To celebrate the 10th  year of sponsoring the Edinburgh International Book Festival, the ScottishPower Foundation is offering one lucky primary school in Glasgow and one in Edinburgh and the Lothians the chance to win the ultimate library makeover and their very own book festival.

We love books and we know how important reading is to schools; that’s why we’ve launched the Library Energiser competition. Whether your school has a library, reading room or poetry corner, this is your opportunity to turn that space into the ultimate bookworm’s haven.

To enter the competition, simply tell us in 100 words how you’d like to transform your library into your perfect reading area.  Return your entry to Miss Oattes (P6-P7)/ Miss Cumming (P3-P5) by Friday 19 September.

The winning school will be given a makeover worth £2,000 to help create the perfect reading space, whether that be with a lick of paint, new furniture or a stash of the latest books. The revamped library will be officially opened by a renowned Scottish author at the school’s very own mini book festival.

 Good luck !

FOR THE ATTENTION OF ALL CAR USERS

 Parking around the school is a cause for concern for both pupils and residents.

 Inconsiderate parking of motor vehicles particularly at the start/finish of the school day results in:

 A hazardous environment for children going to and from school.

·         Inconvenience for other road users

·         Access problems for local residents

·         Obstruction of the footpath for pedestrians

 Please allow sufficient time for your child to be dropped off in an area that does not inconvenience others, and where possible, avoid arriving at the last minute with the expectation of parking outside the front gates.

 It is appreciated that drop off times in the morning extend over a period of time, and this spreads the number of cars and pedestrians outside the school at any one time.

At the end of the school day, all the children are leaving at the same time, and naturally parents/guardians have gathered to collect them resulting in a higher volume of vehicle/pedestrian traffic in the vicinity, causing congestion.

 Drivers are reminded that parking restrictions are placed around the school with a view to ensuring a safe environment for children, and to allow other road users freedom of movement. These restrictions should be complied with.

 The school asks all parents and drivers to be considerate and help create safe surroundings for all our children.

 Local police officers will be monitoring driver behaviour around schools over the coming weeks, and will take the appropriate action.

 The co-operation of all concerned in this matter is appreciated.

 PC David Cunningham

School Campus Officer

 Police Scotland Message

Meet the Teacher/ Curricular Information Evening

Meet the Teacher/ CDO Evening & Curricular event will take place on Thursday, 28 August 2014 from 6pm to 7pm.  We would ask that you enter through the school main door and sign in when entering the nursery.

This evening is an opportunity for you to meet your child’s key worker and teacher, look at some of the resources they will use this year and find out about the type of work they will experience in numeracy, literacy and health and wellbeing. 

Please note that this is an information evening and is not the forum to ask about individual pupils. 

We look forward to welcoming many parents and hope you will be able to attend during this time.  It is an informal event and you do not need to be there for the full hour.  Just come when you can and visit the nursery.

Yours sincerely

Claire Noble

Depute Head Teacher

Dear Parent/Carer

Caterlink, our catering contractors, would like to invite you to have lunch with your child at Mearns Primary School.

Due to the large numbers involved, this will take place over four days:

P1.1 on Monday, 8 September

P1.2 on Tuesday, 9 September

P1.3 on Wednesday, 10 September

P1.4 on Thursday, 13 September

The P1/2 wing door will be opened to let you enter the building.  Children should be collected from their classroom at 12.00pm.  Children going home for lunch will dismiss at the usual time of 12.35pm.

If you are working and cannot manage, please be assured that Class Teachers will be with your child when parents come for lunch.

To help with the catering, please complete the tear-off slip and return to the school no later than Wednesday, 27 August 2014.  If you wish to purchase a meal to eat with your child, please credit your child’s account with sufficient money.

Yours sincerely

Claire Noble

Depute Head Teacher

Meet the Teacher Evening will take place on Thursday, 28 August 2014 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.  We would ask you to sign in on arrival at your child’s classroom. 

This evening is an opportunity for you to meet your child’s new teacher, look at some of the resources they will use this year and find out about the type of work they will experience in numeracy and literacy.  Homework Guides for Parents will be issued.  There will also be some booklets to help support your children’s learning on display.  Copies of these can be requested by parents.

We look forward to welcoming many parents and hope you will be able to attend during this time.  It is an informal event and you do not need to be there for the full hour.  Just come when you can and visit your child’s classroom where the teacher will be present.

Please note that this is an information evening and is not the forum to ask about individual pupils. 

Following the positive feedback from last year, we will again incorporate our Curricular Information Evening with Meet the Teacher.  Staff and displays will be available in the Street area. From our School Improvement Plan, we will showcase curricular provision on the following:

 French/Spanish                       Rights Respecting Schools                 Mapping                     
Enterprise Skills                      Getting it Right for Every Child           E Portfolios
Staged Intervention               Higher Order Thinking Skills               Social Studies

There will also be representatives from the PTA and Parent Council in attendance.  Catering from Caterlink Ltd will be available, showcasing the range of options available at lunchtime.

 If you have a request for a particular curricular area/topic, please complete the slip below and we will try to include the topic.

 Yours sincerely

 Catherine Dillon-Ruddy

Head Teacher

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MEARNS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Meet the Teacher/Curriculum Evening – Thursday, 28 August 2014

Requested curricular area/topic:

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Pupil’s Class:               …………

We are looking forward to welcoming our pupils back to school after the summer holidays.  We look for our children to dress smartly and follow the Dressing for Excellence Policy.  A reminder of the uniform expected can be found below.

P6 and P7

White shirt                                          School tie                               
Grey skirt (knee length/mid calf)       Grey trousers
Grey V neck jersey or cardigan          Navy school sweatshirt          
School blazer/jacket or navy or grey waterproof jacket                   

Appropriate black footwear (not trainers)                

Items of clothing for religious reasons (eg Hijab in school colours)

P1 to P5

White shirt or polo shirt                     School tie
Grey skirt (knee length/mid calf        Grey pinafore                          Grey trousers
School blazer/jacket or navy or grey waterproof jacket                    School fleece plain/navy
Appropriate black footwear (not trainers)    

Items of clothing for religious reasons (eg Hijab in school colours)

During PE:

 P6 and P7 pupils should bring PE kit to change into.

School tracksuit or navy jogging trousers                  White polo shirt
School or navy shorts                                                  gym shoes/trainers

 Additional summer option:

Grey short trousers for boys                                       Blue and white school summer dresses

We appreciate your support with this.

The school reopens for P2 – P7 pupils on Wednesday, 13 August 2014 at 9am.

Our new P1 children should line up for entry to their classrooms at 9.15am on the first day of school only.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone 🙂

East Renfrewshire Carers’ Centre

and the Local Area Coordination Team

Following our Get Connected event in February this year, a small group of the parents caring for girls with the condition asked if we would organise a further opportunity/create a space for them to meet up informally. We did so in April and a further date has now been confirmed for September. We would very much like to welcome you to join them for a tea/coffee and a blether!

at

The Osprey

Newton Mearns                

Thursday 4th September  

7.00-8.30

 If you would like to attend, please give us a call at the

Carers’ Centre  

Tel: 0141-638 4888

*If you require support for the person you care for , need advice re childminding or need help with transport to allow you to come, please contact us in advance and we will try to help.

Please click on the link below to view the latest newsletter.  Staffing for next session included in this edition.

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/Mearns/information/newsletters/

Please click on the link below

P1 Information