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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.
ASN Friendly Dentist
Do you that there are 3 ASN friendly dentists in East Renfrewshire to help support our young people with additional support needs.
They have projectors on the ceiling, sensory lights etc… and there are talking social story books about the specific dentist the child will be visiting.
Contact the school office for more details of the dental practices.
Parent/Carer Group
Reminder about the forthcoming parent/carer group of children with additional support needs
Dear Parent/Carer
Group for parents and carers of children with additional needs
We are running a group work programme for parents and carers of children & young people who have additional support needs. The focus of the group will be varied and we plan to cover issues such as grief and loss reactions to disability, handling behaviour strategies, person centred planning, building self esteem, recognising gifts and capacities and benefit entitlement.
The group will be run by three social workers from the Integrated Schools Team, Roberta Margison, Lynn Devine and Lucy Rutherford. The aim of the group is to inform and empower parents and carers for the benefit of themselves and the children they look after. There will be short talks from a Welfare Rights Officer, Educational Psychologist, Enable and East Renfrewshire Carers Centre to help people make the most of services offered in their local communities.
The groups will run over six concurrent weeks, a day group starting on Monday 28th October 2013 between 10 and 12:30am and an evening group starting on Thursday 24th of October 2013 between 6 and 8:30pm. The venue for the groups will be Williamwood School, Eaglesham Road,Clarkston, G67 8RF. Refreshments will be provided.
If you wish to attend the group please reply to me by 21st of October 2013 by phone 0141 5772034 or email Lucy.Rutherford@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk. Confirmation of a place will follow on receipt of your reply.
Eco Week – Stone Soup
Stone Soup
As part of Eco week Class Orkney along with Class Unst planned an event to bring everyone together in celebrating the outdoors.
Using the wonderful outdoor space at IMS, and sme of the Forest School resources, the two classes worked together to create an eco-experience for the whole school.
The activity was based on the story of “Stone Soup”, where a group of hungry soldiers teach a village full of people a valuable lesson in sharing and kindness.
Read more about the event below.
MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the recent MacMillan Coffe Morning, organised by the staff and pupils of Loch Ness.
A great morning was had by all and the delicious home baking went down a treat.
At the end of the coffee morning the staff and pupils gave everyone a demonstration of Reels on Wheels.
We are delighted to let you know that the magnificent amount of £350 was raised on thday and now a cheque for that amount is on it’s way to MacMillan Cancer Care.
Harvest Service
Please join us for our Harvest Service at Newton Mearns Baptist Church on Thursday 3rd October at 10:30am.
Please remember to send in any donations to school with your child.
This year all Harvest donations will be given to East Renfrewshire’s Food Bank.
All welcome.
Multi Agency Training for Parents
Multi Agency Training Dates
Please check out the flyer for our training dates with Educational Psychologists and Speech & Language Therapists.
Makaton Training for Parents
Multi Agency Training – Makaton
As part of our Multi Agency Training please join us for Makaton Training on the following date.
All Welcome
NDCS Listening Bus
Jump onboard the listening bus
Keep the date free and jump onboard the listening bus…………
The NDCS Listening Bus travels the UK bringing technology, NDCS information and services to deaf children, their families and the professionals working with them.
The Listening Bus will be visiting IMS on
Date: Wednesday 28 August 2013
Time:10am – 3.00pm
Early Closure
Summer Early Closure
Reminder of early closure on Wednesday 26 June at 1pm. There will be no extended school.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy holiday and thank you for your continued support throughout the school year.
Happy Holidays………..
Special Events
Special Events
Everyone welcome to attend the special events taking place this month at IMS…….
Community Unity………. “Harmony”
Harmony by Community Unity
What an amazing performance from the pupils involved in the drama performance of “Harmony”
This drama performance incorporated pupils from St Cadoc’s, Crookfur and Isobel Mair school who come together on a regular basis as part of their Community Unity Partnership.
Last nights performance was produced and directed by Pace Theatre school who worked with the three schools and then they all came together for 2 full day rehearsals culminating in last nights amazing performance.
Please read below the comments sent in today from one of our parents Mr Tunde Cockshott………
“Tonight was fantastic. It was a great pleasure in so many ways. The show, the way the children performed, the concept and the Inclusion. Of course Ruby was the star, but everyone played their part.
It’s so inspiring to see the school, the community working together on projects like this. It demonstrated true, deep inclusion, able bodied, special needs, religion.
As I walked Ruby out of the hall where the children had gathered, she was like a presedential candidate, glad handling everyone, every child and adult she passed. Greeting them all and smiling, and they were smiling back. They all seemed to know her by name. This is true inclusion and a benefit to all those involved.
A great evening.
Please send my thanks to everyone involved”.
Harmony Drama Performance
Drama performance of “Harmony” with Pace Theatre Group and Community Unity schools, St Cadoc’s and Crookfur Primaries this evening at 7pm in Newton Mearns Baptist Church.
Please note: could parents of pupils involved please ensure that black trousers are worn for this evenings performance.
Fairtrade Coffee Morning
Fairtrade Coffee Morning
Thank you to everyone who attended our Fairtrade Coffee Morning.
We raised £30 which we will now donate to the Fairtrade Foundation.
Fairtrade Coffee Morning
Fairtrade Coffee Morning
Tomorrow we are hosting a Fairtrade Coffee Morning in the school at 10am.
All welcome to join us.
