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
