Dear Parents & Carers,
A letter was issued yesterday to parents from Mrs Duff. It read:
I am writing to advise that I will return to the role of Head Teacher of Heathery Knowe Primary School and Nursery on Monday 15th May. I am looking forward to returning and leading the school as we evaluate the progress made this year and plan the transition into the new school session.
Mrs French, who has been the acting Head Teacher, is now returning to the role of Depute Head Teacher. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Laura French for leading the school since January 2023.
South Lanarkshire Council has agreed to maintain the current teaching staff within the school until the end of the summer term to ensure consistency of teaching and learning for the children of Heathery Knowe Primary School. The provision of additional teaching staff at Heathery Knowe Primary School and Nursery also enables me to continue to provide support to the leadership team, staff and pupils of Castlefield Primary School during the period of transition to a new Acting Head Teacher.
Thank you for your continued support.
Yours sincerely
Kirsty L. Duff
PTC
The dates for the next PTC meetings are:
- Tuesday 16th May at 3.05 – 3.45pm in the school hall.
- Tuesday 30th May will be the AGM meeting in the hybrid model at 7pm.
We are continuing to look for volunteers to help in any way they can to support our Summer Fayre on Friday 2nd June and the Shorts ‘n’ Shades disco on Thursday 15th June. Please contact the school if you are able to help to set up and prepare for the event or help, supervise or man a stall.
Outdoor Classroom Launch
Thank you to all families who came along to celebrate the opening of our outdoor classroom. Thankfully it stayed dry and everyone was able to enjoy some special treats whilst exploring our new spaces to play. Look out for photos in the East Kilbride News soon.
Participatory Budget Group
The children recently met up to discuss ideas and suggestions as to what they would like to spend the total sum of £3491.24 as part of our participatory budget. There were plenty of excellent ideas and these were shared at the parent / carer group meeting in school. Look out for a google form on twitter next week to cast your vote.
Diary Dates
15.8.23
R7 Kids Kitchen parent session
16.3.23
P6 Bikeability
PTC meeting 3 – 3.45pm in the school hall
17.5.23
P1 Learning to read parent workshop 3.15pm in the hall
Room 2 library visit
18.5.23
Outdoor learning day
Whole school community litter pick
P5, 6 & 7 HK Football League to K park with Mr Wilson
Calderglen High school parent information evening
19.5.23
P7 French café visit to Calderglen High school
22.5.23
Dog’s Trust
23.5.23
Parent consultations
24.5.23
Parent consultations
Summer Fayre raffle tickets sent home to parents
26.5.23
Holiday
29.5.23
Holiday
New Primary one transition afternoon 3.15 to 4pm
P6/7 Football
Wacky Wednesday
2.6.23
Tennis taster session all day
PTC Summer Fayre 6 to 8pm
The date for the next blog will be Friday 2nd June 2023.
Finally, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all pupils, staff, and parents for the support I have received in looking after Heathery Knowe Primary since January 2023. I have enjoyed each and every day.
Kind Regards
Mrs French
Depute Head Teacher
