Welcome to the Head Teacher’s blog for Week Beginning 21st November 2022.
Planned Industrial Action
Click below to view the letter issued to all parents/carers about planned Industrial Action scheduled for Thursday 24th November 2022:
Parent Teacher Consultations for P1b
I am sorry that Mrs. Arthur’s parents’ evenings had to be cancelled on Thursday.
The rearranged dates are:
Tuesday 29th November 2022 (3.30pm-5.30pm)
or
Thursday 1st December 2022 (3.30pm-5.30pm)
P1b parents/carers can book an appointment at https://woodhead.schoolcloud.co.uk/
Booking opens at 4.00pm today and closes at 9am on Tuesday 29th November 2022.
If you are unable to attend, please still log in and mark yourself as unavailable.
Follow-up Parents’ Evening Appointments
Parents/Carers who have requested an alternative parents’ appointments because they could not attend on 10th November 2022 will be contacted in the coming days to inform them of arrangements for a phone call from the teacher.
Parent Council Vacancy Reminder
A vacancy has become available for a Nursery parent/carer representative on the Parent Council. None of the people on the waiting list are eligible as the constitution stipulates that there must be at least one nursery member.
If you have a child at Woodhead Nursery Class and are interested in joining the Parent Council, please complete this Google Form by Friday 25th November 2022.
https://forms.gle/PxMtirtdEkAx3wSz8
In the event more than one person expresses an interest, a ballot will take place.
PTA Christmas Fete
Unfortunately due to a lack of available stall holders, the PTA have informed us of the very difficult decision to cancel their fete due to take place on Saturday 26th November 2022.
We are very grateful for the PTA’s ongoing work to support the school and know this decision has only been taken as there has been no other option.
Non-Uniform Day
The next non-uniform day takes place on Friday 25th November 2022. Children may wear their casual clothes to school (Football team branded items are not permitted.) The optional theme chosen by our House Captains is ‘Odd Socks’.
School Lunch Menu
It is Week 1 of the school and nursery lunch menu from Monday 21st November 2022
School Menu: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200186/primary_school_information/2075/primary_school_lunch_menu_20222023
Nursery Menu:
All children in Nursery to P5 are entitled to a free school lunch.
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 18th November 2022
| Millie H | P1a | Friendship, Respect, Honesty,
Excellence, Determination |
| James B | P1b | Friendship, Respect, Honesty,
Excellence, Determination, Equality |
| Holly S | P2a | Friendship, Respect, Honesty,
Excellence, Determination, Equality |
| Leyton W | P2b | Friendship, Respect,
Determination |
| Freya H | P3 | Friendship, Respect, Honesty,
Excellence, Determination, Equality |
| Willow T | P3/4 | Friendship, Respect, Excellence,
Determination |
| Zoe D | P4 | Friendship, Respect,
Determination |
| Lloyd W | P4/5 | Friendship, Respect, Honesty,
Excellence, Determination, Equality |
| Xander G | P5 | Friendship, Respect, Honesty,
Excellence, Determination, Equality |
| Madison D | P6 | Friendship, Respect, Honesty,
Excellence, Determination, Equality |
| Sydny I | P6/7 | Friendship, Excellence,
Determination |
| Evan L | P7a | Respect, Honesty,
Excellence, Determination |
| Millie M | 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:
| Ollie C | P3/4 |
| Jacob D | P4 |
| Olivia B | P4/5 |
| Cameron G | P7b |
| Kaleb M | P6/7 |
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:
| Jack P | P1a |
| Max W | P1b |
| Poppy H | P2a |
| Erving G R | P2b |
| Ahyaa A | P3 |
| Rosie P | P3/4 |
| Brodie M | P4 |
| Perry I | P4/5 |
| Lucas B | P5 |
| Cadence D | P6 |
| Ollie B | P6/7 |
| Baillie S | P7a |
| Lewis B | P7b |
Extra Curricular Clubs this week:
- Monday 21st November 2022: Girl’s Football
- Tuesday 22nd November 2022: Netball
- Wednesday 23rd November 2022: Choir
- Thursday 24th November 2022: Film Club (finishes at 4.15pm) – NB Film Club will be cancelled if Industrial Action goes ahead.
- Friday 25th November 2022: P3 Multi-sports (Lunch Time club)
- Friday 25th November 2022: P7 Bikeability Session 2 (During School day)
Upcoming Diary Dates:
- Friday 25th November 2022: Non-Uniform Day (Odd Socks Theme)
- Friday 30th November 2022: SLT Drop-in Session (3.30pm-5.30pm)
- Tuesday 6th December 2022: Parent Council and PTA Meetings (6.30pm-8.15pm)
- Wednesday 7th December 2022: P6 and P6/7 Learning Showcase (9.30am)
Riddle of the Week
Well done to everyone who told me the correct answer to last week’s Riddle:
I make a loud sound when I’m changing. When I do change, I get bigger but weigh less. What am I?
The correct answer was ‘Popcorn’.
This week’s riddle is:
A new clothing store has a unique method of pricing items. A vest costs £20, a tie costs £15, a blouse costs £30, and a scarf costs £25. How much would a pinafore cost?
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
