Lowwood Primary School & Nursery Unit

🎉Calling Previous Lowwood Legends!🎉

At Lowwood Primary School & Nursery Unit, we believe that "Education is for life, guard it well." Our greatest joy is seeing our pupils continue to grow, achieve and shine long after they leave our school.

We would love to celebrate your success with our school community! Send us a message with a photo and a few details, and with your permission, we'll share your achievement on our page as part of our Previous Lowwood Legends series.

No matter where life takes you, you'll always be part of the Lowwood family.❤️

If you are applying for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the upcoming school year, you are encouraged to apply before Friday 31 July to guarantee your support is in place for the start of term.

Please ensure you have completed the application fully and submitted all relevant supporting documentation.

👉 Apply now on EA Connect: https://connect.eani.org.uk/parent/login

For more information, including FAQs, visit: www.eani.org.uk/fsm

If you are in receipt of one of the following, you will need to upload a Proof of Benefit letter when applying for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the 2026/27 academic year:

➡️ Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
➡️ Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit

You can request a Proof of Benefit letter online: https://t.co/vhcVyDRoi5 (It will take at least five days to be sent to you)

If you receive Universal Credit, you do not need the Proof of Benefit Letter. However, you will need to upload evidence of your Universal Credit entitlement when you apply.

More information on eligibility and supporting documentation can be found at www.eani.org.uk/fsm

We also said a fond farewell to our wonderful School Crossing Patrol, Maggie, as she begins her well-deserved retirement. For many years, Maggie has been a familiar and friendly face at the corner of Sheringhurst Park, helping generations of Lowwood children cross the road safely with kindness and care. Whatever the weather, she was always there, making a positive difference to our school community. Thank you, Maggie, for your dedication, your commitment and the care you have shown to our children and families over the years. You have played an important part in the daily life of our school and will be greatly missed. We wish you a long, happy and healthy retirement. Congratulations, Maggie, and thank you for everything! 💐❤️
Mrs Darrah x

We have said a heartfelt farewell to our wonderful Vice Principal as she begins an exciting new chapter as Principal of Kilbride Central. Although her time at Lowwood has been relatively short, the impact she has made on our school community has been immense. Her kindness, positivity and unwavering commitment to putting children at the heart of everything she does have touched the lives of our pupils, families and staff.
A compassionate leader, trusted colleague and supportive friend, she has helped shape Lowwood with warmth, integrity and a genuine belief in the potential of every child. While we are incredibly sad to see her leave, we couldn't be more proud to see her take on this well-deserved opportunity. Thank you, Mrs Meekin, for your dedication, your leadership and everything you have given to the Lowwood community. You will always be part of the Lowwood family. We wish you every success and happiness as you begin your journey at Kilbride Central. They are gaining an exceptional leader and we know you will make a lasting difference. Good luck, and thank you for everything.🌟
Mrs Darrah x

This week, we also celebrated the retirement of one of Lowood's true legends, our wonderful Building Supervisor, Betty. For years, Betty has been the heart of our school, keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Her warmth, humour and determination have made a lasting impact on everyone who has walked through our doors. From greeting children each morning and building wonderful relationships with families, to making staff laugh every single day and somehow persuading every maintenance worker to tackle "just one more job", Betty has been simply irreplaceable. Thank you, Betty, for every smile, every laugh, every act of kindness and everything you have done for the Lowood community. You have made our school a happier place simply by being you. We wish you a long, happy and thoroughly deserved retirement. Congratulations, Betty! 💐❤️
Mrs Darrah x

This week, we celebrated the retirement of a remarkable teacher whose dedication and professionalism have shaped the lives of hundreds of children and their families. Miss Matchett has been a constant presence at Lowood for many years, inspiring confidence, celebrating every child's achievements and making a lasting difference to our school community. Thank you, Miss Matchett, for everything you have given to Lowwood. We wish you a long, happy and well-deserved retirement. You will be greatly missed by pupils, families and colleagues alike. Congratulations! 💐🎉
Mrs Darrah x

Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance should be submitted before Friday 31 July to guarantee your application is processed for the start of the new school year.

Apply now on EA Connect: https://connect.eani.org.uk/parent/login

Ensure you have completed everything correctly and submitted all relevant supporting documentation.

For more information, please see EA’s website: https://eani.org.uk/financial-help/free-school-meals-uniform-grants

Congratulations to our very own Miss McDowell, who became Mrs Muldoon yesterday! We are delighted to share this beautiful photograph from her wedding day and to celebrate this special occasion with her. On behalf of all the pupils, staff, governors and families of our school, we wish Mr & Mrs Muldoon a lifetime of love, happiness and wonderful memories together. Many congratulations to the happy couple! ❤️💍
Mrs Darrah x