Category: Meetings

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??????????????

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

What: Parent Council meeting
When: 6:30pm Tuesday 25 August
Where: Breadalbane Community Campus
Who: All welcome!

1. Introductions and apologies
2. Minutes of last meeting and matters arising
3. Introduction to John Devine, the new headteacher, and to the new depute head, Nicola Ross.
4. Update from parent council groups (Fundraising, ASN Parents, parent reps scheme).
5. Update from Comann nam Pàrant,
6. Progress on planned after-school club.
7. Update on the planned communications survey.
8. Update on changes to IMS (and implications for BA)
9. AOCB
10. Finalise meeting dates for the rest of 2015/16 session.

You still have a chance to add items to the agenda. Just email us at contact@breadalbaneparents.com.

Download this agenda as a PDF.

What: Parent Council AGM
When: 6:30pm Thursday 28th May
Where: Breadalbane Community Campus
Who: All welcome!

1. Introductions & apologies.
2. Matters arising.
3. Presentation by Comann nam Pàrant on Gaelic Medium Education.
4. Approve the minutes of the last AGM.
5. Chair’s report & treasurer’s report.
6. Update from parent council groups & projects (FOG, ASN, parent reps etc.).
7. Election of office holders & agree dates for next year’s meetings.
8. July 1 Family Fun Day at the Ailean Chraggan. Alison Steele to present.
9. Proposed goals & projects for 2015/16.
10. Planned 2015/16 communications survey.
11. University admissions evening — feedback & evaluation.
12. Change to PC constitution (to make it easier to be a member).
13. AOCB.
14. Date and time of next meeting.

You still have a chance to add items to the agenda. Just email us at contact@breadalbaneparents.com.

Download this agenda as a PDF.

Parents have been in touch to ask that we put the following items on the agenda for 26 February:

• The PKC funding cuts to instrumental music lessons and their impact on Breadalbane Pupils.
• The possibility of Breadalbane Academy running an after-school club for the children of working parents.

We’ve added both items to the agenda. You can download an updated agenda from this link.

The next meeting of Breadalbane Academy Parent Council is on Thursday 26 February at 6:30pm, at the Breadalbane Community Campus. If you ask at the main reception, they’ll tell you which room the meeting is in. The meeting is scheduled to last for two hours.

The draft agenda is as follows:

1. Introductions and apologies
2. Minutes of last meeting and matters arising
3. Update on the selection process for a new headteacher. Includes a Q&A with Peter McAvoy, Head of Education Services (Secondary) at PKC.
4. Promoting science and technology in schools. A short presentation by Professor Andrew Rae on promoting science and technology subjects and careers in school—and the crucial role played by headteachers.
5. Fundraising sub-committee – brief presentation from Emma Burtles and call for ideas and volunteers.
6. A communications strategy for the parent council. Dr Ashcroft will present the parent council’s communication plan and seek parent feedback.
7. An open evening on university admissions, for senior-years parents. Do parents want one?
8. AOCB
9. Date and time of next meeting

Something else you think should go on the agenda? Please get in touch and let us know. Email chairperson@breadalbaneparents.com.

You can also download the draft agenda as a PDF.