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