Crossmichael Parent Council Meeting<\/p>\n
Apologies<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Carly Wilson, Marcella Eakin-Watt, Eva Pope, Suzy King<\/p>\n Attendees<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Head Teacher Mary Lidstone-Scott, Chair Gilli Hodson, Treasurer Shani McMiken, Secretary Susan Hall, Jackie Kernahan, Heidi Gunther, Ben Wild. Emma McCracken, Alan McCracken, Jenni Wilson, Debs Nelson, Lucy Wilson, Mungo Bryson, Vicky Milby, Heather Hamilton, Michelle Robertson, Kim Glover.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Matters Arising<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Gilli has written a letter to the ECO Group asking a few questions about their proposals\/plans.<\/p>\n Communications \u2013 some parents\/carers didn\u2019t realise the blog had been updated and information changed or updated, this will be a continuous thing.<\/p>\n Thank you to Mungo for the offer of his holiday park for P6 + P7 overnight trip which is on 18th<\/sup>\/19th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n Curling date has been organised<\/p>\n Rugby and Orienteering is taking place at the moment<\/p>\n The costing for the magazine requested by teachers are in @\u00a370 per year.<\/p>\n Proposed Ben Wild<\/p>\n Seconded Shani McMiken<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Head Teachers Report<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n What have we done since the last meeting?<\/strong><\/p>\n (Please check the school blog for weekly updates)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What\u2019s ahead?<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n School Improvement Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chairman\u2019s \u00a0Report<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Gilli thanked everyone for coming it was lovely to see so many in attendance.<\/p>\n We have been asked to have a specific email just for Parent Council it is<\/p>\n crossmichaelparentcouncil@gmail.com<\/a>; office bearers of the parent should all have the password for this email to help when needed.<\/p>\n Mel McGill sent PCForum survey and those that expressed the information it was then forwarded.<\/p>\n The road closure week went smoothly as was possible with no issues.<\/p>\n Blackcraig Wind Farm had a meeting which Gilli attended.<\/p>\n Josh Wood was in the school last week discussing Bikeability and he will be on site every Thursday to help when it is on.<\/p>\n There is a \u201cJames Clark Maxwell\u201d event on in Parton which all are invited there are flyers in the school if anyone needs more information.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Treasurers Report<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Last year\u2019s accounts have been audited.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Coronavirus guidelines\/handwashing\/hygiene<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n There is advice on school blog or information on NHS website, the council will keep us updated on any changes that need to be made. Wash your hands.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n School Roll and Staffing <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Staffing and Enrolments<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A discussion was had with all in attendance, Gilli will email John Thin and Larann Foss to ask for a meeting as soon as is possible.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Positive Relationship Policy<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Mary covered this in her report.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Natasha\u2019s Bench and Unveiling Ceremony<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n The bench has been made and will get installed this weekend by Ben and his father.\u00a0 We need to celebrate this, Mary will speak to Derek and take guidance from him, Kirstie and Cameron.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Outdoor Classroom<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Mary has spoken to education department \u201cLarann Foss\u201d a possible site for the outdoor classroom would be at the playpark corner.\u00a0 Gilli went to Blackcraig Windfarm meeting in Parton, it all sounded very positive.\u00a0 We need 3 quotes for work, last day for applications to be submitted is 27th<\/sup> March.\u00a0 It was decided a subcommittee would be best to take this on. Debs, Shani, Gilli and Lucy volunteered to do this.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fundraiser for School Show<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n 100 squares sheet has been prepared, bath bombs, bags and beeswax covers were being made by children to sell on the night.\u00a0 It was discussed that possibly 2 shows would be better one in afternoon (rehearsal) and the other in the evening.\u00a0 This would give us a better chance of selling all the crafts and lucky squares.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Leaving \u201cdo\u201d for Mrs Martin<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n An afternoon tea was suggested, with a memory book and lots of past work colleagues, a hoodie has been ordered.\u00a0 Mel has suggested doing a sponsored cycle before she leaves to raise funds for the school. We have time to organise.<\/p>\n Rosie Porteous (kitchen assistant) is leaving us on 13th<\/sup> March, we will send out a group call asking if anyone would like to donate to a leaving gift, we don\u2019t have much time so closing date on donations will be Tuesday 10th<\/sup> March to give us time to select a gift.\u00a0 We will all be sorry to loose Rosie and Mrs Martin.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AOB<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n P5, 6 & 7 are doing a block of rugby with John Muir from Stewartry Rugby and same class are also have a block of Spanish Lessons.<\/p>\n There was an unplanned fire alarm practice, all children were safe and it has now been decided that the school should have a spare key to the hall in case of any future emergencies.<\/p>\n Call out to parents\/carers for spare clothes for school stock (socks, trousers, trackies etc)<\/p>\n Also a plea for toys, games, books to add and expand our story sacks.<\/p>\n 25th<\/sup> March Cross country will take place.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Meeting closed at 8.30pm<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Date of Next Meeting<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Next Meeting will be AGM Monday 11th<\/sup> May at 7pm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Crossmichael Parent Council Meeting Apologies Carly Wilson, Marcella Eakin-Watt, Eva Pope, Suzy King Attendees Head Teacher Mary Lidstone-Scott, Chair Gilli Hodson, Treasurer Shani McMiken, Secretary Susan Hall, Jackie Kernahan, Heidi Gunther, Ben Wild. Emma McCracken, Alan McCracken, Jenni Wilson, Debs Nelson, Lucy Wilson, Mungo Bryson, Vicky Milby, Heather Hamilton, Michelle Robertson, Kim Glover. \u00a0 Matters … Continue reading Parent Council Minutes – 3rd March 2020<\/span> \n
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\n 3.3.2020<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Opening Balance<\/td>\n \u00a31647.73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Income<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Expenditure<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n D&G School Let Easter Fair 30.3.2019<\/td>\n \u00a310.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Closing Balance<\/td>\n \u00a31637.73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n