Dear Parents,

The Breast Cancer Campaign

Thank you so much to all those who contributed towards our “Pink Day”.  We raised £630.29 for The Breast Cancer Campaign which is just fantastic.  One of the best aspects of the day was seeing the children dressed in bright colours rather than their usual grey.

Christmas Cards

We would like to try something a little bit different this year.  Staff have raised a couple of concerns about the “Post Box”.  The distribution of cards takes up a lot of learning and teaching time and some children miss out on getting cards.  Our suggestion is for one card to the whole class with a donation to a charity identified by the school. This would help give the pupils an understanding of the true meaning of Christmas.  The children can of course still give cards to their chosen friends outwith school.

We will be in touch later in the term to let you know of the arrangements.

Head Teacher Appointment

I have been advised by Aberdeen City Council that the Head Teacher post at Loirston is being readvertised.  The new closing date is 17^th November 2008.

Patrol Officers

As you know, Mrs Walker, our school crossing patrol officer is off sick following an accident.  Unfortunately Mr Stewart the crossing patrol officer who assists the children crossing on Earns Heugh Avenue is also unwell and will be off for a period of time.

Please talk to your children about taking care when crossing and we will reinforce the message in school.  We wish them both a speedy recovery.

Yours sincerely,

L. McIntosh

Head Teacher

LOIRSTON PARENT COUNCIL

MINUTES OF FIRST MEETING 7^th OCTOBER 2008

Present: Karen Paterson, Cath McLeish, Angie Balloch, Michelle Monks, Hazel Scott, Hazel Rose, Pam Chapla, Lesley Hill, Elaine Webster, Tracy Leach, Lorraine Young, Alison Bartlett, Val Burnett, Shona Greig, Sharon Toseland, Shonagh  Neave, Sarah Boyne, Alistair Gilmore, Yvonne Porteous, Tracy Robinson. Teachers: Mrs McIntosh, Mrs McPhee, Mrs Pert

Apologies: Michaela Towler, Fiona Watt, Karyn Webster, Irene Weir, Scott Shearer, Lynn Meldrum

Welcome & Thanks

Thank you to everyone who attended the 1^st meeting of Loirston Parent Council. It was a great turnout!

A big thanks to our out going committee members for all your hard work; Karen, Cath, Elaine & especially Yvonne who gave 10 years to keeping us financially up to date! And welcome in our new committee;

                        Chair:   Karen Paterson

                        Vice Chair: Val Burnett

                        Secretary: Cath McLeish

                        Treasurer: Scott Shearer

The Parent Council Constitution

In the present constitution, the maximum number of parents of children attending the school being members of the Council is 20. Due to the large numbers attending our first meeting it is therefore proposed to increase this number to 30. Any member of the Parent Forum who has any objection to this, is welcome to put forward these objections to any Council member by the next meeting. The rest of the constitution was approved by the Council.

Future Events

The next school disco is on Tuesday 28^th October. Volunteers are still need to help at both discos. If you haven’t put your name forward and would like to help, please contact Karen.

The Christmas Fayre is approaching fast, and a working group was set up (you know who you are!), but nearer the time as many volunteers as possible are needed, so leave Saturday 29^th November (& 28^th for setting up) free in your diary.

Training Dates

Anyone interested in going on a training course to help the Parent Council run smoothly? It is on Thursday 30^th October, 7.30 – 9.30 pm at Summerhill house and it’s free! Anyone interested let Karen know.

Date of Next Meeting 

Tuesday 11^th November, 7 pm.

Friends of Doonies Ceilidh at Altens Community Centre on 8 November 2008 – 7.30 p.m. – 12 midnight

Dancing to Eddie Edmunds Band

Stovies, Tea, Coffee, Shortbread, Raffles – Bring your own bottle.

Tickets £15 each

tel 01224891755 or Fiona Watt x4805.  Proceeds to Doonies Farm, Scottish Charity No SC341685

LOIRSTON SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

REMINDER

The A.G.M. of the Loirston School Association is being held at 7.30 p.m. tonight – Tuesday 7^th October.

During this meeting the Loirston School Association will become the new Parent Council.

There will be wine and nibbles offered, so please come along to support your school.