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Parents Update – Contingency Plans in the event of Emergency School Closure
In the event of severe weather conditions, Head Teachers are guided by the Education Department’s Standard Circular 10b.
Following an assessment of the situation, in consultation with relevant staff in the Education Department, a decision will be made on whether or not to close the school.
Please have a look at the attached PDF for more guidance.
Thank you to our Parent Council
Thank you very much to our Parent Council who donated selection boxes and sensory stockings for all the pupils in the school and Family Centre.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from everyone at Isobel Mair School and Family Centre
Christmas Jumper Day 2021
Christmas Countdown
Christmas Jumper Day
Staff and pupils are invited to wear a Christmas Jumper on Friday 10th December
Christmas Fair and Raffle
As part of our Christmas Fair on Friday 10th December, we will be hosting a raffle. Have a look at some of the amazing prizes below. Raffle tickets will be sent home via school bags.
St Andrew’s Day Hamper
Youth Award category in the Daily Record and Education Scotland Learning for Sustainability Awards 2021.
Congratulations to Matthew R who has been selected as a winner, in the Youth Award category in the Daily Record and Education Scotland Learning for Sustainability Awards 2021.
We are all so proud of your work and commitment to the school.
Halloween Party
Spooky Halloween Event
Spooky season is upon us and, in the best of Scottish traditions, it’s time to come together to tell spine-tingling tall tales, sing spooky songs, and share our best nerve-jangling jokes.
This is a great opportunity for children, young people and their families in Scotland to join in with a free online event on Saturday 30th October from 1-3pm. It’s especially for children and young people who use communication technology, and will feature storytelling, singing and jokes, with plenty of opportunity for everyone to join in with communication aids and symbols.
Who is hosting the event?
It is being hosted by Augmentative Communication in Practice (ACIP:S), the organisation that brings together the various communication aid and assistive technology services in Scotland (CALL Scotland , FAACT, KEYCOMM, SCTCI and others) and takes place during AAC Awareness Month, which happens in October each year.
https://www.callscotland.org.uk/blog/family-fun-communication-technology-event/
Transition to Adulthood Pathway
East Renfrewshire Carers Centre are facilitating a zoom session on 19 October at 7pm and would like to invite carers of young people with additional support needs who are aged between 14 and 25 years. East Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership (ERHSCP) are developing a Transition to Adulthood Pathway to support young people who require additional support moving to adulthood and adult services. This pathway will act as a guide to the HSCP, partners, carers and young people.
Parents and carers are crucial to good transitions and their involvement in the development of this pathway is important. We want to learn from carers’ personal experience, knowledge and views on supporting a young person transitioning into their adult life. Please take the opportunity to attend on 19th October and share information that will be used in shaping the transitions pathway.
If you are able to attend please confirm attendance with mark@eastrenfrewshirecarers.co.uk
If you are unable to attend please complete and return the attached questionnaire so as your views can be heard. Please return completed questionnaires by 22 October.
Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84331550781
Questionnaire
https://forms.office.com/r/7K3Z3P8HNH
Harvest Donations
Please see the information below re donations for our Harvest appeal. This year all contributions will be given to the East Renfrewshire Food Bank.
If you have anything that you would like to donate (canned goods, non-perishable food items)that you please send them into school by Friday 8th of October
National Dog Week
We are celebrating National Dog Week at our school assembly on Thursday.
Could all parents/carers please send any photos of your dog to schoolmail@isobelmair.e-renfrew.sch.uk and include the subject “National Dog Week”
(you can send in photos of other pets if your child doesn’t have a dog)
Thank you
Diary Dates
Pupil Leadership Team
Congratulations to the following pupils who have been elected onto the Pupil leadership Team for session 2021 22:
Anne, Keiran, Demi
Joe, Fraser McA
Awais, Fraser J
Cameron, Noah
We are so proud of you, great ambassadors for IMS.
Parent Club
Boosting Family Wellbeing
Partner Toolkit
Letter to Parents
Could all IMS parents please check their emails/school app with attached letter from Miss Scrimgeour re the arrangements that have been put in place which should be followed if your child does happen to test positive after the end of the extended school year provision on Friday 9th July
Thank you
Mindfulness Approaches for Parents
This summer, the Healthier Minds team are offering a 6 week introduction to mindfulness approaches for parents. The course will focus on bringing a mindful awareness to our daily lives & cultivating a loving kindness towards ourselves and others. Click on the flyer below for more details and how to book a place.