PARENT PAY
A few young people and parents and carers have had some issues with Parent Pay when pupils have gone to pay at Catering Services and there are insufficient funds. This is despite a payment being made on their Parent Pay account.
We have been advised that payments appear on your ParentPay account instantly, however the process for collecting the funds from your bank account can take up to 5 working days to complete with the funds being transferred to the school account at the end of this period.
The simplest way to ensure your child’s account remains in credit is to set up an Auto Top-Up. Auto Top -Up is an automated service that uses One-click payments to add credit to a child’s ParentPay meal balance when it falls below a certain value.
Further information regarding ParentPay payments, including One-click payments can be found by accessing the link below: https://parent-support.parentpaygroup.com/hc/en-gb/sections/17315480179857-Payments-Purchases
ANTI-BULLYING WEEK
Next week is anti-bullying week, with a range of activity to focus on the theme of ‘Choose Respect’. S1-S3 students have already completed an online survey in PSHE classes this week, which will help shape the lessons which will be delivered next week. A range of different subjects will link into the theme, with year group assemblies led by our Inclusion and Equalities Champions.
A key aim of our activity is that all members of our school community – students, staff and parents and carers – know how to identify bullying behaviours, how to report these and how they will be effectively addressed and monitored so that we continue to have a safe, respectful and protective school environment for all.
S6 YOUNG DRIVERS EVENT
Our S6 students will attend an event at Kilmarnock Fire Station on Wednesday 13 November 2024 organised by Ayrshire Roads Alliance Road Safety Team, in partnership with Police Scotland Road Policing and Scottish Fire & Rescue. This will cover a range of topics around safe driving, particularly for new drivers, such as behaviour change techniques, peer pressure, passenger safety and basic car maintenance. I am sure this will be a really worthwhile event.
S3 CAREERS FAYRE
Next week we will also have our S3 Careers Fayre in the Assembly Hall on Thursday 14 November 2024, with 18 employers in attendance. Students will visit in smaller class groups and get to hear about different job roles, expectations and experiences of the world of work, and important skills employers are looking for and pathways to future careers. This event has run very successfully in the past and we hope it will again be very beneficial in supporting our students’ positive post-school destinations.
CHILDREN IN NEED
It’s that time of year again, with Children In Need taking place on Friday 15 November 2024 with lots of fun activity planned and delivered by our S6 students to raise money for good causes. Tickets are now on sale via Parent Pay, and participation is subject to good conduct in school. More information on activities, criteria to take part and payment which is due by 12 November 2024 is on the file attached.
RELATIONSHIPS & SEXUAL HEALTH ASSEMBLIES
These were due to take place this week but due to unforeseen circumstances have been postponed to week commencing 18 November 2024.
S4 PARENTS’ EVENING
Our S4 Parents Evening will take place on Wednesday 20 November 2024, from 4.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. which will give the opportunity to discuss students’ progress with class teachers and set targets at this critical stage in courses. Information on booking appointments on our online system has been sent to the Main Contact email address on our system.
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Unfortunately, due to a range of circumstances, we will be unable to hold our Christmas Fayre this year. I am sorry as many young people, parents and carers and families will be disappointed since this is such a highlight for us as a school community, but the situation is completely unavoidable. Thank you for your understanding.
Kind regards
David Falconer
Head Teacher
QUOTE OF THE WEEK – KINDNESS
“Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give”
