September 2020

A Warm Welcome…to everyone on their return to school and in particular to our new P1 pupils. We also have new pupils in P2, P3, P5 & P6 and we hope they all thoroughly enjoy their time at Spires Integrated Primary School. Things are different this year, but I am so impressed by how the children and all parents/adults are adhering to our one-way system and our new procedures, such as regular hand washing and staying in class bubbles. I thank you for your understanding and support in our mission to keep everyone in the school community safe.

Dinners

Dinners will be available for FSM pupils only from Monday 14 September, as with all of our measures, we are implementing new procedures gradually to gauge how well they work, before we move towards whole school dinners. Please book your FSM online. Your child will not be able to receive a dinner if you haven’t booked it. It is your responsibility to contact staff in the school office for assistance if you have difficulty accessing the system.

School Holidays 2020/21

This is available on our website, please note upcoming closure dates.

School will be closed to all pupils on Thursday 24 & Friday 25 September.

Collection Times - CHANGES

Some parents are collecting children later than the times specified, this is causing difficulty keeping our bubbles separate and also for teachers who have to teach another class or attend meetings. We ask that you collect your child at the following times;P1 between 11.50am – 12 noonP2 between 1.50pm – 2.00pmP3 between 2.30pm – 2.40pm Mon – Wed and between 2.00pm -2.10pm on Thurs & FriP4 between 2.45pm – 2.55pmP5 – P7 at 3.00pm from the oil tank and at the gate during inclement weather. P1 School Day

P1 pupils will remain in school until 1.30pm from Monday 5 October. You will receive a reminder of your Edu spot (School Money) password on 28 September.

Pupil Council/RRS/Eco/Digital Leaders

Pupils will be engaging in the application process for these soon.

SeeSaw

If you haven’t received your new codes for SeeSaw please contact the school office immediately as all pupils are being given an introductory task this week (7 – 11 Sept), this will help them to become familiarised with the tools. Homework will begin on SeeSaw from Monday 28 September.

Sacraments

Congratulations to our outgoing P7 pupils who made their Confirmation on Sunday 23 August and we send best wishes to some P5 pupils who will receive their First Communion on Sunday 20 September. Many thanks to Mrs Kearney and Mrs Henry for all the preparation involved.

Lunch boxes and Water Bottles

The Governors have decided to reintroduce lunchboxes and water bottles from Monday 14 September. It is essential that these are cleaned thoroughly each evening. If you still wish to send disposable ones that is also acceptable.

In Spires