Happy Birthday Roald Dahl……
Class Islay have been celebrating in style.
They invited parents and grandparents into class for an open morning and quiz, all about Roald Dahl.
We certainly have some very competitive parents in class……
Click here to try the quiz
The morning was finished off with a delicious coffee and cake
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Classes Cumbrae, Bute, Sanda and Arran invite you to their annual Macmillan Coffee Morning which will take place on Friday 16th September at 10am.
Come help us to raise funds for a really important charity.
We look forward to seeing you.
All parents welcome
ParaGolf Scotland making the impossible possible.
Are you interested in supporting a fundraising event to help purchase a 3rd paragolf machine.
Click here for more details of the Paragolf Fundraiser Day
Yesterday we had a summer treat in school to end the school year.
We were lucky to have a performance of Wizard of Oz from M and M productions.
The pupils had a great time and engaged with the story and all the characters, even booing the witch!
Someone even though the scarecrow was crazy!
Thank you to Andrew Robertson ( Hull City),
Blytheswood Apartments, Rettie and many other members of the local Mearns community for all your very generous raffle donations to support our special event.
We were able to commission a very special painting called
“Elegant Storm” to be placed in the school as a special memory for staff and pupils, of a very dear colleague and friend who
passed away suddenly.
This afternoon, Karen’s family came into school for the unveiling
of the painting. They were also presented with a smaller painting and memory book to take home with them.
Some of our primary pupils led us during the welcome and school songs, highlighting the Makaton signs.
Have a look at the painting next time you are in school.
This morning we welcomed the Black family to class Sanda for coffee and the unveiling of Benjamin’s Buddy bench.
The school wanted something to remind them of Benjamin who passed away last year and the buddy bench was suggested by one of the pupils. This was a lovely way to remember Benjamin.
Some of the pupils worked with Mo, our visual artist and decorated the bench leaving a space for Benjamin’s family to contribute.
This morning Mum, Dad and Benjamin’s brother and two sisters all painted a design on the chair to remember him.
I’m sure the children will use the chair for quiet times but the older children know that if a child sits on the chair, they might need someone to help them or to chat to.
Stuart is representing Isobel Mair School at the Play
Unified Glasgow Summit today. He will accompany with
3 senior pupils from Woodfarm High School.
Stuart will participate in motivational workshops and team building exercises.
Well done Stuart – a responsible and active pupil.
Supporting Independence Enterprise and Nurturing Achievement.
Innovative programme for adults with learning disabilities
28th June -7th July and 19th July – 28th July
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Class Aran and ISS@IMS group enjoyed the joint trip on the seagull Trust barge at the Falkirk wheel yesterday.
They had a super day for this sensory experience and Aden presented the boat master with a photo of the Kelpies which he will display on his boat.
Good luck to our 6th year Leavers who are attending the Woodfarm High School prom tonight.
Have a great time everyone.
Photos to follow.
We have commissioned our visual artist, Mo Rocksmoore who works with our pupils to paint a mural at the entrance to the school.
It has a very special meaning and will be revealed when the mural is complete.
Watch this space!
Good luck to some of our senior pupils, heading off to Style Academy based down at Crookfur.
Pupils will have the opportunity to learn about hair and beauty techniques as part of the programme, and then transfer skills back at school as part of their Health and Wellbeing activities and skills for life long learning.
Click on the link for more information about Style Academy
Have a look at the short video highlighting the amazing experience that the pupils in classes Cumbrae and Arran had recently.
They were part of a group experiencing dance to movement through this Aerial experience with “EveryBODY Dancin” company
and Water Baby and Dancing Feet dance companies.
This amazing experience was made possible through Awards for all Lottery funding.
Come join some of our pupils and families who are taking part in the sponsored walk at Rouken Glen Park tomorrow for
East Renfrewshire Good Causes.
This charity has supported many of our pupils and families and all support would be greatly appreciated.
The meeting point is at the Garden centre end and begins at 2:30pm
We hope the sun is shining as you walk!
Good luck everyone taking part.
Play Club/Jump Club
SupERkids – run for our children by their parents – are pleased to invite you to our Play Club. This is for either our young people to either bounce on the inflatables (if wet) and if dry go outside and participate in team events suitable for their age range. It should be a lot of healthy fun!
Dates Thursday 19th May – 30th June
Duration 60 minutes per session
Location Isobel Mair School grounds
Cost £15 for 7 weeks which includes drinks and snacks.
Please call Gail and Michelle (inclusive support) on 0141577 3367 if you would like to attend or call Nicola Kelly (SuperERkids parent) – 07786462870
We are supporting Cash for Kids Superhero Day on Friday & looking for Superhero items for our raffle hamper. Can you help out?
Friday 13th May, we are supporting Clyde 1’s Cash for Kids day.
We ask that all children wear a superhero costume and bring in £1. We are also raffling a Superhero Hamper with tickets selling for £1 a strip.
If you are able to donate anything superhero related to go into the hamper please send it in next week- we really appreciate your support!
Have a look at some of the activities taking place to
celebrate success during our Learning Disability Week,
16th – 20th May 2016.
Isobel Mair School works in partnership with East
Renfrewshire Disability Action ERDC and the Corporate Equality Unit to ensure that we all and work together, celebrating success.
Our Community Unity Treasure Trail is in full swing and the pupils are all keen to solve the clues.
Great collaborations taking place between the pupils from IMS and St Cadoc’s.
Thank you to funding from the” Big Lottery Fund – Awards for All” we were able to provide some of our pupils with a week of fun, learning and amazing experiences.
Rachel from Everybody Dancing company spent the week with us providing the pupils with opportunities to move their body, be creative and communicate in a fun and engaging way.
Our final day ended with a showcase for parents and an evaluation of pupil progress.
What are we going to do next week…………….
The Wheelchair Sports Extravaganza is about providing a range of opportunities for people who use a wheelchair for sport to try new and exciting sports and learn more about the pathways that are available throughout the country. Furthermore, the event will highlight the opportunities for people with disabilities to achieve at the highest level and hopefully inspire them to become our stars of the future.
Click here for more information on this free event.
Please note that booking is essential.
Venue: Gannochy Centre, Stirling University, FK9 4LA
Date: Sunday 12th June 2016
Time: 09.30 – 15.00
Cost: Free
If you would like further information or would like to book a place telephone
0131 317 1130. Alternatively email kate.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com.
