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Equalities Forum
16/5/13 Woodfarm HS 4.30pm
Minute of Meeting
1. Welcome and Introductions
Elaine Green, Convener for Education and Equalities, welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2. Mearns Castle HS – showcase
Jennifer Thomson, Principal Teacher of RME and Citizenship, gave an overview of the Citizenship programmes, with a specific focus on Equalities, for S1 – S6 at Mearns Castle HS.
3. Draft Parental Involvement Strategy
Catherine Dillon Ruddy, Acting Quality Improvement Officer, outlined the education department’s draft strategy with an opportunity for some discussion in small groups and feedback. Catherine will collate the feedback and incorporate it into the final document as appropriate.
4. Resolve Independent Mediation service
Sandra Mitchell, Mediation Manager, explained the role of the service and its partnership with a number of local authorities. Continue reading Equalities Forum
May Weekend Holiday
School will close at 3.10pm on Thursday 23rd May and re-open on Wednesday 29th May at 9am.
Hope the weather’s good!
East Renfrewshire Confucius Classroom Hub Showcase Event
As you know our Primary 7 classes have benefited from the teaching of Mandarin this session. Mrs Zhou, the Mandarin teacher from St. Ninian’s, has not only introduced the language, but has presented many aspects of Chinese culture to the children, including Tai Chi and Chinese Calligraphy.
To celebrate the success of the programme, the East Renfrewshire Confucius Classroom Hub invites you to a Showcase Event on
Wednesday 5 June 2013 in St. Ninian’s High School from 6 – 8.30pm. Continue reading East Renfrewshire Confucius Classroom Hub Showcase Event
Our Lady of the Missions PSA Summer Fete Saturday 1st June 1 – 3pm
Plans are well under way for this year’s fete but we still need help with donations of items for the stalls and offers of help on the day.
DONATIONS
Toys – in good condition and any boxed games well sealed;
Teddies/Soft Toys – in good condition
Children’s books (no adult books this year);
Tombola gifts and gift bags of any shape and size or celebration theme. Gifts can include new toys, jewellery, toiletries, etc
Bottles – Wine, beer, juice, tomato ketchup or conditioner – any bottle much appreciated
Home baking – always a popular stall so let’s see lots of cup cakes, gingerbreads, shortbreads, scones, traybakes and other goodies
Donations can be handed in to the school any time from now onwards, with home baking on Friday, May 31st (when the school will be open until 8pm) or from 11am on Saturday, June 1st.
VOLUNTEERS
The fete is a great opportunity to come and join in for as much or as little time as possible. We will need helpers from 3pm on the Friday afternoon to set up and then from noon on the Saturday.
So, if you can spare a few hours please call or text on the numbers below – all help is needed and appreciated.
Joe Shaw – 07813 015742, Joanne Miller – 07865 078517 or
Cath Gallagher – 07960 905306
HEALTH WEEK Monday 20th May – Thursday 23rd May
All children should have full P.E. kits in school next week,
indoor and outdoor plus a waterproof jacket.
Primary 1 Glasgow Science Centre Tuesday 18th June 2013
We have arranged a visit to the Glasgow Science Centre on the above dates.
We shall leave the school at 9.30am and return at 3pm Continue reading Primary 1 Glasgow Science Centre Tuesday 18th June 2013
Money Week 3rd – 7th June
Curriculum for Excellence recognises the importance of building financial capability in all young people. At Our Lady of the Missions, children experience financial education in a range of contexts throughout the school year.
This year, along with schools across the country, we will be participating in ‘Money Week’. During this week each class will participate in activities related to money and financial planning to enhance their understanding and show them how the skills they are learning in school are applied in the wider world.
If you have any ideas or expertise related to this area (perhaps you run your own business and could share your experience with a class) then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Further information relating to Financial Education and Money Week can be found on the following websites:
Internet Safety and Social Media Parents’ Meeting
Wednesday 22nd May at 7pm
Keeping our children safe when using the internet, especially using games and social media websites, is a major concern for all of us.
We are delighted to welcome Mrs Anne McLean, Quality Improvement Office, from East Renfrewshire Council to give a presentation in the school. The meeting will take place on Wednesday 22nd May at 7pm.
Anne will cover a variety of areas in her talk including, internet safety, parental controls and mobile phone technology. She will also give advice on how to monitor their use.
As technology evolves it is vital for us to keep abreast of all developments in this field and I would encourage you to attend this meeting.
Refreshments will be served following the meeting. Please complete the tear off slip below if you will be attending. Continue reading Internet Safety and Social Media Parents’ Meeting
P4 – P7 After School Gardening Club
As part of East Renfrewshire health promotion in schools we would like to ascertain interest in an after school gardening club.
- Venue: OLM Primary School grounds
- Day: Wednesday
- Dates: 15th May – 19th June
- Cost: None
- Time: 3.10pm – 4.10pm
If you would be interested in your child taking part, please return the slip as soon as possible.
Dyslexia Scotland Roadshow – 4 June 2013
Broom Church, Mearns Road, Newton Mearns Everyone welcome 1pm – 7.30pm
Want to know more about dyslexia?
Come along for resources, materials, information and advice, exhibitors and speakers:
2pm Online Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit – find out about this resource for teachers and parents
4pm What Dyslexia means for children and adults
6pm ‘The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia’ film screening
Please drop in at any time.
SUMMER FETE SATURDAY 1ST JUNE 1-3PM
Put the date in your diary for one of the PSA’s biggest fund-raising events of the year.
All the popular attractions will be back to ensure a bumper day out for all the family.
First Communion Practice – St. Joseph’s/ St Vincent’s
As the children continue to prepare themselves for their First Communion, a practice has been organised to allow the children the opportunity to have a final rehearsal at their church
The details are as follows:
St Joseph’s children receiving the Sacrament on 18th May will have their practice on Monday 13th May. They will leave school at 10.40 and return 12.30.
St Vincent’s children receiving the Sacrament on 18th May will have their practice on Wednesday 15th May. They will leave school at 10.40 and return 12.30. Continue reading First Communion Practice – St. Joseph’s/ St Vincent’s
Primary 1 Giffnock Library
1a Wednesday 8th May 10.30 am to 12.35 pm
1b Wednesday 8th May 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm
1c Thursday 9th May 10.30 am to 12.35 pm
1d Thursday 9th May 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm
We would like to walk our Primary 1 classes to Giffnock Library on the above dates (weather permitting).
We will use the emergency information provided on the Medical Consent Form submitted at the start of the year. Please inform school office of any changes.
We would be delighted to have parents with an East Renfrewshire Disclosure to accompany us.
Ascension Thursday Mass St. Vincent’s Church 9th May 2013
Classes from Primaries 5, 6 and 7 will attend Mass in St. Vincent’s Church, Thornliebank on
Thursday 9th May at 10am.
We will leave from school at 9.30am and will return by 11.00am.
The children will walk to/from church via a local route alongside Woodfarm High School and through parkland, thus avoiding any major road crossings.
- Children to dress appropriately for the weather conditions of the day.
- Parent helpers with a Disclosure Scotland certificate are welcome to assist. If you are able to help, please indicate on the tear-off slip below and return to school.
- If there is any change in medical conditions / medication, from information given at the start of term, please inform school office
First Friday Mass Primary 5 St. Vincent’s Church Friday 3rd May 2013
Weather permitting, Primary 5 classes will attend Mass in St. Vincent’s Church, Thornliebank next Friday at 10am.
We shall leave from school at 9.30am accompanied by members of staff and will return at 11.00am.
The children will walk to/from church via a local route alongside Woodfarm High School and through parkland, thus avoiding any major road crossings.
- Children to dress appropriately for the weather conditions of the day.
- Parent helpers with a Disclosure Scotland certificate are welcome to assist. If you are able to help, please indicate on the tear-off slip below and return to school.
- If there is any change in medical conditions / medication, from information given at the start of term, please inform school office
P2 Daffodil Tea
As part of our Curriculum Afternoon Programme the pupils and staff of P2 would like to invite you to a Daffodil Tea. This will take place on:
P2a and P2b Wednesday 8th May at 2.00pm
P2c and P2d Thursday 9th May at 2.00pm
The pupils will entertain you with their Spring songs and poetry, you will get an opportunity to look at their art work and there will be a Spring bonnet parade. Tea and coffee will be provided.
We would be grateful if you could provide the following items by Friday 3rd May:
A yellow/green t shirt
A Spring bonnet – be as creative and adventurous as you dare!!
Owing to restricted space please note that only two people should attend from each family.
We look forward to seeing you at our Daffodil Tea!
Primary 7 Diary of Events May – June 2013
Congratulations to the children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last week, their singing was superb and they led us in a very prayerful manner. My thanks to Archbishop Tartaglia, Fr. David Boyd and Fr. Jim Duggan for two beautiful services. Thanks also to all Primary 7 staff for preparing the children so well.
In keeping with the year so far, P7 has an action packed summer term! Please take note of the following dates for your diary. Continue reading Primary 7 Diary of Events May – June 2013
SCOTTISH BALLET AUDITIONS
- Scottish Ballet is holding auditions on May 11th and 12th for next session at Scottish Ballet Studios at Tramway 25 Albert Dr.
- Open to children currently in P4 and P5. No previous dance experience required.
- If they are interested then they need to get an application form from the school office asap
- Or they can download forms from Scottish Ballet website at www.scottishballet.co.uk
- Closing date this Monday 29th April
New Lanark World Heritage Centre Primary 4 Tuesday 30th April 2013
The children have enjoyed their work on the River Clyde this year and we have arranged an exciting visit to the New Lanark World Heritage Centre next Tuesday. Continue reading New Lanark World Heritage Centre Primary 4 Tuesday 30th April 2013