2nd April 2020

Free school meals

From Friday 3 April SLC have in place new arrangements to send PayPoint vouchers directly to parents/carers of children who are entitled to free school meals. These will replace the 'take and go' lunches that have been available from our emergency childcare hubs and some other schools. These lunches will not be available for collection after 3 April.
Parents/carers of eligible children do not need to apply for this payment.
A £30 voucher will be sent to you on a fortnightly basis using the mobile phone numbers or email addresses we already hold for you. If we don't have your number or email we will post the vouchers to you.
Payments will be made only to those entitled to means-tested free school meals. This includes children in Primaries 1 to 3, who will be assessed for free school meal entitlement. Again, this is in line with Scottish Government guidelines.
For more information on eligibility see the Free School Meals page.

The payment vouchers can be redeemed for cash at any PayPoint outlet, of which there are more than 100 across South Lanarkshire. Parents/carers can then purchase food for children, bearing in mind current advice on limiting excursions and social distancing.
For details of PayPoint outlets see the PayPoint website.
Payments will be made automatically using information held by the council, so applications are not necessary. However, contact details can be updated and other enquiries can be sent by using the Free school meals enquiry form.

30th March 2020

South Lanarkshire Community Planning Partnership

A new helpline is now available for individuals living in South Lanarkshire who are self-isolating/vulnerable and whose usual support network is no longer available.

The helpline will help people to access food and other essential supplies.  The Community Engagement Team within the council have been working  along with VASLAN to collate activity which is happening within communities, and to make contact with new groups and networks which are developing in response to the current situation.

Community volunteers are playing a key role in supporting the people around them.  This includes helping transport essential goods such as food to people who cannot leave their home, carrying out welfare checks where there was a concern expressed about the wellbeing of someone, and offering telephone befriending to those who are isolated.

The helpline number is 0303 123 1009 and the opening hours are as follows:-

Monday to Thursday 8.45 – 4.45
Friday 8.45 – 4.15
Saturday and Sunday 8.45 – 4.45
20th March 2020

UPDATE:

School will be open Monday and Tuesday to the following groups:
1)  Essential Workers children- whole day (a form will be issued from South Lanarkshire later to confirm and apply)
2)  Children in reciept of a free school meal
Pupils who require a free school meal on Monday- Lunch will be served 12pm-12.45pm.  Children should enter via the school office.
Many thanks.

19th March 2020

UPDATE: Staff have prepared a pack for all children in school. This pack will include information on how to access Google Classroom (via glow) where future learning will be set for all pupils over the coming weeks. Packs also include basic resources and suggested activities. The packs will be given out tomorrow to children who are in school. If your child is absent from school you can collect the pack from the school office from 9.30am tomorrow. Many Thanks for your continued support.

March 2020

Coronavirus Update:
Glenlee Primary and Nursery are open and operating as usual.  Thanks to all members of our School Community for pulling together and all the support at this time.
We continue to follow guidance from NHS Scotland and South Lanarkshire Council with regards to Coronavirus. In the meantime, learning and teaching continues as normal.
Parents/carers are asked to follow advice from the UK/Scottish Government. As of 16 March, anyone developing symptoms consistent with COVID-19, however mild, should stay at home for 7 days from the onset of symptoms as per existing advice. In addition, it is now recommended that anyone living in the same household as a symptomatic person should self-isolate for 14 days.

January 2020

Welcome back to a busy term! We have lots planned to look forward to this term- look out for news in class newsletters!

October 2019
October break is fast approaching and the weather is turning- please remember suitable outdoor and waterproof clothing!

September 2019
We have had a busy first few weeks back!  Thank you for all that attended our 'Come and See'!

September 2019

Our HMIe Report is now online.  Please access via link sent home to read in detail!

August 2019

We had great fun at our Sports Days!  Thanks for all the support!


Charitable Fundraising

Since August- December pupils, parents and staff at Glenlee have raised substantial contributions towards a number of charities!  These have included:

• Jeans for Genes
• Macmillan Cancer Care
• Save the Children
• Fairtrade
• Crisis
• Hamilton Drop in Centre

#Bagsofhelp

We are very fortunate to have secured funding from Tesco Bags of Help in partnership with Groundwork for 'Glenlee Primary School: Learning through our Playzone'. 

Tesco has teamed up with Groundwork on its Bags of Help initiative across Scotland. The scheme will see three community groups and projects awarded grants of £12,000, £10,000 and £8,000 – all raised from the 5p bag charge.  Greenspace Scotland are working with Groundwork to support Scottish communities. 

Bags of Help offers community groups and projects in each of Tesco’s regions across the UK a share of revenue generated from the 5p charge levied on single-use carrier bags.

For further information please visit: www.tesco.com/bagsofhelp

 

Glenlee Primary Anti-bullying   

Helping our children become confident, resilient and able to deal with difficult situations is a priority at Glenlee.
Click on this link to read about Glenlee Primary Bullying Reporting Procedures .

If you would like to find out more about dealing with bullying or helping your child become more confident and assertive then please visit the websites noted below.
www.bullying.co.uk/cyberbullying
www.thinkuknow.co.uk
www.childline.org.uk/Explore/Bullying/Pages/online-bullying.aspx
http://stopcyberbullying.org