7-8pm Welcome S1 Parents 7-8pm Mr Dempster Welcome Ms Presly - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

S1 Welcome Evening Thursday 12th September 7-8pm

Welcome S1 Parents 7-8pm • Mr Dempster Welcome • Ms Presly & Experts The First 5 Weeks – Looking Back The Next few Weeks – Looking Forwards • Break Out 15 minutes – Going Well? Even Better if? • Feedback Q&A • Parent Council - Opportunities

The First 5 Weeks - H0w has it been? Maia Rosie Charlie Tia

The Next Few Weeks  S1 Tracking Report – Early November – Progress, Effort, Behaviour and Homework  Bring Your Parent to School Day – 2 Classes on 3 rd Oct  S1 & S6 Sponsored Walk 11 th October- Build Community and Raise Money – Any Parent Volunteers?  From Wed 23 rd October onwards - S1 out at lunch into Community  S1 Halloween Party – Thursday 24 th October – S6 Organising  S1 Parents’ Consultation – Tuesday 12 th Nov  S1 Christmas Party – Thursday 5 th Dec - S6 Organising  S1 Panto Trip – Wednesday 11 th December

How do we meet learners’ needs? “Support Directory” “Cause for Concern” • Internal database outlining • Internal referral system for any support needs and strategies. learning, behaviour or welfare concerns • Picked up by Pupil Support Team • Evolves over time – updated • Interventions if needed – you would be contacted if required • All teachers have access

Maths Sets have changed • Pupils set in maths – many schools do this to best meet pupil needs and ensure the best learning • These can change – pupils can move up and down to be in the best place for them to achieve their best. • Based on a range of assessment evidence - by the department and using transition information. • Calculators available via Parentpay

What Happens Now? • 1o groups – One Parent Council and Pupil (s) per room • Break Out for 15 minutes then come back! What is Going Well in S1? Even Better if? • Feedback Q&A • Parent Council – Opportunities to get involved

Last year you said – we did …. • Could prices be displayed on food? Only currently on small menu – this has happened. • More lockers made available – did this • Lost property – made this clearer for parents and staff • More info on office 365 and One Note – doing this! • Could Freshers’ Fair be earlier? Now part of transition

Boro roughmuir Parent Council The PC aims to: Provide a voice for parents Engage parents with the life of the school Advocate on behalf of the school and its staff and students Fundraise

The Social and Fundraising Subgroup ( AKA ‘The PTA’) • Fundraising ➢ Our next event is … The BHS Wine Tasting Night – 25 th October 2019 ➢ Winter Raffle! ➢ • ‘Hospitality’ (‘Teas and coffees’ at school parent evenings, SPOTY, etc)

Drama Online Music Subscription - £120 Drama Studio Curtain Rail - £200 Sports Sports Day Sound System - £200 Ski Club Race Competition Fees Support - £500 Boys Football Team Strips - £600 Rugby Club Stripes - £400 Girls Football Team Strips - £300 Netball Team Kit - £ 300 Create Outdoor Fitness Area for the MUGA Equipment £260 Science and Google Exploration Goggles - £300 ‘Race for the Line’ S1 Technology project - £598 Technology Graphic Tablets for Design & Engineering - £550 Prizes for Maths Week Scotland “I Spy” & Numeracy ‘Goody Bags’ - £200 Maths History War Memorial Project Publication - £200 …and more Games for Registration - £100 Staffroom Plants - £200 Arts and Crafts kits for ‘Maker Club’ - £200 Music Department Cabaret Night & Workshop - £770