Today we were delighted to have along members of our local community to talk to our pupils about jobs and careers in different companies and services.
The children were very excited to be able to ask our visitors all sorts of questions about life saving, driving motorcycles, working in Asda and looking after animals.
Our lower secondary pupils are looking forward to working with the representatives from Morgan Sindall in the upcoming months visiting their work site and seeing what’s happening with the old school site!
We would like to thank the careers advisors and the representatives from all of the companies who came today for donating their time for our secondary school children. We could not have done it without you!
Take a look at the photographs from the rich learning experience that took place this morning.
Today we welcomed visitors from East Dunbartonshire Council who were visiting the school.
Our Head Boy, Michael and School Captain Jamie, led the tour and introduced them to all the classes and showed them specialist areas, such as the art room, sensory room, spa and outdoor atrium.
Well done to Michael and Jamie for all their hard work today and being great school ambassadors.
Introductions
Signing Good Morning
Michael leads the tour
I can identify numbers using the SMARTBoard
Class Whalsay describe their topic and learning intentions
Class Tiree and Whalsay took part in a photography project during the 1st school term.
They displayed all the photographs they took and invited their parents into school to view and purchase the portraits.
The class then entered some of the photographs into a competition organised by “Scran”. The competition was held to celebrate Scran’s 20th year and asked schoolchildren to show “What Scotland Means to Me” in a photo.
Class Tiree impressed judges with their group picture and won the additional support needs category. Their image promotes an atmospheric shot, with varied shades of green that invite you to wander down the path and into the woodlands.”
The school and class were delighted when they heard the wonderful news and were so proud of their achievements.
The images will now become records on Scran, sitting alongside material from National Museums Scotland, National Galleries Scotland and the Scotsman newspaper.
This afternoon we welcomed two visitors from Scran, to present the award to class Tiree.
The school has won three iPads for use in its classrooms which I’m sure will allow the pupils to continue to take amazing pictures of their local community and beyond during outdoor learning.
Look out for the framed image next time you visit the school.
Liz Rodger, Activity Project Officer at Rouken Glen Park has arranged for taster sessions specifically for potential volunteers who have additional support needs. This will take place on Wednesday 29 April from 11 am to 2 pm. Taster sessions will be offered in horticulture – developing our new flower beds, cutting back invasive species like bamboo, landscape photography, and making bug hotels and bird boxes.
Participants should bring their own packed lunch and tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided.
In order to help volunteers with additional needs, I am able to offer bespoke environmental training opportunities for these groups of volunteers. Details will be discussed at our Taster Session on Wednesday 29 April.
For anyone who is interested in volunteering but cannot attend on Wednesday 29 April, we are trialling our first Saturday volunteer taster session on Saturday 23 May at 10 am, which is open to any potential volunteers. Anyone with additional needs will be welcome to attend and can book their place by calling 0141-557 3912 or emailing: roukenglenpark@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Congratulations to Michael Di Paola who attended the East Renfrewshire, Head Boy Ceremony this morning to thank him and all the other Head Boys and Girls for their support to the schools over the past year.
Michael prouldly accepted an engraved plaque & certificate from Mr Fitzpatrick, Head of Service and Councillor Green.
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