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Thank You
Many thanks to Kevin McCallion who donated two tickets for tomorrow nights Paulo Nutini concert.
We sold raffle tickets to staff and parents and raised £150 for school funds.
Congratulations to Michelle McManus a member of our Facilities Management team who won the tickets and is now looking forward to the concert tomorrow night.
NDCS Listening Bus
The NDCS Listening Bus Roadshow
Sensory Support Service have arranged for the new NDCS Listening Bus to visit East Renfrewshire.
The hugely popular National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) Listening Bus will be visiting Isobel Mair School on Thursday 17th September 2015 (10am-3pm)
Pupils from P2 – P6 at Isobel Mair School will be have access to the bus between 1:15 – 1:45
The NDCS purpose-built information roadshow features a wide range of information on childhood deafness. You can have a look at examples of the latest equipment designed to assist in communication and learning. Try out alarm clocks, flashing doorbells, amplified phones, listening aids and learn more about NDCS and the services we offer.
Official Head Girl Duties
Head Girl Duties
Our Head Girl, Sara & some of the senior pupils attended a meeting at the Education offices this morning to discuss the recent Lochgoilhead trip.
We showed a short DVD highlighting the event and the pupils answered some questions about their experience.
Thank You to Ronan and Rachel from St Ninian’s High school who also attended the meeting.
Free Information Event
Kidz Scotland
Are you interested in a FREE UK exhibition dedicated to children and young adults with disabilities and special needs, their families and the professionals who work with them.
Come along to the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh EH28 8NB, Thursday17th September 9:30-4:30pm.
At the event there will over 100 exhibitors offering advice and information on funding, mobility, seating, beds, communication, access, education, toys, transport, style, sensory, sports and leisure and muchmore……
Running alongside the event are FREE seminars for parents and professionals. Topics include: Moving and Handling, Sleep Issues, Continence Issues, Direct Payments, Parental Experiences, Transition, Legal Advice and much more …
Click on the link to find out more information
Volunteer Induction
Our volunteer Induction will take place Wednesday 26th August at 3:30pm in the MOD with Mr Crossan.
We look forward to welcoming all our new volunteers to school.
Confirmation
Confirmation
On Sunday 30 August, a few of our pupils will receive the sacrament of confirmation at St Peters Church, 2pm supported by SPRED — Special Religious Education in the Diocese.
Best wishes to Olivia T and Brogan on their special day.
Our star signers
Our Star Signers
During our school assemblies we have 2 of our senior pupils who stand at the front and act as role models for the younger children, singing and signing the school song.
Anna from the primary department recently volunteered to be the signer for the primary department and here she is with Olivia and Amy learning the ropes.
Well done girls.
Click here for a quick demo of the school song
ASD Parents’ Forum
ASD Parents’ Forum
Dr Michael McCreadie and Linda Woodcock will be hosting an ASD specific parents’ support group at Isobel Mair School on Monday 31st August 2015 , 6pm-7pm
The discussion will focus on ‘Living with Autism and the Importance of Understanding the Impact on Families’.
Click on the links to find out more about our speakers.
Linda Woodcock
Michael McCreadie
Thank You
Many thanks to Sara Clegg and all her family and friends for the very kind donation to the school.
Sara, our Head Girl has recently celebrated her 18th birthday and decided that instead of gifts from family and friends, she wanted donations instead to be given to the school.
We were delighted to receive a cheque for £665 which will be used to buy branded sports wear for pupils taking part in sporting events, representing the school.
This was a very kind gesture fro Sarah and her family.
We hope you had a very happy birthday Sara.
Thank you Children’s Aid
Thank You
Many thanks to Children’s Aid for the very generous cheque of £3,057 for school funds.
This will be used for #outdoorlearning materials, such as wellington boots, waterproof clothing and a canopy.
Thank You
Parent Council Meeting
Our next Parent Council AGM Meeting will take place on 3rd September at 7pm – All parents welcome
Partners in Policymaking Programme
Partners in Policymaking Programme
Are you interested in a Leadership Development Programme for Parents of disabled children and disabled adults?
The programme is designed for parents and adults who
think that life for disabled children and adults could be better
want to improve the way things are now, but don’t know where to start
Have a look at the following leaflets for more information and how to apply.
Partners in Policy Making Leaflet
PIP- Descriptor Programme
PIP -Application Form
Please note the date for the deadline is Wednesday 26th August 2015.
MAIRwaves FM
Newsflash
Classes Tiree and Whalsay are recording this weeks MAIRwaves. They are looking forward to updating the weekly news.
Listen to our 1st recording as we discuss what it’s like to be back at school.
GIRFEC
Together we are Getting it
Right for Every Child
This week all classes have been working on completing and updating their GIRFEC passports.
PE in the MOD
Some of our senior pupils worked hard during their PE session this morning.
Today the focus was ball skills, aiming and throwing and the boys were delighted when they managed to score a few baskets.
Being Creative
Here are some of our Primary 3 pupils working in the adventure room.
They listened to a story and then began using Lego to build their own car.
Head Teacher Message
WELCOME BACK
Welcome back to all the children and young people after the summer break. I hope you all had an enjoyable summer although those of us that stayed in Scotland didn’t benefit from much sunshine. However it was most welcome yesterday as the pupils returned to school.
It was lovely to see so many smiling faces coming in to school this morning. Everyone looked very smart in new school uniforms showing that they are proud to be a pupil in our school. We are certainly proud of all our pupils.
We have a very exiting term ahead with many different learning experiences. Please check the website regularly for dairy dates and pictures of daily events and blogs.
Thank you for your continued support which is greatly appreciated by myself and all the staff. I look forward to meeting you all at our future events, but in the meantime do not hesitate to contact either myself or the DHTs, if there is any matter you wish to discuss with us.
Sarah Clark
Head Teacher
Congratulations
Proud
Congratulations to Amy Clark who took part in the Special Olympic in Los Angeles during the summer break.
We are all so proud of Amy and her achievements as she participated in the Rhythmic Gymnastics representing Great Britain.
Amy showed everyone her medals at the whole school assembly today and explained what she had won.
Have a look the photographs below to see how many medals Amy was awarded.
Well done Amy
Welcome Assembly
Welcome to Isobel Mair School
Today at our assembly we welcomed all our new P1 pupils and new members of staff to the school.
We also had the presentation of our Head Boy/Girl, Captains and Prefect badges to our 6th pupils, who will represent the school with specific duties.
This year we are delighted to announce that Alex O’Donnell and Sara Clegg have been voted in as our Head Boy and Head Girl.
We wish them well with all their duties supporting and representing Isobel Mair School this year.
We are also delighted that Anna from class Jura has volunteered to be our Makaton signer at the primary assemblies. Well done Anna.
| School Captain | Monitors |
| Jamie Brownlie | Fraser McMillan |
| Sophie Brough | Bilal Ali |
| Prefects | Sean McKenzie |
| Andrew Whitehill | Christopher Clynes |
| Jonathan Adams ( Stargaze) | Aden Haq |
| Natalie Gillespie |
