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Parking Guidelines- Junior Department
Our Lady of the Missions Primary School
Junior Department Parking Guidelines
- No children should be dropped off or picked up by car in the Junior Department car park or in the surrounding areas, as space is extremely limited.
- If a child is being dropped off by car, please use the drop-off zones outside the main building, the overflow carpark at the Woodfarm pitches or the Woodfarm Pavilion car park.
- Before and after school, our Janitor Miss Gillan will be present at the car park entrance to ensure that only staff vehicles enter/leave.
- Please ensure that any relatives/child minders etc dropping off or collecting children are aware of these guidelines.
The safety of all of our pupils is paramount. We thank you for your cooperation with this matter.
Updated Parent Council Constitution
Our Lady of the Missions school is a co-educational Roman Catholic primary school serving the local community within East Renfrewshire.
- Name
The name of the association shall be the Our Lady of the Missions School Parent Council, hereinafter called the Parent Council.
- Functions and Objectives
The Parent Council is established in accordance with the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006, (hereinafter called the Act). Its functions are as described in the Act.
a) Support School Management to improve the quality of education which the school provides, and develop and/or engage to their full potential all pupils whatever their abilities in line with the principles of the Curriculum for Excellence.
b) Develop and engage in activities which support the education and welfare of all pupils
c) Provide contact between the school, the Parent Forum (being parents, carers and guardians of pupils at the school, hereinafter referred to as the Parent Forum), prospective members of the Parent Forum and the wider community.
d) Report on the Parent Council activities to the Parent Forum at least annually.
e) Identify and represent the views of the Parent Forum
f) Participate in the appointment of senior staff within the school as set out in the Act.
g) Comply with any reasonable request made to it by the Head Teacher of the School or by the education authority for information relating to its exercise of these functions.
- Membership
Full membership of the council shall be open to:
a) Self nominated members of the Parent Forum (whose children are currently pupils at the school) on an annual basis as decided at the Annual General Meeting. If more than 25 people are nominated, the Head teacher may at his or her discretion select those nominations that fairly represent the composite of the school.
b) Members co-opted annually by the current members of the Parent Council, one of whom must be a denominational nominee.
c) Teachers and support staff who are co-opted annually by the Parent Council.
Conditions of Membership:
d) All members of the Parent Council must sign and abide by the Parent Council Code of Conduct.
e) All members should aim to attend every meeting, and must not miss three consecutive timetabled meetings.
f) New members are invited only at the AGM, once a year.
- Termination of Membership
a) Membership of the Parent Council automatically terminates when all members’ children cease to be pupils at the school.
b) Members of the Parent Council can resign at any time during the school year. This must be made in writing to the Chair.
c) Members who have missed three consecutive timetabled meetings as stated above will be regarded as having terminated their membership without notice being required. The Chair will confirm this in writing to the member.
d) Breaching the Parent Council Code of Conduct or undermining the objectives of the Parent Council will result in a noted warning from the Chair. If a member continues to breach the Parent Council Code of Conduct and the objectives of the Parent Council, then their membership may be terminated by a majority of the quorum voting at a Parent Council meeting. The Chair will confirm this in writing to the member.
e) Any member who seriously breaches the Code of Conduct or critically undermines the objectives of the Parent Council may have their membership discharged with immediate effect, following a majority of the quorum voting at a Parent Council meeting. The Chair will verify this in writing to the member.
- Office
a) Only a person who is a (parent/carer or guardian) member of the Parent Council may hold any office position.
b) The Chair, Vice Chair and any other honorary officers will be elected at the Annual General Meeting and when elected are expected to serve for a minimum of two years.
- Committees
The Parent Council may appoint such special or standing committees as it deems necessary and shall determine their terms of reference, powers, duration and composition. All proceedings and decisions of such special committees shall be reported to the Parent Council. The Parent Council reserve the right to reject or endorse any proposals or decisions made by such special committees.
- Meetings of the Parent Council
a) All meetings of the Parent Council are open to all members of the Parent Forum and to the public, however, the Parent Council, including the Head Teacher, has the right to meet in private during discussion of any matter which the Parent Council considers should be dealt with on a confidential basis.
b) All meetings will commence with a prayer.
c) Individual cases relating to pupils, teachers or parents/carers or guardians at the school are not matters for direct Parent Council involvement.
d) The Head Teacher whilst not a member of the Parent Council has a right and a duty to attend Parent Council meetings or to be represented at a Parent Council meeting.
e) There will be an Annual General Meeting of the Parent Council in August or September.
f) It is intended that notice of all meetings be made at least two weeks in advance of the meeting, to all members and to the Parent Forum subject to the activities of the Parent Council. However, the Chair may elect to hold or reschedule a meeting with a lesser period of notice to Parent Council members for extraordinary or unavoidable circumstances with the assent of the majority of those present at such meeting (providing there is a quorum present). In such circumstances, the requirement for notice to the wider Parent Forum will not be required.
g) The quorum will be one quarter of the Parent Council membership, providing that the number of co-opted members in the quorum does not exceed the number of (parent/carer or guardian) members of the Parent Council.
h) The Parent Council can invite others to participate in meetings. They will not be entitled to vote on any issues before the Parent Council.
i) Should a vote be necessary to make a decision, each full parent/carer/guardian member of the Parent Council at the meeting will have one vote, with the Chair having the casting vote in the event of a tie.
j) When a significant issue arises which requires a decision from the Parent Council, which cannot be attained by consensus, the Parent Council may proceed on the basis of a vote result. Where it is deemed appropriate that the views of the Parent Forum are required prior to a vote being taken then a questionnaire or other similar method to collect views should be undertaken.
k) The Parent Council will meet at least once in every school term.
l) Meetings are usually held on a Thursday evening in Our Lady of the Missions School at 7.00pm.
m) Dates of meetings are decided at the first meeting of the school session.
- Review Constitution
The Parent Council may review and amend its constitution subject to the approval of the majority of the Parent Council members at any Parent Council meeting that has a quorum.
- Dissolution of the Council
Should the Parent Council cease to exist, any administration funds will be passed to the education authority to be used for the benefit of the school.
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Safety in the Park – Thursday 28th August /Vocations Mass – St Mirin’s Cathedral – Friday 19th September
Primary 7 is always a busy year and we are getting off to a flying start with our first visits out of school!
On Thursday 28th August, we shall take part in “Safety in the Park” in and around the grounds of Arthurlie House, Barrhead. This is a very worthwhile, half day event where the children will join in small group activities to highlight danger issues in areas such as traffic, fire, and internet safety.
P7a and P7b will attend 9am – 12 pm and P7c and P7d, 12pm – 3.00pm. We will travel by coach.
On Friday 19th September our Primary 7 children will be joining other Primary Schools in St Mirin’s Cathedral, Paisley to celebrate the annual Vocations Mass with Bishop John Keenan.
We shall leave the school 10am and return at 12.30pm.
Primary 7a Class Charter
P7A working together to create our Rights Respecting Schools Class Charter. We worked in groups to choose the top five Rights from the articles and we then voted to select 5 for our charter. We then worked together to decide upon corresponding responsibilities. Pupils suggested ideas and designs on how they would like the display to look and created it. It looks fabulous!
SWIMMING LESSONS – Primary 4
As part of our Health and Wellbeing Programme, Primary 4 children will be taking part in swimming sessions at Eastwood Baths on the following dates
| Class | Dates – Tuesdays | Times |
| P4a | 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September | Leaving the school at 9.45am (Children will be in the pool from 10.15 to 10.45). |
| P4b | 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September | Leaving the school at 10.15am (Children will be in the pool from 10.45 – 11.15) |
| P4c | 23rd September, 30th September, 7th October | Leaving the school at 9.45am (Children will be in the pool from 10.15 to 10.45). |
| P4d | 23rd September, 30th September, 7th October | Leaving the school at 10.15am (Children will be in the pool from 10.45 – 11.15) |
- The children will walk to the baths accompanied by members of staff
- Children should bring appropriate kit for swimming – costume, trunks, towel, verruca sock (if needed) etc. and should wear warm clothing for the walk.
- There is no charge
- Any parent with East Renfrewshire Disclosure Scotland who would like to accompany us, please tick the box and return the tear off slip only if you are able to assist.
Sports Activities 2014-2015 – Primary 5
As part of our Health and Wellbeing Programme, Primary 5 children will be taking part in sports sessions at St Ninian’s High School
| Class | Dates – Tuesdays | Activity | Times |
| 5c | 26th August | Cardio Tennis | Leaving 11.00 and returning for 12.30 |
| 5d | 26th August | Leaving 1.30 and returning for 2.50 | |
| 5a | 2nd September | Leaving 11.00 and returning for 12.30 | |
| 5b | 2nd September | Leaving 1.30 and returning for 2.50 | |
| 5a | 23rd September | Athletics | Leaving 11.00 and returning for 12.30 |
| 5b | 23rd September | Leaving 1.30 and returning for 2.50 | |
| 5c | 30th September | Leaving 11.00 and returning for 12.30 | |
| 5d | 30th September | Leaving 1.30 and returning for 2.50 |
- Children will walk to St Ninian’s accompanied by members of staff
- They will need full P.E kit, water bottle, waterproof jacket etc for walking up.
- Any parent with East Renfrewshire Disclosure Scotland who would like to accompany us, please tick the box and return the tear off slip only if you are able to assist.
Parents in Prayer Talk
Please see the link below for information about a forthcoming talk at St Joseph’s Church on ‘Spirituality in Parenthood’
Welcome to new parents/carers from the Parent Council and Parent Staff Association
See link below for information about the roles of the Parent Council and Parent Staff Association
Parking-Junior Department
Just a reminder to all parents/carers- No children should be dropped off or picked up by car at the Junior Department car park or in the surrounding areas as space is extremely limited. If a child is being dropped off by car, please use the drop-off zones outside the main building, the overflow carpark at the Woodfarm pitches or the Woodfarm pavilion carpark.
P7 – Lockerbie Manor – Parents’ Meeting
TUESDAY 9th SEPTEMBER 2014
School Hall 6.30pm – 7.30pm
I would like to invite you to a meeting on the 9th September to finalise arrangements forLockerbie Manor.
The children are getting very excited about the trip and have endless questions for us!
There will be an opportunity to look again at the programme and
you will be required to sign a consent form for the activities.
Copies of the kit list will be available
Important contact information will be given
If your child requires medication whilst we are away, please let me know on the evening
This meeting is just for parents but if you would have difficulty in attending without your child, please come along together. If you are unable to attend the meeting please let me know below and I will forward information.
If you have any particular questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me for a chat.
Tea / coffee will be provided before the meeting. Please complete the tear off slip below and return to school.
The total cost of the trip is £235 and must be paid by Friday 29TH August
Referendum: 18th September 2014
Our Lady of the Missions will be closed on Thursday 18th September for the Referendum.
Welcome!
A very warm welcome to our new Primary 1 pupils and all of the new pupils who have joined us from other schools. We are sure that you will be very happy at Our Lady of the Missions! Welcome too, to all of our new parents and carers, we are looking forward to working with you over the coming years.
Junior Department Arrangements
Children are settling well into our new Junior Department building! Just to clarify arrangements for collection of children at end of the day:
Parents/carers should inform children of where they shall be collected at the end of the school day. Staff will ask each individual child about these arrangements and take note of them.
If children are to be collected/meet siblings at the gate of the main building or in the main building playground then a member of staff will accompany these children down the steps at 3.10 each day, along with children going on buses.
There is no car parking or drop off facility at the Junior Department. All cars should use the main drop off zone, pavillion car park or overflow carpark. Obviously, where possible, we encourage children to walk to school.
Many thanks for your cooperation with this matter.
Primary 1 First Day Arrangements Wednesday 13th August 2014
Due to the large number of children starting P1, it would be helpful if, on the first day, you brought your child to school at the following times:
9.15am – P1a, P1d and P1e
9.35am – P1b and P1c
Please note that parents only will be allowed into the class on this first day.
NB: Parents should go to the mensa to confirm travel arrangements for their child.
Parent Council AGM Report 2014
Please follow the link below to view the Parent Council’s Annual Report, detailing major developments/achievements over the last school session.
newsletter – annual report summer 2014 final
Parent Council Minutes May 2014
Our Lady of the Missions Primary School Parent Council
Minutes of Meeting – 29 May 2014
Present
Gillian Boyle, Anne Forsyth, Charlie Jamieson, Marie-Claire Darroch, Mary O’Reilly, Callum Houston, Karen Kelly, Clare Bowes, Cllr Waters, Cllr McCaskill, J. Taggart, C. James, J. Heraghty, R. Spooner, M, McAlpine, C. McCudden, G. Bhatti, J. McLachlan, Cllr Fletcher, N. Salim, J. Devlin, P. Hessett, L. Garety, R. O’Kane
Apologies
M. Moore, Cllr Montague, Cllr Robertson, A. Friel , A.Hussain
Approval of the Minutes for the March PC Meeting
Proposed- G. Boyle
Seconded- J. Taggart
Update on Transition
C. Jamieson spoke about continuing to keep parents of OLM, Robslee and Glenwood nursery informed about the progression of the work to build the link corridor. He said he would ensure that this was done smoothly. He added that he and his staff are currently organising the transition to the new building, ensuring that the resources required for P4 and P5 will be packed up and transferred. He said that some new furniture would be ordered and that the new building would be ready for use in August.
Plans have been made for the vacant spaces and there will be some reallocation of space.
C. McCudden asked whether the P4 and 5 children would be told what to do on the first day. C. Jamieson replied that he would inform parents about which doors were to be used. He said that normally children would be introduced to their new teachers and classrooms before the end of term and that signs are usually put up outside the doors to guide pupils at the beginning of the new term.
M. McAlpine asked whether a fire drill would be carried out at the beginning of term in the new building. C. Jamieson replied that it would not be done too early in the new term as it can be daunting for the younger pupils. He said that pupils would be told about the exits in the new building.
R. Spooner asked about the huts. C. Jamieson replied that he hoped to keep one of them for use as a science or home economics classroom.
L. Garety asked whether teacher allocation had been done for next term. C. Jamieson said that it had been finalised but that teachers and pupils had not yet been informed. He added that there would be three Newly Qualified Teachers next term, one more than expected, which means that additional support practices can be offered.
L. Garety asked whether the new P4 and 5 pupils would get to visit their new classrooms in the new building. C. Jamieson said that this might not be possible.
C. McCudden asked whether a name had been decided upon for the new building and suggested referring to it as the middle school.
Raymond O’Kane, of Property and Technical Services, addressed the PC regarding the building work on the new link corridor. He said that it had been a Design and Build contract and that the design had been approved by the Education department before the contract had been awarded. He said that work had begun and that access to the building work was through the Robslee car park. Construction work will be confined to the middle area between the two buildings until the end of term, then the major break-through work will take place during the summer. A central tower will be build and the work is due to be finished by mid-November, this being a 26-week contract.
He explained that the materials to be used for the corridor are still to be approved by ERC and that the contractors were following the normal procedures in applying for the necessary building warrant. The corridor will be a timber kit manufacturedoff-site. He said that the link corridor will have heating, lighting and windows and that the cabling for the two schools would be contained within it. It will be an enclosed route which will be DDA-compliant. There will be some additional work at the entry point to Robslee to make it DDA-compliant as there is a variance in levels at the entrance there. He noted that the Health and Safety plan had been approved.
G. Bhatti asked whether it would be useful to have CCTV cameras in the corridor. C. Jamieson said this would not be necessary. R. O’Kane added that there would be security alarms.
K. Kelly questioned R. O’Kane’s reference to associated works in Robslee. R. O’Kane explained that the contractors would make the corridor DDA-compliant where the corridor enters Robslee but would not be making the entire building accessible to those with disabilities. C. Jamieson said that there will be one child using a wheelchair who will be based in the Robslee building who will have access only to the ground floor.
P. Hessett asked how the Robslee building will be accessible to those with disabilities in the period until the corridor is finished. C. Jamieson replied that alternative arrangements would be made for those two months.
Used Uniform Sale – Thursday 19th June 6pm – 7.30pm
Only cash will be accepted for purchases made tonight.
Parent Staff Association- Vacancies
There will be several positions available on the Parent Staff Association from August. These include:
Chair, Treasurer and Lottery organiser.
If interested, please come along to the AGM on September 2nd in the school. New members most welcome!
Sports Day
Weather looking good. Looking forward to Sports day.
P1& P2 – 9.30
P3 & P4 – 11.00
Primaries 5 – 7 – 1pm
Children should come to school dressed in P.E. kit, ready for Sports Day. No football tops please
We would encourage children to wear house colours
Don’t forget the sun cream
