EVENING EXPRESS – PRIMARY 7 –

LAST CLASS PHOTO

We are please to tell you that we have received copies of the Primary 7 Last Class Photo which will appear in the Evening Express in the near future.

You can of course order these direct from the E.E. but if you would like to order through the school the E.E. will donate £1 to our school fund for every photograph sold. 

We have printed a copy of the photograph on the back of the letters we are sending home or you can come into school to see the photo prior to ordering. You can, of course simply complete the order form on the back of the letter and sent it too school with the payment (cheques payable to Loirston school).

The E.E. are offering a “Buy one get one free” offer and the photos will come in a beautifully presented “Last Class” photo mount (please note the free photos will not be mounted).

If you would like to order through the school please send the form and payment by Friday 5^th June.

LOIRSTON PARENT COUNCIL

Minutes of meeting 12^th May 2009

Present:  Elaine Webster, Lynn Meldrum, Lesley Hill, Alison Bartlett, Pam Chapla, Hazel Rose, Tracy Robinson, Shonagh Neave, Alistair Gilmore, Shona Greig, Cath McLeish, Karen Paterson, Hazel Scott, Val Burnett, Tracy Leach, Sharon Toseland, Sarah Boyne, Michaela Towler, Irene Weir. Teachers: Miss Kay MacDonald, Mrs Trish Pert, Mr David Wallis

Apologies:  Scott Shearer, Michelle Monks, Fiona Watt, Angela Balloch

Welcome.  Karen welcomed Miss Kay MacDonald & Mr David Wallis, and gave them a brief outline of the Parent Council.

Teacher’s Comments.  Miss MacDonald met with Mrs McIntosh & Roddie Duthie for a handover of the school & formulated a position statement, & Miss MacDonald thinks that things are a lot better, & she is enjoying being in the school. The Education Authority has been very supportive to the school & Management team. The HMIe inspectors are due back in school on 17^th & 18^th June, & Miss MacDonald would like them to be able to say there is improvement, & the school is moving in the right direction with the hope that they would be back in a years’ time for an annual review. It is hoped that the report will have a turnaround time of less than 4-5 weeks. Miss MacDonald will put a summary of the Action Points out in a bulletin & on the blog. Three Education Officers are due in school on Wednesday 13^th May, to provide advice & support to the staff, & will return for classroom visits on 28^th May. There will be an open evening on 26^th May, with displays & a questionnaire for parent’s views.

Treasurer’s Report.  The Bank balance is standing at £4,272.57 from January 2009 statement. Scott is still having problems changing the bank from the Clydesdale to the Abbey, but will continue working on this. The bingo night made £228 profit – an enjoyable night for all.

Posh Night Update.   Volunteers were needed for the Posh Night on 19^th June, at The Thistle. Karen has the list of volunteers. A photographer is being sought for photos on the night. Miss MacDonald will inquire about someone she knows.

Upcoming Events.  The next disco is on Tuesday 23^rd June, & the volunteer list was circulated. It’ll be on a “shorts & shades” theme.

Labels need to be printed with the school name & logo for the P7 dictionaries, the numbers of which in the cupboard need to be checked – Cath will do this. Pens need to be ordered – Karen has sourced a pen & pencil boxed set & will organise this.

A.O.C.B.  Karen asked if the Parent Council would be interested in running a stall at the Cove Gala on Saturday 13^th June. Unfortunately due to circumstances, it was felt that there would not be enough people to man a stall the whole time, so we have declined – Karen will inform the Gala Committee.

The question of ante pre-school nursery morning places was raised & put to Mrs Pert. If there were places available & people had requested a morning place, then they had been offered a place.

The estimated P1 intake has dropped slightly to 55, & we were informed that there would be 13 classes again for the new school year. There are staff vacancies within the school – Mr Constable’s secondment, plus a P4 teacher to cover.

The P7s have made it through to next round in an inter school quiz, with the next round on Saturday 23^rd May – well done to them.

A request was received from Mr Anderson as the coach of the school football team for financial assistance to purchase 18 individual trophies & 3 annual trophies, at a cost of £150. This was agreed by the Council. The P6/7 team came 3^rd in the Aberdeen Primary School Football Association, and the newly formed P4 team are doing well.

CHOICES FOR LIFE – A.E.C.C. – 12^TH MAY 2009

Our Primary 7 pupils have been invited to attend the above.  This is a positive lifestyle/health education event specifically directed at P7 pupils before they make the transition from Primary to Secondary School, providing them with information to help them make informed choices regarding tobacco, drugs and alcohol.

As the children will be out over lunchtime, they should bring a packed lunch with them on the day and if they are entitled to Free School Meals, one will be provided for them (please indicate this on the tear-off slip below).

This event is being organised and funded by the Scottish Government and on this occasion Loirston School will be funding the transport cost.

If your child has any specific medical needs of which we should be aware, please note these below.

Insurance position for pupils – Parents should be aware of details contained in the School Information Booklet which states that pupils are not covered by Council insurance for injury, damage to property or personal loss unless negligence can be proved.  If parents wish to take out personal cover for their children at very reasonable cost (which covers them for 24 hours of every day in the year) they can contact the Headteacher who has information available.

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THE TEAR-OFF SLIP BELOW A.S.A.P.

$……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

CHILD’S NAME ___________________________________

CLASS ______________________

I have read and accept the arrangements for my child to participate in the school trip to CHOICES FOR LIFE 2009 and I understand the insurance position.

My child is entitled to and would require a Free School Meal on the day. 

YES  /  NO

SIGNED PARENT/CARER _________________________________

DATE ________________