The National Parent Forum of Scotland

Parents, Carers and family members; we want your views

This review asks for your opinion on the impact, successes and failings of the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006.  This includes looking at how well schools involve parents in what they do, and finding ideas to develop ways to better involve parents in the life and work of their schools. It is also hoped that it will inspire everyone to look at the most effective way of helping parents support children in Scottish schools.

A ‘Call for Evidence’ is a way to ask the public what they think,  gather information on what issues exist, and suggest ways of dealing with them.  It includes set questions, but can also involve people describing what their experience has been, or what their opinions are.

This call for evidence asks for your views as a parent.

It can be completed via online survey here
Paper copies can downloaded and printed out to be emailed or posted back, from here.  Or we can send you a copy.
You can contact the NPFS on 0131 313 8842 or by emailing reviewteam@npfs.org.uk
If you would like to return your paper copy to us please send them to Review Team, NPFS,  Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ
If you would like help completing the questionnaire please get in touch.

The survey will close on October 31st

SUPER SOUP!!

Primary One/Two were very excited coming to school this morning as they were cooking in the kitchen. The vegetables that they harvested yesterday were ready to go into delicious homemade soup.  The children  had to give the vegetables a good wash first though!

The children  learned how to use the grater when preparing the carrots for the soup.

They added potatoes, carrots and onion and some magic stock. The smell was as good as the taste!

Miss Ross reports that the children  had a lovely afternoon doing purposeful play; learning role play through Percy and his friends, Making Percy cards at the writing table and using play doh to make exciting things for Percy and his friends.

Later everyone sat down together and had some lovely soup with nice, crusty bread.  The boys and girls even sent some soup along to the office for Mrs.Docherty!!! Super soup indeed!!

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St.Augustine’s Superstars

At our assembly this week we celebrated the achievement of children both in class and also outside school.  Children were recognised for their good citizenship and the excellent effort given to their work in class.  We also learned about some highly talented and dedicated pupils who took part in competitions and events that involved dancing, cycling and running.  Quite an accomplishment!

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Primary 1 and 2 in the Garden

Primary one and two have been very busy this week looking after Percy’s Garden and digging up all his vegetables.

They harvested carrots, potatoes and onions today and are going to make delicious Homemade Soup in our kitchen tomorrow!

They also helped pick up all of the litter in our school garden. A very busy day indeed for all the Primary One/Two children.  Well done Room 3.

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Sponsored Walk

Our annual sponsored walk along the leafy lanes and landmarks of our locality will take place on Thursday 22nd September.  Please remember to check your child’s school bag for permission letter and sponsor form.  This is the school’s major fundraising event to raise money for school funds that help us to provide coaches for afterschool clubs, to cover the cost of buses and to support the cost of outside visits throughout the school year for all classes.  We look forward to your generous support.  Any parents who would like to join us for our walk please contact the school.  We would love to have your company!!

NL Walking Festival

image003The first North Lanarkshire Walking Festival, will take place over this September weekend, all over North Lanarkshire.  Walking is one of the easiest ways for us all to become more active and to encourage a healthy lifestyle and I’m sure you’ll agree that starting with our young people can encourage patterns of behaviour that help them in to adulthood. The leaflet below gives details in regard of the variety of walks taking place within North Lanarkshire.

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The Week Ahead

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Monday Mrs.Docherty and Mrs.Elliott involved in classroom monitoring visits to Rms – 1,2,3 and 4

Mrs. Ewart – Kodaly Teacher  to work with Pr.5 classes – 1.30 – 2.00, 2.00 – 2.30 , Auditions for school choir (Pr.5 – 7)– 2.30 – 3.00pm.

Visit by visual impairment support teacher

Staff collegiate development night – 3.00pm onwards

Tuesday Mrs. Docherty and Mrs Rankin to attend trainig course on new office system

Mrs.Lally to attend Pr.1 Active Literacy – am

Mrs.Docherty and Mrs.lEllott involved in school monitoring programme – class visits

Cross Country – afterschool club

Wednesday Pr. 1- 4 1.25 – 2.05– Assembly –Miss Watts class attends this assembly

Pr. 4 – 7 2.10 – 2.50 Assembly

Please remind children to bring along achievement certificates/trophies from out of school involvement. Children will be encouraged to put their name forward to share a powerpoint in regard of their personal interest at the Wednesday assembly, providing the children with the opportunity to lead the learning

Cool Class Award to be announced at assembly.

Award winners are invited to an early lunch at the stars of the week table – each Friday at 12.15. Mrs.Docherty, Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Fraser will also dine with the superstars for their special lunch.

Mrs.Docherty and Mrs.Elliott to continue with the monitoring programme across the school.
Visit by support services – Speech and Language

NETBALL – Afterschool club

Mass of Thanksgiving for Michael McGrath, SCES Director – OLGA – 7.00pm

Thursday Mr. O’Dowd to attend Pr.2/3 Active Literacy Course

Mrs.Docherty and Mrs.Elliott to continue with the monitoring programme across the school.

BADMINTON afterschool club

Friday Advertiser – Pr. 1 pictures -11.15am

Mrs.Docherty and Mrs.Elliott to continue with the monitoring programme across the school.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – pm

BASKETBALL afterschool club

Parental Feedback

At our very recent Open Evening/Meet the Teacher Event a survey took place to gather parental views on Homework and Curriculum Rationale .  Parent views have been collated and will be reviewed alongside the views of pupils and staff in order that they inform our revised school policy on Homework and enable us to make a draft statement in regard of Curriculum Rationale.  The draft policy and statement will be presented at the forthcoming parents evenings.

The collated responses are available from the links below.

Collated Rationale

Homework Questionnaire P1

Homework Questionnaire P2

Homework Questionnaire P3

Homework Questionnaire P4

Homework Questionnaire P5

homework Questionnaire P6

Homework Questionnaire P7

 

 

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