Fisherton Primary School & Early Years Centre
Parent Council Meeting
Minutes of Meeting held on Wednesday 31st January 2018 at 6pm, Kennedy Hall
Welcome & Apologies
Present: Bonnie Smith, Kerry Malcolm, Claire Devlin, Clair Gebbie, Janey McCreath, Cllr.Grant
Apologies: , Sarah Hall, Suzanne Scott,Janice Paterson,  Jacqueline Gribben, Catrin Hughes, Michelle Parkin, 
School Report
The school has purchased new sports equipment from budget money remaining for the session. A literacy programme has been bought for p1-4 from remaining PEF money. PEF budget for 2018/19 has been awarded at £4, 320.00.
This years Burns Supper had a fab 87% family attendance which is fab support for the kids and school.
During February long weekend, new kitchenware including a dishwasher will be fitted in the dining hall. Jaqui and Kerry have been keeping note over the past 4 weeks on what the kids will eat from the lunchtime for terms of value for money - ie a 2 course meal with soup but only the main is being eaten and findings are being reported back to SAC.
The remainder of school lighting upgrades will be fitted over next few weeks these will now include the main hall, staff room and p5-7 class.
Discussions have been ongoing regarding behaviour at the bus stop and on the bus. If everyone can have a word with their children regarding road safety when cars and the school bus are turning in the terminus and also make aware seat belts must be worn. Mrs Malcolm has spoken with the bus company regarding the bus driver and the speed of the turning. Councillor Grant will follow up within SAC to find out responsibility as no 2nd adult on the bus.
p5-7 Orienteering is coming up , Clair Gebbie will speak with parents that may wish to be involved in helping. Mrs Malcolm will discuss the future of Netball teaching with L Izatt. The Swimming Gala is also on the agenda and has been discussed with J McCreath.

Treasurers Update
Balance of £1154.99 as of 31.01.18
Payments made for lighting from Christmas Funds of £33.00

AOCB
A Nessie Bin has been placed in school grounds for donations of clothing and shoes, funds raised from this will be donated to the school, please feel free to use anytime.
Currently the annual school race night is provisionally booked in for Saturday 21st April 2018.
Provisional plans for the school to host their Summer Fete with possibility of funds being used for end of year trip.
Ongoing partnership with Fisherton Church to produce a Peace Garden and Sensory area within Fisherton Church grounds - any community help appreciated.
SAC Budget Cuts - online questionnaire that anyone can fill in is available on the Fisherton Blog.

Next Meeting Wednesday 14th March 2018 at Kennedy Hall 6pm