As we finish another busy week of learning, I hope all families enjoy a well earned rest over the weekend. All of the children have settled back into school life and are settled into learning routines.
Flu Immunisation
NHS Lanarkshire has delayed the date of delivery of the flu vaccination programme in school from 16th September to a new date of 23rd September. If you have not returned your child’s permission slip, please do so as soon as possible.
Dates for your diary
Normally we issue an annual calendar with all dates set out for the year however within the current climate, we felt it was better to plan in blocks and assess the restrictions around COVID 19 each term.
The following calendar is the plan until the end of December but is subject to change if required by Public Health.
HK Build a Scarecrow
From Friday 24th September until Friday 1st October, families are invited to work together to create a scarecrow for the outdoor display. You are welcome to join with another family to create a shared scarecrow. The scarecrow can be made to look like a traditional scarecrow, book character, famous person, HK Hugo or even Mrs French! The Gardening Club will make one as an example to be displayed during the week beginning 20th September.
Each class will make a scarecrow. During the week of 4th – 8th October, they will be on display at the grass area at the side of the school beside St Louise PS. Families will be welcome to come along and see everyone’s efforts.
Cycling and scooting to school
Children are encouraged to walk, cycle or scoot to school as much as possible. As well as the health benefits this brings, it also helps reduce traffic around the school.
If cycling or scooting, we recommend that children wear a suitable helmet and, particularly as the mornings become darker, bright/reflective clothing. They must dismount their bike/ scooter before entering the school gates and push it to the bike rack. Children should also walk their bike/scooter out of the playground at the end of the day.
Learning Pods
There are four small learning pods around the school for children to engage in quiet, small group learning activities. There are three on the first floor and one on the ground floor. This provides children with an attractive space to work with an adult to extend or consolidate learning. Mrs French is putting the finishing touches to the areas and will share photographs over the next few weeks.
Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards
Kirsty Duff
