You are invited to come along to our ‘Planning your Future’ event on Friday 2nd February from 10am – 11.30am in the school lunch hall. We have around 20 organisations attending to offer advice and information which will help support your young person’s transition from school. All S4 – S6 pupils will be given the opportunity to go round and speak to our guests during the morning. We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.
Christmas Diary
ST. Andrew’s Day Holiday
Step Unit Christmas Fayre
Mary Russell School – the Step Unit Christmas Fayre will be held on Friday 1st December from 10.30 am to 12 noon. All pupils will have the opportunity to attend therefore you may wish to give your child a small amount of money to spend on this day. Please note only families of pupils in S4, S5 and S6 are invited to attend as there is limited space. Adult entry to the Fayre is £1 and this also includes a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits. Many thanks in advance for your support. Merry Christmas!
#buyingonline: Get Safe Online
With Black Friday & Christmas fast approaching, November & December are 2 of the busiest shopping months of the year. Make sure you know how to protect yourself when shopping online by following the links below.
The busiest time of year for buying online is also a busy time for online criminals. Read our expert, easy-to-follow advice #OnlineBuying www.getsafeonline.org/onlinebuying
Don’t pay a seller you don’t know for goods by bank transfer … it could be a sign of fraud. Always pay by credit card if you can #OnlineBuying www.getsafeonline.org/onlinebuying
When buying from an ad on social media or an online marketplace, it’s always best to see the goods before you part with any money #OnlineBuying www.getsafeonline.org/onlinebuying
Make sure websites you’re thinking of buying from are likely to be safe and not fraudulent at www.getsafeonline.org/checkawebsite www.getsafeonline.org/onlinebuying #OnlineBuying
Always check that payment pages are secure by checking that the address begins with ‘https’ (s is for secure) and there’s a closed padlock in the address bar #OnlineBuying www.getsafeonline.org/onlinebuying
Fake goods are of poor quality, illegal and might even be dangerous in use. Avoid them at all costs, however tempted you are to buy #OnlineBuying www.getsafeonline.org/onlinebuying
This #BlackFriday and #FestiveSeason, don’t fall victim to a parcel delivery scam. Check out our expert advice #OnlineBuying www.getsafeonline.org/onlinebuying
If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, report it to @actionfrauduk at www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040 #OnlineBuying www.getsafeonline.org/onlinebuying
Positive About Youth Awards
Our Duke of Edinburgh group were nominated for an award at Renfrewshire Youth Voice’s Positive About Youth Awards.
In all 3 categories, our pupils were runners up but are due massive congratulations for getting as far as they did. The nominees received a certificate, a trophy and an Amazon Gift Card for their efforts. All our attendees had a good night in the Normandy Hotel which featured professional photography, a photobooth, a candy cart, a buffet, drinks, a DJ, a game of pool, a goody bag and a free ride home.
Many thanks to Mary Russell’s Andrew McCulloch and Stuart McCartney of Youth Services for their work with our Secondary Duke of Edinburgh group and for all our staff who have supported them to “be all they can be”.
Christmas Fayre
Our Mary Russell Christmas Fayre is on Saturday 18th November from 10-12noon
Donations for the Christmas Fayre are still welcome up until Wednesday15th November – Toiletries, Toys, Bottles, Gifts and any raffle prizes are all welcome.
Many thanks.
Christmas Fayre
