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Upcoming staff changes
Zoe would like to say a huge ‘Thank you’ for all the best wishes, cards and tokens of appreciation she was given on Thursday. Zoe had a lovely last day at IMFC and we all wish her the very best for the future.
On Monday we welcome Miss Fay Hunter to the Cara playroom. Fay will become key worker to the yellow group until such time as the permanent position is filled following interviews on 15th December.
Miss Linsay Thomson, current key worker to the red group was delighted to be informed we are now able to maintain her temporary position until July 2016. This means Linsay will stay as key worker to the red group until the end of term.
In addition, we are thrilled that we have been informed of an short term budget becoming available, enabling us to recruit two additional CDOs. Lorraine Kerr and Colette Graham will begin their new posts within the FC on Monday. Colette is well known within the centre as she was our Modern Apprentice previously and continued in role of wraparound assistant. Lorraine comes to us from Isobel Mair School we are delighted to welcome both.
If you have any questions about the staffing changes please speak to Donna Aileen or your child’s key worker.
Summer Holiday Playscheme
Our Summer Playscheme closing date is midday on Tuesday 26th May. If you would like to apply for a place you MUST have your application handed in by this date as late applications will NOT be considered.
Forms can be downloaded by clicking on the following links:
Summer Playscheme 2015 Information Letter
Summer Playscheme Booking Form
If you would like to email your application please send to either:
quailed@isobelmair.e-renfrew.sch.uk
or
IMFC@ea.e-renfrew.sch.uk
If you would prefer you can hand your application into the Family Centre before midday on Tuesday.
Design A Toothbrush Parent and Child Competition!
Eco News
Have you been over to see the Eco Learning Wall? The children have voted for who should represent the Family Centre on the Eco Committee and the new members made some Eco Committee name badges from recycled bottle tops!
The children have been learning how to care for our worms and the ants in our anthill. Next week, Miss Dewhurst has arranged for Erica from ERC Cleansing Department to come and talk to the children about important environmental aspects such as litter.
There is also something of an Eco Mystery taking place in Cara! Watch this spot to see what is going to be unveiled soon…….
Here are some Eco themed photo’s of the children’s learning. If you are able to support learning in any way i.e. if you have skills or knowledge you could share – please just let us know!
Shout Out for Help!
Miss McNeill’s construction site within the Cara Playroom has grown and developed in response to children’s interests.
Miss McNeill would like to introduce ‘real life’ aspects to the area by introducing hammers and nails for children to use.
We would really like to use natural wood in this area for hammering – a large tree stump would be perfect!
If you are able to provide a tree stump, hammers or nails we would be most grateful!
Fond Farewell
This week, Thursday 12th February we will say a very ‘fond farewell’ to Liz, our clerical assistant.
Liz recently applied for a new full time position with another company and will work her last day within the Family Centre on Thursday.
We are all so sad to see Liz leave us, but wish her every joy and happiness in the future.
Christmas Jumper Day at IMFC!
Today we wore our Christmas themed jumpers to help raise awareness and help to transform lives around the world – from children caught up in conflict in countries like Syria, to families living in the shadow of the Ebola crisis in West Africa.
We have collected just over £100.00 for the charity and we will let you know the grand total as soon as all donations are collected.
Here are some photographs from the day!
Many congratulations
Congratulations
Interviews for the post of Head Teacher of Isobel Mair School and Family Centre were held on Wednesday and I am delighted to be able to tell you that Mrs Sarah Clark has been appointed.
Sarah will take over as Head Teacher on Monday 5 January 2015.
I am sure that you will join with me in congratulating Sarah and wishing her all the best in her new post.
Mrs Mari Wallace
Coffee and Chat Sessions
Please ensure you come along for our upcoming Coffee and Chat Sessions.
The sessions provide a great opportunity to chat with your child’s key worker, have a look at the learning taking place within the play rooms and catch up on what your child has been doing within the FC.
Next Dates are:
Tuesday 11th November with Miss Erskine for all our Balta and Lamba playroom children
and
Wednesday 12th November with Miss McAnally for all our Texa children.
Please come along.
