.npfs.org.uk
Thank you – Caroline & Valerie
What is our Williamsburgh ELC pedagogical approach?
Pedagogy, in short, is our approach to learning and teaching which is underpinned by theory and our own personal values and beliefs.
Over the past year we have been working together as a team to build our shared Williamsburgh ELC pedagogical approach. Below is a poster that we wanted to share with you that shares our aspirations for our children and families.
Please take time to have a read and feel free to share your thoughts on what we have developed.
Williamsburgh Early Learning and Childcare Class – August 2021
As you will be aware since April 2020 Williamsburgh Early Learning and Childcare Class has undergone significant building works.
Phase 1 – An extension was built on to our existing building, including new free flow entrance to outdoor area for children and new children’s toilets (April – December 2020)
Phase 2 – Existing play room renovated to create a dining space, cloakroom, office and new entrance (January – April 2021)
Phase 3 – Remaining play room renovated, old toilets and cloakroom removed to create a cosy nook (June – August 2021)
Throughout the ongoing works the nursery has been painted, the electrics and lighting have been renewed and updated, creating a fresh, safe and welcoming environment for our children.
This has been a challenging journey and we would like to thank our children and families who have endured the numerous changes during this time.
I am sure you will agree it has all been worthwhile, click on the link below to see our beautiful new spaces!
Williamsburgh ELCC Closure
Hi everyone just a reminder of the following nursery closure dates:
Wednesday 11 August 2021 – Nursery closed for exceptional closure (due to building works – text previously sent out to all parents and carers)
Thursday 12 & Friday 13 August 2021 – Nursery closed for In Service Day.
Monday 16 August 2021 – Nursery reopens to welcome children and families.
Survey on behalf of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Survey on behalf of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. If you have a child under 5 and want to tell us about life in the last year…then open Tick 60 in the link below.
Tick 60 is a quick survey to help us understand more about the experience and concerns of families and pre-school children who live in any of the areas in Greater Glasgow & Clyde health board. It only takes about ten minutes to complete.
http://www.nhsggc.org.uk/tick60
Summer Period 2021
We are planning ahead to the summer period and beginning to look at potential bubbles.
We would really appreciate that if your child has an all year round placement if you could click on the link below and complete the attached form; sharing days and times you will use over the summer and any holidays you have planned this would be really helpful
https://forms.office.com/r/L0bGuACHGc
Thank you in advance for your help 🙂
