As we come to the end of 2025, our new school newsletter contains some important information about upcoming events, as well as a look back at some things that have taken place this term.
in this newsletter
- School updates
- Events coming up
- Parent Council Information
- Stars of the week for October/November
- Methods of Communication
School updatE
Management Team Changes
As you will now be aware, Mrs Horn is currently on secondment to Head Office as a Lead Officer for Curriculum. In her absence, Miss Corke is taking on the role of Acting Head Teacher, Mrs Montgomery has been appointed Acting Depute Head and Mrs Colquhoun has been appointed as Acting Principal Teacher. New pastoral responsibilities are: Miss Corke - Nursery, Learning Support and Additional Support Needs Mrs Colquhoun - Rooms 1-3 Mrs Montgomery - Rooms 4-9 Should you have any concerns regarding your child, please direct them to the appropriate member of management. We wish Mrs Horn all the best in her new role!
Sharing Our Learning
Our new 'Growing Into Excellence' jotters will be coming home shortly. These jotters replace our Snapshot jotters and will give parents and carers the chance to see what the children have been learning in class. Unlike the Snapshot jotters, the Growing Into Excellence jotter will follow the child through the school and will be a lovely keepsake of their time at Newfield Primary when they move on to high school at the end of Primary 7. Look out for these coming home week beginning 8th December.
Room 7 Trip
Room 7 had a great time on their trip to New Lanark. They really enjoyed the day and told us all about the Annie McLeod experience! You can find many more pictures of the trip on out Instagram page.
Sporting Festivals
Our senior pupils have been out on a number of sporting festivals over the past few weeks. Our school has been represented at Netball, Sports Hall Athletics, Boys' Football and Girls' Football events. Thank you to all of the children who represent our school and demonstrate their commitment to their sports clubs.
Halloween Discos
Our Parent Council organised their very popular annual Halloween discos in October. The children came along dressed in many impressive costumes and took part in games such as Halloween corners and dooking for apples! Money raised at events like these allow us to supplement our curricular resources and fund treats such as the recent Geeza Break panto performance of Pinocchio! Thank you to our Parent Council for all that they do for us!
Kids Kitchen
Pupils in Rooms 6, 7 and 8 have thoroughly enjoyed 4 weeks of cookery sessions with Kids Kitchen. Chef Robert has taken them through knife skills and safety, preparing healthy meals and has involved parents and carers in the final session. Feedback from these sessions was very positive and we are keen to work with Chef Robert and Kids Kitchen in the future so that our pupils can benefit for many years to come. We are aware that not all of our P5 pupils were able to participate in the sessions and we are pleased to let you know that a request has been sent to add us to a waiting list should an opportunity arise in the near future.
School Panto - Pinocchio
The Parent Council very kindly paid for an in-house panto from Geeza Break Productions on Friday morning. The children loved watching the story of Pinocchio on the stage and we all enjoyed singing along to the songs and laughing at the jokes. Thank you again to our Parent Council for this treat!
Christmas Fayre - Monday 24th November
Our Parent Council Christmas Fayre took place this week. Lots of families came along and enjoyed the festivities on offer! Crafts and gifts from local sellers were available, as well as refreshments and super Christmas crafts made by the children of Newfield Primary! Thank you to everyone who came along. Particular thanks go to our Primary 7 elves, to our Parent Council for organising a fantastic event for us, and to Jamie McCleary who entertained us all over the course of the evening.
events coming up
Christmas Lunch
This year's Christmas lunch takes place on Tuesday 9th December. The children should all have pre-selected their meals in advance and will enjoy a festive meal of turkey, steak pie or vegetable pie with all the trimmings! Children who have not ordered a lunch should be provided with a packed lunch, as the normal menu will not be running on this date.
Christmas Extravaganza Performances
We are delighted to be hosting a whole school and nursery show on the following dates: Wednesday 10th December at 1.30pm Thursday 11th December at 1.30pm Friday 12th December at 1.30pm Tickets go on sale on the 24th November and will be on general sale until 28th November. After this time, additional tickets can be purchased. Please look out for further information via Parents Portal and Parent Pay.
Christmas Parties
Christmas party dates are fast approaching. See when your child's party is below: Monday 15th December - P6/7 party Tuesday 16th December - P4/5 party Wednesday 17th December - P2/3 party Thursday 18th December - P1 and nursery parties Children can go home for lunch at 12.15pm on these dates to change for their party. Alternatively, they can bring in a change of clothes on the morning of their party and change at lunch. We hope that everyone enjoys their party!
Ready Steady Learn Booklets
A reminder to all our parents/carers to sign the Ready Steady Learns when they come home from school. It is really important that we know you have had a look at the comments written by the staff and the pupils. This is our main method of communication between class and home
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
ROOM 3 LEARNING SHOWCASE - Wednesday 26th November at 9.30am
P5 MUSIC SHOWCASE - Wednesday 3rd December at 2.30pm
ELF DAY/DRESS DOWN DAY/SECRET SANTA - Friday 5th December
CHRISTMAS LUNCH - Tuesday 9th December
CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA - Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th, Friday 12th December at 1.30pm
CHRISTMAS PARTIES - Week beginning 15th December - see list above
SCHOOL CLOSE - Friday 19th December at 2.30pm
SCHOOL RE-OPENS - Monday 5th January
parent council information
On Friday 5th December we will be having a Christmas Dress Down Day. Our P7 pupils become elves for the day and children can come in Christmas jumpers/tshirts. Our Parent Council will also provide each class with the opportunity to purchase small gifts for parents/carers in our Secret Santa. The gifts usually cost from £1 - £3 each. Money should be brought on the day if you want your child to participate.
The next Parent Council Meeting of the session will take place on Wednesday 14th January at 6pm in the school and online. Please contact a member of the Parent Council if you wish to attend this.
Our Parent Council also 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 October/November
Room 1: George Hopkinson, Effie Tindall, Lily-Mae Robertson, Harper Irvine, Oakly McGarry, Jack Hamilton, Layla Summers.
Room 2: Emily Goddard, Jack Rennie, Charlie Cameron, Jack Gavin, Olivia King, Codie Park, Caiden Horton, Ayda Donnelly, Ben Higgins, Lily Gardiner.
Room 3: Remy Allan, Jessie Falconer, Evie Little, Emily Scott, Laughlan McLuckie, Jorgie Reid, Hannah Galloway, Ross Cunningham, Murray Neilson, Carson Grant
Room 4: Harris Edgar, Mirren McReady, Quinn Chalmers, Charlie McFarlane, Penny Dyer, Ellie Malone, Ariah Morgan, Robyn Kennedy, Usman Majroh, Hollie Wilkie.
Room 5: Isla Coburn, Oliver Davidson, Emily Barrie, Brianna McKillop, Elliott Gibb, Lily Stewart, Sofia-Rose Cunningham, Archie Gillan, Lacy Gardiner.
Room 9: David Heeley, Hollie Trench, Matthew Kretowicz, Ema Sriebaliute-McLachlan, Lucy Smith, Sophie Whiteford, Kai Forshaw, Kayla Paterson, Lyla Jamieson, David Heeley.
Room 6: Noah Tindall, Jack Ainslie, Evie Smith, James Strachan, Rory McCarron, Orla Bowers, Elliott Mundt, Finlay Cameron, Emily Bayne, Adrianna Summers.
Room 7: Charlotte Murray, Alexis Markey, Alivia Markey, Anna Ross, Aaron Kennedy, Oliver Perna, Olivia Loggie, Finlay Dalziel, Kacey Allan, Harris McReady.
Room 8: Lyle Burns, Taliyah Anderson, Harley McLean, Amalie Davies, Grace McFarlane, Ruby McCleary, Ava Morgan, David Cook, Joshua Markey, Lacie Adair.
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 ParentsPay and ParentsPortal 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.
Thank you for your continued support. We hope that all of our families have a fantastic Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Denise Corke, Acting Head Teacher