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Health and Wellbeing, Pupils

Rouken Glen Park

Activities taking place in Rouken Glen Park this Saturday 11 June 2016:

Archaeology Scotland Geophysical Survey Saturday 11 June, 10 am – 4 pm

  • Meet at the Pavilion Visitor Centre, Rouken Glen Park.
  • The final archaeology survey in the park.
  • Using geophysical surveying equipment to locate and delineate the former park mansion of Thornliebank House and the bandstands.
  • The survey will be in conjunction with Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society.
  • Booking preferred but you can turn up on the day.
  • See attachment for further information.
  • To book contact p.richardson@archaeologyscotland.org.uk

 

  • Big Fit Walk Saturday 11 June, 2 – 3 pm
  • Meet at the Pavilion Visitor Centre, Rouken Glen Park.
  • The 13th year of this health Walk to encourage all to enjoy fitness.
  • A half hour walk in the Glen – open to young and old alike.
  • Booking preferred but you can turn up on the day.
  • Refreshments will be available to those who have pre-booked.
  • See attachment for further information.

 

To book contact the Activities Staff on 0141-638 4121 / 0141-577 3912 or email: roukenglenpark@eastrenfrewshire.gov.co.uk

Liz Rodger

East Renfrewshire Council

Thornliebank Office

Glasgow   G46 8HR

Environment Department

Activity Project Officer – Rouken Glen Park

 

Regards.

I would also remind you that Armed Forces Day takes place in Rouken Glen Park on Saturday 18 June 2016, 12 noon to 5 pm.

 

Latest News, parent council

Parent Councils Essentials

Parent Councils Essentials event at Calderwood Lodge on Thursday 9 June 2016

Parent Councils Essentials is fun, fast and interactive. It is a whistle-stop tour of Parent Councils – how they work, what they can get involved in and what they can’t. This session will give you lots of ideas for things you can do and help you work out the best ways to be an effective Parent Council. You’ll go away with food for thought, good contacts and ideas too.     Parent Council Essentials is one of a range of information & training sessions SPTC offers free. They have been carefully planned to provide parents with the kind of information they ask SPTC for. All SPTC sessions are run by our team of friendly and knowledgeable regional advisors, who have experience of working with parents, schools and local authorities. All parents are welcome to attend the sessions which are run in an informal, parent-friendly way with plenty of opportunities for discussion and questions. They are a great chance to learn more about how to run your group effectively and also to meet other parents and swap ideas.   Parent Council Essentials is suitable for both new and more experienced Parent Council members. The session will give you lots of ideas for running an effective Parent Council: along the way SPTC will answer some of your questions and might even bust a few of the myths surrounding parental involvement.   Here  are the links to the event on the SPTC and the event registration page which should contain most of the information you need:   http://www.sptc.info/event/parent-council-essentials-calderwood-lodge/   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parent-council-essentials-calderwood-lodge-primary-school-g43-2ru-tickets-24591666336   If you have any other questions please feel free to contact us again by phone or email.

Regards   Michael Cripps, Communications Officer, SPTC Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB Enquiries: 0131 474 6199 Direct Number: 0131 474 6173

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ERC Money Advice and Rights Team

East Renfrewshire Council’s Money Advice and Rights Team (MART) are working with St Mark’s Primary as a result of some community engagement which took place last year.  This showed that awareness of our service is low and that further assistance may be required to help apply for free school meals and clothing grants.  We have attended events at the school and ran drop-in sessions so that parents can access advice.

We are now looking for more feedback from parents on whether you would be likely to attend a further event during the summer holidays and if so what type of event you would want.

https://getinvolved.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/corporate-community-services/mart-auchenback

If you need assistance to complete the survey please contact 0141 577 8420 and provide MART with your contact details.

 

Health and Wellbeing, Latest News, Pupils

National Children’s Day UK

Sunday 15th May

National Children’s Day UK is all about the importance of a healthy childhood and how we need to protect the rights and freedoms of children in order to ensure that they can grow into happy, healthy adults.

www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/barrheadfoundry

East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure are marking national children’s day by hosting a showcase of local classes, activities and services for children in Barrhead Foundry. The day will feature free sample classes from Relax Kids, Baby sensory, Cheer Pom and Showcase stage school. Local author Lindsay Littleson will be visiting to read from her book The mixed up Summer of Lilly Mclean as well as a free book bug session for wee ones. The day will host Pedalwise ER a local initiative to encourage cycling to school and children are encouraged to bring along their bikes for a free safety check. Additionally we will have face painting bouncy castle and swimming for families ALL for free.

Latest News, Pupils

Neilston Cattle Show 2016

Neilston Show: Saturday 7th May   Order of Events 2016

8.00 Sheep Dog – Continuing throughout the day
8.45 Hunter Class (Horse Ring 1&2)
9.00 Educational Dome Opens
Mountain & Moorland Ponies (Horse Ring 4)
9.30 Unaffiliated Working Hunter Pony & Horse (Horse Ring 1)
Gun Dog Scurry (Continuing throughout the day) (Next to Tree Line)
10.00 Judging of all Sheep Classes (Sheep Rings)
Judging begins of Dairy, Highland & Simmental Cattle (Main Ring)
Open Tug O War Competition (Tug O War Ring)
Shetland Ponies (Horse Ring 3)
Neilston Pad Run
10.00 Judging of Homecraft Section – Tent Closed 10am until noon (Homecraft Marquee)
10.30 Judging begins of Other Beef Cattle (Main Ring)
Judging of Clydesdale Horses (Clydesdale Ring)
11.00 Tam Parker Memorial Terrier Competition (Top of Show Field)
Pet Show The Dome
11.30 Dog Show (Dog Ring)
‘Come & Try’ Dog Agility (Activity Ring)
12.00 Pet Lambs (The Dome)
Homecraft  Tent Open to Public (Homecraft Marquee)
12.30 Champion of Champions (Main Ring)
12.45 Equine Champion of Champions (Horse Ring 2)
1.00 Family Ponies (Horse Ring 4)
1.15 Parade Through Village led by Neilston Pipe Band
Dance Classes & Fancy Dress Competition (Main ring)
1.30 Veteran & Coloured Horses/Ponies (Horse Ring 2)
2.00 Junior/Senior Unaffiliated Show Jump (Horse Ring 1)
2.00 GRAND PARADE &
PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES (Main Ring)
2.45 Pig Racing (Main Ring)
3.15 School Event – Tug O War, Relay Races (Main Ring)
4.00 Vintage Tractor Display (Main Ring)
4.00 Grand Prize Draw (Secretaries Office)
4.00 Dome Closes at 4.00pm

 

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Fairtrade, Latest News, Pupils

Fair trade

The Fair trade Committee have been busy continuing to promote  Fair trade throughout the school.  We organised a raffle with a wonderful prize donated by Sainsburys. This was won by Amy in P3a.

We also had a whole school competition to design a Fair trade Fantasy Fruit. The winners were P1- Charlotte

P2 and P3 – Sophie

P4 and P5 – Kiara

P6 and P7 – Kieran

All four children were delighted with their prize of a Fair trade Easter Egg.

Primary 4B and the Fair trade committee also ran a very successful pancake shop which raised over £130. The Fair trade committee used the money raised to pay for the Fair trade Speaker, who came in to speak to the whole school about Fair trade.

Amber, Luisa and Reagan went to a Fair trade workshop organised by the Scottish Fair trade Forum. The workshop focused on the Fair trade Cotton and they heard from Pamela, a woman who works in a cotton factory and has directly benefited from Fair trade cotton sales.