Dear Parents/Carers
I wish you all a Happy New Year, even though this is, of course, a very different start to the year than we would have hoped for.
I am delighted to see so many of our children have engaged with learning through our Google Classrooms as they returned to ‘school’ this week, and I thank you for the support you are giving your children. We realise how challenging it can be to balance home life, work and remote learning so we are very grateful for all you are doing, thank you! You can contact us on our dedicated email address wp@glow.sch.uk if you are having any difficulties accessing Google Classroom. Our website also has information to help you. Almost all of the resource packs have now been collected – thank you!
We will hold a weekly Google Meet assembly on a Friday, and at times teachers may organise Google Meets with their class. Please take time to read the document ‘Video Conferencing for Learners and Parents’ – you can find this on our website and the school app. Please ensure your child is aware of the guidance within this.
Chromebooks and tablets were distributed earlier this session to help families with remote learning, as well as dongles giving internet access. If you do not have the equipment you need to enable your child to access Google Classrooms please contact the school as soon as possible, thank you.
We will continue to track pupil engagement with online learning each week and from next week will be in touch with parents of children who have not engaged regularly to see how we can help support you and your child to participate in online learning. During this period of remote learning we will continue to progress children’s learning, aspiring to provide an experience as close to a school day as is possible. It is not a period of revision or consolidation of work, so it is really important that children participate daily.
Look out for a parent/carer survey coming soon to seek your views on our remote learning offer. We welcome your feedback to identify areas for improvement.
P1 enrolment
Due to current circumstances P1 enrolment is online. Please visit the SLC website to enrol your child for P1 (children whose 5th birthday falls before 1st March 2022). The link for this is on the school website and the school app. If you are considering deferring entry for your child please contact us as soon as possible. The closing date for deferred entry applications is 31st January 2021. You should still enrol your child for P1 even if applying for deferment.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact the school should you have any questions or concerns.
Stay safe,
Debbie MacKenna
Head Teacher
