The next parent council meeting is scheduled for 4th November at St Luke’s at 7pm.
Think Green
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 !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EQhsjTxPeI8
Convoy to Calais
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
Parent Equalities Forum
Minutes from the meeting on 17th September.
Standards and Quality Report
School Improvement Plan
Holiday Reminder
A reminder that the school closes on Thursday 8th October and re-opens on Monday 19th October.
Latest Newsletter
Reminder – Design a Christmas Card Project
Letter Home Christmas Card Project
If you wish to order Cauliflower cards please order by Wed 7th Oct.
Here is a link if you are looking for some ideas.
Change of Date
The Parent Council meeting has changed from Wed to Thurs 8th at 7pm St Lukes.
Museum on the Mound
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!
Reminder
P7 Sacramental Meeting is on tonight in St John’s Church from 6pm-7pm. Children are asked to wear full school uniform. please.
Christmas Cards
If you wish to order Cauliflower cards please order by Wed 7th Oct.
Here is a link if you are looking for some ideas
First Friday Mass
Change of Date-
P6 and 7 were due to go to First Friday Mass this Friday. This has now been changed to Friday 23rd Oct 930am.
Recent Letters
You can now view or download copies of recent letters sent home. Just click on the ‘LETTERS’ tab on the menu bar.
Rouken Glen
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
Scottish Swimming Championship Renfrewshire Heats
Air Quality
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.
Foster Carers
East Renfrewshire needs new foster carers, we need you.
www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/foster
0141-577-3367
