{"id":270,"date":"2019-11-02T08:57:53","date_gmt":"2019-11-02T08:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/hknowepsht\/?p=270"},"modified":"2019-11-02T09:01:07","modified_gmt":"2019-11-02T09:01:07","slug":"week-11-at-heathery-knowe-primary-school-and-nursery-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/hknowepsht\/2019\/11\/02\/week-11-at-heathery-knowe-primary-school-and-nursery-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 11 at Heathery Knowe Primary School and Nursery Class"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thank you to all families who were able to support the PTC Hallowe’en Disco events on Wednesday evening. The PTC raised over \u00a3330 which will be used to support learners in school. We appreciate the ongoing commitment of the PTC who raise funds for many classroom resources and contribute to the cost of experiences for pupils.<\/p>\n

The next event for PTC is the opportunity for pupils to participate in ‘Dress Down Day’ on Friday 8th November. Pupils are invited to wear casual clothes and bring a donation for the Tombola at the Christmas Fayre.<\/p>\n

Transitions\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The school year passes very quickly and we are already preparing for Primary 6\/ 7 transitions to Secondary school and Nursery transitions into Primary 1. By Friday 8th November, the school office will have validated all Primary 7 addresses to ensure they are allocated a place at their catchment school. The allocation of secondary school depends on your home postcode and not the primary school attended.\u00a0If you do not wish your child to attend the catchment school then a placing request can be submitted from mid January.\u00a0<\/span>If you are unsure which school your postcode is zoned to, you can check this using the following link:<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk\/info\/200140\/education_and_learning\/770\/school_catchment_area_maps<\/a><\/p>\n

There will be initial transition planning meetings\u00a0during November and December 2019\u00a0<\/span>for any Primary 6 pupils who may need additional support or an alternative secondary placement as a result of additional support needs .\u00a0 Any parents of Primary 6 pupils who are concerned about the transition to secondary should contact Mrs French in the first instance to discuss the supports available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Infant enrolment for all pupils starting Primary 1 in August 2020 takes place during week beginning 13th January. Further information will be shared closer to the time.<\/p>\n

Pupils Leading Learning\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Calderglen High School staff arranged to teach Primary 7 pupils Hallowe’en words and phrases in French. The Primary 7 pupils showed confidence as they shared the learning with younger pupils.<\/p>\n

Well done, Primary 7!<\/p>\n

School Photographs<\/span><\/p>\n

Group photographs will be taken on Wednesday 6th November.\u00a0 There will be a group photograph taken of each stage in school. For example, all Primary 2 pupils will be photographed together regardless of whether they are normally in Room 2 or Room 3. Similarly, all Primary 4 pupils from Room 5 and Room 6\u00a0 will be photographed together. This will happen at all stages of the school. The photographer will then take a whole school and nursery photograph of all Heathery Knowe learners together.\u00a0Please support us by ensuring that your child is in full school uniform.<\/p>\n

If you would like to opt out of the group photograph, please contact Mrs French.<\/p>\n

Homework Consultation 2019\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Over the past week, we have sought parent views on homework to inform the review of the Heathery Knowe homework policy.\u00a0 The key messages we have received include:<\/p>\n