Our Easter Newsletter is attached. NDHSEaster Newsletter
Notre Dame Uniform Discussion
These are the main considerations for our uniform as we continue to ensure we address the Cost of the School Day. Parents have been issued with a questionnaire via e-mail. Please have a look, using the link; it is important that all stakeholders have their voices heard.
School Catchment Area Consultation
Glasgow are launching two public consultations
- to amend secondary school entry criteria and
- placing request criteria for mainstream schools.
a) Secondary School Entry Criteria
The purpose of this consultation is to align the entry criteria across all 30 Glasgow city council mainstream secondary schools by making all 30 delineated secondary schools, i.e. the single entry criterion for all secondary schools being a defined geographical catchment area.
b) Placing Request Criteria for Mainstream Schools
The purpose of this consultation is to review and improve the placing request criteria for mainstream schools (primary and secondary).
Both consultations will run until 24 September 2018 with six public meetings arranged.
Further information on the proposals is set out in the statutory documents in relation to these consultations, which are available on the Glasgow City Council website at www.glasgow.gov.uk/schoolconsultations
Pupil Equity Fund Partner Report
Follow the link to read more about how we have been using the Pupil Equity Fund to support pupils and help close the attainment gap.
Parent Council Minutes
The minutes from our meetings this session can be found here:
Parents and Carers e-Bulletin
Latest news for parents and carers from Education Scotland can be found here:
Grants and Allowances
Make sure you are aware of the grants and allowances available to school pupils. You may be eligible to apply. See the attached link:
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=17519
Empowering Schools – Consultation
The Scottish Government have launched a consultation on a new Education Bill which hopes to empower schools and strengthen the role of parents.
You can read the proposals and comment here: https://consult.gov.scot/learning-directorate/education-scotland-bill/
UK Notre Dame Schools Conference
Mrs Martin and Mrs Henderson are participating in this conference with the nine other Notre Dame schools in Britain. This year’s focus is ” The Best is Yet to Come” and we are involved in planning exciting activities to celebrate 2019 – the 50th anniversary of the canonisation of our Foundress, St. Julie Billiart.
Contacting Our Parent Council
You can contact members of the Notre Dame Parent Council through the Parent Council ‘Contact Us’ form on the Parents and Carers page of our website.
You can access the page here:
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/ndhs/parent-council/
Parent Council Letter
Important letter sent to all parents today from our Parent Council – please check your daughter’s school bag!
S2 will receive their letter tomorrow – hope you had fun on your outdoor learning experience on Arran today girls.
Spring Holiday
A reminder to all pupils and parents that school closes tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. for the spring holiday. Mrs Martin and staff wish you an enjoyable holiday and a happy and holy Easter. See you on Tuesday 18 April.
World Autism Awareness Week
Event for parents and carers at Langland’s Primary, Glasgow, Thursday 27 April.
Apprenticeship Week – Parent Sessions
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce have organised two events for parents and carers to find out more about Modern Apprenticeships. Hear from Skills Development Scotland, SQA and current Apprentices. Find out more here.
Education Scotland – News for Parents and Carers
Link to Education Scotland’s most recent newsletter for parents and carers.
Recent press speculation letter
Important letter given to all pupils today. All parents and carers are asked to read.
