Education Services department have created a short survey for parents/carers which they hope will capture your views on both preferred methods of general (administration type) communications with schools/pre-five establishments and also your thoughts on the online payment solution.

We would appreciate it if you could follow this link and complete the survey:

https://getinvolved.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/education/4bfdfa85

Tomorrow’s Information Evening will provide parents/carers with relevant information on assessment and reporting formats.  This session is a repeat of last year’s session and the same information will be provided.  This evening is suited most to parents new to the school and those who could not attend last year, although as always, all parents/carers are welcome to attend.  Information leaflets are available on our website.  The session will start at 6.30pm.

One Day Research Workshop – Thursday 22 October, 10 am – 4 pm

Have you ever wondered about the background history of Rouken Glen?  Have you ever seen an old photograph of the park and wondered where it might be or if any buildings or structures still survive?

This short session will introduce key themes of how to research Rouken Glen – putting old photographs and oral histories into context, by studying old maps, aerial photographs and looking at the National Monument Record.  We will help you develop research skills, ask analytical questions of historical sources and how to collate and present your results.  We will also help you think about where you might like to go next with your research.

Delivered by Archaeology Scotland, this workshop will help you learn more about the park and show you what to do with the information you have uncovered.  We will provide all the equipment – you just need to turn up!  Booking required.

Historical Research Workshops
Monday 2 – Friday 6 November

 Free Workshops – all workshops are from 10am to 4pm.  Attend one or as many as you want.

The outcome of these workshops is to have two exhibitions (Rouken Glen Archaeology Exhibition and Rouken Glen Photography Then and Now) and two booklets Rouken Glen Park History and Rouken Glen Archaeology Report.

Whether you have had previous involvement in this project or are just interested in learning about the skills required in archiving material and putting together an exhibition – come along and try something new.

To book places on these workshops, please contact:

Liz, Activity Project Officer – Rouken Glen Park          Tel – 0141- 577 3912     Email:   roukenglenpark@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

Please click here to read the minutes from the Parent Equalities Forum which took place on Thursday 17th September.

Please click here to read information regarding online school payments.  If you have anything else you would like to see on online school payments please email schoolmail@st-thomas.e-renfrew.sch.uk and this will be forwarded on to the Parent Council Chair.  Thank you.

Bags 2 School will be out to the school at 9am on Tuesday 6th October to collect the bags.  Miss Watson has given out the bags to classes today, if you require an extra bag, just ask at the office.  Please click here to read advice and guidance about what can be accepted.

If you did not manage to make it along to the P4 Information Evening on Tuesday 29th September, please click here to read the information provided.  If you have any questions, please telephone the school office.

If you are needing to buy school uniform, ‘Schoolwear Made Easy’ have made it very easy to order online:

• Go to www.schoolwearmadeeasy.com
• Click on ‘Badged School Uniform’
• Choose the correct initial (‘S’ for St Thomas’)
• Search for St Thomas’ logo and click
• Choose the products/sizes you want and ‘Add to cart’
• Delivery should be approximately 7 days

A representative from ‘Schoolwear Made Easy’ will be along on our Parents’ Evening on Thursday 12th November from 3 – 5pm to take any orders and to help with sizing.