Welcome to the Head Teacher’s blog for Week Beginning 6th March 2023
P7 Lockerbie Manor Residential Visit
Our P7 pupils had a fantastic visit to Lockerbie Manor last week. The weather was very kind to us and it was dry throughout our visit. Our P7’s enjoyed all of the activities but kayaking, climbing and abseiling seemed to be most popular.
We were very proud of each and every one of our pupils who demonstrated the ‘Woodhead Way’ and challenged themselves to try new activities. Great teamwork and encouraging words ensured everyone felt supported to try their very best.
I would like to extend a huge thank you to Mrs Mitchell, Mr Sullivan, Mrs Primas, Mrs Anderson and Miss Harkness who accompanied us on the trip, giving their own time to make the residential possible.
You can see a selection of photos on our Twitter page.
P3, P3/4 and P4 Showcase
Parents and carers are invited along to our P3, P3/4 and P4 classes on Wednesday 8th March at 9.30am. Our children are excited to share their learning with you!
To ensure we can manage numbers safely across the three classrooms, we politely ask you to keep visitors to a maximum of two family members per pupil. We appreciate your support with this.
Our Assembly Hall will be open from 9.00am for a cup of tea or coffee before the Showcase begins. Mrs Fox, Mrs Watson and Mrs Keltie will be on hand to direct you to the correct classes at 9.30am.
Literacy Focus Week in Woodhead
This week will have a Literacy focus across the school with pupils taking part in a range of learning opportunities to promote reading for pleasure and to foster a deeper understanding of texts.
Over the course of the week, pupils will participate in Book Jenga and reading by torch light. They will also be encouraged to ‘Drop Everything and Read’, known as DEAR time.
We will also have our first House Quiz! Pupils will participate in House groups within class with our P6 and P7 pupils supporting P1 and P2.
The Senior Leadership Team will be in classes reading some of their favourite stories. We also have some parent/grandparent volunteers coming in to share some stories with pupils. Thank you for giving up your time to help us with this.
On Thursday, we will be celebrating Woodhead Book Day. Pupils are invited to ‘come comfy’ for the day, perhaps wearing their PJ’s or a favourite ‘oodie’. However casual clothes are always an option on our non-uniform days as we do not wish to add any costs to families as a result of these fun days.
Please see our Twitter page for updates across the week!
Communication
A reminder that all email communication should be sent to the school office email address where Mrs Kinniburgh and Mrs Primas will direct enquiries to the appropriate member of staff. The email address is:
gw14woodheadpsoffice@glow.sch.uk
Car Park
Our car park continues to be very busy with parent parking, particularly at the end of the day. Please pass information about car park use to any family members dropping off in the morning and collecting pupils at the end of the day. Pupil safety is very important to us all and a review of car park use will be underway soon.
A reminder of our car park arrangements:
Only parents/carers of nursery pupils or those drivers with a ‘Blue Badge’ are permitted access to the car park for drop-off/pick up of pupils.
Parents/Carers who display a ‘Blue Badge’ are permitted access to the disabled spaces at the front of the school in line with Scottish Government guidelines:
You should only use your Blue Badge if:
- you’re travelling in a vehicle as a driver or passenger
- someone is collecting you or dropping you off and needs to park
- A Blue Badge should not be used to park in a restricted area if the badge holder is not leaving the car.
- (https://www.mygov.scot/apply-blue-badge/using-your-blue- badge)
All other parents/carers should not attempt to enter the car park at the start/end of the school day, even if the gate is open and unattended.
Official school transport including mini-buses and taxis are permitted to enter the school grounds, but private hire taxis are not.
We appreciate your understanding that these restrictions are necessary due to the limited space in our car park.
Please contact our YfCL Officer, Caroline Stewart, if you think she could offer some support or advice, all of which will be treated sensitively and confidentially. Caroline works in Woodhead on a Monday and Tuesday.
School Lunch Menu
It is Week 1 of the school and nursery lunch menu from Monday 6th March 2023.
School Menu: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200186/primary_school_information/2075/primary_school_lunch_menu_20222023/1
Nursery Menu:
All children in Nursery to P5 are entitled to a free school lunch.
Extra-curricular Clubs
Monday 6th March: Girls’ Football
Tuesday 7th March: Netball
Wednesday 8th March: Choir
Upcoming Diary Dates:
- Monday 6th March – Friday 10th March 2023: Literacy Focus Week
- Tuesday 7th March 2023: Parent Council and PTA Meeting
- Wednesday 8th March 2023: P3, P3/4 and P4 Learning Showcase
- Thursday 9th March 2023: Woodhead Book Day with ‘Come Comfy’ theme
- Wednesday 22nd March 2023: P4/5 and P5 Showcase
- Tuesday 28th March 2023: Parent Consultations – more information to follow
Mrs Claire Fox
Acting Head Teacher
