Falkirk Council Children's Services
Some games are worthy of playing in their own right because they stimulate mathematical thinking and strategy development. However, to take full advantage of the educational benefits of playing games we often need games that fit particular mathematical objectives. So, our senior pupils worked together to create their own maths game. Together they communicated, negotiated and worked as a team.
We believe in the importance of reading to our children every day at Oxgang School and Support Service. Our senior pupils recently chose their new class novel Jiggy McCue: The Curse of the Poltergoose by Michael Lawrence. Michael Lawrence is the talented and fascinating author of books for children and young adults. Born and raised in England, he has created a series of novels about the odd character of Jiggy McCue and his misadventures.
Reading aloud is an important activity that parents and teachers can do with children. It builds many important foundational skills, introduces vocabulary, provides a model of fluent, expressive reading, and helps children recognise what reading for pleasure is all about. Reading is one of the ways we discover new things and can help develop a positive self-image. It is important in expanding the mind and developing imagination and creativity.
Staff, old and new, welcomed our pupils back to school today after the summer break. It’s been great to reconnect with our young people and families. We are looking forward to sharing our learning with you as the term progresses. In the meantime please contact Mrs Craig or Miss Fulton if you have any queries. Our school phone number is 01324 501311.
A quick blog note to wish everyone a restful and happy summer holiday. We look forward to seeing the staff back on the 17th August and the children back on the 21st August.
The internet is amazing. Children can play, learn, create and connect – opening up a whole new world of exciting possibilities. But with the digital world changing all the time, how can you make sure your child’s staying safe?
The NSPCC have teamed up with O2 to help you keep children safe when they are using the internet, social media, games and apps. Whether you’re an online expert or you’re not sure where to start, their tools and advice will help you keep your child safe.
If you’d like further information then please take the time to look at the following link: https://www.net-aware.org.uk
Our colleagues at Mariner Support Service have been nominated as finalists in this year’s Scottish Education Awards. This year’s awards ceremony takes place in Glasgow tomorrow. We wish them well and look forward to hearing how they get on.
The Grangemouth Major Incident Control Committee (MICC) will test the Community Warning System at 7pm on Wednesday 6th June.
There are 12 community warning masts installed across Grangemouth to help communicate with the public. These will be activated to ensure they are fully operational. The system transmits warning tones and verbal instructions to the community. This will be a test transmission. The public are required to take no action unless informed otherwise.
If you live or work in Grangemouth, please share this information.
MICC is comprised of representatives from Falkirk Council, Emergency Services and the operators of the various chemical manufacturing sites in Grangemouth
Find out more at the MICC webpage www.miccgrangemouth.co.uk or Falkirk Council’s webpage www.falkirk.gov.uk
We are delighted to announce further opportunities to join our growing team. We have a number of primary teacher vacancies now being advertised. Secondment opportunities are available and will be considered as well as permanent appointments. It is an exciting time to join the team as we are changing how we support children and families in Falkirk.
Applications can be made using the following link:
If you have any questions or would like a visit please contact David McKellar (Hedteacher) via the school email or by phone.
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We are delighted to share the most recent Education Scotland Inspection Report for our secondary provision, Mariner Support Service. The inspection was a positive experience for the service. We would like to send a huge THANKYOU to everyone across our community who took time to meet with the inspectors and celebrate the work Mariner Support Service does.
HMIe recognised many aspects of good practice and shared their views upon how the children and families experience a child centred and nurturing staff team who work incredibly hard to ensure positive outcomes for all of the Mariner Support Service community. With all inspections there are recommendations to support on-going improvement and development. We will look at how best to include these areas in our improvement planning across the following academic sessions.
The full Inspection report can be found at:
https://education.gov.scot/inspection-reports/falkirk/1002848
Oxgang School and Support Service is planning to re-open on Monday 5th March for staff and pupils. Thanks to all members of the local community who helped with clearing a path to get in.
Please be aware that not all the snow is gone and there is limited access to the carpark. It may be necessary for taxis to drop pupils at the front gate where they will be met by staff who will walk them into school. If you are dropping your child off yourself then please take care and be mindful of other pedestrians as it may be busier than usual.
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