Author: Chairperson

TUESDAY 29th – 6.30pm

ONE AND ALL WELCOME

Scott Douglas, new head of PE and Outdoor Education at Breadalbane Academy, will share his vision for our children and how we, as parents and carers, can support them and the department

????????????How can our children further their education through the schools incredible sports facilities and the wonderful outdoor playground that is Perthshire??????????????

Come listen, ask questions and get involved……

Tuesday 29th, 6.30pm , at the campus…..

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – 10th Dec

VOLUNTEER and be part of DRESSING OUR SPORTS TEAMS FOR SUCCESS…….

ALL raised funds will go towards Outdoor Education and new PE uniforms/kit.

VOLUNTEER bag packers WANTED

at the Co-op on

Saturday 10th December 10-3pm.

Any time you can spare is so appreciated…

Do get in touch with Libby Hughes – ianlibhughes@hotmail.com

NEWS from the Science Department

‘Space Education Quality Mark’ at bronze level.

Wonderful acknowledgement of the hard work by teachers and students in Primary and Senior and clubs including the High Altitude Balloon Club and Science Club.

As Physics teacher Mr Blair said it is the “start of a journey towards excellence in this area.”

A message from the Fundraising and Opportunities Group

‘Helping our school be the best that it can be for pupils, staff and parents’

September 2016

Breadalbane Academy Parent Council is there to support our school to be the best that it can be for pupils, staff and parents/ caresr.  We all have an important role in supporting the schools, staff and pupils; but also challenging the school if necessary.

Parent Council Meetings

The Parent Council has a monthly meeting to which anyone is welcome to come along to.  Each month we will have a different topic to learn about and to discuss and voice our opinions.  Do come along or contact the Chair, Andrew Rae on chairperson@breadalbaneparents.com.  Dates of meetings for this year are (focus topics may change but dates won’t).

Tuesday 30th August

Wednesday 28th September: Review of Exam Results

Thursday 27th October: Primary Playground

Tuesday 29th November: Outdoor Education in Primary and Secondary

Wednesday 25th January: Facultisation and effects of budget cuts

Thursday 23 February: PE and Music in the Primary

Tuesday 28th March: theme to be confirmed

Wednesday 26th April: theme to be confirmed

Thursday 25th May (AGM): theme to be confirmed

Parent Council sub groups

The Parent Council also runs a number of sub-groups who work to support the school and its pupils and staff .  All are welcome to join any of these groups. Current sub groups are:

  • Fundraising and Opportuntities Group
  • Additional Support Needs Group
  • Comman an Parant (Gaelic Medium)
  • Primary Playground improvements
  • Parent Council communications
  • School Communications

Fundarising and Opportunities Group (FOG)

FOG aims to raise and distribute funds to support clubs, events and trips for the  pupils of Breadalbane Academy.  We run events, activities and apply for grants.  We are currently looking for people we can call on to help with running stalls, baking or maybe helping with events or in whatever way you can.  Events for this year include a Ceilidh or cheese and wine; Bag packing; Thrift shop; pub quiz; bake sales; perhaps a sponsored event and our end of year celebration.

Please email fundraising@breadalbaneparents.com  if you can help .

Thanks

Parent Council and FOG

You can download a copy of this letter. You can also download a copy of the Fundraising and Opportunity Group’s letter to school staff.

Agenda, Tuesday 30 August, 2016

BREADALBANE ACADEMY PARENT COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday 30th August 2016
Breadalbane Community Campus, Aberfeldy
6.30pm – 8.30pm

ITEM ACTION PAPER
1. WELCOME
1.1 Apologies Note Verbal
2. MINUTE OF LAST MEETING
2.1 Accuracy Approve BAPC 15-01
2.2 Matters Arising and Actions Discuss BAPC 15-02
3. FUTURE MEETINGS
3.1 A proposal for the protocol of future meetings Approve BAPC 16-01
3.2 Definition of the list of Parent Council Sub-Groups Approve Verbal
3.3 Election of Sub-Groups Chairs and Vice-Chairs Approve Verbal
3.4 Pupil involvement in Parent Council Discuss Verbal
3.5 Alternative locations for future meetings Discuss Verbal
3.6 Topics for future meetings Discuss Verbal
4. PARENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS
4.1 Election of Chairperson Approve Verbal
4.2 Election of Vice-Chairperson Approve Verbal
5. MEMBERS’ REPORTS
5.1 Headteacher Note Verbal
5.2 Additional Support Needs Note Verbal
5.3 Comann nam Pàrant Note Verbal
5.4 Fundraising and Opportunities Group Note Verbal
5.5 Parent Council Communications Note Verbal
5.6 Primary Playground Note Verbal
5.7 School Communications Note Verbal
6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
6.1 Wednesday 28th September, 6:30pm, Breadalbane Community Campus
7. AOCB
 

For dates and time of future meetings, and other important information, see http://www.breadalbaneparents.com/aboutus/