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Parents

ICT and Inclusion

ict and inclusion logoCALL Scotland are holding 2 courses ICT and Inclusion and extra drop in session for parents and carers.

And for parents in particular…..

This year we are running extra drop-in sessions for parents of children with additional support needs at our Edinburgh event!

Parents can attend these themed drop-in sessions hosted by CALL Scotland specialist staff. This will provide an opportunity for parents to view and discuss ICT resources and strategies for supporting children with a range of additional supports needs such as language, learning, communication and access. There will be no presentation at these sessions as such, but an opportunity to view selected technology and learn how it can be used to support children in school and/or home.

As well as these sessions parents can come along earlier in the afternoon from 2pm onwards, to see the ICT and Inclusion exhibition and to chat with the exhibitors.

The location, date and time for the parents’ drop-in is:

  • CALL Scotland, Edinburgh – Wednesday 10 June 2015, 4.30-5.30 pm

The drop-in sessions will cover:

  • Primary level access to the curriculum, including literacy & dyslexia
  • Secondary level access to the curriculum, including speech recognition
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) single message technology to higher level devices
  • Technology to support pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties

There is no need for parents to book for drop-in events, just turn up in time for your selected session or come along to the exhibition anytime from 2pm onwards. To find out more go to the ICT and Inclusion web page or telephone CALL Scotland on 0131 651 6235.

Click here for more information

Parents

School Uniform

Time to buy school uniform for next session…….

Man’s World will be in school tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd June at 10am for anyone wishing to purchase new school uniform.

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Butterflies coming to life……..

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Classes Mull and Iona have been looking after our butterfly kit and have invited all pupils in school to take part in this exciting project.

All classes will observe the lifecycle of our very own live butterflies and watch as the caterpillars grow, transform and emerge as beautiful butterflies before they are released in our school grounds.

We will update with more photos soon.

Parents

Partners In Policymaking

Partners in Policy MakingPartners In Policymaking is returning to Scotland in October

Partners in Policymaking’ is a leadership development programme for parents of disabled children (up to the age of 18) and disabled Adults, including people with learning difficulties, sensory impairments and physical impairments.

This course is a chance for participants to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to campaign and advocate for better treatment and social justice for disabled people within our society.

If you are interested in applying Click here for more information.

 

Mela

MAIRFest MELA

MAIRFest MELA Celebrations

Come join us on Thursday, 21st May at 1:30pm for our annual MAIRFest MELA.

Pupils have been learning all about different countries across the world and would like to share some of their knowledge though dance, songs, art and cookery.

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Everyone welcome

Journey to Excellence, Parents

Education Scotland,

The Journey to Excellence………..

education-scotland-logoApproaches to meeting the literacy and communication needs of pupils at Isobel Mair School

 

We recently took part in some filming with Education Scotland to tie in with the 3-18 curriculum impact report on Literacy / Language.
Listen to our staff as they talk about the range of approaches they are using to support children with additional support needs to develop literacy and communication skills in relevant and stimulating contexts. Click here

Hear how Isobel Mair School is developing the communication skills of children with complex needs through partnership working and by creating a total communication environment. Click here

Hear how we use a range of technology to enable children and young people with complex needs to access the curriculum and to support them to communicate and learn. Click here

 

 

 

- Achievement, - Pupils

Football Friendly

Football Friday at IMS

This afternoon we welcomed pupils from Kersland School for a friendly footbal match.

The game began with the primary team and the enthusiasm to win was immense…………… great control of the ball from both teams.
The final score was 3 -1 to Isobel Mair thanks to 2 own goals from Daniel at Kersland School.

The senior teams began with a group huddle and team chant and then the game began………….|
The fighting spirit from both teams was evident to see as they moved quickly around the pitch, desperate to score a goal. IMS was quickly in the lead but then some great control from Kersland School made the score equal……… after a few tense minutes Kersland scored some great goals to put them in the lead…..
The final score was 11 -8 to Kersland.

Well done to everyone who took part in this 1st friendly game. Great team work, enthusiasm, sportsmanship and tactics from both teams.

Click here to watch a short video of the senior game.

Have a look at our photographs below.

Parent Council

Parent Council

PC MeetingThank you to everyone who attended our Parent Council meeting last night.

After school updates from Mr Crossan & Miss Scrimgeour the parents were given a demo of  our new technology in the Sensory Room, including the LED lighting, Magic Carpet and Magic Mirror.

Minutes of meeting to follow.

Click here to read Head Teacher’s report