Crossmichael Parent Council Meeting<\/p>\n
Thursday 7th November 2019 7pm<\/p>\n
Apologies<\/p>\n
Carly Wilson, Marcella Eakin-Watt, Louise Cumbley, Lucy Wilson, Suzy King, Emma McCracken, Ben Wild<\/p>\n
Attendees<\/p>\n
Head Teacher Mary Lidstone-Scott, Chair Gilli Hodson, Treasurer Shani McMiken, Secretary Susan Hall, Jackie Kernahan, Kate Hunter, Sarah Cooper, Heidi Gunther, Debs Nelson, Jenny Wilson<\/p>\n
Matters Arising<\/p>\n
Any matters arising from minutes \u2013 Shani has had a look at the constitution, there is no point amending anything until the next AGM. The minutes were accepted as a true record of last meeting.<\/p>\n
Proposed Shani McMiken<\/p>\n
Seconded Mary Lidstone-Scott<\/p>\n
Head Teachers Report<\/p>\n
School Improvement Plan Updates:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Our targeted intervention in \u2018Closing the Literacy Gap\u2019 is having a very positive impact on targeted pupils \u2013 look at examples from CLG Big Book<\/p>\n
\u00b7 All staff attended a training day in August with a focus on restorative approaches to managing behaviour and fostering positive relationships. We are already seeing a positive impact with a reduction in the frequency and amount of recorded behavioural incidents. We hope to share our draft \u2018Positive Relationships and Anti-Bullying Policy\u2019 with parents soon and ask for feedback.<\/p>\n
Learners\u2019 Experiences<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The Autumn Walk raised \u00a31118 as our final total. Thank you to everyone who sponsored us.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Pupils enjoyed our recent Halloween parties. Thank you to all parents who came to help decorate the hall and to supervise activities.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 P4-7 children have been receiving lessons in Tin Whistle from Feis Rois and there will be a performance scheduled in the next few weeks to showcase their learning.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 P4-7 are also having input from the Biospheres Explorers Officer to learn more about our local biosphere. Details are in the newsletter on the blog.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Pupils in P3-7 were visited by the RSPB who talked to them about the RSPB\/ WWT\/ Galloway Glens project on Greenland white fronted geese. As part of this project geese were tagged for monitoring purposes so pupils can track their migration and whereabouts. This also acted as a stimulus for their Art work with Mrs Bielinski.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Thank you to everyone who supported us by voting for us in the Tour of Britain Land Art Competition. We were overwhelmed by the support shown to us from people all over Scotland and around the world. We are waiting for the results to be announced.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 We are having an Achievement Assembly on 13th December to showcase learning.<\/p>\n
Staffing<\/p>\n
\u00b7 At Crossmichael, Mrs Wilson continues to be absent from work. Mrs Glover continues to teach the P1-3 pupils on a Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri and supply teacher, Katie Rae, is teaching them on a Thursday for continuity.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 We have appointed Georgina Benson as our new Clerical Assistant who will work on a Tuesday and Friday at Gelston.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 I have requested more additional support hours to help provide more targeted support for individual pupils. I am waiting to hear if this has been successful.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Teachers have a list of times that parent helpers can support them in class. I have asked individual teachers to contact parents directly to make arrangements.<\/p>\n
Communication<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Our new website and blog is now the main source of information for parents and families. I would be interested to find out how useful you are finding this?<\/p>\n
\u00b7 We are trying to email parents and use the blog instead of sending home paper copies of letters, etc. This will help reduce printing costs.<\/p>\n
Chairman\u2019s Report<\/p>\n
Both transformation events have taken place, Shani represented the school at these. We have been sent a summery and proposed budget, Gilli will email these out to anyone that is interested. Nothing concrete seems to be decided yet. There is a meeting onn21st November of PGPCF for all PC in the area. Today was nationwide \u201coutside classroom day\u201d to try and make children more aware of their surroundings.<\/p>\n
The Soup & Sweet and walk was very good and the children all seemed to enjoy the Halloween party\u2019s.<\/p>\n
Treasurers Report<\/p>\n
7.11.2019<\/p>\n
Opening Balance \u00a31805.73<\/p>\n
Income<\/p>\n
Expenditure<\/p>\n
Return of Finance to school funds \u00a3150.00<\/p>\n
Halloween party expenses \u00a374.30<\/p>\n
Leavers hoodies \u00a391.00<\/p>\n
Closing Balance \u00a31490.43<\/p>\n
Bingo Night<\/p>\n
Gilli has asked Liz to be caller<\/p>\n
There would be prizes for a line and full house, 5 games in total. We need 5 small prizes and 5 large prizes. Debs would get large prizes (boxes of biscuits) and small prizes (advent calendars).<\/p>\n
Rosie has kindly offered to make a cake to be raffles off.<\/p>\n
We need to get a group call out to as for tray bakes for break and raffle prizes.<\/p>\n
Hall will be open from 6.15pm. If helpers could be there for 5.30pm to help set up.<\/p>\n
Debs will also get coffee and tea, Gilli Milk and juice. Gilli will ask Irving\u2019s for shortbread and mincemeat pies. Mary Susan and Jackie will help set up. Group call will go out on Friday 8th November.<\/p>\n
Transformation Events and Council Budget Cuts<\/p>\n
Gilli will email out info to anyone that would like to take a look. Mary discussed some of the items on the list. Loosing additional needs for support teachers so no 1 to 1. Gelston will go down to 2days hot food and 3 days cold food due to their roll<\/p>\n
Communication<\/p>\n
Emails and group calls were discussed as we are trying to be more eco friendly<\/p>\n
Involving more parents<\/p>\n
We need to encourage more parents. It was thought if we send out a survey monkey to see what would be best days and times to hold meetings to get more parents along. Breakfast club and after the Christmas service were suggested. A big breakfast after the New Year might be a possibility.<\/p>\n
P6\/7 school trip<\/p>\n
Louise sent a message ia Gilli asking about the overnight Carlingwark trip. Mary said she would look into and price up Galloway activity centre, Abernethy and Barcaple. A campout in school grounds might also be an option.<\/p>\n
Playground\/Playpark\/Outdoor Classroom\/Benches Update<\/p>\n
Ben sent an email with info about bench, Gilli will give Ben the go ahead to get it done before Kirstie leaves. Upgrade to playpark on hold as we will need to wait for next lot of Blackcraig funding. Accounts need auditing for an application, Kate mentioned that Sam might be able to help with this. Also Lyndsay Smith does the accounts for Catstrand, she might be willing to help. Outdoor classroom (Twynholm has one) Alan Smith built it \u2013 the sponsored walk money will go towards this plus \u00a3700 that has been ring-fenced for this. Or a bottle shelter CD primary have one for their bikes.<\/p>\n
Christmas<\/p>\n
We need crackers for the Christmas dinner tables.<\/p>\n
Tubes of sweetie as gift from santa and wrapping paper.<\/p>\n
If anyone can come help wrap it would be most appreciated.<\/p>\n
School Show<\/p>\n
School Show, Mary will have to discuss this with staff first.<\/p>\n
Bits and Bobs including Teachers Wish Lists<\/p>\n
Aquila possibly subscribe to this for the school \u00a355 per year \u2013 Mary would talk to teachers<\/p>\n
Teachers would like to use some of the sponsor money to buy new games\/jigsaws. \u00a3100 per class.<\/p>\n
Mary asked if anyone could help with clearing out sheds and gym cupboards, Sarah Cooper has a trailer that could take stuff to dump.<\/p>\n
AOB<\/p>\n
None<\/p>\n
Date of Next Meeting<\/p>\n
16th January 7pm<\/p>\n
Meeting closed at 9pm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Crossmichael Parent Council Meeting Thursday 7th November 2019 7pm Apologies Carly Wilson, Marcella Eakin-Watt, Louise Cumbley, Lucy Wilson, Suzy King, Emma McCracken, Ben Wild Attendees Head Teacher Mary Lidstone-Scott, Chair Gilli Hodson, Treasurer Shani McMiken, Secretary Susan Hall, Jackie Kernahan, Kate Hunter, Sarah Cooper, Heidi Gunther, Debs Nelson, Jenny Wilson Matters Arising Any matters arising … Continue reading Minutes of Crossmichael Parent Council Meeting – 7th November 2019<\/span>