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Lennox Primary
Handbook 2016-2017
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CONTENTS PAGE NO.
Mission Statement 4
Introduction 5
Vision Statement 5
School Information 6
Teaching Staff 7
School Hours 8
School Holidays 9
Enrolment /Transition 10
School Aims 11-12
Curriculum 13 – 18
Religious Education 19
Assessment and Reporting 20
Homework 21
Equal Opportunities 22
Additional Support Needs 22
Parents in School 23
Attendance at School 24
Community 25-26
Extra-Curricular Activities 27
School Discipline / Supervision in Playgrounds 28
Uniform 29
Meals 30
Medical and Health Care 31
Information in Emergencies 32
Transfer – Primary to Secondary School 33
Data Protection Act 34
Useful Addresses 35
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Lennox Primary School
Redburn
Bonhill G83 9PB
Tel 01389 773737
Email [email protected]
All local authority schools are
required by law to issue a copy of the
school handbook to certain parents in
December each year for their use as
appropriate. A copy of our school
handbook is also available online at
http://www.west-
dunbarton.gov.uk/schools-and-
learning/schools/school-
search/lennox-primary-school/
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Sta
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‘OPPORTUNITY THROUGH LEARNING’
Every person has the right to be educated in a climate in
which individuality is recognised and in which everyone feels
valued. We are committed to working in partnership with
you to provide education of the highest quality.
LEARNING FOR LIFE
We will work together to ensure that everyone in our
community is valued and has the opportunity to learn for
life and to achieve their potential.
Vision:
To enable everyone in West Dunbartonshire to become:
Successful Learners
Confident Individuals
Responsible Citizens
Effective Contributors
To achieve our vision, we will:
Create and deliver courses, activities and events which will
motivate and excite learners
Develop innovative ways to support learning
Value diversity, promote equal opportunities and foster
inclusion
Promote partnership and community participation
Value achievement and celebrate success
Continually reflect on and aim to improve the quality of our
services
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Lennox Primary School
Dear Parents/Carers
It is a pleasure to welcome your child to Lennox Primary school. At Lennox Primary we
provide a welcoming nurturing and stimulating learning environment in which effective
learning and teaching promotes achievement and provides opportunity for all. We aim to work
in partnership with all parents/carers in order to ensure our children have the opportunity to
become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective
contributors.
Lennox Primary is a new school, which opened in August 2015. We are proud of our new
uniform, badge and school name – all chosen by the previous two school communities.
Our vision is to ensure our children work together in partnership as a nurturing caring
community to foster and promote our values; Respect, Honesty, Tolerance, Perseverance and
Achievement.
We are currently developing our school grounds to create spaces to promote, outdoor
learning, STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and HWB ( Health and
Wellbeing) activities. We are also developing our school website at present.
If you require additional information, please get in touch. Do feel welcome to visit us,
although it is best to telephone first to make an appointment. We look forward to you and
your child joining our school community.
In the following pages you will find information covering the life and work of the school.
However, if you feel that there is anything further you would like to know or discuss please
feel free to call into the school or phone the school office on 01389 773737.
We look forward to getting to know you and your family.
Yours sincerely
Mary Begg ( HT)
Vision and Values
We will work together in partnership as a nurturing caring community to foster and promote
Respect
Honesty
Tolerance
Perseverance
Achievement
Introduction
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Present Roll: 237
Current capacity: 429
Lennox Primary is a non-denominational, co-educational school which provides
education for children from P1 to P7.
We are very proud of our school which was opened in August 2015. The school was
built in 1976 and had major refurbishment in 2015 which will be completed in 2016
The school is designed on three levels with open learning areas and quiet rooms
allowing for flexibility and creativity in learning and teaching activities.
Playground facilities are such that P1 – P3 have their own playground with adult
supervision during interval and lunch breaks. P4 – P7, have use of their playground,
and use the grass football pitch. P4-P7 are also supervised during break times.
We have a very popular breakfast club every morning from 8.15am The cost is 35p
and 20p for those children who are in receipt of Free Meals or Clothing Grants.
We communicate regularly with parents through monthly newsletters, letters or
text messages and we arrange a variety of opportunities for parents to be
involved in the life of the school. We are also happy to arrange appointments to
discuss any aspect of your child’s education and wellbeing if this is required. We
will at times text parents with reminders of various events.
Parents can find a range of council policies and other relevant information about
schools on the council website, http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/schools-and-
learning/schools/
About Lennox Primary School
Parents should note that the
working capacity of the school
may vary dependent upon the
number of pupils at each stage,
and the way in which the classes
are organised.
Lennox Primary School
Tel No 01389 773737 Fax No 01389 720958 Email [email protected]
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Lennox Primary School
Staff
Head Teacher Mrs M Begg
Depute Head Miss C Gilchrist
(Tues, Wed & Thurs)
Mrs S Clarke (Mon, Fri)
Principal Teacher Mrs J Williams
Other Teaching Staff
Primary 1 Mrs H Hay
Primary 1/2 Mrs C Thompson
Primary 2 Mrs C MacKinlay
Primary 3 Mrs McQuire / Mrs S Sheilds
Primary 3/4 Mrs L Kielbasiewicz
Primary 4 Mrs L McKenzie/ Mrs S Clarke
Primary 5 Mr S Mowatt
Primary 5/6 Miss O Maitz
Primary 6 Mrs S McDermid
Primary 7 Mrs Mrs K Brooks/Mrs S Sheilds
Learning Support Mrs H McColgan
Clerical Assistants Mrs B Hillis
Mrs M Farquar
Learning Assistants
Mrs A Buckley Mrs L Gourlay
Mrs J McLelland Mrs F Marshall
Mrs C Middleton Mrs A Proudlock
Mrs L Sanderson
Facilities Assistant Mr H Nolan
Facilities Assistant Miss A Stewart
Cleaning Staff Mrs L Douglas
Miss C Campbell
Mr D Connaghan
Catering Manager Mrs S Lockhart
Catering Assistants
Miss A Stewart Mrs M Cairns
Mrs A Hawkins Mrs I Milligan
Mrs C Blair
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School Begins 9.00 am
Morning Interval 10.30am – 10.45am
Lunch Break 12.15pm – 1.00 pm
School Closes 3.00 pm
*Primary 1 pupils attend in the morning only until the Monday 26th August.
Primary 1 will enjoy a full day of school from Monday 29th August.
At Christmas and Easter holiday periods, school will normally dismiss at 2.30 pm on the final day of school. At summer holiday time, school will normally dismiss at 1.00 pm on the final day of school. (Please note – pupils are not permitted to leave at 12.15 pm on the final day of school).
SCHOOL HOURS
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Teachers Return Wednesday 17 August 2016
Pupils Return Friday 19 August 2016
Local Holiday Friday 23 September 2016 Monday 26 September 2016
School Closes Thursday 13 October 2016
School Opens Monday 24 October 2016
School Closes Friday 23 December 2016
School Opens Monday 9 January 2017
School Closes Thursday 2 February 2017
School Opens Wednesday 8 February 2017
School Closes Thursday 24 March 2017
School Opens Tuesday 29 March 2017
School Closes Friday 31 March2017
School Opens Monday 17 April 2017
Local May Holiday Monday 1 May 2017 School Closes (May Weekend) Thursday 25 May 2017 School Opens Tuesday 30 May 2017
School Closes Friday 30 June 2017
Pupils return again Friday 19 August 2017
Teacher In-service days 2016 -2017
17 August 2016; 18 August 2016; 14 October 2016;
5 February 2017; and 4 May 2017
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All children who live in the catchment area
of Lennox primary School and born
between (March 2011 and 29th February
2012) must register for education at this
school. A placing request can be made to
another school if desired. Parents are most
welcome to visit the school by phoning the
school office on 01389 773737.
New Entrants (that is, children who will be
starting Primary 1 in August 2016) will be
registered in January 2016. Details of the
exact dates can be found at the local
nursery school, by contacting the school,
or by checking local newspapers. When you
have decided to enrol your child/children
at our school, your child will be invited to
come along to school for transition
experiences. There will be a meeting in
May/June for parents whilst children
spend time with their teacher.
Meetings and workshops will also take
place once the children have started
school. Parents will then be given the
opportunity to become familiar activities
and learning that their children experience
in Primary 1.
Enrolment and Transition
from Early Years to
Primary School
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To provide a happy, safe and stimulating school environment, where all pupils
and staff feel equally valued and respected
To develop skills and confidence in all areas of the curriculum allowing children
to develop skills for learning, life and work.
To develop critical thinking skills across the curriculum.
To provide our pupils with learning experiences that will foster our values.
To ensure our children’s learning experienced in school allow them to become
Successful
Responsible
Effective
Confident
Parents can play a vital role in helping us to achieve these aims. Through your help, interest and support we can make your child’s education a joint venture. Working together and sharing knowledge and ideas will greatly help your child in all aspects of their learning process and general development.
Educational Aims Of Lennox Primary School
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Improvement Planning
School Improvement planning allows schools to review their practice and determine
areas for improvement.
At Lennox Primary School our current areas for improvement are:
Raising Attainment:
Numeracy
Reciprocal Reading
RRSA
Assessment and Moderation
S T E M
Developing the Young Workforce
Languages 1 + 2
Self Evaluation
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Our rationale for building the curriculum at Lennox Primary School
reflects our aims, vision, values and the Curriculum Policies advocated by
West Dunbartonshire Council’s Department of Educational Services. It
also reflects the National Guidance issued by the Scottish Government
and is based on Curriculum for Excellence.
The curriculum areas are defined as:
Literacy & English,Languages1+2
Numeracy & Mathematics
Sciences
Social studies
Technologies
Expressive arts
Health and wellbeing
Religious and moral education
Curriculum for Excellence allows learning and teaching to be creative, enable
professionals to work together across the school and with other schools, to
share best practice and explore learning together. Children are exposed to
learning and teaching experiences and outcomes in all areas of the curriculum.
These outcomes are grouped into levels with an approximate age range.
Early Level Pre school and P1
First Level To the end of P4 but earlier for some children
Second Level To the end of P7 but earlier for some children
Third Level To the end of S3 but earlier for some.
Children learn by individual, group, co-operative, active and class teaching
methods.
The Curriculum
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This aspect of the curriculum is divided into
four main areas Reading, Writing, Talking and
Listening.
Reading
In the infant stages the teaching of reading is
based on a successful and carefully structured
phonic programme that enables children to
decode unfamiliar words. Visual word
recognition of the most familiar words also
helps young children to read fluently. Children
are encouraged to question as they read and
discuss content.
Our pupils are taught to apply their reading
skills (to help with their learning across the
curriculum) and are encouraged to read for
their own pleasure and recreation. We have a
large library of both non-fiction and fiction to
cover all stages. A wide range of reading text
is used to develop reading skills.
Across the authority pupils are now being
taught a different approach to improve their
reading comprehension. This approach is called
Reciprocal Teaching within reading. This
approach lets pupils clarify, summarise, predict
and question.
Pupils who require additional input to help with
their progress in reading are given support to
help development in this area.
We also have regular peer tutoring
for pupils who need a little extra help.
The importance of parents
reading with their children cannot be over
emphasised.
Writing
From primary 1 onwards the children are
taught how to write a range of functional
texts such as instructions, reports, and
explanations. These are often linked to
other areas of the curriculum, for example
science or social subjects. Personal and
imaginative writing in the form of stories
and poems allows children to extend and
enrich their vocabulary, express ideas
clearly and creatively. In order to develop
their written communication spelling,
punctuation, grammar and handwriting are
taught regularly and systematically.
Children are taught to appreciate the
importance of accuracy and neat
presentation.
Listening & Talking
Our children are encouraged at the earliest
opportunity to listen and concentrate, to
show confidence in discussions and are
given regular opportunities to develop their
ability to reason through talk and express
themselves effectively.
Languages 1+2
For most of our children English is their
first language. French is now being
introduced to pupils in P1-7 as the second
language. It is expected that pupils will
gradually increase their confidence and
competence in the French language.
German will be their 3rd Language and
taught to P5 - P7 pupils.
Literacy & English Reading Writing Talking Listening
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We provide a programme of learning
which is based on a practical approach to
Mathematics and focused on meaningful
experiences.
The children work in a wide range of
learning situations which fall into four
main areas:
Number, money and measure;
Information handling;
Shape position and movement;
Problem solving
Each area within the mathematics
curriculum is developed throughout all
stages of our school, and is closely
matched to the experiences and
outcomes outlined in the curriculum
for excellence guidelines.
To provide a structured and balanced
approach to the teaching and learning
of Mathematics we use the published
schemes of Scottish Heinemann
Mathematics and Tee-Jay
Mathematics and have a structured
mental maths programme.
Problem Solving, Strategies are
taught and reinforced at all stages.
We have links with the Mathematics
Department of our local Secondary
School.
The development of our pupils’
knowledge and understanding of
Mathematics is enhanced by providing
learning experiences in context, when
appropriate and within relevant areas
of the curriculum.
Calculators and computers enhance
their mathematical learning
experiences.
Numeracy & Mathematics
Number Money & Measure
Shape
Information Handling
Problem Solving
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Social Subjects, Sciences and
Technologies We aim to provide a balanced programme of
learning through which skills, concepts and
knowledge are developed.
Engaging in social subjects allows children to
develop an understanding of their world by
learning about other people, their values and
cultures, in different times, places,
circumstances and how their environment has
been shaped.
Every class studies several topics per year
using an ‘Interdisciplinary’ approach. This
means that learning is planned and drawn from
a variety of sources. Interdisciplinary Learning
Topics enable the children to further develop
skills and deepen knowledge linked with other
areas of the curriculum such as Mathematics;
Language and Expressive Arts.
We like to take the children out of school as
often as possible to enrich their learning by
visiting museums, local attractions etc. We also
like to involve partner agencies and members of
the community by inviting them into the school
to work with the children.
Sciences include study in
Learning through science enables children to
investigate their environment, develop an
understanding of scientific skills and context
while recognising the impact science has on our
lives.
The use of ICT is an integral part of
education. To participate fully in modern
society children need to be skilled and
knowledgeable users of technology as well
as be able to assess its impact in society.
Our pupils are also provided with
opportunities to use construction materials
to help with aspects of Technology. We
hope to be adding to our technology
resources in the near future.
STEM
Providing learning experiences in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Maths is a
priority locally and nationally. We provide
rich opportunities for children to develop
skills in these areas.
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Expressive Arts
Expressive arts include Art & Design, Drama, Dance and Music. Through
the expressive arts programme children are given a variety of
opportunities to learn creative skills to express themselves imaginatively
in different ways. Expressive arts can also be a forum for children to
bring enjoyment and entertainment to others through shows, concerts
and assemblies.
Many activities within Expressive Arts are integrated within our
interdisciplinary learning topics to provide a meaningful context within
which the pupils can practise and develop their skills.
To complement our expressive arts curriculum our children enjoy visits to
the school by musicians, theatre groups and music motivators.
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Physical Education, Physical Activity
and Sport
Our pupils enjoy two hours of PE per
week. Our PE programme includes a range
of physical activity, sport and fitness
opportunities. We have support from the
sports development team and active
schools both in the curriculum programme
and for some extra curricular clubs after
school.
Mental, Emotional, Social and Physical
Wellbeing
We provide a range of experiences for
our pupils to support with their personal
and social development. This will equip
them to make informed decisions and
choices in their lifestyle. The ethos of
the school aims to ensure every child
feels safe, respected, nurtured and
valued.
Relationships, Sexual Health and
Parenthood
We have a structured programme in place
for our pupils based around a curriculum
pack provided by the local authority in
partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow
and Clyde. We arrange for parent
workshops each year around the main
content of the curriculum pack.
Substance Misuse
Pupils learn about a range of issues
relating to substance misuse. They learn
about the risks and danger to their own
personal safety and their general health
and wellbeing.
All aspects of our health and wellbeing
curriculum are age and stage appropriate
for the pupils.
Food and Health
Pupils learn about a variety of food
related issues, from growing vegetables
in the school garden to what kinds of
food provide them with a balanced diet.
Pupils are also involved in making a range
of food and drink products such as fruit
smoothies, healthy snacks and baking.
This is done through our interdisciplinary
learning topics and with our school cook.
Planning for choices, planning for
changes
Our pupils are equipped with the
knowledge and information that helps
them make informed decisions at the
right time. New P1 pupils are supported
as they start school life, and our P7 pupils
are well prepared by a sound transition
into first year at secondary school.
Health and Wellbeing
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It is through our programme of
RME that we teach tolerance and
understanding.
Moral, personal and social
education also form a very
important part of the daily life
within the school. Children are
actively encouraged to show
consideration for each other and
to develop responsible
citizenship.
All stages participate in weekly
assembly in the school hall.
Our end of term assemblies
are open to all parents and
members of the community
who are welcome to join with
us.
Parents may exercise their
legal right to withdraw their
child/children from religious
education or services and
should inform the Head
Teacher if they wish
alternative arrangements to be
made.
Parents from ethnic minority
religious communities may
request that their children be
permitted to be absent from
school in order to celebrate
recognised religious events.
Only written requests detailing
the proposed arrangements will
be considered. Appropriate
requests will be granted on not
more than three occasions in
any one school session and the
pupil noted as an authorised
absentee in the register.
Religious and Moral
Education
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Pupil progress is continually monitored by the
class teacher and Head Teacher using a wide
variety of methods. Continuous assessment is
carried out by the class teachers in their day
to day work with the children. By doing this we
are able to provide programmes of learning
which are suited to each child’s stage of
development in key areas of the curriculum,
and to take account of their needs when
planning for other activities.
Evidence is collected for each individual pupil
and a record for reading & phonics and for
mathematics is kept. Samples of children’s
written work is assessed and kept as part of a
writing folder to help us monitor progression in
writing skills.
Diagnostic tests are in use for Language to
assist in pinpointing specific reading strengths
/areas for improvement.
All schools in West Dunbartonshire Council
have a staged intervention process for
identifying pupils with support needs. Some
pupils have support plans to help them with
particular aspects of their learning. Parents
will always be informed about this and will be
invited to discuss key aspects of their child’s
plan on a regular basis. Information is available
about additional support on the council website
and it is also available on the parent notice-
board
Parents are welcome to make an
appointment at any time during
the school session to discuss their child’s
progress with the class teacher or with the
Head Teacher.
Parent Interview Afternoons / Evenings are
provided during the school year at which
parents will be given an allocated
appointment time with class teachers.
These meetings take place around
November and March of each year.
Appointments for families with more than
one child are allocated to make it as easy as
possible for you to attend. We encourage
children to attend parents’ evening with
their parent as they have a key role in
discussing their learning and next steps.
Parents are encouraged to come along and
view their child’s work and to discuss any
relevant matters with class teachers.
Each parent will also be provided with an
end of year report on their child’s progress.
These are issued before the March
meeting to allow any points arising from the
report to be raised. In West
Dunbartonshire reporting to parents take
the form of parent/teacher open evenings;
with reports, sharing learning by pupils to
parents and sometimes interim written
reports. Pupils in P1-P7 have a learning log
that captures their learning and
achievements.P7 learning logs/profiles are
passed on to secondary school
Level Stage
Early The pre-school years and P1, or later for some
First To the end of P4, but earlier or later for some Third and Fourth To the end of P7, but earlier or later for some Senior Phase S4 to S6 and college or other means of study
Assessment Profiling & Reporting
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Homework is given to reinforce
and enhance aspects of Language,
Mathematics and
Interdisciplinary Learning.
We encourage parents to
participate in the learning
process by spending a short time
four evenings per week (work is
normally given to pupils from
Monday to Thursday.
The suggested time spent on
homework activities will vary
according to the age of your
child. Younger children are likely
to spend around 10 – 15 minutes
on their homework, while older
children should take between 20 –
30 minutes. Pupils would not
normally be expected to spend
more than around 30 minutes on a
homework exercise.
If the question of homework is
causing concern, or you would
like to know how best to help
your child, please contact the
school for advice.
Activities which you can do
with your child may be things
like reading together, playing
games, letting them show you
new sums they have learned or
simply encouraging your child
to talk about their day at
school.
Homework
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All members of our school community are
treated equally. Every child is given equal
opportunity to access the curriculum to
learn skills and develop talents. The ideal
that both in school and throughout life,
boys and girls have an equal right of
opportunity is strongly fostered. All staff
have a responsibility to ensure the council’s
Equal Opportunities Policy is followed.
Additional Support Needs
Schools are required by law to
ensure they are providing for
children and young people who
require additional help with their
learning.
There may be a time during a
child’s education when they have
trouble with a particular aspect of
the curriculum, eg reading or
mathematics. When this occurs,
the class teacher will provide an
individualised learning programme
which is suited to their needs.
Lennox Primary has a teacher
responsible for Support for
Learning and we also receive some
additional input from the central
Support Team. The school has
input from Psychological Services
who can, if required, make further
assessments to help in profiling
the nature of specific learning
difficulties.
All our pupils are entitled to
personal support to enable them
to gain as much as possible from
the education we provide.
Permission must be obtained from parents
or guardians before any child is referred to
the psychologist. The education of your
child is best achieved through a partnership
between home, school, and where necessary
outside agencies. We feel it is important
for us to inform parents as early as possible
if we feel their child is having difficulty.
We hope that with your support we can do
our best to help your child. Please
remember you may call at any time if you
have any worries concerning your child.
In Lennox Primary School we aim to get it
right for every child (GIRFEC). Further
information is available from
http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/schools-
and-learning/schools/support-for-pupils/
Equal
Opportunities
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From the earliest opportunity, parents
are encouraged to become involved in
the daily life of the school. There are
many events during the school year to
which parents are invited e.g. sports
events, concerts, services open
afternoon, topic celebrations.
Newsletters are sent home regularly to
keep parents up to date with the busy
life of the school. In addition you may
receive text messages as an occasional
reminder of specific events and our
website is regularly updated.
Parents’ Evenings to discuss the
progress of individual children are held
twice a year and are always well
attended.
Our Pupil and Family Support worker,
Ms Norma Wightman who is based in
Vale of Leven Academy, also supports
our home/school partnership.
Parents are encouraged to help by
supporting the activities and events
organised by the Parent Council “Friend
of Lennox Primary”.
Details of who to contact are on our
address page at the back the school
handbook.
It is by co-operating with each
other and sharing information that
your child will gain full advantage
during their years at school.
Apart from the various types of
parents’ meetings arranged by the
school, it is hoped that parents will
feel welcome to visit at any time. It
is helpful for the smooth running of
the school if parents who wish to
speak to their child’s teacher or to
the Head Teacher arrange a
suitable time and date beforehand.
Parents in school
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Section 30 of the 1980 Education Act
lays a duty on every parent of a child
of ‘school age’ to ensure that their
child attends school regularly.
Parents are requested to let us know if
their child is going to be absent from
school and to give them a note
explaining the reason for the absence
when they return to school. If a child
is to be absent for a long time we would
be grateful if you would let us know as
soon as possible.
The Policies for Parents document
“Achievement Through Attendance”,
available to all parents from the school,
and from the council website, outlines
the importance of good attendance. If
your child does not arrive at school in
the morning and we have not heard
from you, we will make every effort to
get in touch. If we are unable to make
contact, we may ask our pupil and
family support worker to visit your
home. Please understand our
responsibility for the welfare of our
pupils requires us to do this.
During the school year parents may
wish their child to leave school
during school hours for medical or
dental appointments. Parents are
requested to call at the school to
collect their child. Children are not
allowed to leave the school premises
unless accompanied by an adult.
Every effort should be made to
avoid family holidays during term
time as this disrupts both the
child’s education and reduces
learning time. Parents should
inform the school by letter before
going on holiday of the dates. The
Scottish Government has issued
guidance to schools that family
holidays taken during term time
should be categorised as an
‘unauthorised absence’.
Parents may request that their
children be permitted to be absent
from school to make an extended
visit to relatives. Only written
requests detailing the destination,
the duration and the provision that
will be made for their continuing
education will be granted and the
pupil noted as an authorised absence
in register. Clearly with no
explanation from the parent, the
absence is unauthorised.
Attendance at School
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As the school is part of the local
community. We have close links with
local Early Education and Childcare
Centres (EECC), our partner primary
schools and VOLA.
We have staff from local support
services in to speak about Road Safety,
Firework Safety, dental care etc.
The Parent Council hold regular
meetings to plan and organise events.
Local Learning Communities
All educational establishments within
West Dunbartonshire Council are
members of a Local Learning Community
(LLC). These LLC’s are made up of one
secondary school and its associated
primary schools and include a number of
Early Education and Childcare Centres
and Partnership Nurseries. Lennox
Primary is a member of the VOLA Local
Learning Community.
The five Learning Communities in West
Dunbartonshire have been established
as part of West Dunbartonshire’s
educational improvement strategy. This
strategy has a clear focus to raise
educational aspirations, achievement and
attainment of all pupils while improving
the skills and knowledge of all staff
involved in the education of children and
young people.
Mrs Begg represents Lennox Primary
School on the VOLA LLC; however other
members of staff may attend meetings
in support of improvement work. The
VOLA LLC is led by Laura Mason, Head
of Education Services who is assisted by
Julie McGrogan Service Manager
(Educational Development).
Updates on the work of the LLC’s will be
made available through parent council
meetings and through Standards and
Quality reporting.
School and the
Community
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Pupil Groups
Through participation on a number of pupil led groups our children develop the skills
to enable them to become confident individual, effective contributors, successful learners and responsible citizens.
Pupil Council
JRSO
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After school activities vary from
year to year and may include
Active Sports professional
coaches providing football,
athletics, mini mover sessions,
choir and science club etc.
.
P7 pupils attend a Residential
Excursion, this year travelling to
Ardentinny Outdoor Centre in
March. Here they will have the
opportunity to take part in
activities such as kayaking,
orienteering, hill-walking and
environmental studies.
Our school is always interested
in inviting parents to assist in
extra curricular activities and
we would welcome any offers
of help which you would be able
to provide.
Extra Curricular
Activities
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To enable our pupils to benefit fully from
their time at school it is extremely
important that a high standard of
acceptable behaviour is achieved.
The school promotes a POSITIVE
discipline policy which rewards good
behaviour as well as dealing with the
unacceptable. We know that children
respond to praise and encouragement no
matter what year they are in.
Clear expectations of behaviour are set
for our children and these are discussed
regularly both in class and at assemblies.
The school has an anti-bullying policy which
is based on the principles outlined in West
Dunbartonshire Council’s anti-bullying
policy.
Bullying is seen as an important issue for
all staff, parents and children in school.
The effect of bullying cannot be
underestimated, not only on the child being
bullied, but also but also on the bully and
the rest of the school. We will not accept
bullying in school and incidents will be dealt
with as a matter of urgency. The school
anti-bullying policy is based on three basic
rules for children:
1. Do not hit back
2. Walk away
3. Tell an adult
All the children are made aware of these
three rules and are reminded of the
importance of them in school.
This will often be done in Health
Education, PSD work and at assemblies
where zero tolerance to bullying is
regularly visited.
There are clear procedures for reporting
incidents of bullying. Copies of the school
policy can be provided on request.
a number of strategies.
If you have an individual complaint
about a school matter we would call
upon parents to raise these directly
with the school or through the
Council's complaints process.
House System
On entry to school children are placed
in one of four ‘houses’ – Lomond,
Lancraigs, Leven and Luss. When a child
displays good citizenship e.g good
manners, attentive listening, acts of
kindness towards others etc, they are
rewarded with a crystal. Twice a year
the house with the largest number of
crystals receives a special ‘treat’.
Star Pupil Awards
Once a fortnight a child from each
class is chosen as star pupil.
Supervision in Playgrounds
At Lennox Primary we aim to provide a
safe play area for our pupils and to
ensure that they conduct themselves in
a well- disciplined way.
An adult presence is provided in
playgrounds at break times in terms of
the schools Safety and Supervision of
Pupils (Scotland) Regulations, 1990.
Promotion of Positive
Relationships and Discipline
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School Uniform
Given that there is substantial parental and public approval of uniform, schools in
West Dunbartonshire Council strongly encourage the wearing of school uniform. The
wearing of school uniform helps promote the identity of the school in the local
community and helps create an ethos of sharing and pride in the school.
There are forms of dress which are unacceptable in school, such as
items of clothing which:
Potentially encourage faction (such as football colours)
Could cause offence (such as anti-religious symbolism or political
slogans)
Could cause health & safety difficulties (such as loose fitting clothing
or body piercings/jewellery for PE and sport)
Are made from flammable material (for example, shell suits in
practical classes)
Could cause damage to flooring
Carry advertising, particularly for alcohol or tobacco could be used to
inflict damage on other pupils or be used by others to do so.
Lennox Primary Lennox Primary School uniform is:
White Shirt/Blouse
Lennox Tartan Tie
Purple Jumper/Cardigan with School badge
White Polo Shirt with school badge
Purple Sweatshirt with school badge
Grey trousers/skirt to complete the outfit.
Lennox tartan kilt, pinafore.
Grey blazer with purple trim and school badge.
Purple waterproof jacket with school badge
Parents are also asked to supply shorts, T shirt and gym shoes for PE.
Clothing and Footwear Grants Some pupils may be eligible for a clothing grant. Parents can ask at the school office or they can access information on the council website,http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-and-educational-grants/
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Our school operates a lunch
service which supplies a variety
of healthy meals and snacks.
Copies of the menu are available
from the council website.
All pupils in P1 – P3 are entitled
to free meals.
Children in P4 – P7 may be
entitled to free school meals
and parents can ask at the
school office or they can access
the information on the council
website,http://www.west-
dunbarton.gov.uk/schools-and-
learning/school-and-
educational-grants/
Only those children whose
parents receive income support
are entitled to free milk at
lunch time.
Seating facilities are available
within the dining hall for those
pupils who bring a packed lunch
to school.
We also request that, in the
interests of safety, children
are provided with non-
breakable containers for
drinks, and that no drinks in
cans be brought to school.
If your child requires a special
diet for medical reasons,
written request and a letter
from your child’s doctor is
required for catering staff in
order for specific dietary
requirements to be adhered to
this can be provided if notice
is given.
Lennox Primary is a nut free
zone.
School Meals
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Medical
And
Health Care West Dunbartonshire Council has strict
guidelines and policy on the
administration of medicines. Consent
and information must be given if
medicine is to be administered in
school. In school we have a member of
staff who is qualified to administer
first aid to assist with minor injuries
and accidents.
Parents of children requiring long or
Short-term medication during school
hours should contact the Head
Teacher.
Medication cannot be administered
without written details. A form is
available for this purpose. All
medication must be handed to the
School Office and staff will dispense it
at the appropriate times. Parents are
also asked to give written details of
any medical condition which may affect
the education of their child and also
keep the school updated.
If a child takes ill during school time,
he/she may require to be sent home.
It is necessary in these circumstances
for an adult to call at the school as no
pupil will be allowed home without an
adult to supervise them.
We ask parents to update school
emergency contact details on a regular
basis to help us on those occasions
when we may have to get in touch.
The school nursing service is involved
with all aspects of health screening
and helps with health education.
Hearing, vision and dental checks are
also carried out throughout the year.
P1 and P2 take part in a tooth brushing
programme. The school nurse is also
available to help, advise and guide
parents with individual concerns over
pupils health and wellbeing. Please get
in touch if you would like us to arrange
an appointment with the school nurse.
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We make every effort to maintain a
full educational service, but on some
occasions circumstances arise which
lead to disruption. Schools may be
affected by, for example, severe
weather, temporary interruption of
transport, power failures or
difficulties of fuel supply.
In such cases we shall do all we can to
let you know about the details of
closure or re-opening. We will inform
you by telephone and text. We shall
keep you in touch by using letters,
notices in local shops and community
centres, announcements in local
churches and announcements in the
press and on local radio. You will also
be able to access up to date
information from the council website,
www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
The council operates a helpline in
emergencies, details will be made
available when this happens.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU TELL US
ABOUT NEW TELEPHONE NUMBERS
AS SOON ANS YOU MAKE ANY
CHANGES.
Information
In
Emergencies
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Pupils normally move to secondary school at the end of pf primary where
they will have the opportunity to complete at least four years of
secondary education.
Parents will be informed of the arrangements by December of the year
preceding the date of transition.
P 6 & P7 pupils attend the Academy for induction visits in the summer term.
Secondary staff also visit and work with the P7 pupils, getting to know the
children in advance.
The Pupil and Family Support worker, Ms Norma Wightman is an integral part
of this process, carrying an in depth knowledge of pupils in terms of pastoral
care. Positive, constructive liaison between the cluster schools is a major
strength
Transfer from Primary
To Secondary
The school to which our pupils
normally transfer is:
Vale of Leven Academy
Main Street
Alexandria
G83 0BH
Tel: 01389 777000
TRANSITION
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Information on pupils, parents and
guardians is stored on a computer
system and may be used for
teaching, registration, assessment
and other administrative duties.
The information is protected by the
Data Protection Act 1984 and may
only be disclosed in accordance with
the Codes of Practice.
For further information please
contact the school.
Data Protection
Act 1984
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TERRY LANAGAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
GARSHAKE ROAD
DUMBARTON
G82 3PU
TEL: 01389 737000
JULIE MCGROGAN
SERVICE MANAGER OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
GARSHAKE ROAD
DUMBARTON
G82 3PU
TEL: 01389 737000
NATIONAL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT COORDINATOR
CURRICULUM DIVISION
LEARNING DIRECTORATE
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
TEL: 07825 20165247
www.engageforeducation.org.uk
COMMUNITY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
UNIT 6, LEVEN VALLEY ENTERPRISE CENTRE
CASTLEHILL ROAD
DUMBARTON
G82 5BN
Tel: 01389 608072
LENNOX PRIMARY PARENT ASSOCIATION
CHAIRPERSON – Mrs J Leitch
Although this information is correct at time of printing, there could be changes affecting any of the
matters dealt with in the handbook
before the commencement or during the course of the school year in question,
in relation to subsequent school years
Useful Addresses
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