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You may already be aware that last month, councillors agreed Monday 15 June 2026 will be a bank holiday as designated by Scottish Government, to celebrate Scotland’s participation in the FIFA Men’s World Cup.
The power to amend school holidays sits with the Education and Children’s Services Policy Board. They next meet on Thursday 21 May, and when they do they will be asked to formally approve the closure of our schools and nurseries on Monday 15 June.
In advance of that, parents may wish to consider their childcare options for Monday 15 June, should the closure be approved. The council will contact parents after the meeting on Thursday 21 May to confirm if the closure has been approved.
Online webinar – A Parent’s Guide to Children’s Rights
Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at 5:30-6:30 pm
Join Parenting Across Scotland and Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights) for this special free webinar. It is designed to help parents understand children’s rights, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in Scotland and how the UNCRC can support families. For further information and to register click here.
Riverbrae Race Night
Thursday 21 May 2026.
Take a Break grant programme is now open for applications at midday on Tuesday 5 May 2026.
The aim of this programme is to support unpaid parent carers’ quality of life, health and wellbeing by providing cash grants to help them access a short break. Take a Break grants can be used flexibly, to help meet the interests and circumstances of the carer.
Take a Break Scotland provides cash grants to parents caring for disabled and seriously ill children and young people, aged 0 to 17.
The grant can be used for things like day trips, a short break away, travel costs, additional carer, gardening and home entertainment equipment, and much more. It aims to improve unpaid carers’ quality of life and wellbeing by supporting them to access a break from the day-to-day routine of caring
@takeabreakscotland grants are funded by the Scottish Government and administered by the charity @familyfund.
👉Find out more and apply online now: https://takeabreakscotland.org.uk
Applications close at 5:00pm on Monday 22 June 2026.
Riverbrae Parent Council AGM
Dear Parents, Carers and School/ELCC Faculty,
You are warmly invited to attend the Riverbrae Parent Council AGM on Thursday 28th May from 12pm – 1pm, held in Riverbrae School.
All parents, carers and school/ELCC faculty are welcome to attend.
If any parents/carers are interested in a committee role of Chair, Secretary or Treasurer, please email the Parent Council to register your interest before Thursday 7th May.
We welcome all parents and carers who would like to get involved and support the Riverbrae community throughout the year.
Joining the Parent Council is a great way to support the pupils and Riverbrae community through fundraising, organising fun events and supporting school events and making friends along the way.
Whether you can offer regular support or occasional help, every contribution makes a difference.
If you have any questions please contact us for more information.
Email: hello@riverbraepc.co.uk
We look forward to seeing you there.
Kind regards,
Riverbrae Parent Council
