Soft FM currently has a number of vacancies across schools and care homes in Renfrewshire and will be holding a recruitment event at Park Mains High School, Erskine on Thursday 16 December 2021.
Please click the link below to find out more.
All posts by Mrs McAllan
Kids Church – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
This week we are thinking about getting ready, being prepared. When we have a party there is a lot of preparation to make sure that it all goes well. When Jesus comes again we need to be prepared. What kind of people will he want us to be? People who are loving, kind and caring for our earth.
This week if we take on a Laudato Si challenge – let us remember to switch lights off if we don’t need them.
It would be great to see everyone at church this week. All the churches are open, no need to book, just come along. You will be most welcome.
Keep Safe Kids App
The Keep Safe Kids app is a new and easier way for children and young people to access health and wellbeing information and support as well as to report bullying directly to their school.
Pupils can open the app and make reports at any time of day or night as well as make anonymous reports, helping them to control when and how they tell someone about an incident or their concerns.
Reports are sent directly to that child or young person’s school to be picked up in line with the school’s anti-bullying and wellbeing policies. Reports are not held on the app or accessible to anyone else, ensuring confidentiality and reports will not be picked up outside standard school hours.
If you have wellbeing concerns for your child, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. We are here to help.
To find out how to download or use the Keep Safe Kids app, visit the I Am Me Scotland website.
‘I Am Me’ websiteOctober 2021
RL/SFA Community Football Programme
Active Schools have space on the new McDonald’s Community Football Session staring Friday 29th October.
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in football to take part in a community programme delivered locally by the Scottish FA.
RL/SFA McDonalds Community Football New Session
Where – Park Mains HS (Artificial Pitch).
When – Fridays.
Year Group – P1-3 3:45pm-4:45pm P4-7 4:45pm-5:45pm.
Dates – 29/10, 5/11, 12/11, 19/11, 26/11 (5 week block).
Cost – £2 per session.
Booking links
P1-P3 parkmains.class4kids.co.uk/info/103
P4-7 parkmains.class4kids.co.uk/info/104
Diocese of Paisley – October Newsletter
Dear Parents/Carers,
Please see attached the October Newsletter from the Family Life Commission for our Diocese of Paisley.
Webinar Session with Professor Ken Muir for Parents/Carers – Reform of the Scottish Qualifications Authority and Education Scotland
About this Event
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills announced on 22 June 2021 the intention to replace the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and remove the function of school inspection from Education Scotland. Professor Ken Muir, University of the West of Scotland, has been appointed to act as an independent advisor to the Scottish Government to consider and advise on the implementation of these changes and consider all functions currently delivered by both the SQA and Education Scotland.
Professor Muir wants to hear the views and ideas from all those with an interest in Scottish Education. This webinar is an opportunity specifically for parents and carers with children and young people in education, to hear first-hand about this reform work, to express views and ideas about the kind of education system we want to see in Scotland for the future and to ask questions of Professor Muir.
When
The virtual webinar session will take place on Wednesday 27th October from 6 30 p.m. till 8 p.m.
How to book
Please use the link below to sign-up for the event. The event will be held via Microsoft Teams Live and the link to join will be sent the day before to the email address used by participants to register.
Please click here to book –https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/193601315747
Bonfire Safety
‘Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. We see no reason Why gunpowder and treason Should ever be forgot!’
Bonfire Night is always an exciting event for children but how do you remember, remember to stay safe through all the celebrations?
Check out the safety advice below from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to make sure it’s just the fireworks that go off with a bang.
Primary 1 Registration – August 2022
Children who reach 5 years of age between 1 March 2022 and 28 February 2023 inclusive should be registered for education in their catchment school.
Online registration: Monday 1st November 2021 – Friday 5th November 2021
Registration no longer takes place in school and must be done online during this period.
Parents/carers must provide the following required documents for registration:
- Child’s full Birth Certificate
- Most recent Council Tax Notice
- If you are not currently resident in the property either a concluded missive or a signed and witnessed tenancy agreement/lease.
- Child Benefit Statement
- In the event that a Child Benefit Statement is not available, a Driving Licence or a Bank Statement/utility bill showing transactions over the most recent 3 months and the applicant’s address may be accepted
- Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)
You must register your child in only one school, either the denominational or non-denominational school for your area. If you need information on schools for your area please telephone 0300 300 0170 or visit our website www.renfrewshire.gov.uk and search “find it on the map”.
If you want your child to go to a different school you require to register at your catchment school and thereafter make a placing request. The on-line Placing Request Form is available from our website above and search “Sending your child to school” or by telephoning 0300 300 0170 or your catchment school.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our school.
Parental Supports
Please see the offers of support for parents and young people who are feeling overwhelmed or distressed.
Offers include:-
- Child Psychology Parent Drop-in : once a week in the Renfrew YMCA
- Non-violence Resistance parent groups : for families where children are upset or angry.
Open the links below to read more and get in touch with Mrs Boyd if you require any further information.
Non-violence Resistance Leaflet
