Week Beginning Monday 24th October 2022

I hope all of our children and families have enjoyed the October Week holiday.  We look forward to seeing pupils back at school and nursery on Monday 24th October 2022 at the usual times. (Breakfast Club will open at 8.15am as normal).

Parent/Teacher Consultations

This term’s Parent Teacher Consultations (Parents’ Evening) will take place on Thursday 10th November 2022 between 3pm and 8pm.

Appointments can be booked now using the School Cloud booking system: https://woodhead.schoolcloud.co.uk 

Booking will close at 3.30pm on Monday 7th November 2022.

Full guidance on the evening and how to use School Cloud can be found here: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sl/public/woodheadpsht/uploads/sites/14613/2022/10/21111531/ParentsEveningBooking_Nov2022.pdf

If you need any further assistance with booking an appointment, please call the office on 01698 457669.

School Value Award Recipients

The following children were recognised last 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 14th Oct 2022:

Pupil Name Class Values
Aria B P1a Friendship;Respect;

Honesty;Determination
Emmaline O P1b Friendship;Determination
Ollie M P2a Respect;Excellence;Determination
Grace T P2b Friendship;Respect;

Excellence;Determination
Ezra G P3 Friendship;Respect;Honesty;

Excellence;Determination;Equality
Imogen B P3/4 Friendship;Respect;

Excellence;Determination
Jessica R P4 Friendship;Respect;

Honesty;Excellence;Determination
Jordan W P4/5 Friendship;Respect;

Honesty;Determination
Macy S P5 Friendship;Respect;Honesty;

Excellence;Determination;Equality
Alexander R P6/7 Friendship;Respect
Evie M P6 Friendship;Respect;

Determination
Jamie Lee M P7a Respect;Honesty;

Determination
Shelley S P7b Friendship;Respect;

Honesty;Excellence;Determination

The following children were recognised as going ‘Over and Above’ in class last week, 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:

Pupil Name Class
Tilly R P1a
Isabella J P1b
Selina D P2a
Harrison L P2b
Freya M P3
Maisie G P3/4
Finlay M P4
Jacob M P4/5
Grace M P5
Zoe G P6/7
Islay M P6
Maia C P7a
Millie M P7b

In the playground, our Support Staff recognised the following children for following the Woodhead Way and being Ready, Respectful and Safe:

Faith D P1b
Elizabeth C P2a
Esme P3
Lewis P P4
Mia N P5
Joel K P7a
Shelley S P7b
Corey F P7b

Book Fayre

In consultation with the Parent Council, we have decided to take part in the Scholastic Book Fayre in school to coincide with our Parents’ Evening this term.

The Fayre will arrive in school on 7th November 2022.  All children will have an opportunity to browse the books and complete a wish list to bring home.  Books will then be available to purchase* during the Parents’ Evening.

Please note that there is no obligation to purchase any books from a child’s wish list. 

*It may be required to order books for later delivery depending on stock levels.

Non-Uniform Day

Our next non-uniform day will take place on Friday 28th October 2022.  The School House Captains have decided on the optional theme of ‘Hallowe’en’

Children can come to school wearing a Hallowe’en costume or Hallowe’en themed outfit. Please avoid overly scary outfits that younger children might not like. Please also leave all accessories such as wands, swords, etc. at home.

We have a small supply of donated costumes that we would be delighted to pass on to any families.  Pop in to the office if you would like to have a look.

PTA Hallowe’en Discos:

PTA Christmas Fete

If you are interested in having a stall at the PTA Christmas Fete, please email woodheadpta@hotmail.com

School Lunch Menu

It is Week 3 of the school and nursery lunch menu from Monday 24th October 2022.

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

Nursery Menu: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200184/early_learning_and_childcare/2077/nursery_lunch_menu_20222023/3

All children in Nursery to P5 are entitled to a free school lunch.

Hopscotch Theatre Performance

As a treat for P1-7 pupils, we have booked a performance of ‘Fairytales’ by Hopscotch Theatre company on the afternoon Monday 31st October 2022.

We were offered a heavily discounted rate due to a cancelation from a local school.

I hope the children enjoy the show!

Christmas Card Enterprise

A reminder that finished Christmas Card designs will be sent home on Monday 31st October 2022 along with an order form.

If you decide to purchase packs of cards, you must return the order form to school by Wednesday 9th November 2022.

Packs of 12 cards cost £5 and this will be payable by ParentPay from 31st October 2022. Please note, there is no obligation for parents/carers to purchase these. However, the school does receive a commission for each pack purchased.

November Inservice Day

School and Nursery will be closed to pupils on Monday 14th November 2022 for staff inservice training.

Learning Showcase

Each class will host a Learning Showcase this year, with parents/carers invited to come into class and see some of the learning that has taken place.

Our first showcase of the year is P7a and P7b, which is on Wednesday 16th November 2022 from 9.30am.

Extra Curricular Clubs this week:

  • Monday 24th October 2022: P6&7 Boys’ Football
  • Tuesday 25th October 2022: Netball
  • Wednesday 26th October 2022: Choir

Clubs are run by staff volunteers and spaces are limited.  If demand exceeds availability, places are balloted at random.

When a new club is starting, a letter is issued to the appropriate classes to express interest.  We aim, as far as possible, to offer at least one club per stage throughout the year.

Upcoming Diary Dates:

  • Thursday 27th October 2022: PTA Hallowe’en Discos (6.15pm-7.15pm for P1-3; 7.30pm-8.45pm for P4-7).
  • Friday 28th October 2022: Non-Uniform Day (Hallowe’en Theme)
  • Monday 31st October 2022 (pm): P1-7 Hopscotch Theatre Production
  • Monday 31st October 2022: Christmas Card Designs sent home
  • Tuesday 1st November 2022: Parent Council and PTA Meetings (6.30pm-8.30pm) Note new time
  • Friday 4th November 2022: P6 and P7 Anti-Bullying Workshops
  • WB 7th November 2022: Book Fayre in school
  • Monday 7th November 2022 (3.30pm): Parents’ Evening Booking closes
  • Tuesday 8th November 2022: P1-7 Flu Immunisations
  • Wednesday 9th November 2022: Deadline for Christmas Card returns
  • Thursday 10th November 2022: P1-7 Parent/Teacher Consultations (3pm-8pm)
  • Monday 14th November 2022: Inservice Day (School and Nursery closed to pupils)
  • Wednesday 16th November 2022: P7a and P7b Learning Showcase (9.30am)

Riddle of the Week

Well done to everyone who told me the correct answer to last week’s Riddle:

What two things can you never eat for breakfast?  The correct answer was ‘Breakfast and Lunch’

This week’s riddle is:

I have cities, but no houses. I have forests, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. 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

Week Beginning Monday 10th October 2022

Welcome to this week’s Head Teacher Blog.

October Week Holiday

School and Nursery will close at 3pm on Friday 14th October 2022 for the October Week Holiday.  We re-open on Monday 24th October 2022 at the usual times.  I hope you have a lovely break.

Participatory Budget Results

Thank you to everyone who took part in our PB vote last week.  At assembly on Friday, Mrs. Keltie announced the results.  From the three final options decided by our PB groups, the winner was:

  • School Trips/Excursions

We will now start to plan when/how these will take place and will provide further information in due course.

Christmas Card Enterprise

In consultation with the Parent Council, we have decided to run our annual Christmas Card enterprise once again this year.

Each child (including the nursery) has the opportunity to design a Christmas Card in class using a provided template which can then be made into printed Christmas Cards.

Finished designs will be sent home on Monday 31st October 2022 along with an order form. If you decide to purchase packs of cards, you must return the order form to school by Wednesday 9th November 2022.

Packs of 12 cards cost £5 and this will be payable by ParentPay from 31st October 2022. Please note, there is no obligation for parents/carers to purchase these. However, the school does receive a commission for each pack purchased.

Parent Council Constitution

The proposed changes to the Parent Council constitution were approved at their meeting on 4th October 2022 with the following votes from the Parent Forum:

  • 11 ‘Agree’
  • 0 ‘Disagree’
  • 0 ‘Abstain’

The revised document, along with the AGM and Ordinary Meeting minutes from Tuesday 6th September 2022 are now available on the Parent Council Page of the school website.

Parent Teacher Consultations

Our first Parents’ evening of the 2022/23 school session is scheduled to take place on Thursday 10th November 2022 (between 3.30pm and 8pm).

We’re delighted that these meetings will take place in person once again.  Parents/carers will have an opportunity to hear about their child’s progress and look through some of their written work.

An email will be sent via ParentPay this week with a link to the School Cloud booking system to allow parents/carers to select an appointment that is convenient to them.

Lockerbie Manor Information Session

A reminder to current P6 and P7 parents that the Lockerbie Manor information session will take place on Monday 10th October 2022 from 4.30pm-5.30pm.

We ask that, due to limited space, children do not attend this meeting if possible.

If you are unable to attend, an information pack will be sent home.

School Lunches for WB 10th October 2022

The school lunch menu for 10th-14th October 2022 is Week 1:

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/primary-menu

The nursery lunch menu for 10th-14th October 2022 is Week 1:

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

All nursery pupils and P1-5 are entitled to a free school meal.

School Values Award Recipients

As part of the Woodhead Way, all children are expected to be Ready, Safe and Respectful.  When they are, this is recognised through our weekly reward time.

The following children were recognised last 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 7th Oct 2022:

John S P1a Friendship;Respect;Excellence;

Determination
Faith D P1b Friendship;Determination
Lexi T P2a Friendship;Respect;

Determination
Isaac F P2b Friendship;Respect;

Excellence;Determination
Perri B P3 Friendship;Respect;Honesty;

Excellence;Determination;Equality
Caiden McC P3/4 Friendship;Respect;Excellence;

Determination
Heather F P4 Friendship;Respect;Honesty;

Excellence;Determination
Amaya I P4/5 Friendship;Respect;

Excellence;Determination
Joshua G P5 Friendship;Respect;Determination
Josh McD P6/7 Friendship;Respect;Honesty
Lily F P6a Friendship;Respect;Honesty;

Excellence;Determination;Equality
Bilal M P7a Friendship;Respect;Honesty;

Excellence;Determination;Equality
Nathan S P7b Respect;Honesty;Excellence;

Determination

In the playground, our Support Staff recognised the following children for following the Woodhead Way and being Ready, Respectful and Safe:

Perry B P3
Aiden B P2b
Millie L P7a

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:

Chloe McK P1a
Harry D P1b
Jack R P2a
Lilly G P2b
Esme A P3
Ollie C P3/4
Emily D P4
Rhys D P4/5
Mia N P5
Ollie B P6/7
Daisy Mae F P6a
Finn L P7a
Ava G P7b

Dates for Your Diary:

Upcoming Diary Dates:

  • Monday 10th October 2022: Lockerbie Manor Information Session for P6 and P7 Parents/Carers (4.30pm-5.30pm)
  • Monday 10th October 2022: Girls’ After School Football Club (3pm-4pm)
  • Wednesday 12th October 2022: Choir After School Club (3pm-4pm)
  • Monday 17th to Friday 21st October 2022: October Week Holiday (School and Nursery Closed)
  • Monday 24th October 2022: School and Nursery re-open.
  • Thursday 27th October 2022: PTA Hallowe’en Discos (P1-3: 6.15pm-7.15pm, P4-7: 7.30pm-8.45pm)
  • Friday 28th October 2022: Non-Uniform Day (Hallowe’en Theme)
  • Tuesday 1st November 2022: PC and PTA Meeting (6.45pm-8.30pm)

Riddle of the Week

Well done to everyone who told me the correct answer to last week’s Riddle:

What belongs to you but is used more by others?  The correct answer was ‘Your Name.’

This week’s riddle is:

What two things can you never eat for breakfast?

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

 

Week Beginning Monday 3rd October 2022

Welcome to the Head Teacher’s Blog for WB 3rd October 2022

We had our first wet playtime/lunchtime of the year on Friday.  It’s amazing that we got to this point in the year without a wet break.  Our Primary 7 pupils did a sterling job at being monitors for the other classes.

As the weather is most definitely becoming Autumnal, it is a good idea for children to have a spare pair of socks in their bag in case of wet feet on the way to school.

Participatory Budget 2022

Parents/Carers of Woodhead are invited to vote on how part of our Pupil Equity Fund will be used through Participatory Budgeting. Please select one option from this Google Form, which will close at 3pm on Wednesday 5th October 2022.

https://forms.gle/YRKiRCfqrNFqWdcy5 

The form collects email address to allow us to ensure all votes are from parents/carers. Children should not vote on this form – they will have their own class vote in school next week.

Parent Council and PTA Meeting

The next meetings of the Woodhead PC and the Woodhead PTA take place in the school on Tuesday 4th October 2022 (6.45pm-8.30pm).

Details of the Parent Council and their minutes are available on the Woodhead website at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sl/woodheadprimary/?page_id=780

Maths Week Scotland

As part of the National ‘Maths Week Scotland’, our pupils experienced lots of maths lessons and experiences this week.  As part of a Maths Week Leadership group, Mrs. Roe, Miss Miller and Mrs. Rashid planned a host of shared themes for each class across the week, including:

  • An outdoor maths trail
  • A Maths in Art focus
  • A Maths Puzzle focus
  • A P1-4 Maths Mascot Competition
  • A P4-7 Maths Slogan/Logo competition

We will be sharing lots of photographs of Maths week as soon as possible (we are still waiting on a few parents/carers to return annual photograph consent).

Lockerbie Manor Parent Information Session

Our current Primary 6 and Primary 7 parents are invited to attend an information session about Lockerbie Manor on Monday 13th October 2022 in the school hall, from 4.30pm-5.30pm.

This meeting is for parents/carers, so if possible, children should not attend.

If you are unable to attend, the information and presentation will be emailed afterwards.

I look forward to seeing as many P6 and P7 parents as possible on the night.

Nurture Resources

As part of our School Improvement Plan for 2022-23, we are continuing to develop our approaches to Nurture.  As we develop Nurture and break out spaces around our school, we would be grateful of the following items if you have any to donate:

  • Small sofas or armchairs (must have Fire Resistant labels still in place)
  • Soft furnishings such as cushions, blankets or throws.
  • Board games and jigsaws
  • Sensory or fidget toys
  • Soft-toys such as teddy bears or puppets.

If you have any of these at home which are no longer required, we would be very pleased to receive them.

School Lunches

From Monday 3rd to Friday 7th October 2022, it’s Week 3 of the School and Nursery Lunch Menu.  Nursery to P5 pupils are automatically entitled to a free school meal.

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

Nursery Lunch Menu: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200184/early_learning_and_childcare/2077/nursery_lunch_menu_20222023/3

Upcoming Diary Dates:

  • Tuesday 4th October 2022: PC and PTA Meetings (6.45pm-8.30pm)
  • Monday 10th October 2022: Lockerbie Manor Information Session for P6 and P7 Parents/Carers (4.30pm-5.30pm)
  • Monday 17th to Friday 21st October 2022: October Week Holiday (School and Nursery Closed)
  • Thursday 27th October 2022: PTA Hallowe’en Discos (P1-3: 6.15pm-7.15pm, P4-7: 7.30pm-8.45pm)

Riddle of the Week

For a bit of fun, I am going to set a Riddle each week in my blog.  A house point goes to each child who tells me the correct answer to it on Monday morning:

For this week’s riddle, the question is:

What belongs to you but is used more by others?

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

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

Week Beginning Monday 29th August 2022

It’s hard to believe that we are just at the end of our first full week of term.  We’ve packed so much in already.  The children have all settled into their new class routines very well and I am impressed by the hard work that I see as I visit classes.

I have also been very impressed with the children’s efforts to be ‘Ready, Respectful and Safe’ in all areas of the school.  Class teachers are telling me about children who are going over and above in class too.  I look forward to announcing our first ‘School Values’ awards and ‘Playground Awards’ at our online assembly on Monday.

School and Nursery Lunch Menu

The new 2022-23 menu begins on Monday 29th August with week 1:

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/info/200184/early_learning_and_childcare/2077/nursery_lunch_menu_20222023

Primary 1 parents are asked to pre-order lunches using this Google Form by Monday 29th August 2022 at 9am.

https://forms.gle/6nmWfyKS4EzZk6eW8 

School Holiday Dates 2023/24

A consultation on the proposed School Holiday Dates and Staff Development Days for 2023/2024 is available on the South Lanarkshire Council Website (link below).

The consultation went live on Monday, 22 August 2022 and the closing date is Friday, 23 September 2022.

https://wh1.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=165588552845

School Uniform

Our children have looked so smart in their school uniforms this term.  Thank you to all parents/carers who support the smart ethos of the school by ensuring their children are in the correct uniform.

We are happy to assist any parent/carer who requires financial help/support with uniform.  Please let us know.

A reminder that jumpers/cardigans etc. should be grey only and not black or green.

Temporary School Support Assistant

We welcome Mrs. Mackenzie to our team of Support Assistants.  She is covering for Mrs. McAuley’s absence and will work Tuesdays – Fridays.

Flu Immunisation

Please return any Flu Immunisation permission slips to school by Monday 29th August 2022 to ensure your child is included in this year’s vaccination programme.

Proposed Industrial Action

A letter was emailed via Parent Pay/Learning Journals last week providing information about proposed strike action which might result in school closure or reduced service.  This can be access at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sl/public/woodheadprimary/uploads/sites/9618/2022/08/25144245/2022-Parent-Carer-No1.pdf 

Non-Class Contact Time

Every class teacher is contractually entitled to planning and preparation time during the school day.  For full-time teachers, this is 2.5 hours per week.  This is called ‘Non-Class Contact Time (NCCT)’.

This year at Woodhead, Mrs. Martin (nee Miss Ianniello) and Mrs. Keltie teach classes to release the teachers for their NCCT.   They will teach Art, Science and PE during this time.

The arrangements for P4 are different as Miss Laing is undertaking her NQT year and shares the class with Miss Miller.

The timetable below indicates when each class will be taught by a different teacher and who that will be.

Please note that it is sometime necessary to change this timetable with no notice due to staff absence and other unforeseen circumstances.

Participatory Budget

Participatory Budgeting gives the parents/carers and pupils of a school a say in how a percentage of our Pupil Equity Fund is used.

Pupil Equity Fund is the money allocated to a school directly from the Scottish Government to help close the poverty related attainment gap.

Last year, our PB focus groups of pupils and parents identified two or three areas that could be a focus of this spend.  Following a vote, our PB was allocated to outdoor and nurture resources.

Our Principal Teacher, Mrs. Keltie, is also our PB Lead and will be forming a focus group again this year.  Look out for a leaflet all about this coming home next week.

More information on ‘Participatory Budgeting’ can be found at https://pbscotland.scot/pb-in-schools.

Parent Council AGM

The Parent Council AGM will take place on Tuesday 6th September 2022 from 6.45pm.  This is a joint meeting of the Parent Council and PTA.

All parents/carers are welcome to attend.

If you are interested in joining the PTA to assist with their fundraising work, please email woodheadpta@gmail.com

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

Mr. Clark

Mr. S. Jasnosz-Clark

Head Teacher

 

 

 

 

Week Beginning Monday 22nd August 2022

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Welcome to the first Head Teacher’s Blog.

This will be updated at the beginning of each week, and will replace the monthly school newsletters, providing more frequent information about the school, details of what’s on for the coming weeks, links to the lunch menus and other important reminders.

I hope you find it useful.

Mr. Clark

First Week of Term

It’s been a wonderful first week back at school.  Everyone looked so smart in their school uniforms and it was lovely to hear the chatter and laughter as the children caught up with their friends and teachers after the holiday.  For those parents who were able to join us in the playground on Wednesday, I’m sure you’ll agree it was lovely to see the children lining up so well, eager to get inside and start the new year.

The new Primary 1 children have been amazing and are adapting to the routines of school so quickly.  We were very impressed with their lines on Thursday morning for their first full day in school.  Both Mrs. Arthur and Mrs. Mitchell have commented on how pleased they are with the children and how well they are working in class.

The Woodhead Way

This week, we launched ‘The Woodhead Way’ – a simple reminder to our children of our shared expectations of them all.  This sets a high standard of exceptions about ‘how we do things at Woodhead’.

The Woodhead Way - Ready, Respectful, Safe

Our expectations are simple and clear, to encourage all children:

  • to be ready to learn and work hard in class
  • to be respectful of all adults, classmates and other children
  • to be safe in all areas of the school and ensure other children are safe too.

By being ready, respectful and safe, children are recognised with 5 minutes of ‘Reward Time’ each day, which they can enjoy at the end of the week in class.

When children go ‘Over and Above’ in class, this is also recognised and celebrated.  Children who regularly go ‘Over and Above’ will be recognised through our weekly ‘School Values Awards’ and ‘Playground Awards’.

At the end of each month, a pupil from each class will be invited to the ‘Golden Table’ at lunchtime – recognition for going ‘Over and Above’ in our expectations of Ready, Respectful, Safe.

You can find out more about the research behind this approach at https://whentheadultschange.com 

Lovely Lines

As part of the Woodhead Way, we expect children to be ready, respectful and safe when lining up to come in to school.

We visibly recognised when the children do this and award the class who goes ‘over and above’ in their lines with an extra playtime.

This week, Primary 3 and Primary 5 went ‘over and above’ to be ready, respectful and safe in their lines and have been recognised with an extra playtime.  Well done!

Flu Immunisation

This will take place on Tuesday 8th November 2022 for P1-7 children.

Permission slips have been received into school from NHS Lanarkshire and should be retuned as soon as possible.

After-School Clubs

We have had a few enquiries about when after-school extra curricular activities will start back.  We hope to begin our programme later in the term.

SLT Drop-in Sessions

This year, we have introduced drop in sessions for parents/carers in the Nursery to P7 to drop-in and have a chat with a member of the school leadership team.  This will take place on the following dates:

  • Monday 12th September 2022 (3.30pm-5.30pm
  • Wednesday 30th November 2022 (3.30pm-5.30pm)
  • Wednesday 1st February 2023 (3.30pm-5.30pm)
  • Tuesday 14th March 2023 (3.30pm-5.30pm)
  • Tuesday 25th April 2023 (3.30pm-5.30pm)

The purpose of these is to allow an opportunity for parents/carers to ask questions they might have, get advice or help with:

  • supporting learning at home.
  • understanding the general Scottish Curriculum for Excellence
  • issues/problems out-with school such as financial matters, school uniform, accessing community resources such as food banks etc.
  • accessing IT resources such as  Google Classroom, Twitter, ParentyPay etc.

It is not an opportunity to get information about your child’s academic progress – this happens in our Parent Teacher consultations.

It is also not an opportunity to raise a concern or complaint or discuss an issue involving another pupil  – we encourage parents/carers to get in touch via the office if they need any help with such an issue.

We will issue a sign-up sheet for any interested parent/carer prior to the first event.

PE Days

Click on the following link to view details of our PE days:

PE Days August 2022

Annual Calendar

The planned dates for the entire school year 2022-23 can be found b y clicking on the link below:

Woodhead Annual Calendar 2022-23

Lunch Menu 22nd August 2022-26th August 2022

It is Week 2 of the Spring/Summer menu in the school and nursery this week:

Week 2 Nursery Menu

Week 2 School Menu

All children in Nursery to Primary 5 receive a free meal.  Parents/carers of children in Primary 6 and Primary 7 who may be eligible for a free school meal can find more information here.

Primary 1 parents/carers are asked to complete the following order form for this week by 9am on Monday (even if your child will have a packed lunch)

P1 Lunch Order Form

Please note the 2022-23 Lunch menu will begin the following week (29th August 2022)

What’s on at Woodhead in the coming fortnight:

  • Friday 26th August 2022: Non-Uniform Day (No theme) NB, there will be no charge for non-uniform days this year.

If I can be of any further assistance, please get in touch via the school office.

Kind regards

Mr. Clark

S. Jasnosz-Clark

Head Teacher

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