NHS Lanarkshire have released helpful physiotherapy and occupational therapy videos on a variety of topics for parents.
All you need to do is go on You Tube and search for:
NHSL Paediatric Physiotherapy
and
NHS Lanarkshire CYP Occupational Therapy
Nativity Permissions
Dear Parents,
If you have not already done so can you please send in the return form for Nativity photography permissions.
Many Thanks,
Kirsty McKellar (DHT)
Monster Activity Feedback
Monster Activity
Thank you to everyone who returned their fantastic monsters and the feedback sheet for the monster activity. The monsters created were great. The parental/carer feedback has been very helpful and informative. The majority of responses were very positive. We had edible monsters, fluffy monsters, mulit-coloured monsters and even photos of monsters taking a bath!
A very clean monster! Blair
Lovely concentration Emir!
What a fantastic monster Lana.
Christmas Events – Dates to Remember
National Autistic Society Webinars
The National Autistic Society are holding a series of webinars for parents and carers of children who have autism.
You can find these webinars on the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-national-autistic-society-scotland-26259535979
Victoria Park School Risk Assessment -Minimizing Exposure to COVID – 19
Please click on the link below to view our updated school Risk Assessment for minimizing exposure to COVID – 19 across the school and wider campus. In line with Health and Safety procedure we have started with our local authorities general risk assessment and in addition put in place measures against any local concerns when carrying out our own risk assessment. If you have any questions about this risk assessment please contact the school through the school office.
Language Creates Reality
Language Creates Reality is a creative collaboration that focuses on the importance of language when talking about Down Syndrome.
Created and designed by Rebecca Hulbert and design studio Bear and Pear, these series of cards offer a fresh new way of sharing and using appropriate language around Down Syndrome.
This project has been supported by the Down’s Syndrome Association who have included it in their Tell It Right information pack. Read the blog here.
Rebecca is also the host of ‘Arthur’s Club’ a YouTube channel that uses creative storytelling and Makaton to entertain while encouraging communication skills: www.youtube.com/arthursclub.
Happy Halloween at Victoria Park School
We have been having lots of spooktacular fun at Victoria Park School. Each class decorated a pumpkin and the children went on a pumpkin and spider hunt around the school.
Room 8 
Room 7 
Room 6
Room 3
Room 2
Room 1
Our creepy spiders that the children went to find!
Our children also took part in some spooky Halloween activities in school – have a look!
ICT Survey
Thank you to everyone who recently completed our ICT survey.
We had 36 replies from parents which has given us a good understanding of what devices are used at home with children.
Bookbug Primary 1 Family Bag
Book Week Scotland runs from 16th – 22nd November this year. It is a national celebration of books and reading, bringing bestselling authors to you online, exciting activities into your community and spread the joy of reading and listening to stories. Our P1s (Room 2) will be receiving their very own Bookbug Primary 1 Family Bag soon which has 3 great books for you to share with your children.
Call Scotland have linked in with the Scottish Book Trust and provided resources to support you sharing these books with your children. You can also get digital versions of the books to read on computer or tablet.
Go to:
