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:

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:

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

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