I would like to take this opportunity wish all pupils, families and members of staff a restful Spring break. School re-opens on Monday 15th April at 9am.
Magic Moments and the HK Cup
This week we started celebrating ‘Magic Moments’ at assembly. A range of photographs are collected from learning and activities during the week. The focus is noticing pupils who are engaging well with learning, upholding school values and choosing kindness. We have also asked pupils to write a short note for the class envelope if they notice another pupil showing kindness and being a good friend. The photographs and statements are then collated into a powerpoint presentation that is shared at assembly and uploaded to the television screens in the dining hall and reception area for the following week. Pupils are very keen to feature on our ‘Magic Moments’ and it is a lovely way to share learning and activities with the school community.
We recently introduced the Head Teacher’s HK Cup to recognise pupils who go ‘above and beyond’. As part of our approach to promoting positive behaviour, staff are all committed to noticing pupils who are settled and engaged in learning. The HK Cup is awarded weekly at assembly. The children are very excited about the award and we are noticing many pupils going the extra mile, showing good manners and demonstrating commitment to learning. Well done to Karli, Eliie (Room 6) and Tyler (Room 11) who have won the award so far.
HMI Report
The HMI report has now been published and can be accessed using the following link:
https://education.gov.scot/inspection-reports/south-lanarkshire/8531129
We are pleased to have received the report and the many positive comments about the progress the school and nursery are making this session. HMI recognised the staff, parents and pupils’ commitment towards improvement and this is the firm foundation needed as we continue the journey of ensuring the pupils have the highest quality learning experiences.
Thank you to all parents who completed the survey or attended a focus group during the inspection process.
Parental Involvement
We are already beginning to think about electives / masterclasses for next session. This provides an opportunity for personalisation in learning and an opportunity to learn new skills. We are hoping to extend the range of activities offered to pupils by involving parents, businesses and the local community. If you have a skill or talent that you would like to share with our pupils then please let us know. For example, if you are able to give up a couple of hours to teach guitar, web design skills, chess, arts and crafts or gardening then please let us know. We are also planning to extend this to involve community activities such as visiting community groups to play board games, sing or chat with the older members of our community.
What’s on week beginning 15th April?
- Tuesday – Hanen Training: Mrs Kerr, Miss Harris and Miss Houldsworth
- Tuesday – School Improvement Parent Meeting 6pm
- Tuesday – Big Blether 9.15am
- Wednesday – Ardentinny Showcase for P6 Parents 10am
- Wednesday – Primary 1 visiting Glasgow Science Centre and Primary 3 (Room 5) visiting Vikingar
- Thursday – Easter Service at South Parish Church 9.30am – all parents welcome
- Friday – Holiday
Thank you for your continued support
Kind regards
Kirsty Duff
