Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC

News and information from Carstairs Junction Primary School and Early Learning & Childcare.

[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

Welcome to Carstairs Junction Primary School! Please see the link below to access a short virtual tour for families joining us in August. https://t.co/EHt0PaOiwG

[elaine morrison yfcl @YfclElaine]

Bikes all checked and pre-assessments completed for our Bikeability sessions in ⁦@CJPS18⁩. Thanks again to ⁦@HealthyValleys⁩ for your support with our Pedal Pals cycling programme 😀

[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

Thanks to @ClydesdaleASN team for leading a 'Sleep Action' parent/carer session today after 'Meet the Teacher'. Great input on identifying and addressing barriers to sleep. 👏 😴 🌙

[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

Our 'Dr Bike' session today was a big hit. 12 bikes serviced, with checks to brakes, gears and tyres. New handlebars stoppers were added to some. Massive thanks to the @HealthyValleys Gear Up Team and to our senior pupil and parent helper. 👏 🚲

[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

Our first ever Boccia Bonanza was a great success! Our Buddies demonstrated great leadership skills and are all set for putting these skills to further use next session. Thank you to Derek and Alan @ActiveSchoolsSL and @YfclElaine for making this possible. 👏

[South Lanarkshire Council @SouthLanCouncil]

Carstairs Junction Primary School and Nursery Class has received a very positive report by a team of inspectors from Education Scotland. Read all about the school report in the View.
https://t.co/VUakkIJvaJ

[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

Our ELC Stay & Play was at the Funky Forest this time round. Lots of engaged learners & adults! @SLCEarlyLearn

[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

A huge thank you to @HealthyValleys for leading our first Pedal Pals session today. The children had a great morning practising their cycling skills. We can’t wait to see their confidence soar after their next session. @YfclElaine

[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

We had a great time at our Teddy Bears Picnic which involved us listening to a story, going on a bear hunt and participating in art activities. It's a thumbs up from our future P1's #itsSLC 2/2

[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

We had a great afternoon welcoming the children who will be joining our Carstairs Junction family in August. It might have been raining but that didn't spoil our fun at our Teddy Bears Picnic. #itsSLC 1/2

[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

Our ELC parents and pupils had great fun together at our second You + Me session, learning all about counting using concrete materials before moving on to the abstract stage. @SLCEarlyLearn @SLCNumeracy #itsSLC

[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

Room 4 had an excellent trip to @gsc1 today. We loved our journey around the stars and planets in the planetarium and had lots of fun experimenting with the activities on each floor. We were #successfullearners whilst developing our predicting & investigating skills. #STEM

[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

As part of our Eco plans, we are now in Year 2 of developing our community orchard in partnership with SLC Ground Services. 🌿🌼

[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

Well done to all our P6/7s on gaining their John Muir accreditation. Thank you to the teachers and Fiona, Jan & Kenny for making this possible @YFCL #itsSLC🙏 ❤️

[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

Our first ever Bike maintenance after school club! Great skills from our Welcome All Hub rep, parents, pupils and janitor! Thank you Gerry, we look forward to our next one. @HealthyValleys @YfclElaine #itsSLC 🚲

[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

As part of our 'Mini Movers', Mrs Wilson held a yoga session with our ELC learners. Comments included that they couldn't wait to share their yoga with the rest of the ELC staff and that they liked being active, jumping up and down like a monkey! @SLCEarlyLearn

[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

Western Recreation, we thank you for the £1500 funding to help develop a sensory garden. Many thanks to @YfclElaine for making this possible.

[Lanark Grammar School @LGS1183]

P7 Enterprise Challenge - fantastic two days with our associated primary schools as they visited us to build their skills in STEM activities. Many thanks to our S6 Buddies, the Maths Dept and Mrs West for two brilliant days!

[elaine morrison yfcl @YfclElaine]

Congratulations to the mums in @CJPS18 who successfully completed the You and Your Child course. Thank you for your hard work and commitment. It was lovely to read all of your positive comments about your learning experience. We hope to have you all back soon 🤩

[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

Great news! 👏👏We look forward to enhancing our outdoor resources. Thank @YfclElaine for playing a major part in the funding application.

[elaine morrison yfcl @YfclElaine]

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[Carstairs Junction Primary School and ELC @CJPS18]

Leadership skills in abundance with our seniors leading their break time club.