This year the Pupil Council has chosen to support East Renfrewshire Good Causes as our local charity.  East Renfrewshire Good Causes (ERGC) was set up by Russell Macmillan, a registered blind man, who wished to say ‘thank you’ after his life was saved by the double transplant he received through the NHS in 2007.

All of the money donated to ERGC remains in East Renfrewshire to help local causes and individuals of all ages. ERGC has also funded projects to assist members of our school community.

To raise funds for ERGC the Pupil Council have voted to hold a ‘Dress as you Please’ day on Friday 6^th November 2015. On this day pupils can wear what they choose to school and bring a donation. Russell Macmillan will be coming to our assemblies on Wednesday 4^th November to talk to the pupils about his work and you can also find out more about ERGC on the website http://www.ergoodcauses.co.uk/.

We are looking forward to supporting such a worthwhile charity.

Thank you for your support.

Cameron and Haaris

Primary 7 Pupil Council Representatives

Please click on the link for further information East Renfrewshire Good Causes

The photographer from Picture Panda will visit the school on the following dates.

Individual photographs only (P2 – P6)

Tuesday 3 November          –               Family photographs only (not to include Nursery pupils)

 Please make it clear on the tear-off slip whether you wish your child/children to have individual photographs OR a family photograph.  Due to time constraints it will only be possible to choose one or other option. If you wish a family photograph then you need only complete one slip on behalf of all the family members. This can include pupils in P1 or P7.
P1 Pack (to include an individual photograph & a class photograph)

P7 Pack (to include an individual photograph & a class Photograph)

There is no requirement to return the slip below for P1 & P7 pupils as they will automatically

have an Individual photograph and class photograph taken each.

 Monday 16 November –                     Nursery Photographs (separate letter to follow)

Please return the tear-off slip to school by Tuesday 27 October.

Please click on the link for the tear-off slip
School Photographer Request

Online booking for Parent/ Teacher Appointments will go live from Monday 26 October at 9am.

Families will be given the opportunity to log in first.  Letters will be sent home with families on Friday 23 October.

Letters will be issued to all other pupils on Wednesday 28 October with their login details. The system will be open until Wednesday 4 November at 3pm.

If you have difficulty logging in please contact Carolyn Lockett at the school office on 0141 570 7235.

Please click on the link below for more details

How to use online booking

Please take a few minutes to complete the Digital Communication & Online School Payments Parent/Carer Survey https://getinvolved.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/education/4bfdfa85 …

Mrs Murphy and Miss Higgins (Class Teachers) have kindly offered to take a Homework/Supported Study drop in club. The club will held on Wednesday lunchtime in room P6.24 from 12.50pm – 1.20pm.

It will be open on an informal basis to P6 and P7 pupils and will commence on Wednesday, 28 October 2015.

Yours sincerely

Angela O’Connor

Angela O’Connor

Principal Teacher

Computer Xplorers clubs will start week commencing 26 October.  Letters will be issued on Monday 19 to confirm places.

You will all be aware of the plight of refugees mainly from Syria and the efforts many of you have already made to send aid to charitable or aid organisations to support families who now find themselves homeless and in great need of help.  Councillor Waters is co-ordinating aid to those who are held in refugee camps in Calais and is organising a convoy which leaves on Thursday 29 October.

Our Pupil Council would appreciate your support in gathering the following items:-

• small torches;
• double AA batteries for torches;
• tea lights; and
• jars and packets of ready to eat baby food.

Labelled boxes will be in the Street from Monday 19 October for pupils and parents to deposit any donations.

We appreciate your support.

Please click on the link to view the latest Nursery newsletter

October 2015

We would like you to take part in a competition to create a piece of artwork displaying the health benefits of good diet and nutrition.

The theme of your poster should highlight one of the following areas:

• Eat lots of fruit and veg
• Try to eat less sugar
• Eat less fatty foods
• Eat a balanced diet / Make healthy eating choices
• Get active
• Bring a healthy packed lunch box to school
  The poster should be

On A3 paperUse colourful crayons, pencils or felt tips only
(No paint/ stick ons or glitter)

Each child should write IN PENCIL on the back of their poster

• Name
• Class
• School
• School Address and Phone number

If possible , could you try to make the ‘healthy packed lunch box’ a priority as the school will make the best of this theme into a leaflet for parents to highlight this issue.
The closing date is 21^st  October.  Please send your entries to 3.12.

Your feedback will help us to focus our efforts to improve your park.

Can you:

• tell us what we do well;
• how we can do better; and
• help us shape the future of Rouken Glen.

Please take part in our survey: www.ibpsurveys.co.uk/roukenglen2015f

This survey will close on Friday 30^th October so please don’t delay.  Have your say.

East Renfrewshire Council Parks Team