There will be a meeting for all parents/carers of pupils who are going on the S1 Water Sports Trip. The meeting will be held in school next Thursday 7th May from 6pm – 7pm.
Monthly Archives: April 2015
S1/S2 School Sports Days
S1 Sports Day – Tuesday 19th May
S2 Sports Day – Wednesday 20th May
Both sports days will last for the full duration of the normal school day and we will return to school by the end of the school day. It is really important that you return your consent for (yellow – S1 and blue – S2) to your PE teacher as soon as possible if you have not done so already. This should be returned by Friday 8th May at the very latest. Remember to bring along the following –
Essential items to bring:
- Packed lunch
- £2 travel contribution
- Plenty of water/sports drinks
- Waterproof jacket to stay warm and dry
- Tracksuit trousers
- Trainers or running spikes
- Suntan lotion
The lists are now available in PE Dept to sign up for the event(s) which you would like to compete in on the day. You must sign up by Friday 8th May. Speak to your PE teacher if you are unsure at all.
Supporting Dyslexia at Home
Dyslexia Scotland – Glasgow East Ren Branch are holding a Supporting Dyslexia at Home open meeting on Wednesday 6th May.
Mary’s Meals Backpack Project.
Thanks to the generous donations of S1 and S2 pupils who took part in the Mary’s Meals Backpack Project.
We have sent 49 filled backpacks, plus many more items, to schoolchildren in Malawi.
The contribution of school equipment, toiletries and clothes, as well as backpacks, will be greatly appreciated.
Understanding children’s behavour workshops
Class of 2015
Our S6 Leavers’ Ceremony took place today in Maxwell Mearns Parish Church.
Click here to see more pictures.
East Renfrewshire Focus Group – Mearns Castle High, 29th April
A National Parent Forum focus group to take place in East Renfrewshire.
The focus group will seek parents views on CfE , its implementation and ongoing development not just in East Renfrewshire but in other areas and parents from outwith East Renfrewshire will also be attending.
The focus group takes place this Wednesday in Mearns Castle High at 7pm.
CfE aims to achieve a transformation in education by providing a coherent, more flexible and enriched curriculum, assessment and qualifications system from 3 to 18.
The introduction of new qualifications is part of this, with the aim of reflecting the new style of learning, which places an emphasis on skills and knowledge and tests the understanding and application of knowledge as well as facts.
We would like to hear whether you as a parent feel that CfE is achieving these ambitions for you as a parent and for your children as they embark on their CfE journey.
We will feedback this parental perspective at all discussions surrounding education at a National Policy level, including the CfE Management Board, and hope that it will provide information to feed into the OECD report.
If you’d like to book a place, or would like more information, please contact our East Renfrewshire rep Joe McLachlan east.renfrewshire@npfs.org.uk Travel expenses can be reimbursed.
Scottish Schools Team Swimming Championships
Any pupil who would be interested in competing in the Scottish Schools Team Swimming Championships MUST attend a short meeting with Mr Murphy on Tuesday 5th May in the Old Gym at interval.
The Championships are due to take place on WEDNESDAY 17TH JUNE 2015. These will be held in TOLLCROSS LEISURE CENTRE.
All relays will be 4x50m.
Swimmers may compete in the Freestyle and/or Medley events for their own school year.
