The Gordon Schools Parent Council
NEWS
1st September 2015
School Lottery update
Instructions and Entry Form for participation in The Gordon Schools Lottery are now available.
Please go to the Lottery section or click here to go directly to the Lottery section.
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9th September 2015
PROPOSED CHANGE TO TGS PC CONSTITUTION
The Gordon Schools Parent Council would like to propose a change to Section 6 in the PC Consitution.
A copy of the Constitution can be seen by clicking the PC Constitution button.
Currently the AGM takes place in September and, if the Office bearers are parents of pupils who have just left the school, this leaves the PC without a core committee for up to 2 months of school terms.
We propose to change the date of the AGM to June from 2016 - allowing this years AGM an appointment of office bearers to go ahead as usual.
When any change to the constitution is proposed it must be put to all parents and carers of pupils at the school - the Parent Forum.
If you are not in agreement with this change please email us at htgsparentcouncil@gmail.com
Click here to view or download the PC Constitution.
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Aberdeenshire Council report to EDUCATION, LEARNING & LEISURE COMMITTEE
YOUTH COMMISSION #BULLYING: ANTI-BULLYING GUIDANCE AND POLICY Click here to view or download
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21st September 2015
An important letter from Aberdeenshire Council (Education, Learning & Leisure) in conjunction with NHS GRAMPIAN.
September 2015
A Reminder for Children's Eye Health & Sight
FREE EYE EXAMINATIONS
All children in Scotland are entitled to an annual free eye examination by a qualified Optometrist (Optician). These examinations are really important for checking the health of your children's eyes and for making sure that children get any help they may need to make the most of their vision.
Sometimes children do not notice that one eye cannot see as well as the other and an eye examination can check to see if your child has any squints or "lazy eyes" or if they need glasses. Vision can change over time so it is imoportant to have checks regularly to see if there has been any change.
The Optician will give a prescription for glasses for your child if they need it. There is no obligation to buy glasses from the same Optician. Your child is entitled to an NHS Optical Voucher to help cover the cost of glasses. If the glasses you choose cost more than the voucher, you will have to pay the difference. The Optician will explain this in more detail.
We would encourage all parents to take their children to an Optician for regular examinations whether or not thet think they may need glasses.
Contact:
Charlotte Ward, Optometry Lead, NHS Grampian charlotte.ward@nhs.net
Lynne McCurry, Lead Optometrist, Aberdeenshire Community Health Partnership lynne.mccurry@nhs.net
Pat Dinwoodie, Sensory Support Service Manager (Education) Aberdeenshire Council pat.dinwoodie@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
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Proposed Meeting Dates 2017
Catch up with details of the Parent Council Constitution. View or download here.
Parents as Partners.
The purpose and role of Parent Councils
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17th January 2017 SPTC Update
The sessions taking place at the Gordon Schools were made live on Universe and the SPTC website this morning:
Booking for Parent Council Essentials - https://www.universe.com/pce-gordon-schools
Booking for Helping to Improve Your School - https://www.universe.com/htiys-gordon-schools
SPTC event listings - http://www.sptc.info/events/
An email to member schools in local postcodes has been sent out.
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Parent Council Q & A pack.
Mr. Gaiter (Rector TGS) has provided the Parent Council with a comprehensive list of all current and upcoming Parental Engagement & Involvement events and practices.
Click here to view or download