The children have enjoyed the first week of Christmas celebrations. Thank you to the PTC for a kind contribution to the cost of the pantomime. The children really enjoyed the online performance however we are looking forward to being able to return to the theatre in the future.
Parents have been issued with revised guidance for the Christmas calendar. Unfortunately, the increasing transmission of Covid in East Kilbride area along with uncertainty around the new variant has meant that we have needed to make some changes.
Thank you
On behalf of all the staff, I would like to extend my thanks to Heathery Knowe PS families. Over the first part of the school session, there has been overwhelming generosity to supply books for the library, bulbs and plants for the garden, frames for the art exhibition, donations of Christmas gifts to support other families and items for the hampers.
We are very grateful for this support and the contribution it makes to improving the children’s experiences.
Support at Christmas
We are delighted to have made a successful bid for over £3000 to support children and families who may require a little extra support this Christmas. The money will be used to make Christmas Eve boxes with items that benefit children all year round such as new slippers, pyjamas, cosy blanket and book.
If you would like to be considered for this support and have not already been contacted by the school, please contact Miss Wharton.
Art Exhibition
The children have completed their masterpieces and they are almost all framed. On Wednesday 15th December, they will be displayed around the school and car park area from 2pm onwards. All pieces of art will be arranged in numerical order and your child will have a slip informing them of their number. Please take time to admire all of the children’s art work and encourage your child not only to show you their work but spend time appreciating the work of fellow pupils.
On Friday 17th December, all children will bring home their framed art work. It will be gift wrapped and ready to give as a gift to a family member. If your child has a frame with glass (not perspex) then they will need to be accompanied by an adult to take their work home to prevent any accidents.
Secret Santa Shop
The Secret Santa shop will be open at Heathery Knowe PS and Nursery next week. Children are invited to come to the mobile shop that will visit their classroom to buy a gift for a family member. This is always a very popular event on the PTC calendar and children enjoy choosing a gift to take home and put under the tree. All gifts are wrapped by the PTC and cost £2.50.
If you would like your child to visit the shop, please provide £2.50 (exact cash please) in a clear sandwich bag or bank bag as staff cannot handle cash as part of the Covid reduction measures. Children will choose and bring home a gift the same day that they visit the shop.
The shop opens on Monday and will run until Thursday.
Profit from this fundraiser will be used to directly benefit the children attending Heathery Knowe PS and Nursery.
End of term attendance
I have been contacted by a number of families who have made the decision that their child will not attend the last few days of term to allow them to self isolate before spending Christmas day with older / vulnerable family members. If you have made this decision, please ensure the school office is aware so that they do not send absence enquiry texts to check on your child’s wellbeing.
Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards
Kirsty Duff
