The children and staff have enjoyed another busy week at Heathery Knowe PS and Nursery. The NHS staff commented on the good manners and behaviour shown by pupils when they were administering the flu immunisation. There will be a second date in December for any pupil who was absent and unable to receive the immunisation in school last Wednesday.
Adverse Weather Arrangements
All children will have an opportunity to play and learn outdoors during winter. However, if the weather is icy then it may be necessary to close the Nursery garden or areas of the playground. Children enjoy playing in snow and if it is safe underfoot, children may be allowed to choose to go out to play in snowy weather. Please ensure your child carries gloves, scarf, hat and a change of socks over the winter months.
The janitor’s priority is to ensure there are safe walking routes into school and these will always be gritted first. The first route is the access gate at the left hand side of the building and up to the front door. The janitor will then move on as quickly as possible to clear a route from the right hand access gate, along the side of the pitch and towards the cafeteria door.
South Lanarkshire Council has issued its updated guidance on preparing for adverse weather conditions. Every effort will be made to ensure that Heathery Knowe PS remains open to pupils. However, in cases of severe weather conditions, there may be a need to open later, close earlier or be closed all day.
A parent guide to adverse weather arrangements can be accessed using the following link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pM38C7gTr7-L_8T4jZvuwAFdaIcP4uXH/view?usp=sharing
Christmas Events
The staff at Heathery Knowe Primary School are currently finalising plans for Christmas. We look forward to sharing all of our plans over the next few weeks.
We have booked a live online pantomime for all classes to enjoy. This is scheduled for Wednesday 16th December at 10am. You can find out more about the pantomime by vising www.pantolive.com
There will be a Christmas party for each class. This is a change from previous years as it would normally be a year group party. With current COVID restrictions, children cannot mix with other class groups therefore year group parties cannot be accommodated.
All parties will be held in the afternoon between 1-3pm. Party Dates are:
Primary 7 – Room 6 – Monday 7th December
Primary 7/6 – Room 9 – Tuesday 8th December
Primary 6/5 – Room 8 – Wednesday 9th December
Primary 5 – Room 7 – Thursday 10th December
Primary 4 – Room 10 – Friday 11th December
Primary 4/3 – Room 5 – Monday 14th December
Primary 3 – Room 4 – Tuesday 15th December
Primary 2 – Room 3 – Wednesday 16th December
Primary 2/1 – Room 2 – Thursday 17th December
Primary 1 – Room 1 – Friday 18th December
Nursery dates will be confirmed.
Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards
Kirsty Duff
