The next parent equalities forum will take place on 19 January at 7pm in Mearns Castle HS.

The pupils recently received a Judo taster session from Projudo Head Coach, Brian Long, which was very much enjoyed by all. If your child is interested in taking part in one of Projudo’s clubs, the details can be found using this link: Judo letter January 2017

You can find out more about Projudo by visiting the website: www.projudo.co.uk

Is your child aged five between 1 March 17 & the end of February 18?

More information available by clicking on the link below about School Admission Applications and Placing Requests for session 2017-18

http://ow.ly/nVCF3074RIc 

East Renfrewshire Council has a new online facility for parents/carers who wish to make a placing request for their child/children to an East Renfrewshire School other than the school associated with  their designated catchment area. Please follow the link below.

http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placingrequest

Scottish Government consultation event on Wednesday 7th December.

Details and booking at:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/expansion-of-early-learning-and-childcare-in-scotland-consultation-event-tickets-29847825650

More information at:

https://consult.scotland.gov.uk/creating-positive-futures/expansion-of-early-learning-and-childcare.”

Pamper Day – Friday 16 December @The Museum, Main Street, Barrhead. 9.30-17.30.

Treatments can be booked on ERA Facebook Page or at erasngroup2015@yahoo.com

Please remember that our school library is open to all, every Friday between 3:00 and 3:30. Parents and carers are welcome to come along with their child and borrow books to take home.

Christmas books are now out on display, ready for the festive season to begin!

From 5^th of December 2016, a person smoking in a car which is carrying passengers under 18 years of age will be breaking the law. Offenders could face a £100 fixed penalty fine.

The Smoking Prohibition (Children in Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Act 2016, creates a new criminal offence, committed by any adult (aged 18 or over), where that adult smokes in a private motor vehicle in the presence of a child (under 18years of age), while that vehicle is in a public place. The aim of the legislation is to protect children and young people from the harmful effects of exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) in a confined space.

Exposure to second-hand smoke in cars involves higher concentrations of health-threatening chemicals than in larger, open areas. Even if the windows are opened or air conditioning is used, harmful particles can remain in the atmosphere long after the visible smoke has disappeared. The restriction of a vehicle also means individuals are unable to move away from the smoke.

We all have an obligation to protect children and young people from the risks to their life and health, caused by the exposure to second hand smoke and ensure that every child in Scotland has the best start in life. Growing up in a smoke-free environment is an important part of that.

The Scottish Government hope that the introduction of this legislation will help their drive to cut the number of children exposed to second-hand smoke to 6 per cent by 2020. This is a momentous step in pulling Scotland on the path to becoming a tobacco-free generation.

For more information, visit the Healthier Scotland website.

World of Work Week 2016 was a great success, thanks to all our wonderful pupils, parents, staff and volunteers. During the week, the pupils had the opportunity to meet 32 different visitors, from a diverse range of jobs. The pupils asked lots of questions, including what skills they need to succeed, the highlights and challenges of their jobs and what to expect during a “typical day” at work. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone for helping us to develop the young workforce of the future!

Some quotes about this year’s World of Work week:

“I learned that listening is important.” Adam, P2, after meeting Alan, the McDonald’s crew trainer.

“You have to be respectful to patients.” Abi, P2, about her visit from a pharmacist.

“You have to be flexible (stretchy) to be a gymnast.” Caoimhe, P3.

“You have to be good at concentrating to be a referee.” Hamish, P3

“To be a farmer, it is very hard work.” Kameron, P3.

“A football referee has to follow their own decisions.” Corey, P3.

“If you are a referee, you have to have a loud voice.” Zara A, P4.

“You need to follow rules to be a referee or a tennis coach.” Mark, P4.

“I thought a civil engineer was like an architect, but when he visited I realised it was different. He builds stuff like wind farms and transformers!” Arran, P4.

“You have to wake up early to be a baker in Sainsbury’s!” Manahil I, P5.

“Kris’s job (fire engineer) sounded really challenging.” Khalil, P5.

“You sometimes have to go undercover as a journalist!” Chris, P7

“You need to be happy at your job, not just with the money.” Shayan, P7

“You need a good imagination to be a scriptwriter.” Charlie, P7