The Parent Council Meeting will take place on Thursday 23rd January at 7pm.
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Thank You Scottish Power
Thank You
On Friday 17th January, we welcomed visitors from Scottish Power who came to school to present the children with a very generous donation of £700.
The staff at Scottish Power had been involved in fundraising events and decided to donate some of the money to the school.
Mr Crossan and Mrs Clark took the visitors on a tour of the school to meet the pupils and then they were introduced to our Head Boy and Girl to recieve the presentation.
We would like to say a big “Thank You” to everyone at Scottish Power and will use the money to purchase new educational equipment for the school.
Coffee and Chat
Date for you Diary
Please note that the next Coffee and Chat for parents/carers will take place on Thursday 6th February @ 10:00 – 11:15am
All Welcome
Parent Learning
A date for your diary.
Parent Learning with the Speech and Language Therapists will take place on Monday 20th January 1:30 – 2:30pm.
All welcome
Parents’ Evening
Parents’ Evening will take place on Monday 13th January.
Appointments will be sent out via the class diaries.
Early Closure
Christmas Holidays
Please note that school will close at 2:30 on Friday for the Christmas holidays.
No extended school day will be available.
Pupils who are picked up by parents at school should be picked up prior to 2:30pm.
Christmas Jumper Day
Make the world better with a sweater……….. Friday 13th December.
We are supporting Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day, this is a brilliant opportunity for us to have some end-of-term festive fun while raising money to help children in the poorest parts of the world.
We ask that pupils come to school in a festive top and pay £1 which will then be donated to Save the Children.
Community Unity Christmas Carol Service
The Community Unity Christmas Carol Service takes place tomorrow evening, 7:30pm at Newton Mearns Baptist Church.
Christmas Fair
Thank you to everyone who came out last night in such awful weather to support the school and Family Centre’s Christmas Fair.
It was a magnificent evening, everyone coming together to celebrate the achievements of the pupils………….. from the crafts and sensory materials that were made, to the pupils singing in the Community Unity Choir.
We were delighted to have 2 special guests who came to switch on our Christmas tree lights. “The Wee Man” and Jonathon Sutherland from BBC Scotland entertained us with a rendition of Jingle bells, eagerly helped by one of our pupils Stuart, who stole the show and entertained us with his very own beat bop version.
Everyone braved the cold weather and went outside for the switch on, and thankfully the tree had stayed up long enough for the lights to be switched on by Jonathon and “The Wee Man”. It looked magnificent………
We are delighted to inform you that the total amount raised was £1823.13.
Thank you to everone who supported our Christmas Fair.
Listen to our Community Unity Choir sing.
Christmas Fair
Our Christmas Fair is all set up and ready to recieve some visitors.
The children have been working really hard making all the crafts and home baking.
Please come along this evening at 6pm and support the Christmas Fair.
Christmas Fair
Our Christmas Fair will go ahead tonight at 6pm.
Unfortunately we will not be able to have the Christmas Light Switch on due to the high winds.
Hope to see you all tonight.
Christmas Fair
Important News
We plan to continue to have our Christmas Fair this evening minus our Christmas tree which has been blown over!
However due to high winds we will make an informed decision at lunchtime as to whether it’s cancelled or continuing.
Please check later for more information.
Christmas Jumper Day
Christmas Jumper Day is coming to a school near you……….. Friday 13th December.
We are supporting Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day, this is a brilliant opportunity for us to have some end-of-term festive fun while raising money to help children in the poorest parts of the world.
We ask that all children come to school in a festive top and pay £1 which will then be donated to Save the Children.
More details will be sent home via the school diaries.
Important Events this week
What’s Happening
Wednesday 4th December – all pupils to attend Pantomime at 1:30pm in the Mod.
Thursday 5th December – Christmas Fair & Lights Switch on 6 – 8:30pm.
Friday 6th December – Parents from pupils in classes Arran and Sanda are invited to attend the “Victorian Christmas Experience” You are welcome to attend during the following times – 10am, – 10.45, 1.45pm
Newsletter update
Click on the following link to view November’s edition of the IMS Newsletter
mAIRwavesFM have posted a new recording
mAIRwaves have posted a new recording.
This week our guest presenter was Adam and our topic is Thailand.
The class have been following the adventures of Miss Turner and she sent them some information about her time in Thailand. The class then had to research more information and report back to the class.
Listen to their recording to find out about some of the information they researched.
Have a look at the learning intentions and success criteria for the mAIRwaves project.
Learning Intention
To develop your confidence when speaking in front of an audience
To use my voice to speak in a clear and audible voice.
To use recording equipment.
To discuss a range of topics.
Success Criteria
I can work with class Whalsay to record MairWaves
I can use the recording equipment independently.
I can talk slowly and carefully.
I can work with a group to generate questions and answers.
I can present to my peers.
Donations for Parent Council Christmas Fair
This week the Parent Council are looking for donations of home baking for the Christmas Fair which takes place on Saturday 23rd November.
Baking can be handed into school on Friday 22nd November or on Saturday morning from 9:00am.
This is usually one of our favourite stalls so let’s get baking!
Many thanks for your support.
Re-design of Supported Living Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities
Supported Living Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities
East Renfrewshire CHCP and their Provider Partners invite you to join us at:
The Redhurst Hotel, 27 Eastwoodmains Road,
Giffnock, G46 6QE.
Tuesday 12th November 6pm-8pm
Come along and find out about the innovative work we are doing to reshape the way supported living services are being designed and delivered.
There will be a chance for those who attend to ask questions about new ways of working, and to hear about how changes will mean individuals have more choice and control about the service they receive.
(Parking available and wheelchair accessible)
Please see leaflet for more information.
SLT Parent Workshop
Supporting Your Child’s Language
A reminder about the SLT Parent Workshop – Supporting your Child’s Language which will take place on Tuesday 29th October 9:30 – 10:30 in the Staffroom.
We look forward to seeing you all.
Amendments to the Parent/Carer Support Group
Please note change of arrangements for the Parent/Carer Support Group which are taking place.
The evening group will now start next Wednesday 30.11.2013 at Williamwood High and run for the next five Thursdays. The day group starts on Monday 28.10.2013 as planned but will now be held in Clarkston Halls, Clarkston Road, Clarkston, G76 8NE.
Any interested parents please contact the school.
