We hope pupils enjoyed a short but busy week at Heathery Knowe and have a fun filled long weekend planned. The staff at school used the school closure day on 23rd May to prepare for next session. We used the opportunity to review the resources, ensuring that any outdated or damaged resources are disposed of and replaced. Our pupils deserve high quality resources and it was a good opportunity to take stock. In preparation for changing stage and classroom, teachers will continue with this task in the coming weeks.
Summer Lunch Club
Our school was selected as a pilot school for a Summer Lunch Club. This is a joint initiative with St Louise PS and led by Youth, Family and Community Learning Services. Pupils who are returning to us and receive a free school meal have been offered a place at the Summer Lunch Club first and any additional spaces were offered to pupils on an individual basis. This is a free club running from 10am-2pm each day. Breakfast and lunch will be served and pupils will have an opportunity to engage in a wide range of sports and arts and crafts. There will be visiting speakers and pupils will gain an accredited Hi Five achievement award. If you have received a letter, please let us know if you are taking up the offer of a space as soon as possible. This will enable us to offer the space to someone else if you do not need it.
Thank you
On behalf of the school and PTC, I would like to thank parents for their generosity and kind donations for the PTC Summer Fayre. We received a huge number of donations and greatly appreciate your support in ensuring the fayre’s success on Friday evening. The forecast is for a dry (although not sunny) evening and we hope as many people as possible join us at the event.
Library Review
We are continuing to promote literacy in school and instil a life long passion for reading in every pupil. Unfortunately many of our library books are outdated and do not reflect the interests of pupils. We would be delighted if each pupil could donate a book they have enjoyed but are finished with from home to add to our library. Each pupil bringing a book will have an opportunity to complete a book donation card and stick it inside the book to let other pupils know they have donated it and why they enjoyed it. This way, pupils will inspire other pupils to read for enjoyment. Next year’s Primary 7 pupils will be leading the transformation of the school libraries and it would be hugely motivating for them if they have some book donations to get started with in August.
Playground Improvements
Next session, we will introduce play zones into the outdoor play space. Some of these areas will be adult led activities and others will be free play. This will enable staff to teach traditional playground games. For example, one staffed zone may offer skipping games and an adult will be able to teach pupils how to play a range of games. Another zoned area may offer a table tennis league using our new all weather table tennis tables or pavement chalk drawings. We hope this will help our pupils learn new outdoor play skills. Free play zones will still remain in the playground to promote independent play with friends. If you would be available between 10.15 and 11am one day a week next session (for a block of 6 weeks) and would like to volunteer to be an adult play leader within a zone, please contact Mr Scott who will be able to note your availability, the activity you would offer and ensure PVG checks are completed and any resources are ordered.
Resource Showcase
On Thursday afternoon, our new resources will be available for you to see in the hall. The hall is open from 1.45-2.45pm and we will have new maths and literacy resources available along with the playground equipment. There will be a chance to view nurture resources and visit our nurture room upstairs. Mrs Byrne, our Specialist Support Teacher will be available to show some of the resources that she uses to support learners. I would anticipate that it would take around 15-20 mins to see our resources and chat to some teachers who are available to showcase them. This is not an open afternoon and there is no opportunity to see your child working in class.
What’s on next week?
Monday – HOLIDAY
Tuesday – New Public Health Nurse for Calderglen Learning Comminuty visiting
Tuesday – PTC Thank You Event
Tuesday – Parent Evening at Calderglen High School for P7 parents
Thursday – Resource Showcase 1.45-2.45
Friday – Summer Fayre 6.30pm
Thank you for your continued support
Kind regards
Kirsty Duff
