We will again be operating a weekly Book Club that is run by a volunteer and former parent.

The Book Club involves children in the school and ELC bringing in 50p each week for three weeks. Once £1.50 has been saved*, children can choose from a wide range of books. Money is collected every Friday and we are delighted that it has started again.

The Book Club allows children to purchase high quality books at a low price which encourages a love of reading; supports the cost of the school day; and promotes a habit of saving (for this reason we do ask that children do not bring any more than 50p in any one week so that they are saving towards their chosen book). If younger children who are taking part, could bring their money in a bag/envelope, purse or wallet, this would help. ELC learners can leave money in their tray and let the 'door' member of staff know. 

We will update ParentsPortal to let you if the Book Club is not running on a Friday for any reason, so please assume if you do not hear from us, that it will be on.

Happy Reading!

Please remember this is not a compulsory initiative so there is no pressure to take part.*Any money saved towards the £1.50 last session will be carried over.

We are delighted to welcome Mrs Kendal Campbell to Team LPS, who has taken on the role of Acting Principal Teacher during Mrs Hayes’ absence.

We are also very pleased to share that Mrs Hayes’ operation went as planned and she is now recovering well at home. Mrs Hayes would like to thank all staff, learners and parents/carers for their kind messages and well wishes. All going well, we look forward to welcoming her back in the New Year!

We would also like to take this opportunity to wish Ms Watt, from our ELC team, all the very best as she prepares to begin her maternity leave at the end of November. We are all very excited to welcome the newest little member of Team LPS!

During Ms Watt’s absence, we are pleased to welcome Mrs Cassie Taylor, who will be joining our ELC team to provide maternity cover.

We wish both Mrs Hayes and Ms Watt all the very best and extend a warm welcome to Mrs Campbell and Mrs Taylor!

We know that those disadvantaged through poverty often struggle with living costs. This affects members from across our community, especially now with the added 'cost of living'. In order to support our children and you as parents/carers, we include the ‘Cost of the School Day’ as an item on each month’s newsletter. We will use this opportunity to share the range of support which is available to you.

This month, we would like to draw your attention to the LPS Parent Council ‘Hardship’ fund, which is one of the many ways they support the school and ELC. They provide a small discretionary fund which can be used to support the purchase of clothing, cost of resources or to help provide snacks in times of financial difficulty.

The school can also provide clothing and uniform if needed. Please contact Mrs Crook at the school if you would like to know more. As always, this would be in the strictest confidence.

Please find attached information about the WOW challenge that we will be taking part in this year in the school and ELC.

Remember- if your child cannot walk or park and stride to school and you are replacing a 'drive' with a walk outwith school- this still counts! 

Find out more by visiting the Living Streets website:

Wow Walk to School Challenge

Just make sure that your child let's the WOW Ambassadors know when they visit they class!  Happy walking, everyone!