As we head very quickly to the end of term, I wanted to give you an update of events in school and a reminder of events still to come. Please continue to find out about what we are learning on our Instagram page @newfieldps
in this newsletter
- School updates
- Events coming up
- Parent Council Information
- Stars of the week for May/June
- Methods of Communication
School updatE
Dalguise 2026
Primary 6 and 7 pupils attended PGL Dalguise from 27th-29th April. They participated in a wide variety of activities including archery, fencing, raft building, zipwire, climbing and much more. The weather stayed fine whilst they were away and they were able to make the most of their time. Many thanks to the staff who volunteered to attend Dalguise and supervise pupils.
Primary 7 Two Day visit to High School
Our Primary 7 pupils enjoyed a two day visit to their High School a couple of weeks ago. Staff from both Strathaven Academy and Larkhall Academy have been in touch to congratulate the pupils on their behaviour and attitude on the two days. They were great representatives of Newfield Primary and we know they will do well when they move to their new schools.
Primary 1 Welcome Assembly and Transition Events
Our new Primary 1 pupils have been taking part in Transition events over the last few weeks, meeting Mrs McCafferty and getting used to being in Primary 1. They were also entertained by our current Primary 1 pupils who took part in a Welcome Assembly, telling the younger pupils all about school life! We look forward to the children joining us in August and we are sure that they will enjoy becoming a part of Newfield Primary School!
Health Week
We had our Health Week in school the week beginning 18th May. The children were treated to a huge variety of visitors and activity sessions to promote a healthy lifestyle. We want to thank all of the visitors who took the time to come in and work with the pupils. It is a very enjoyable week for the pupils and they really benefit from visitors and experts. A big thanks goes to Mrs Colquhoun for the huge effort in organising and timetabling this week.
Eco Co-ordinator of the Year Awards
Mrs Jones has been recognised nationally for her outstanding contribution to environmental education after achieving joint second place in the Eco-Coordinator of the Year category at the Eco-Schools Scotland Awards 2026. Judges praised Mrs Jones' lifelong commitment to the Eco-Schools programme, highlighting the school’s remarkable achievement of securing 11 Green Flags — a phenomenal success demonstrating sustained energy, motivation and resilience over many years. Congratulations and a big thank you to Mrs Jones for all that she does to support Learning for Sustainability and Eco Awareness at Newfield Primary.
Sporting Primary School of the Year
We are all celebrating after being named ClubSport Hamilton Sporting School of the Year 2025, marking the second time the school has received this prestigious award. The achievement reflects the dedication, enthusiasm and teamwork shown across the whole school community. Special praise has been given to Sports Coordinator Mrs Forsyth, whose hard work and commitment alongside the school’s Sport Committee have helped create a thriving culture of sport and physical activity throughout the school. Huge well done to Mrs Forsyth and the Sports Leadership Group!
Track and Field Achievements
Mrs Forsyth recently took her Track and Field team to Carluke where they took part in a variety of athletics and track and field events. The children came away with a huge haul of medals and 11 have also qualified for the final on Wednesday 17th June. Well done to all of the pupils involved, and to Mrs Forsyth!
Football Tournaments
The boys and girls football teams were involved in the Davie Cooper tournament last month. Both the girls and the boys performed well on the day, with the girls making it to the semi-final! Well done to everyone. The boys' football team participate in the Robert Wilson tournament this week. Good luck to the boys and Mr Rae!
SLC Dance Festival
Mrs Murray's Dance Club participated in the SLC dance festival last month. The pupils put on a fantastic performance and also got to perform at assembly so that all pupils and staff could see the super choreography and dancing on display! Thanks to Mrs Murray and to Mrs Jones for going along on the night to assist. Huge thank you also to Erin and Hazel from Dance Fusion who have agreed to sponsor the Dance Club t-shirts.
School Improvement Plan Priorities
In this final term we have been busy completing our School Improvement Plan Priority actions. We are currently evaluating the actions and will issue our Standards and Quality Report shortly detailing the impact on our learners as well as plans moving forward into session 2026/27.
Stonehouse Gala Day
Huge congratulations to everyone who was involved in Stonehouse Gala Day. Newfield Primary received FIRST PLACE in the walking pageant again! Thanks to the Parent Council for organising this and all the pupils and families who took part.
events coming up
End of Year Reports
Pupil reports from Class Teachers will be released via Parents Portal on Tuesday 16th June. Please ensure that you are signed up to Parents Portal and speak to Mrs Hughes in the office if you require any assistance. Often, issues with signing up are the result of a simple spelling mistake in a name on our system - so please check with us!
Primary 7 Day Out
The Primary 7 pupils are going to Laser Tag for their end of year day out on Friday 19th June. A huge thank you to the Parent Council who are paying for this for the pupils. A great treat at the end of their time at Newfield Primary! Please make sure you have returned permission for your child to attend if they are in P7.
A reminder that if you are having a clear out you can bring your preloved clothes, shoes, handbags and blankets to the school to put in our yellow recycling bin.
Important Dates Coming Up
ADDITIONAL BANK HOLIDAY: School closed Monday 15th June.
REPORTS: End of term reports will be distributed on Tuesday 16th June.
SCHOOL END OF TERM SERVICE AND PRIZE GIVING: This takes place on Thursday 18th June at 9.30am. This is a TICKET ONLY event. All P7 pupils will receive tickets to invite 2 adults to this event. Prize winner parents and carers are also invited to attend. Tickets for this will be distributed via the school office.
TRANSITION/BUMP UP DAY: This takes place on the afternoon of Thursday 18th June. Children will go to their new classrooms and will spend time with their 2026/2027 teacher. Letters will be issued that afternoon to inform parents and carers of classes next session.
P7 TRIP TO LASER TAG: Friday 19th June. Lunch is included. Children should wear their uniform/P7 hoodies.
NEWFIELD'S GOT TALENT: Takes place on the afternoon of Monday 22nd June. Updates, photos and clips via Instagram.
SCHOOL CLOSES: Thursday 25th June at 1PM.
RETURN TO SCHOOL: School reopens to pupils on Thursday 13th August.
parent council information
Newfield-Fest!
The pupils and staff are still recovering from what was a fantastic evening of fun on Wednesday 27th May! The Parent Council event involved a bouncy castle, DJ, face painting, tattoos, glow sticks and even a foam machine! Thank you to the PC for organising this for our pupils.
A huge thank you to the Parent Council who have supported us throughout the school year. The have organised some fabulous events this year, supported us with educational resources and lots of extras that the pupils benefit from, including visiting pantomimes, P7 leavers' hoodies and monetary donations for every class. They have also kindly paid for the ice cream van next week for our children. We really appreciate all the time they have given up for the pupils and the hard work that goes into all events. Special thank you to Treasurer Susan Brown who leaves Newfield Parent Council as her daughter is moving on to high school. You will be missed!
Our Parent Council operate a Facebook page 'Parents of Newfield Primary (Scotland)' which shares useful information about their work and how they support the school. It is also a useful place to ask any questions or be reminded of events coming up. Please request to join the group if you have pupils at our school.
Stars of the Week for May/june
Room 1: Harper Irvine, Jessica Grant, Zenat Majroh, Oakly McGarry, Lily Mae Robertson, Jack Hamilton, George Hopkinson
Room 2: Eva Paul, Ayda Donnelly, Charlie Cameron, Hunter Cunningham, Jack Gavin, Lily Gardiner, Emily Goddard
Room 3: Hannah Galloway, Carson Grant, Mason Boyle, Jessie Falconer, Ross Cunningham, Ella Thomson, Jorgie Reid, Murray Neilson
Room 4: Ellie Malone, Molli McMillan, Jake McConnell, Ella Sriebaliute-McLachlan, Usman Majroh, Charlotte Maley, Mirren McReady, Charlie McFarlane
Room 5: Jamie Currie, Arran Clacher, Tait Smith, Brianne McKillop, Ethan Smart, Harper Reilly, Elliott Gibb, Renae Wynter Steele
Room 9: Ema Sriebaliute-McLachlan, Yvanna Holden, Rebecca Neary, Casey Marshall, Hollie Trench, Sophie Whiteford, Iyden Biggar, Auriella Speirs
Room 6: Nathan McArdle, Jack Ainslie, Elliott Mundt, Orla Bowers, Lewis Guthrie, Rory McCarron, Aryia Gillan, Lacie-Leigh McLuckie
Room 7: Aria Smith, Devon Reid, Jayden Booker, Ava Dickson, Anna Ross, Alexis Markey, Alivia Markey, Harris McReady
Room 8: Ava Morgan, Grace McFarlane, Logan Whiteford, Lyle Burns, Madeleine McBride, Jayson McGill
methods of communication
It is important that we have effective communication with our parents/carers and there are many ways you can keep up-to-date with events and let us know if you have any concerns.
- Ready Steady Learn Books: Please write notes and comments in here for the teacher and we encourage discussion at home about your child's learning.
- Website: www.newfield-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
- Please sign up for ParentsPortal and ParentPay to ensure you keep up to date with school events.
- School telephone number: 01698 792084
- School email address: gw14newfieldpsoffice@glow.sch.uk or office@newfield-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
We are always looking for new and innovative ways of making communication with parents/carers easier. Please let us know if you have any suggestions.
Finally, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all parents and carers for the support you have shown throughout this session while I took on the role of Acting Headteacher at Newfield Primary School and Nursery Class. Your kindness, encouragement, and trust have meant a great deal to me, and I have truly appreciated it over the year. Looking ahead to the next session, Mrs Horn will return from her secondment, and I will return to my substantive post as Depute Head Teacher. Mrs Montgomery will also return to her Principal Teacher role. I would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to Mrs Montgomery for stepping up so willingly this year and for the invaluable support she has provided. It has been greatly appreciated. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mrs Colquhoun for her dedication, commitment, and hard work in her role as Acting Principal Teacher this session. She has made a significant and lasting contribution to our school community, and her support and leadership have been greatly valued by staff and pupils alike. Mrs Colquhoun has been appointed as Acting Depute Head Teacher at Blackwood Primary and will begin her new post in August. While we are incredibly proud of her and wish her every success in this well-deserved next step, she will be very much missed by everyone at Newfield. Blackwood Primary is fortunate to be gaining such a talented and committed colleague.
Denise Corke, Acting Headteacher