At a recent South Lanarkshire Education Resources Committee meeting, concerns were raised about ensuring students who need them can continue to use mobile phones in the classroom. Councillor Katy Loudon highlighted the need for local feedback as the Scottish Government gathered input on its new mobile phone guidance for schools. This guidance aims to help […]
It’s almost that time of year again, can you believe it? The School term is nearly over! South Lanarkshire schools close on Wednesday 26 June at 1pm. Teachers return on Monday 12 August 2024. Pupils on Wednesday 14 August 2024. We hope everyone has a lovely summer break. Thanks to all staff in our local […]
Here’s a great story! Well done to High Blantyre Pupils for winning the Euro Quiz 2024! High Blantyre Primary School pupils; Millie Smith, Ava McDade, Fynn McIntosh and Alfie Lindner- Kelly represented their school in the South Lanarkshire Euroquiz competition, organised by the Scottish European Educational Trust (SEET) on the 21st of March. The children […]
At a time when Blantyre’s library has a short stay of execution before closing in Summer, its as important as ever that children in this town have access to books. So it’s wonderful to see our schools protecting and replenishing their own libraries, with books continuing to educate , entertain and encourage creativity and learning. […]
Is your child due to start school in August 2024? Parents/carers of children who are five years of age between 1 March 2024 and the end of February 2025 are required to register their child for school. From Monday 8 January 2024, parents should use the catchment area checker to select their preferred catchment school […]
With thanks exclusively to Blantyre Telegraph Supporters subscriptions, we’re able to continue to support local schools over the winter months. Following recent sponsorship of Calderside Academy football strips and assisting with raffle prizes at DLMP School, last week was the turn of High Blantyre Primary School. We were delighted to hand in 4 brand new […]
Unison have announced that schools industrial action on Wednesday 8th November 2023 has been suspended. This means that ALL schools and nurseries will be open as normal in South Lanarkshire, and ALL pupils should attend. Further information will be communicated directly from schools on Monday.
Schools in South Lanarkshire are set to temporarily close later this month due to strike action. Unison has rejected the latest pay offer from employers ahead of strike action by school support staff, meaning schools will be closed from Tuesday to Thursday, September 26 to 28. Schools are already off Friday 22 and Monday 25th September due […]