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Update on Mainstream Secondary Transport Consultation (added 30/1/24 by Mrs James)
All families have been emailed links to Q & A via ParentPay. There is also a link to, 'Safe Walking Distances and Qualifying Distance Lists'. These have also been reposted on our X (Twitter) feed.
Reminder - 'Come and See' Writing Session (added 24/1/24 by Mrs James)
Please see attached flyer (also sent via Parentsportal) for our upcoming, 'Come and See' session for writing. We look forward to welcoming you to school on Tuesday 30th 9.30-10.30 of you can make this. 'Come and See' Invite
Maintream Transport Public Consultation (added 15/1/24 by Mrs James)
The consultation on the proposal to alter the distance that a mainstream secondary school pupil must live from their catchment school in order to qualify for free school transport from more than 2 miles to more than 3 miles is now open and runs until 1 March 2024. The link provides further information, including a response form, and advice on enrolling to attend a public meeting for those wishing to know more. Any proposed change would not take effect until August 2025. Paper copies are available in schools and libraries.
https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200140/education_and_learning/2196/secondary_school_transport_-_consultation
Consultation Proposal Letter
Maintream Transport Public Consultation (added 8/1/24 by Mrs James)
The Council is seeking views on the proposal to alter the qualifying distance for secondary school mainstream transport for pupils residing more than 3 miles from their catchment secondary school (current entitlement is more than 2 miles). A public consultation will run Mon 15 Jan - Fri 1 March. More info will be provided next week, including a survey response form and advice on enrolling to attend planned public meetings for those wishing to know more.
Enrolment August 2024 New Primary 1 Intake (added 8/1/24 by Mrs James)
If your child is due to start school in August 2022, you can now enrol online from the South Lanarkshire website. Information on placing requests and deferred entry can also be found there. I will be phoning families next week to discuss applications but please get in touch if you need any assistance or wish to discuss any aspect of the enrolment process - 01555 894282. I look forward to chatting with families next week.
Welcome Back! (added 8/1/24 by Mrs James)
Happy New Year to all our Milton families. I hope you all had a lovely time over the festive period. We look forward to welcoming you in towards the end of this month to join our, 'Come and See' Writing session (30/1/24 9.30-10.30). More informtion will be given in the January newsletter and a follow up letter prior to the event.
Christmas Choir (added 22/12/23 by Mrs James)
Thank you to all who were able to come along to Tesco this morning and support our Christmas choir. The shoppers were most generous and we now have a total of £346.60 which will allow us to buy a new chrome book to be used by classes in the ICT suite. From all the staff at Milton Primary, we wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and look forward to welcoming you back next year!
Party Reminders (added 18/12/23 by Mrs James)
A reminder that our parties will be held in the afternoons this week - times and dates can be found underneath. Pupils can be collected early on a party day at 12.00 if they are a home lunch but must be collected by an adult at the school office. Children can come dressed in their party clothes or bring something to change into if they prefer. A reminder that school will close on Friday 22nd at 2.30 and will reopen on Monday 8th January.
Primary 6 & 7 - Tuesday 19th
Primary 4 &5 - Wednesday 20th
Primary 1, 2 & 3 - Thursday 21st
Primary 6 Assembly - Reminder (added 6/12/23 by Mrs James)
A reminder that our Primary 6 assembly will be held tomorrow at 9.30 - doors open from 9.20. We look forward to welcoming you then.
Christmas Fayre Reminder (added 28/11/23 by Mrs James)
Please see letter via pupil post regarding our upcoming Parent Council Christmas Fayre on Friday 1st December- there is a tear off slip on this to allow children to be collected by family members. We look forward to welcoming you on Friday.
Scottish Day Reminder (added 28/11/23 by Mrs James)
Please see letter on ParentsPortal about our upcoming Scottish Day celebration on Thursday 30th November.
Primary 4 Assembly - Reminder (added 23/11/23 by Mrs James)
A reminder that our Primary 4 assembly will be held tomorrow at 9.30 - doors open from 9.20. We look forward to welcoming you then.
We're Excited to See Cinderella! (added 21/11/23 by Mrs James)
Today we are looking forward to welcoming Hopscotch Theatre Company to our school who will be performing Cinderella for the full school. We are very grateful to our Parent Council who paid for this performance in full. We can't wait to get started!
Christmas Card Templates (added 30/10/23 by Mrs Prentice)
If you wish to purchase your child's Christmas cards, please return the template to the school by Wednesday 1st November. Payment must be made via ParentPay. We are unable to send any templates that we do not have payment for. Thank you for your support with this initiative.
Beat The Street - Final Week and Double Points! (added 27/10/23 by Mrs James)
I hope everyone is still having lots of fun participating in 'Beat the Street' the game will be finishing on the 1st of November at 7pm. You have all been amazing in getting those points and gems! We are currently number 6 in the league table - let's see if we can have one final push to stay at this fantastic place in the table. Well done, everyone!
Lesmahagow Memory Café (added by Mrs James 27/10/23)
Lesmahagow Memory Café at The Fountain, 11 Abbeygreen will be hosting an informal setting for people living with dementia and their carers to meet in person, enjoy some social time together and obtain information. The café will take place on the third Tuesday of the month 11am – 1pm. Booking isn’t required but for more details please contact Alzheimer Scotland on 01698 275300 or email lanarkshireservices@alzscot.org.
Proposed Industrial Action Wednesday 8th November (added 26/10/23 by Mrs James)
Please click HERE to see letter regarding proposed industrial action on Wed 8th November.
Halloween Disco Reminder (added 23/10/23 by Mrs James)
Our Parent Council will be once again hosting our popular Halloween disco on Thursday 26th October. The timings will be 6.30 – 7.30 (P1-3) and 7.45-8.45 (P4-7). Tickets are payable on the door at a cost of £3 and include a drink and snack. All P1-3 children must be picked up by an adult at the end of the first disco and will not be able to leave without a parent/carer coming to collect them from our café. Please ensure that costumes are appropriate and not too scary or gory for our younger pupils (and staff!). Please note, there should be no phones at either disco.
Parents' Evening Reminder (added 10/9/23 by Mrs Prentice)
We are delighted that so many of our families have been able to arrange their Parents' Evening appointment through parentsportal.scot. On Parents' Evening, parents and carers will be able to view their child's work BEFORE the appointment time so please feel free to come prior to your allotted time. If your appointment time is at 15.15, you will be able to enter from 15.05 and if your appointment time is 17.40, you will be able to enter from 17.35 - this is to allow for staff break times and organisation purposes. Entry will be via the playground doors (not the front entrance) and exit will be via the cafe doors. Our House Captains and Vice Captains will be on hand to guide you on the evening. We will also have our Book Fair for families to browse. We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday evening.
Beat The Street - Clydesdale (added 10/9/23 by Mrs James)
Remember that our 'Beat the Street' - Clydesdale is still running. Our leaderboard position is number 6 so far - you are all doing a great job! Spot prizes and school vouchers are up for grabs - will you be able to bag some points next week?
Wiston Lodge October Week Availability (added 10/9/23 by Mrs James)
Please click HERE to see availability at Wiston Lodge over the October holiday. Further information can also be found from Caroline Sommerville (01899 850228).
Report Card Feedback Form (added 6/10/23) by Mrs Bunten
This session we are collecting the report card feedback electronically. Please complete the form by using this link https://forms.office.com/e/ixMSTqezBH
Alternatively, there was a QR code sent home with the report that gives access to the same form. Thank you in advance for your support in completing this form and we look forward to seeing many of you at Parents' Evening on Thursday.
Olympian Visit from Hamilton 'Hammy' McMillan Jr (added 3/10/23 by Mrs James)
We had a superb morning with Hammy, silver curling medallist and world champion who visited Milton this morning organised by Persimmon Homes. Hammy was given a tour by our Vice Captains and shown around our classes. The pupils were able to quiz Hammy on his career so far and his sporting accolades. He enjoyed a presentation from our Primary 7 who talked about their role as sports ambassadors. Hammy then took part in a curling lesson with Primary 4 - the competition was fierce! Our House Captains then joined Hammy at Lesmahagow High School to present certificates to various pupils within the learning community and listen to more about Hammy's early career and future hopes. The children were an absolute credit to you all today and Milton Manners were definitely on show! Questions given were thoughtful and Hammy was impressed with the boys and girls in Milton Primary. Head over to twitter to see some photos of the day.
Snapshot Jotters (added 29/9/23 by Mrs James)
Today, your child will have their Snapshot jotter in their bag for you to have a look at. This jotter gives examples of tasks covered in school over the course of a week and is intended to provide a 'snapshot' of work within each class. We invite you to share your views and feedback using the feedback sheet in the jotter. Jotters should be returned to school on Monday 2nd October. We hope you enjoy seeing the work in your child's jotter.
Industrial Action Tuesday 26th - Thursday 28th September (added 21/9/23 by Mrs James)
Following trade unions’ rejection of the latest COSLA pay offer made today, Thursday 21 September, industrial action in schools will take place next week, from Tuesday 26 to Thursday 28 September. ALL South Lanarkshire primary and secondary schools, including ASNs and school-based nurseries, will be CLOSED to pupils on those three days. Please continue to check Google Classroom for activities and tasks set by your child's class teacher(s).
Are you Ready for Beat the Street? (added 18/9/23 by Mrs James)
Clydesdale is being transformed into a giant game and Milton is invited to play! Beat the Street is a free, fun, walking, cycling and wheeling game which gets staff, pupils, and their families out and about in the local area. Your child will have come home today with a fob and map detailing all the 'Beat the Street' stops. It is now time to register your fob and let the fun being on Wednesday 20th September until 1st November. There are spot prizes to be won, vouchers for the top schools and a daily leaderboard to check in on those well earned points. Good luck and let's get ready to play! Click HERE for further information.
Proposed Industrial Action Tuesday 26th September - Thursday 28th September (added 15/9/23 by Mrs James)
Please click HERE to see letter regarding proposed industrial action on Tues 26th - Thurs 28th September.
Parent Council Reminder (added 15/9/23 by Mrs James)
A reminder that our Parent Council AGM will be held in school on Monday 18th Sept at 7pm - a warm welcome awaits all who can come along.
Senior Leadership Team 2023 (Added 8/9/23 by Mrs James)
Our House and Vice Captains have now been elected for the session ahead. Well done to all candidates who put themselves forward for the role. Delighted to have Jack and Harvey leading Boreland, Leonie and Lewis leading Dillars, Alexis and Eileen leading Greenburn and Ruby and Ava leading Nethan. I'm looking forward to having you all as part of the senior leadership team this year!
Primary 5 and Primary 6 Bikeability Success (Added 8/9/23 by Mrs James)
Well done to our Primary 5 and 6 pupils who took part in level 1 and 2 bikeability training over the last two weeks. This session, we decided to try a different time of year for bikeability and we definitely think it has been a success - no horizontal rain this time (phew!) Well done to Mrs Fox and Mrs McGrath for their help in delivering the training over these days.
A VERY Busy First Full Week! (added 25/8/23 by Mrs James)
Well done to all our boys and girls for their super Milton Manners and great work effort throughout their first full week back at school. The children had a fire drill practice on Wednesday and were fabulous at knowing where to go and calmly walking to the MUGA pitch. All classes are engaged in lots of interesting and active work in their classes and teachers have added class updates in the 'Class Page' section of our website to share areas of work for this term - please have a look when you are able.
Breakfast Club Reminder (added 16/8/23 by Mrs James)
A reminder that our free breakfast club runs every day from 8.15 - 8.45. There is no need to book this - children can turn up on the day. From 8.15 - 8.30, children will enter via the front door where our janitor will be waiting but after 8.30, children will enter via the school playground gates where our janitor will be supervising the playground.
Welcome Back! (added 16/8/23 by Mrs James)
How lovely to see all our boys and girls back today and looking so smart. A special welcome to our new Primary 1 pupils who had a super start to their very first day in Milton. I say it every year - but I can't quite believe how much everyone has grown over the Summer! It has been wonderful to hear the Summer stories and adventures and watch the children playing with their friends in the playground once again. Please keep a check on information that will be coming via pupil post this week - please keep checking bags and return any medical or annual data forms as soon as possible. Most mail will come electronically via Parentsportal- more information will be sent about this over the next few days with drop in session to help you log on to this if you are having any issues. We look forward to working in partnership with all our Milton families in the terms ahead.
Nearly Time to Return! (added 14/8/23 by Mrs James)
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday. Our new Primary 1 pupils will have a slightly later start at 9.15 and will finish at 2.30 and will then join the whole school from 9.00 - 3.00 thereafter. We hope you have all had a lovely Summer holiday (despite the weather at times!).
Happy Summer Holidays! (added 27/6/23 by Mrs James)
Happy Summer Holidays from all at Milton! We hope everyone has a lovely Summer break and enjoy the sunshine (fingers crossed!). Good luck to our Primary 7 pupils as they begin their new adventure at Lesmahagow High School and we can't wait to see all our new Primary 1 pupils in August along with some new pupils at various stages. Staff will return on Monday 14th and 15th August for inset training and phones will be on at this time if you require anything. Staff may be involved in training but messages can be left on our answering machine and will be picked up throughout these days. Thank you again to all our pupils and Milton families for being so exceptional this session and a final thank you to all our Milton staff who always go above and beyond - thank you.
Clydesdale Netball Club (added 26/6/23 by Mrs James)
Clydesdale Netball Club are delighted to be hosting their summer camp again this year, on the week beginning 10th July at Carluke High School. P3-P7 pupils are invited to attend Monday – Friday 09:30-12:00 to play fun games, learn some netball skills and meet lots of new friends. P7 pupils who will be new S1s are welcome to attend the high school session 12:30-15:00 to help with their transition to high school after summer. The cost of this camp is £5 per day, or £20 for all 5 days. More information is provided in the link below, this is also the link to register for your child’s place: Google Form
Should you have any questions please email secretary@clydesdalenetball.club.
Birkwood Estate/Village Walk Reminder - Monday 12th June (added 9/6/23 by Mrs James)
A reminder that our Primary 5,6 and 7 pupils will be out and around our village on Monday as part of our outdoor and community learning. Please ensure your child is dressed for the weather - here's hoping it's sun cream and a hat but as we know, it might be wellies and a raincoat too!!!
Walk to School Week (added 12/5/23 by Ana, Isaac and Murray - our Junior Road Safety Officers)
Next week (wk/beg 15th of May) is Walk to School Week and we are trying to encourage all the pupils at Milton to walk to school. Walking is good for the environment and is good for your health. Every class will have a wall chart where active journeys will be written up each day and each child will get a daily sticker. There will be an extra reward of an extra playtime for the class that has the most active journeys (this will be worked out fairly as the class sizes are different). If your child requires dropping off by car, we recommend dropping them off a bit further away from the school and encouraging them to walk for the last bit so they still have an active journey. If your child has to take the bus, we will set up a walking route for them in the playground, when they get off the bus. Thank you and happy walking! Ana, Isaac and Murray, the JRSOs.
Make Your Way Map Boards (added 9/5/23 by Mrs James)
The Rural Development Trust are hosting a free outdoor event at The Fountain, Lesmahagow on Saturday 13th May from 10.00am - 2.00pm. The event will showcase the Make Your Way Map Boards for Lesmahagow, Blackwood, Kirkmuirhill and Boghead and will also include various cycling displays throughout the day.
Parent Council Meeting Reminder (added 5/5/23 by Mrs James)
A reminder that our next Parent Council meeting will be held in our school cafe on Monday 15th May at 7pm - all welcome.
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