It is lovely to have all children back at school. On behalf of the staff at Heathery Knowe, I would like to express our thanks to parents and family members for supporting learning throughout the period of school closure. Most children have come back to school feeling confident about their learning and wellbeing.\u00a0 We hope that restrictions will be relaxed further during the Summer term and that children will have an opportunity to play and learn more freely.<\/p>\n
Breakfast Clubs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As you are aware, breakfast clubs across South Lanarkshire Council were put on hold previously due to Covid-19.\u00a0 Following the recent Scottish Government announcement, I am pleased to advise that these will restart after the Easter break.<\/p>\n The role of breakfast clubs is wider than the provision of food. Breakfast clubs are generally considered to enhance academic performance and behaviour of children. They can help develop social skills, provide a calm and safe environment before school and assist children to be ready to learn when the formal school day begins.<\/p>\n In order to assist with planning of the free breakfast club from 8.15am<\/strong>, I would ask you to complete the form below to register for Breakfast Club starting on 19th April.<\/p>\n https:\/\/forms.gle\/gXBq9LhKzhCPhv576<\/a><\/p>\n Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.<\/p>\n PTC Scavenger Hunt<\/span><\/p>\n The PTC has organised a scavenger hunt for pupils to participate in over Spring break. There are 16 different items to draw, describe or find that you would see in the local area. Completed entries should be returned after Spring break and entered in to the prize draw.\u00a0 Each entry costs \u00a32 and all profits will be used by the PTC to support children’s learning.<\/p>\n The winner will receive a cuddly bunny and runners up will receive Easter eggs.<\/p>\n Mobile Testing Unit<\/span><\/p>\n A COVID-19 Mobile Testing Unit is currently situated at the Holiday Inn East Kilbride car park for individuals\u00a0with or without<\/b>\u00a0COVID symptoms.\u00a0 The community testing initiative aims to drive down COVID-19 rates and transmission by identifying positive cases more quickly, as people can spread the virus to others before symptoms appear. Dr Jackie Hyland, NHS Lanarkshire Consultant in Health Protection, said: \u201cCovid-19 can be spread by people who don\u2019t have symptoms or the symptoms are so mild people may not recognise that they have the infection.\u00a0 For the benefit of yourself and your community, I would encourage as many people as possible to get a test. The test results will help to detect the virus and limit its spread\u201d.<\/p>\n Tests can be booked in advance at\u00a0https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/get-coronavirus-test<\/a>, scroll down to the \u2018start now\u2019 button, or telephone 0800 028 2816.\u00a0 Anyone booking a test online should select the \u2018taking part in community testing\u2019 option.<\/p>\n\n