Makaton sign of the week
This week’s sign of the week is “Hello”
Wednesday 18th August Meeting 1
We thought about how we can promote positive health and wellbeing for all pupils.
Our next steps are:
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Have new Listen To Me Boxes for all to use
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Promote Health Days for everyone to participate in
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Introduce a new ‘Buddy Station’ in the playground
Full minutes can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
HWB meet 18th Aug 21 pdf
August Meeting – 18.08.21
Have a look at our notes from our first meeting today:
Main discussion points :
- We looked at our rights and thought about what rights lend themselves to How Good is OUR School (HGIOS). Discussed Article 12 in detail. All agree children have the right to an opinion.
- What is our Pupil Group?
–Â Looking to see why our school is good. All children have the right to an opinion and our pupil group is a safe space to discuss and make a change. It focuses on the whole school. - We looked at the How Good is OUR School booklet which shows quality indicators for us to evaluate as a group.
- We looked at the main themes of HGIOURS:
-Relationships, Learning & Teaching, School Building (What could we put in to make it even better), Health & Wellbeing, Successes and Achievements.
The group voted to focus on the Health & Wellbeing theme first this term. Decided it was important for everyone in the school to have a healthy body and mind.
Focus Article:
Article 12: Respect for children’s’ views. Children have the right to give their opinions freely on issues that affect them. |
Action Points:
- For the next meeting – Think about how we can ensure everyone is happy and safe coming to school.
- Plan in place to develop everyone’s well being
- PMcD & MS – Exercise, Health & Wellbeing Challenge to get the whole school active.
- EB – Challenge, How many healthy snacks do each class have. Prize for the most.
Minute Taker – Miss Moore
Welcome to the How Good is OUR School pupil group
We are the How Good is OUR School pupil group. We had our very first meeting this week. Take a look at our fabulous group members below! Mrs Dunbar and Miss Moore will be working with our group too.
We already have lots of amazing ideas on how to make our school even better so watch this space!Â
(1) Fairtrade Meeting 18.8.21
Main discussion points from today:
- refresh and remind pupils about fairtrade
- share previous learning
- create ideas for fairtrade events in term 1
- link with RRS articles 12 and 27
article 12 (respect for the views
of the child)
Every child has the right to express their
views, feelings and wishes in all matters
affecting them, and to have their views
considered and taken seriously.
Article 27 (adequate standard of living)
Every child has the right to a standard of
living that is good enough to meet their
physical and social needs and support
their development. Governments must
help families who cannot afford to
provide this.
RRS Representative:
Points for Action:
- share ideas with Mrs McCann (tuck shop, Super Scottish Bake Off), Poster/Logo creation)
Pupil Voice is IMPORTANT!
Today all of the children in Chatelherault met with their chosen Pupil Voice Group. This is a very important job and allows the children to share their opinions and for the adults in school and the community to take their views seriously (Article 12).
Each group has chosen a Rights Respecting Schools representative. The representative will help to ensure that rights is discussed as part of the agenda at each meeting and will feedback the work of the groups at our meetings.
We can’t wait to meet the team and will share their photo and all of the wonderful work of the Pupil Groups soon!
Enterprise Pupil Group Minutes 18/6/21
Chatelherault Primary School
Pupil Groups
Group: Enterprise
Date: 18/8/21
Points from previous meeting:
Main discussion points from today:
· RSA – Janelle Peeka
Suggestions for Enterprise Events
· Baking Competition – send in photos
· Pumpkin Trail – Best pumpkin in each class – prize
· Easter Egg Hunt
· Christmas Raffle – Teddy’s Birthday, Chocolate Hamper
· Summer Art competition
· Sponsor Charity event
Focus Article:Â Article 12
“Every child has the right to have a say in all matters affecting them, and to have their views taken seriously.”
Action Points:
· Look for Local charities.
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Meet the Maths Ambassadors
Total Communication Pupil Voice
Chatelherault Primary School
Pupil Groups
Group: Total Communication
Date: 18th August 2021
Points from previous meeting: N/A |
Main discussion points from today:
·        Register ·        Discussion about minute taking and whose responsibility it will be to fill in the form ·        Communication group outline and goals for the sessions- Makaton symbols ·        Different forms of communication- speaking, sign language, body language, symbols, boardmaker etc. ·        Difference between Makaton and sign language ·        Video shown from last year of Room 15 children doing Makaton signs for lunch order ·        Discussion of rights |
Focus Article:
Article 12- Children have the right to give their opinions freely on issues that affect them. Adults should listen and take children seriously. Article 23- Every child with a disability should enjoy the best possible life in society. Governments should remove all obstacles for children with disabilities to become independent and to participate actively in the community |
Action Points:
·        Junior and Senior children to feedback to classes ·        Children to learn Makaton greeting |
Minute Taker: Mrs Bovill