A huge congratulations to our newly appointed House Captains and Vice-Captains for 2015/16 .
Ogilvie
Captain: Emma D
Vice Captain: Kayleigh D
Bell
Captain: Sydney M
Vice Captain: Lucy K
Mackintosh
Captain: Cara S
Vice Captain: Lucy O’D
Wallace
Captain: Alliyah L
Vice Captain: Rhiannon C
Primary 1-3 Halloween Parade and Winners
With Christmas fast approaching, we’re sure many of you are now starting your Christmas shopping. This year, while you shop, you can also help raise money for St Mark’s. All money raised will help fund various activities and events in the school.
It’s quick and simple to register. Please follow the instructions below and if possible encourage family members and friends to do the same.
Thank you for your support.
There are nearly 3,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation, including Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline and Sainsbury’s – it doesn’t cost you a penny extra!
It’s really simple, all you have to do is:
1. Join.
Head to St Mark’s Easyfundraising Page and sign up for free.
2. Shop.
Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first, pick the retailer you want and start shopping.
3. Raise.
After you’ve checked out, that retailer will make a donation to your good cause for no extra cost whatsoever!
There are no catches or hidden charges and we would be really grateful for your donations.
The next parent council meeting is scheduled for 4th November at St Luke’s at 7pm.
Starting with ‘Big Energy Saving Week 2015’, ‘Think Green’ hope to encourage staff, residents and school children to do your bit for a greener East Renfrewshire!
We want to reduce overall energy consumption and carbon emissions across the council. This is better for the environment and could help us assist with Scotland’s ambitious target for reducing our carbon emissions by 80% by 2050: ‘Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009’.
You could also potentially save energy, reduce your bills and reduce your carbon emissions at home by following our simple tips !
The ER Convoy to Calais has had magnificent support from the schools and nurseries in our communities. I’ve been amazed and made proud by the generosity of schools and parents. The convoy leaves this Thursday evening and, as we promised, there is an open invitation to pupils, staff and parents to come along to the departure. We leave after school hours, so I know this will be a decision for each family to make.
“The East Renfrewshire Convoy to Calais leaves this Thursday at 8pm from the car park of ER Council HQ in Eastwood Park, Giffnock. They are taking the largest single donation from anywhere in Scotland. Schools and nurseries from all over East Renfrewshire responded with overwhelming generosity to the appeal. All parents, children and staff are invited to be there for the send-off. The convoy organisers want to give the families who contributed the opportunity to see their donations leave, and to send the convoy off in style.
We hope you can join us.”
Margaret Pettigrew
Members Services Officer/Leader’s Secretary
Members Services/Corporate and Community Services
East Renfrewshire Council HQ, Giffnock, G46 6UG
Minutes from the meeting on 17th September.
A reminder that the school closes on Thursday 8th October and re-opens on Monday 19th October.
The Parent Council meeting has changed from Wed to Thurs 8th at 7pm St Lukes.
8 Primary 7 pupils visited Museum on the Mound today. The children discovered the story of money- in all its shapes and forms, struck their own coin, solved problems and even got to see a million pound in £20 pound notes!
If you wish to order Cauliflower cards please order by Wed 7th Oct.
Here is a link if you are looking for some ideas
You can now view or download copies of recent letters sent home. Just click on the ‘LETTERS’ tab on the menu bar.
I would like to remind you that Rouken Glen Park’s next Evening Talk is on Tuesday 29 September. The talk will take place in the Pavilion Visitor Centre, Rouken Glen Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock G46 7UG. The talk is suitable for all family members.
Evening Talk: Fungi in the Park
Tuesday 29 September, 7 – 9 pm
Doors open at 6.45 pm for tea and coffee
Let Graeme Walker of Clyde and Argyll Fungus Group put the ‘fun’ in ‘fungi’ with a fascinating talk about local mushrooms and toadstools. Colourful slides and interesting anecdotes; increase your understanding of this neglected but absorbing kingdom. Graeme is one of the most experienced mycologists in Scotland.
No booking required.
I look forward to welcoming you to the evening talk next Tuesday 29 September.
Regards
Liz Rodger
Activity Project Officer – Rouken Glen Park
As part of our commitment to improving local air quality, East Renfrewshire Council now has powers to issue fixed penalty notices to drivers who don’t switch off their engines when stationary. Council officers will be carrying out patrols around local schools and speaking to drivers who let their vehicles idle unnecessarily.
Air quality within East Renfrewshire is generally good and meets national standards, however we are always keen to make further improvements. Within East Renfrewshire, road traffic is the main source of air pollutants. Parents and others taking children to and from school can help to reduce children’s exposure to exhaust fumes by leaving the car at home, by parking further away from the school and by turning off their engines when stationary.
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