Monthly Archives: September 2022

Week Beginning Monday 26th September 20222

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Head Teacher’s blog.

I hope you have enjoyed the long weekend holiday.  School and Nursery re-open at the normal times on Tuesday 27th September 2022.

P1-7 Open Day

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our P1-7 Open Day today. It was a pleasure to have many of our parents/carers and relatives back in school. I hope you enjoyed the session.

More photographs are available at https://twitter.com/WoodheadPrimary/status/1572973355749228547

We would appreciate your feedback on the event and ask that you complete this short questionnaire to let us know your views. (If you already completed if by following the QR Code during the event, there is no need to complete it a second time).

Feedback Form: https://forms.office.com/r/YQpYPhrr59

This form will close at 10am on Wednesday 28th September 2022.

If you weren’t able to come to our Open Day today, I look forward to seeing you at a future event.

The Woodhead Way

During the open day, I touched briefly on the work we are doing this year around ‘The Woodhead Way’ and Promoting Positive Relationships (previously Promoting Positive Behaviour).

If you are interesting in being part of a short-life working group to involve parents/carers in shaping our procedures and policies around this area, please complete this form:

Promoting Positive Relationships Working Group: https://forms.office.com/r/TsTV4EtJNf

The form will close at 12pm on Friday 30th September 2022.

PC and PTA Meetings

The next meetings of the Parent Council and the PTA will take place in the school at 6.45pm-8.30pm on Tuesday 4th October 2022.  All parents/carers are welcome to attend.

Pupil House Captains

Congratulations to our Primary 7s who have been voted by their classmates to be a part of this year’s Pupil Leadership Team as House Captains.

The captains for each house are:

All of the children who delivered a speech were outstanding and should be very proud of themselves.

Maths Week Scotland

We will be marking Maths Week Scotland in school this week with lots of maths-based learning experiences across the school.

We will also be posting some Family Learning ideas on our school Twitter page.

Keep an eye on Twitter for some photographs of our Maths Week activities.

Non-Uniform Day

Our next non-uniform day will take place on Friday 30th September 2022.  There is no set theme for this day.

Please remember that football branded items are not permitted to be worn in schools in line with SLC policy.

Lunch Menus for WB 26th Sep 2022

It’s Week 2 of the 2022-23 school and nursery lunch menus from Tuesday 26th to Friday 30th September 2022.  All Nursery and Primary 1-5 pupils are entitled to a free school meal.

School Menu:

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200186/primary_school_information/2075/primary_school_lunch_menu_20222023/2

Nursery Menu:

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200184/early_learning_and_childcare/2077/nursery_lunch_menu_20222023/2

Primary 1 children will now order their lunch in class each morning as P2-7 do.

Upcoming Diary Dates

  • WB Tuesday 27th September 2022: Maths Week Scotland
  • Friday 30th September 2022:  Non-uniform Day (No Theme)
  • Tuesday 4th October 2022:  PC and PTA Meetings (6.45pm-8.30pm)
  • Monday 17th to Friday 21st October 2022: October Week Holiday (School and Nursery Closed)

Thank you for your continued support.  Please get in touch via the school office if I can assist in any way.

Kind regards

Mr. Clark

Mr. S. Jasnosz-Clark

Head Teacher

 

 

Week Beginning Monday 19th September 2022

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Head Teacher’s blog.

Additional Bank Holiday

School and nursery are closed on Monday 19th September 2022 as this is an additional bank holiday to mark the state funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II. We reopen on Tuesday 20th September 2022 at the usual times.

September Weekend

School and Nursery are closed on Friday 23rd and  Monday 26th September 2022 for the September long weekend holiday

Open Day

Out Primary 1-7 Open Day takes place on Thursday 22nd September 2022 at 9.30am or 1.30pm.  Parents/carers will have an opportunity to visit their child/ten in class and join in with shared target setting for the year ahead.  We invited you to join us for one of the sessions and ask that you limit visitors to 2 per family.  Doors will open at 9am or 1.15pm with tea/coffee available.

Standards and Quality 2022 and School Improvement Plan 2022-23

Our annual Standards and Quality Report which gives details of our improvement work for last session, pupil attainment and our work on closing the equity gap has been published and can be viewed by following this link:

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sl/public/woodheadprimary/uploads/sites/9618/2022/09/14164308/Woodhead-SQ-June-2022.pdf

The Improvement Plan for 2022-23 which outlines our targets and intended measures for the year ahead is also using these links:

Plan on a Page:

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sl/public/woodheadprimary/uploads/sites/9618/2022/09/14164228/WPS-SIP_PlanonaPage_2023.pdf

School Improvement Plan:

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sl/public/woodheadprimary/uploads/sites/9618/2022/09/14164226/WPS-SIP-2022-23.pdf

If you would like to comment or ask a question about any of these documents, please use this Microsoft Form (which closes on Thursday 22nd at 11am):

https://forms.office.com/r/mHDsq6XYMk

Youth, Family and Community Learning Service

Hello to all parents/carers

My name is Caroline Stewart. I am a Youth, Family and Community Learning Worker based at Woodhead Primary School. My role is to engage with families to offer positive learning opportunities that help support pupils and their parents/carers. The event below may be of interest to you:

The Wee Blether group parent/carer drop in sessions.

(Tea/coffee/biscuits and chat and invited guest speakers some weeks) will start next Tuesday 9-11am on Tuesday 20th September. I would be delighted to if you were able to come along. Drop-ins will be weekly until further notice.

I you would like any more information I am available at Woodhead Primary School on a Monday/Tuesday on 01698 457669. Alternatively, you can email me on gw14stewartcaroline@glow.sch.uk

Hope to see you there!

Caroline Stewart

Parent Council Constitution

The Woodhead Parent Council has proposed changes to their constitution.  They invite all members of the Parent Forum (ie parents/carers of pupils at Woodhead Primary or Nursery) to vote on these proposed changes.

There is also 1 vacancy on the Parent Council. To express an interest in becoming a member, you should complete the relevant section of the PC Constitution form. Please note that a ballot will be held should the number of volunteers exceed the number of vacancies

PC Constitution Form: https://forms.office.com/r/5NpAZ3ng5R (Closes at 3pm on 22nd September 2022).

School Lunches

It’s back to Week 1 of the 2022-23 school and nursery lunch menus from Tuesday 20th to Thursday 22nd September 2022.  All Nursery and Primary 1-5 pupils are entitled to a free school meal.

School Menu: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200186/primary_school_information/2075/primary_school_lunch_menu_20222023

Nursery Menu:

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/nursery-lunch-menu

Primary 1 parents should use this Google Form to pre-order their child’s lunch by 9am on Tuesday 20th September:

https://forms.gle/a1xubpYdYxmN9Ja7A

This will be the last week for pre-orders.  After the September weekend, Primary 1 children will order their lunch in class each morning.

Upcoming Diary Dates:

  • Monday 19th September 2022:  Bank Holiday (School and Nursery Closed)
  • Wednesday 21st September 2022:  P7 House Captain Presentations
  • Thursday 22nd September 2022: P1-7 Open Day
  • Friday 23rd and Monday 26th September 2022:  September long weekend (School and Nursery closed)
  • WB Tuesday 27th September 2022: Maths Week Scotland
  • Friday 30th September 2022:  Non-uniform Day (No Theme)
  • Tuesday 4th October 2022:  PC and PTA Meetings (6.45pm-8.30pm)

Thank you for your continued support.  Please get in touch via the school office if I can assist in any way.

Kind regards

Mr. Clark

Mr. S. Jasnosz-Clark

Head Teacher

Week Beginning Monday 12th September 2022

Welcome to the Head Teacher’s blog for the week beginning Monday 12th September 2022.

As we start to see more autumnal weather and some heavy rain showers (especially at 3pm it seems!), it is important that all children come to school with a suitable outdoor jacket for our unpredictable weather.

Queen Elizabeth II

All at Woodhead Primary School and Nursery Class were saddened to hear the news on Thursday of the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

On Friday, we held a short assembly to reflect on her 70 years of service and to show our respect with a minute’s silence.

Just last week, we took receipt of a free book for each child in P1-7 as a memento of her Platinum Jubilee year.  We have decided to still issue these to the children and they will be sent home next week.  In the circumstances, I’m sure many children will appreciate this special memento.

School and Nursery Photographs

Maze Photography will be in school on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th September 2022 to take Nursery and School photographs.

Please note the following arrangements:

  • All children will have an individual photograph and a family photograph (siblings currently in Nursery to P7 at Woodhead only).
  • On Wednesday, we will start with the Nursery and work through as many classes as possible (one class at a time).
  • Older siblings will have their family photographs taken when the   younger siblings’ class is at the photographer.
  • Children should come to school in full school uniform.  PE will not go ahead for any classes before their photographs are taken.
  • If PE takes place after a class have had their photographs, the teacher will plan a lesson which does not require PE kit.
  • Once we receive the proofs from the photographer, these will be sent home.  There is no obligation to buy.   The school receives a percentage of all sales in commission.

Flu Immunisation Forms

If you have not done so already, please return Flu Immunisation forms as soon as possible.  Only children for whom we have received permission will receive their immunisation.

SLT Drop-in Sessions

A reminder that the first SLT Drop-in session will be held on Monday 12th September 2022 between 3.30pm and 5.30pm.  You can find more details on last week’s Head Teacher’s blog.

Head Lice

Head lice can be an ongoing problem for primary schools. We recommend that parents/carers check their child’s hair regularly and follow the NHS Inform guidance which can be found at:

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/head-lice-and-nits

YFCL Officer – Parent Events

A reminder that our first events hosted by Caroline, our YFLC Officer start this week.

School and Nursery Lunches this week

It’s Week 3 of the School and Nursery lunch menu from 12th Sep to 16th Sep 2022:

School: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200186/primary_school_information/2075/primary_school_lunch_menu_20222023/3

Nursery: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200184/early_learning_and_childcare/2077/nursery_20222023_lunch_menu/3 

Primary 1 parents are asked to complete the Google Form to pre-order their child’s lunch by Monday 12th September 2022:

P1 Google Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejaMdVINnoqdH2kq2rDaY_GaptigJbnINkwuuZRwK-jaABpg/viewform

Donated Items

We are always grateful to receive pre-loved items in good condition to add to our resources.

In particular, we appreciate donations of:

  • Nearly new and pre-loved school uniform
  • Books for our school and class libraries
  • Board games and puzzles for our Reward Time and wet-weather supplies.

Please hand any donations into the school office.

Upcoming Dates for your diary:

  • Monday 12th September 2022: Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour Workshops with Caroline (1pm-3pm)
  • Monday 12th September 2022: SLT Drop-in Session (3.30pm-5.30pm)
  • Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th September 2022: School and Nursery photographs
  • Thursday 22nd September 2022: P1-7 Open Day (9.30am and 1.30pm)
  • Friday 23rd September 2022: September Weekend (School and Nursery closed)
  • Monday 26th September 2022: September Weekend (School and Nursery closed)
  • WB Tuesday 27th September 2022: Maths Week Scotland
  • Friday 30th September 2022: Non-uniform Day (No Theme)

Thank you for your continued support.  Please get in touch via the school office if I can assist in any way.

Kind regards

Mr. Clark

Mr. S. Jasnosz-Clark

Head Teacher

Week Beginning Monday 5th September 2022

Welcome to this week’s Head Teacher’s Blog.  I hope you have had a lovely weekend, despite the changing weather.

On Friday afternoon, we had a whole school assembly.  It was Primary 1’s first time at assembly and they sat beautifully throughout.  We enjoyed singing together and celebrated our special awards and achievements.

Pupils in Primary 7 launched their ‘Reading for Pleasure’ campaign and showcased posters they have made to go around the school to promote reading for pleasure.

It was a real treat to have everyone together and I was very impressed with the confidence of the Primary 7 children who spoke in front of the whole school.

Industrial Action

Following suspension of industrial action on Friday evening, South Lanarkshire have confirmed all schools and nurseries are expected to open as normal next week.

Parent Council and PTA AGM

The PC and PTA AGM will take place on Tuesday 6th September 2022 at 6.45pm.  This meeting was intended to take place via Zoom due to the proposed industrial action.

It will be confirmed on Monday 5th Sep if it is possible for this meeting to take place in person.

SLT Drop-In

The first drop-in session to chat with a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) will take place on Monday 12th September 2022 between 3.30pm and 5.30pm.

The purpose of these drop-ins is to allow parents/carers an opportunity to speak with a member of the leadership team in an informal setting.

It is an opportunity to get advice and support with areas such as:

  • Home Learning
  • IT Support e.g. Google Classroom
  • Supporting your child with anxiety/worry.
  • General Curriculum questions

It is not an opportunity to get an update on your child’s progress or to raise a concern/complaint.  

Our YFLC Officer, Caroline Stewart, will also be on hand to offer advice on matters such as:

  • parenting support
  • money and finance matters
  • access to community groups and support
  • helping your child with anxiety/stress/worry etc.

To give us an idea of uptake, please complete this Google Form if you would like to come along to the drop-in.

https://forms.gle/PqnJmj2Qx8K4ywAH7 

Please note, due to the nature of a drop-in session, parents/carers will be seen on a first-come/first-served basis.

Painting Shirts

Miss Martin is looking for some old adult shirt to use as painting smocks.  If you have anything suitable that you no longer need, please hand these into the school office.

Participatory Budget

Participatory Budget (PB) is the process in which parents/carers and pupils can be involved in making decisions about how a percentage of our Pupil Equity Fund can be spent.  Mrs. Keltie is our PB lead.  She sent home a leaflet last week for parents/carers to express an interest in becoming part of a PB Focus Group:
If you are interested in becoming part of this group, please return the form by Friday 9th September 2022 or email the school office on gw14woodheadpsoffice@glow.sch.uk

YFCL Officer

Our Youth Family and Community Learning Officer (YFCL), Caroline will be organising parental workshops and family learning opportunities  this year.

We are keen to ensure the topics and themes of these are relevant and suitable for our community and we seek your views on these.

Caroline has created a short questionnaire for parents/carers to allow her to gather this information.  We’d be grateful if you could complete this by Friday 9th September 2022

https://forms.office.com/r/eQnmPKEwnc 

Two opportunities for parents/carers to attend workshops begin this month.  Look out for a flyer coming home this week:

School Lunch Menu

The school and nursery lunch menu for the week ahead is Week 2 of the new 2022-23 menu.

Week 2 (School): https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200186/primary_school_information/2075/primary_school_lunch_menu_20222023/2

Week 2 (Nursery):

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200184/early_learning_and_childcare/2077/nursery_lunch_menu_20222023/2

Primary 1 parents/carer should pre-order lunches using this Google Form by Monday 5th September 2022 at 9am:

https://forms.gle/MbVgNtgYLsfgnf2D6

Upcoming Dates for your diary

  • Tuesday 6th September 2022: PC and PTA AGM (6.45pm-8.30pm)
  • Monday 12th September 2022: SLT Drop-in Session (3.30pm-5.30pm)
  • Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th September 2022: School and Nursery photographs
  • Thursday 22nd September 2022: P1-7 Open Day (9.30am and 1.30pm)

CHANGE OF DATE

The date of the P4/5 and P5 Learning Showcase has changed from the one advertised in our Annual Calendar.  This will now take place on Wednesday 22nd March 2023 at 9.30am

Thank you for your continued to support.  Please get in touch via the school office if I can assist in any way.

Kind regards

Mr. Clark

Mr. S. Jasnosz-Clark

Head Teacher