Auchengray Primary Newsletter December 2014 Nativity Head Teacher News

It has been a very busy few weeks since I took up post with the children involved in many different activities. We have had advice on keeping healthy from Lidl, a trip to the Panto in Motherwell, visits arranged through Levenseat Congratulations to Mrs Alexander and all and much more besides. of the boys and girls for their super per- All of these activities go towards the development of our formances on Tuesday, 3rd December. pupils as Confident, Successful, Responsible and Effective citizens. The acting skills and singing voices dem- onstrated how confident our pupils are. It I have had opportunities to work with the children in class was lovely to be able to hold our Nativity in and have enjoyed getting to know them all a little better. Auchengray Church Centre; bringing the community together again. Thank you to It was with delight that I saw that construction work is fi- everyone who supported our school and nally underway on our new school building. However, I am made the day so special. sure that there were mixed feelings amongst those of you who have had a long relationship with our school. Thanks too, to the representatives from Morrison Construction for staying to an- With Christmas just around the corner, may I take this op- swer our questions about the New Build. portunity to wish everyone a happy Festive Season and I look forward to working with you in the New Year. And finally, a big Thank You to Campbell and Linda for their hard work. Kirstin McNeill

Dates for your diary Primary On Tuesday, 2nd December we were in- 10.12.14: vited to join Carnwath Primary School at a Christmas Lunch performance of Sleeping Beauty held in their hall. 15.12.14:

Child Smile Initiative in School

16.12.14:

Visit to Leisure Centre for a day of Sporting Activity as part of our 2014 Lottery On Tues- day, 9th Decem- Funding ber we have been invited to attend their Nativity Performance. 18.12.14: The Staff and pupils at Carnwath have Joint Christmas Party with Walston Primary at made us feel very welcome while we share Black Mount Church Hall, . their campus and it is lovely to share these special occasions which everyone enjoys. 19.12.14 Thank you to Mrs Easton, Head Teacher School closes 2.30pm; reopens on 5th January DECEMBER 2014 UPDATES

in the morning—so no tiaras please! G.I.R.F.E.C. and WELLBEING Update Following on from the October Newsletter, we are go- ing to look at another two of the Wellbeing Indicators. The Wellbeing Wheel defines 8 key indicators, which ensure that our children are given the best possible Thank you to the Parent Councils of start in life. Helping our children become Confident both schools for their financial contribu- Individuals involves us taking account of their needs tions towards the party. to ensure that the children in our care are both Active and Respected (wellbeing indicators). Children who are Active:

 spend time having fun  take part in leisure and sporting activities

 have adults in their life who support school ac- tivities Children who feel Respected:

Primary 1 Enrollment  have people who listen to them and help them make decisions Session 2015/16 If you have a child, who will be 5  are involved in making decisions about their years of age between 1 March lives 2015 and the end of February  if needed, have help to tell people about their 2016, please contact the school to views and decisions arrange an appointment during the week commencing Monday 12 –  have improving relationships with key family Friday 16 January 2015. and friends Further information can be found from:-

www.girfecinlanarkshire.co.uk

www..gov.uk/gettingitright We have been discussing these indicators in class and children are becoming more aware of what they mean. If you have friends or neighbours who have a child of this age, please bring this to their attention.

Winter Vomiting Bug At this time of year we are beginning to experience cases of the Noro-virus af- fecting pupils and staff in schools around Scotland. We would urge you to heed the advice of the NHS and keep your child off for 48 hours after any sickness or diarrhoea episode. In this way we can avoid passing this on to others in the establishment.

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