If you wish to see a member of staff, please contact the school to arrange an appointment. An appointment is better as it ensures that we are free to see you. Please remember that all visitors must report to the school office and sign in before visiting classrooms. This is in the interest of personal safety and fire regulations. In Newarthill Primary we have an active Parent Council who work hard to give parents increased involvement in school life. If you would like to become involved either contact the Parent Council Chairperson or the school office. We will always welcome new parent members. Newarthill Primary School cares. We care about our school, the building and the community around us. High standards are set and maintained and every child is given an equal opportunity for learning. Staff and pupils work together providing every child with a wide variety of skills, positive attitudes and equal opportunities for learning. Staff and pupils work together providing children with a wide variety of skills and positive attitudes that will extend their experience to the world of work beyond the classroom. There are several opportunities throughout the year for you to visit the school and see the work which is taking place. We are very aware of the responsibility of educating your child((ren) to their full potential, not only intellectually, but also socially and morally. Workshops are held throughout the year for parents to attend and have the opportunity of participating in today’s curriculum. Assemblies provide another opportunity to share interdisciplinary learning with your own child and their peers. We hope you enjoy reading this handbook. We look forward to meeting you and hope your child(ren) will be happy here. Yours sincerely Mrs. June L.M. Kennedy B.Ed Dip. CE(merit) Headteacher 1.3 SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS AT NEWARTHILL PRIMARY ECO AWARD In 2009 the school received our fourth “Green Flag” – an award which proves that we are an ECO school. The ECO Committee and the whole school work on the following areas: Biodiversity Water Energy Litter Waste Management Transport Grounds & Garden Healthy Lifestyle Sustaining our World Carbon Footprint HEALTH PROMOTING SCHOOLS In 1995 the World Health Organisation stated: “A health promoting school is one in which all members of the school community work together to provide children with integrated and positive experiences and structures which promote and protect their health. This includes both the formal and informal curriculum in health, the creation of a safe and healthy school environment, the provision of appropriate health services and the involvement of the family and wider community in efforts to promote health.”
If you wish to see a member of staff, please contact the school to arrange an appointment. An appointment is better as it ensures that we are free to see you. Please remember that all visitors must report to the school office and sign in before visiting classrooms. This is in the interest of personal safety and fire regulations. In Newarthill Primary we have an active Parent Council who work hard to give parents increased involvement in school life. If you would like to become involved either contact the Parent Council Chairperson or the school office. We will always welcome new parent members. Newarthill Primary School cares. We care about our school, the building and the community around us. High standards are set and maintained and every child is given an equal opportunity for learning. Staff and pupils work together providing every child with a wide variety of skills, positive attitudes and equal opportunities for learning. Staff and pupils work together providing children with a wide variety of skills and positive attitudes that will extend their experience to the world of work beyond the classroom. There are several opportunities throughout the year for you to visit the school and see the work which is taking place. We are very aware of the responsibility of educating your child((ren) to their full potential, not only intellectually, but also socially and morally. Workshops are held throughout the year for parents to attend and have the opportunity of participating in today’s curriculum. Assemblies provide another opportunity to share interdisciplinary learning with your own child and their peers. We hope you enjoy reading this handbook. We look forward to meeting you and hope your child(ren) will be happy here. Yours sincerely Mrs. June L.M. Kennedy B.Ed Dip. CE(merit) Headteacher 1.3 SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS AT NEWARTHILL PRIMARY ECO AWARD In 2009 the school received our fourth “Green Flag” – an award which proves that we are an ECO school. The ECO Committee and the whole school work on the following areas: Biodiversity Water Energy Litter Waste Management Transport Grounds & Garden Healthy Lifestyle Sustaining our World Carbon Footprint HEALTH PROMOTING SCHOOLS In 1995 the World Health Organisation stated: “A health promoting school is one in which all members of the school community work together to provide children with integrated and positive experiences and structures which promote and protect their health. This includes both the formal and informal curriculum in health, the creation of a safe and healthy school environment, the provision of appropriate health services and the involvement of the family and wider community in efforts to promote health.”
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