• If pupils are 16 years of age or over before 30 September 2022, they may be eligible for an EMA from August 2022. If the application is not submitted by 30 September 2022 the award will only be made from the week the application is received.

• If pupils are 16 years of age between 1 October 2022 and 28 February 2023, they may eligible for an EMA from January 2023. if the application is not submitted by 28 February 2023 the award will only be made from the week the application is received.

• The cut-off date for all EMA’s is 31^st March 2023

• More information can be found at  www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/ema

After winning the district finals a few weeks ago, Emily and Charlotte were in the winning team for the U15 Netball Scottish Youth Cup on Saturday. Huge congratulations to both on their wonderful achievement!

We’re consulting on the provision of free period products in our school.  Have your say on how we can make sure the right products are accessible for everyone – https://forms.office.com/r/gV9PfwbCQe

Disability Action East Renfrewshire

The pandemic has been a challenge on people’s physical and mental well-being.  Disability Action ER has arranged a diversity of events to promote dialogue to ensure those that need help are signposted.

They have organised a range of workshops with a focus on Mental Health.  More information can be found here:  https://www.disabilityactioner.org.uk/our-events/mental-health-awareness-week

Part time (20 hours) /Full time (37.5 hours) job vacancy @ £11 per hour – Enhance your CV with work experience

If you are about to leave school and are looking for a job or are taking a gap year before going on to study further, this may be of interest and will enhance your CV for future applications to university or employment.  You should be a caring, motivated and organised person who likes having fun and enjoys helping others.  We are looking for 2 people to join our team of ten students, to assist a young woman who is in a wheelchair and help her with everyday tasks and social events.  She enjoys going to concerts, shopping, cinema, going out for meals and going to art classes.  The job is based in Thorntonhall.  We offer £11 per hour, 5.6 weeks paid holiday and Pension scheme.  Hours are flexible and are usually 4 to 5 hours shifts for the part time position and 7.5 hour shifts for the Full time position.

If this sounds of interest and you would like more information please contact me at: jane.wagner@nxds.com for more info