It's with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to all pupils, parents, and staff as we embark on another exciting year of learning and growth. Our dedicated members of staff are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where each pupil can reach their full potential academically, emotionally, and socially.
We enjoy working in partnership with our parents and carers to enhance our happy learning environment. We hope, like us, you will see our school as an integral part of the community and that you will become involved in activities and events within the school.
Kindest regards,
Mrs Yvonne McCart
Head Teacher
Monday
Choir
3.00-4.00 p.m.
Tuesday
Mini Vinnies
3.00-4.00 p.m.
Wednesday
P5 swimming - p.m.
P6 Meraki Club
3.00-4.00 p.m.
Thursday
Football training
3.00-4.00 p.m.
Friday
P2 Forest Schools
New P1 open afternoon
2.00-2.45 p.m.
March School Newsletter (added 22.03.24)
Please click on this link for our March school newsletter, which gives around up of what has been happening in school throughout February and March.
January School Newsletter (added 30.01.24)
Please click here for our January school newsletter.
School Handbook (added 29.01.24)
You can find a copy of our School Handbook for session 2024-2025 by clicking on this link. Thank you.
December School Newsletter (added 22.12.23)
Please click on this link for our December school newsletter, which gives around up of our Christmas festivities.
Christmas Schedule (added 23.11.23)
Please click on the link for information on the festive activities taking place in St. John's.
School Newsletter for November (added 07.11.23)
You will find our latest school newsletter for November here.
Latest School Newsletter (added 06.10.23)
Please click here for our latest newsletter.
School Improvement Priorities 2023-2024 (added 6.09.23)
We are pleased to share our school improvement priorites for 2023-2024. Please click on the link to view.
Standards & Quality Report 2022-2023 (added 6.09.23)
You can find a copy of our Standards & Quality Report for session 2022-2023 here..
School Yearly Calendar 2023-2024 (added 6.09.23)
Please click on the link to view the yearly school calendar for 2023-2024
School Newsletter for August (added 1.09.23)
Please click here for our first newsletter of the new school year.
Curriculum Rationale (added 1.09.23)
As part of school improvement for 23-24, we created a Curriculum Rationale with pupils, parents & staff asking, "What do we want for our children & how will we work together to achieve this?” Click here to view
Outdoor Learning Framework for Parents and Carers (added 1.09.23)
You will find a copy of our new Outdoor Learning Framework for parents and carers here.
Virtual School Tour (added 1.09.23)
As part of our P1 transition we created this virtual 360 tour of our school. Click here to have a look around.
Click here to download a form if your child needs medication in school. Please complete this form online and email it to the school with your child including any medication required. Please telephone the school to let us know you have sent this in.
SLC Education General Privacy Notice
Please click here for South Lanarkshire Council Education Department's updated General Privacy Notice. Paper copies can be made available if required.
Devolved School Management Scheme (DSM)
Please click here for a copy of South Lanarkshire Council's Devolved School Management Scheme 2022
Useful Links
St. John's Primary School t. 01555 892491
Heathfield Drive e. office@st-johns-blackwood-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk
Blackwood
Kirkmuirhill
ML11 9SR
