Welcome to the Head Teacher’s blog for Week Beginning 5th December 2022
P6 and P6/7 Learning Showcase
Primary 6 and Primary 6/7 invite their parents/carers to attend the learning showcase on Wednesday 7th December 2022.
Doors open at 9am for tea/coffee with the showcase starting at 9.30am. We look forward to seeing you for the event.
Invite for Parents/Carers of Choir Children
Mrs. Mackie and the choir invite their parents/carers to join them at 3.30pm on Wednesday 14th December 2022 to hear them perform.
This invitation is open to parents/carers of choir children only and is limited to 2 adults per family. The children will attend after-school club as normal that day from 3pm, then parents/carers can at 3.30pm for the performance.
This will be the final session of choir club for 2022.
Christmas Arrangements
Please click below to download a guide to all of our Christmas events:
School Lunch Menu
It is Week 3 of the school and nursery lunch menu from Monday 5th December 2022
School Menu: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200186/primary_school_information/2075/primary_school_lunch_menu_20222023/3
Nursery Menu:
All children in Nursery to P5 are entitled to a free school lunch.
PC and PTA Meeting
The next meeting of the Parent Council and PTA takes place at 6.30pm-8.15pm on Tuesday 6th December 2022 in the school. All parents/carers are welcome to attend.
Staffing Update
Mrs. Martin has decided to move on from her post at Woodhead to take up a full-time university course. Her last day will be Friday 23rd December 2022. We are sad to see her go and thank her for all of her hard work and commitment to our learners over the years she has been at Woodhead. She will be missed by staff and children alike and we wish her all the best for the future.
From January 2023, Mrs. Lisa Hannah will cover the vacancy on a supply basis, covering the Non-Class Contact timetable for P1-P6 (except P4). It is hoped the permanent post will be advertised in the new year.
School Values Award Recipients
The following children were recognised this week by their class teacher for following the Woodhead Way in class, and displaying the school values. They received the School Values Award at assembly on Friday 2nd December 2022
| Mia P | P1a | Excellence, Determination |
| Amelia C | P1b | Friendship, Respect, Determination |
| Callan H | P2a | Respect, Honesty, Determination |
| Aleksandr G | P2b | Friendship, Respect, Honesty,
Determination |
| Esme A | P3 | Friendship, Respect, Honesty,
Excellence, Determination, Equality |
| Orla M | P3/4 | Excellence, Determination |
| Amber G | P4 | Respect, Honesty, Excellence,
Determination |
| Kacper K | P4/5 | Determination, Equality |
| Kai M | P5 | Determination |
| Arabella S | P6 | Friendship, Respect, Honesty,
Excellence, Determination, Equality |
| Josh M | P6/7 | Friendship |
| Eva S | P7a | Friendship, Respect, Honesty,
Excellence, Determination, Equality |
| Kyle T | P7b | Friendship, Respect, Honesty,
Excellence, Determination, Equality |
Playground Awards
In the playground, our Support Staff recognised the following children for following the Woodhead Way and being Ready, Respectful and Safe:
| Kacey M | P1a |
| Angel N | P2a |
| Leyton W | P2b |
| Poppy S | P5 |
| Mathew Y | P6a |
| Jorgie B | P7a |
Over and Above
The following children were recognised as going ‘Over and Above’ in class, not only demonstrating the Woodhead Way, but going beyond the expectations in all aspects of school life this week. They will be recognised with a special Reward Time this week:
| Zara L | P1a |
| Quintin L | P1b |
| Angel N | P2a |
| Emilia C | P2b |
| Elli G | P3 |
| Aaron B | P3/4 |
| Carson G | P4 |
| Isabella W | P4/5 |
| Isla C | P5 |
| Sophie W | P6 |
| Nathan C | P6/7 |
| Sophie M | P7a |
| Fraser P | P7b |
Extra-Curricular Clubs this week:
- Monday 5th December 2022: Boys’ Football
- Tuesday 6th December 2022: Netballl
- Wednesday 7th December 2022: Choir
- Thursday 8th December 2022: Film Club (finishes at 4.15pm)
- Friday 2nd December 2022: P3 Multi-sports (Lunch Time club)
- Friday 2nd December 2022: P7 Bikeability Session 3 (During School day)
Upcoming Diary Dates:
- Tuesday 13th December 2022: P1 Nativity Performance (1.30pm)
- Wednesday 14th December 2022: P1 Nativity Performance (9.30am)
- Wednesday 14th December 2022: Choir Performance (3.30pm)
- Thursday 15th December 2022: Nursery to P7 Christmas Party Day inc. Christmas Lunch
- Tuesday 20th December 2022: Nursery Christmas Performance (9.30am)
- Friday 23rd December 2022: Christmas Jumper Non-Uniform Day.
- Friday 23rd December 2022: Pantomime Performance of Jack and the Beanstalk.
- Friday 23rd December 2022: School and Nursery closes at 2.30pm for Christmas holiday.
Riddle of the Week
Well done to everyone who told me the correct answer to last week’s Riddle:
It’s raining at midnight, but the forecast for tomorrow and the next day is clear. Will there be sunny weather in 48 hours?
The correct answer was ‘No, in 48 hours it will be midnight so there will be no sun!’
This week’s riddle is:
“You’ll find me in Mercury, Earth, Mars and Jupiter, but not in Venus or Neptune. What am I?”
A house point to every pupil who shares the correct answer with Mr. Clark.
Can your child solve it without parental help or googling it?
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
