Information on how to download Office 365 through pupils’ glow accounts – All pupils are able to download Office 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel etc) by logging onto their glow account. Glow can be accessed through Park Mains’ website (https://parkmains.com/new) by clicking the pupils’ tab and then glow. Sign into glow using your username and password. …
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Category:School News
Road Safety
There is continuing concern re pupils crossing at the large Centreholm roundabout to access the shopping centre particularly at lunchtime. This has been raised at the “Erskine & Inchinnan Community Safety Partnership” which is made of representatives from the local community: local councillors, police, Renfrewshire Community Safety Team, Community Council and other agencies. This issue …
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Dress Code
The vast majority of our pupils do wear appropriate dress code at all times but we would like to remind parents of the following expectations: All S5 and S6 pupils should wear a blazer Footwear should be all black (Converse shoes are not permitted) Girls should not wear leggings/jeggings Your support in ensuring high standards …
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Parent Council Update – December 2016
The Parent Council met again in November and received a presentation on INSIGHT (new tool for tracking attainment and achievement), discussed the use of social media, the anti bullying policy, activities week and fundraising. The Parent Council will continue to fundraise during the session and are always appreciative of any support. Raffle prizes or tombola …
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Communication from Scottish Government
The following publication has been received in schools and is available at the website address below: “Empowering Teachers, Parents and Communities to Achieve Excellence and Equity – A Governance Review”. https://consult.scotland.gov.uk/empowering-schools/a-governance-review Parents are encouraged to respond to this consultation by the deadline of 6th January 2017.
End of term arrangements – December 2016
School closes for the Christmas and New Year break on Tuesday 20 December at 2.30 pm. Our annual talent show takes place during the morning of this day. School reopens on Thursday 5 January 2017 at 8.50 am.
Assessing Children’s Progress
A new guide for parents and carers on assessing children’s progress has been published by Education Scotland. The document is attached below. More information can be found at www.education.scotland.gov.uk Assessing Child Progress
Pupil progress reports
After Christmas there are various means by which pupil progress is conveyed to parents as follows S4 Reports issued 13 January Parents’ interview evening 19 January S3 Reports issued 20 February S5/6 NQ review process February/March Reports issued 8 March S2 Reports issued 17 March Parents’ interview evening 23 March Should parents require an …
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S1 Pantomime
On Tuesday 13 December, 251 first year pupils and 25 staff attended the King’s Theatre in Glasgow to see this years Cinderella pantomime. (Oh no they didn’t) – Oh yes they did and a fabulous time was had by all. This is a cultural experience for the pupils as many have have never visited a …
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S5 Cinema Trip – Snowden
A group of 16 S5 pupils along with Mr Huddleston, a teacher in History, visited the Showcase Cinema in Linwood today as part of their Elective programme. These pupils are currently completing a module on ‘Internet and Journalism’ as part of the programme and have been reviewing the methodology and themes of the module. The film …
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